BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS.

HISTORY OF

BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS.

SENATE BILLS.

s. 21- . s. 173-For the r elief of Clara H. Fulford. Granting an increase of pension to John H. Morrison.

Debated and passed Senate 27.-Referred. to House Committee on Debated and passed House 380, 384-.-Examined and signed 487, ~96.-Ap-Cla.ims 88. proved by President 960.

s. 56- s. 218-Granting a pension to Sayer Jensen.

Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2120) 489,-Debated and passed House 1488, 1493.-Examined and signed 1603,.1656.-Approved by President 19 1.

s. 57-Granting an increase of pension to Joshua B. Harris.

Amended and passed Senate 2:?2.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions &ID.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2383) ll55 -Debated and pass d Tiouse 2174, 2179.-Examined and signed 2348, 2358.-Appro\ed by President 272ti. ·

Granting an increase of pension to Sarah E. Tate. Debated andpassedHouse372,38!.-Examined and signed 487, ~96.-Ap·

prcved by President 960.

s. 224-For the relief of Joseph F. Travers.

Reported back for reference to Court of Claims 3018.

s. 227-For the relief of the Continental Fire Insurance Company and

others. 8.63- . . . Debated and passed House 2847, 2850.-Examined and signed 3().!8, 3096.-

Granting an mcrease of pensiOn to Cyrus A. B. Fox. Approved by President 3266. Reported back (H. R. REPORT 23i7) 1155.-Debated and pa&sed House ' S 244

2173, 2179.-Ex:amined and si;ned 2348, 2358.-Approved by President • -2728. Granting a pension to Mary Jane McLaughlin.

S. 76- Debated and pass_ed House 370, 384.-Examined and signed 4.87, -!96.-Ap· proved by Pres1dent 960.

For the relief of the University of Kansas. Debated and passed House ~,2850.-Examined and signed 3().!8,3096.

s. 91-Granting a pension to J. J. Groff.

Debated, amended, and passed House 895, 912.-Senate concurs in Honse amendment 1159.-Examined and signed 1213, 1280.-Approved by Pres· ident 1518.

s. 92-

s. 248-For the relief of Winslow Warren.

Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2700) 1973 ..

s. 262-Granting an increase of pension to Charles H. Irvin.

Debated nnd passed Honse 379, 38!.-Examined and signed 487 496 -Approved by president 960. ' ·

Granting a pension to William M. Ferry. S. 285-Debated and passed House 380,384.-Senate concurs in House amend- For the relief of the Mobil M · D k C

ment 459.-Examined and signed 492, 495.-Approved by President 000. e anne oc ompany • S.

95_ Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 2288) 2386.

To provide for the refunding of certain moneys illegally assessed S. 292

-and collected in the district of Utah. Granting an increase of pension to Martha G. D. Lyster.

Debated and passed House 2844:,2850.-Examined and signed S0-18,3096.- Debated, amended, and passed House 89i, 912.-Senate concurs in Houso Approved by President 3266. amendment 1159.-Examined and signed 1213, 1280.-Approved by Pres

ident 1518. 8. 97-

For the relief of Edward Byrne. Passed Senate 589.-Referred to House Committee on Military Affairs

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s. 122-To amend the act entitled "An act to amend the criminal laws

of the Disb·ict of Columbia," approved July 8, 1898. Debated and passed Senate 33-1:.-Referred to House Committee on Dis

trict of Columbia 4{}7.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2278) 952.-Passed fl~~e 1265.-En.mined and signed 1288, 1316.-Approved by President

s. 126-To provide for the compulsory support of children by parents in

the District of Columbia, and for other purposes. Indefinitely postponed (see bill H. R. 13067) 2116.

s. 136-Granting an increase of pension to Harriet C. Mercur.

Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 1693) 212.-Passed Senate 42'~.-Referred to House Committee on Pensions 492.

s. 162-For the relief of the heirs of Aaron Van Camp and Vll-ginius P.

Chapin. Reported back (S. REPORT 22i7) 23M.

s. 323-Granting homesteaders on the abandoned Fort Fetterman Mili·

tary Reservation, in Wyoming, the right to purchase one quarter section of public land on said reservation as pasture or grazing land.

Debated, amended, and passed House 2146.-Senate disagrees to Houso .amendments 2211.-Honse insists on its amendments 26M.-Conference a~pointed 2?11, 2654.·-:Conference report made and agreed to 3196, ~')9.-Exammed and signed 3280, 3386.-Approved by President 35!?3.

s. 345-Granting a pension to Catherine L. Nixon.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2i60) 2181-Debated and passed House 285!, 286!.-Senate concurs in House amendment 2898 -Examined and signed 3().18, 3096.-Approved by President 339-1. ·

s. 349-Granting an increase of pension to James H. Coventon.

Debated, amended, and passed House 897, 91.2.-Sonate concurs in Hou~e amendment ll59.-Examined and signed 124.3, 1280.-Approved by President 1518.

s. 352-.Granting an increase of pension to Catherine A. Young.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2122) 4.80.-Debated and passe4 House 1~, 1493.-Senate concurs in House amendment 1518.E-x:anuned and 8lgned 1603, 1656.-Approved by P1·csident 1981.

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364-880 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD INDEX.

s. 364-To appropriate funds for investigations and tests of American

t imber. Consideration objected to in Senate 1824.

s. 413-Granting a pension to Albert S. Cummings.

Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 1 10) 673.-Passed Senate 1455.-Referren to House Committee on Invalid Pensions (omitted in Rec01·d).-Reported back (H. R. REPOHT 209~) 1973.-Debated and passed House 2852, ~.-Examined and signed 30t8, 3G96.-Approved by President 3394.

s. 415-Granting an increase of pension to John Roop.

Debated and passed House 89!, 91L-Examined and signed 1061..1064.Approved by President 1369.

s. 419-

s. 648-Granting a pension to Margaret G. White.

Reported back with amendments {S. REPORT 1866) 1007.-Passed Senat-1458.-Referred to Hou e Committee on Invalid Pensions 1570.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 26i6) 1972.-Debatedand passed House2852, 2863.-Examined and signed 3048, 3096.-Approved by President 3394:.

s. 667-Granting a pension to B. H. Randal!.

Debated, am~nded, and passtd House 896, 912.-Senate concurs in House amendmPnt 1159.-Examined and signed 1.24:3, 1280.-Approved by Pres-ident 1769. ·

s. 706-Granting to the State of Montana 50,000 acres of land to aid in

the establishment and maintenance of an asylum for the blind.

Debated, amended, and recommitted 24.

Amending the act providing for the appointment of a" Missis- S. 709-sippi River Commission,' etc., approved June 28, 1879. For the relief of William Flannery.

Debated, amended, and passed House 2180.-Senate concurs in House Reported back for reference to Court of Claims (S.REPORT 2317) 2562. amendment 2253.-Examined and signed 2348, 2358.-Approved by Pres· S. 712-ictent 2568.

s. 425-For ·the relief of John M. Davis.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2896) 2438.-Senate concurs in House amendments 3409.-Examined and signed 3436, 3483.Approved by Pre~ident 35J3.

s. 428-For the relief of Laura S. Gillingwaters, widow of ,J. E. Gilling

waters. Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2177) 802.

s. 437-For the relief of Isaac McConnaughay, private, Company H,

Fortieth Iowa Infantry Volunteers. Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2935) 2796.-Debated and passed House

3M3-Examined and signed 3436, 3!80.-Approved by President 35:!3.

s. 448-To permit W. W. Wheeler to prosecute a claim.

Committee discharged from further consideration and bill indefinitely postponed (see billS. 553) 960.

s. 476-Granting a pension to Franklin Cooley.

Debated and passed House 381, 384.-Examined and signed 487, 496.-Approved by President 1009.

s. 478-To increase the pension of Ed ward W. Nor toni.

Indefinitely postponed 960.

s. 493-

Granting a pension to Nellie L. Grosh on. Debated and passed House 382,384.-Examined and signed 487,4.96.-Ap

proved by President 960.

s. 715-Granting a pension to Fidillar White, alias William Johnson.

Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 1760) 418.-Pa~sed Senate 1453.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 1569.-Reported back (H. R. REPOHT 2863) Z383.-Debated and passed House 2857, 2863.-Examined and signed 30!8, 3096.-Approved by President 3394:.

s. 726-For the relief of Alice Walsh.

Debated and pas.c;ed House 2845,2850.-Examined a.nd signed 3018, 0097.Approved by President 3:ey).

s. 727-To promote the commerce and increase the foreign trade of the

United States and to provide auxiliary cruisers, transports, and seamen for Government use when necessary.

Debated and amended 29, 58, 59,131,222,225,266,303,507, 1330,1376, 1«3, 150!), 16ru, 16U7, 1669, 171l:l, 1731, 177'Z, 1827,1838,1845,1886,1933,2005, 2056, 2fYT7, 2117, 2:!5-!, 2:!55, 2256, 2297' 2!56, 250!, 2505,2564.

s. 751-Granting an increase of pension to Mathew T. Jones.

Debated and passed House 373,384.-Examined and signed 4.87,4.96 . ....:Approved by President 960.

s. 753-Granting a pension to John F. Scribner.

Reported back adversely (S. REPORT 1790) and indefinitely postponed 673.

Granting a pension to Charles F. Berger. s. 792-Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 2358) 2618. For the relief of William H. Hugo.

S. 498- Consideration objected to in House 3-!82. Granting a pension to Mary G. Isbell, widow of DavidS. Isbell.

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S. 795-Committee discharged from further consideration and bill indefinitely For the relief of The William Cramp & Sons Ship and Engine

postponed 12i8. Building Company, of Philadelphia, Pa. S. 516- I Indefinitely postponed (see bill H. R. 160:3) 1330.

For the relief of R. VV. Barber. S. 812-Committee discharged from further consideration and bill indefinitely For the relief of Daniel W. Light.

postponed 1008. Pa sed Senate 200.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions S. 520- 3:..'9.-Reference changed to Committee on Military Affairs 669.

Granting a pension to Thomas J. Reid. Indefinitely postponed 96(1.

s. 558-To make disposition of the inerement and accretions upon the

sums resen·ed by the Department of State from the fund received by the UnitE:d States upon the account of the payment of the awards of the late Spanish and American Claims Commission and to pay and distribute the same.

Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2749) 2114:.

s. 591-

s. 823-Granting an increase of pension to Brice Davis.

Deb3.ted and passed House 893, 911.-Examined and signed 1061, 106-!.Approved by President 1c69.

s. 854-For the relief of Lieut. Horace P. Mcintosh.

Debated and passed House 2417.-Examined and signed 24!J2, 2!Pii, 25ii!l.Approved by President 2726.

s. 876-For the relief of John E. Welch.

Reference changed to Committee on Claims 1061. For the relief of the New Orleans and Bayou Sara Mail Com- s. 8 79-

pany, of New Orleans, La. For the relief of Levi Stoltz. Reported back for reference to Court of Claims 3017.

s. 602-To revive and amend an act to provide for the collection of a ban

doned property and the prevention of frauds in insurrectionary districts within the United States, and acts amendatory thereof.

Debated 303, 419.

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Debated and passed House 2845, 2850.-Examined and signed 2!J80, 3012.--Approved by President 3197. ·

s. 880-For the relief of L. 0. Maddux, doing business as Maddux,

Hobart & Co. Sub~tituted for bill H. R. 155, debated and passed House 2841, 2850.-Ex

amined and signed 3048, 30J7.-Approved by President 3266.

SENATE BILLS. 884-1289

s. 884-For the relief of Emilie L. Major.


s. 914-Granting a pension to Charles L. Summers.

Reported back with amendments (8. REPORT 1791) 673.-Passed Senate 145!.-Referred to Hon:<e Committee on Invalid Pensions 1569.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2!H3) 2350.-Debated and passed Honse ~. 2863.-Examined and signed 30!8, 3097.-Approved by President 3394.

s. 946-Granting an increase of pension to Stephen Johnson.

Debated and passed Honse 892, 911.-Examined and signed 1061, 1064:.Approved by President 1369.

s. 952-Granting an increase of pension to Francis M. Porter.

Debated and passed House 892, 911.-Examined and signed 1061, 1064.Approved by President 1369.

s. 977-

s. 1185-For the relief of the estate of A. N. Perkins, deceased, late of

Tuscaloosa, Ala. Reported back for reference to Court of Claims 3101.

s. 1195-Granting a pension to Mary J. Kramer.

Amended and passed Senate 222.-Referred to House Committee on Pensions 384.

s. 1199-Granting a pension to John D. Pickard.

Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 2395) 2682.

s. 1203-Granting an increase of pension to Lewls S. Horsey.

Amended and passed Senate 222.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 330.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 23!4) 1107. -De· bated and passed House 21n, 2179,-Examined and signed 2348, 2358.President requested to return bill to Senate 2562, 2614.-Enrollment corrected 2986.-Examined and signed 30!8, 3091.-Approved by Presi· dent 3394:.

Providing for the hearing, trial, and adjudication by the United S. 1204-States Court of Claims of the claim of Albert Wood, and Granting a pension to William Gaddis. removing the same from the operations of the United States Amended and passed Senate 22l.-Referred to House Committee on In-statute of limitations. valid Pensions 330.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2225) 913.-Debated


s. 986-For the relief of George T. Hamilton.

Debated 419.

s. 993-Granting an increase of pension to Edwin S. Anderson.

Debated and passed Honse 900, 911.-Examined and signed 1061, lOOtApproved by President 1309.

s. 1017-For the relief of John M. Guyton.

Debated and passed House 284:0, 2850.-Examined and signed 30!8, 3097.Approved by President 3395.

s. ~023-To authorize the Secretary of the Navy to loan naval equipment

to certain military schools. · Consideration objected to in Honse 2838.

s. 1044-Granting an increase of pension to Rachel M. Worley.

Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 1729) 389.-Amended and passed Senate 424.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 492.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2257) 914.-Debated and passed House 2163, 2179.-Examined and signed 2348, 2358.-Approved by President 2726.

s. 1052-

and passed Honse 2159, 2178.-Examined and signed 2343, 2358.-Approved by President 2726.

s. 1211-Granting an increase of pension to Ross Wheatley.

Amended and passed Senate 221.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 32H.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT2367) liM.-Debated and passed House 217l:l, 2179.-Examined and signed 2348, 2358.-Approved by President 2726.

s. 1212-Granting an increase of pension to John W. Canaday.

Amanded and paS&ed Senate 222.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 330.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT2"292) 1495.-Debated and passed Honse 2856, 2863.-Examined and signed 3048, 3096.-Approved by the President 3394:.

s. 1223-For the relief of 0. J. Markle.

Reported back adversely (S. REPORT 2281) and indefinitely postponed 2'.:3$6.

s. 1226-Granting an increase of pension to George G. Kemp.

Debated and passed House 369, 384.-Examined and signed 487,496.President requested to return bill to Senate 700. SOL-President re-turns bill to Senate 985. ·

s. 1240-Granting an increase of pension to Samuel Nichols.

Debated and passed House 892, 911.-Examined and signed 1061,1064.-Approved by President 1369. .

Granting an increase of J:ension to Rachel Frisbey. Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2121) 489.-Debated and passed House S. 1245-

14&!, 1!93.-Examined and signed 1600, 1656.-Approved by President Granting a pension to Oliver Domon. 1981. Debated and passed House 377, 384.-Examined and signed 487, 496.-

S. 1065- Approved by President 960.

Gra.:1ting an increase of pension to Bettie Lee Ward. Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 1949) 1284.-Passed Senate

1482.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 1707.-Re· ported back (H. R. REPORT 2867) 2383.-Debated and passed House 2857, ~.-Examined and signed 30!8, 3097.-Approved by President 3394.

s. 1125-For the relief of the estate of Charity Clements, deceased.


s. 1126-For the relief of Mrs. N arcissa G. Short.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2741) 2114.-Debated and passed House 28M, 286!.-Senate concurs in House amendment 2l:i9il.-~xamined and signed 3048,3096.-Approved by President 3395.

s. 1132-For the relief of John Conner, sr.

Debated and passed Senate 1160.-Referred to House Committee on Claims 124l.

s. 1144-For the relief of the board of trustees of La Grange Synodical

College, of La Grange, Tenn. Reported back (8. REPORT 195!) 123!.-Debated, amended, and passed

Senate 2076.-Referred to Honse Committee on War Claims 2181.

s . .1161-For the relief of the Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad Company.

Reported back for reference to Court of Claims 3-100.

s. 1246-Granting an increase of pension to Charles A. Perkins.

Debated and passed House 892, 911.-Examined a.nd signed 1061, lOOtApproved by President 1369.

s. 1269-Granting a pension to Nancy J. Dunaway.

Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2593) 1763.-Debated and passed House 21).51, 2863.-Examined and signed 3018, 3006.-Approved by President 3394:.

s. 1278-Granting an increase of pension to F. W. Baker.

Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2091) 456.-Debated and passed Honse 1485. H93.-Examined and signed 16m, 1656.-Approved by President 1981.

s. 1280-Granting an increase of pension to Alfred Hering.

Debated and passed House 892, 911.-Examined and signed 1061,1064:.Approved by President 1369.

s. 1282-Granting an increase of pension to Thomas G. Huff.

Debated and passed House 892, 911.-Examined and signed 1061, 1064:.Approved by President 1369.

s. 1289-To provide for the construction of an additional light-ship for

use on the coast of California, Oregon, Washington, or Alaska, as exigencies may determine.

Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2176) 749.

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s. 1293-Granting pay and allowances to Francisco V. De Coster, late

captain, First Battalion of Cavalry, Mississippi Marine Brigade.

Reporten back (H. R. REPORT 2461) 1432.-Debated and passed Honse 3007, 3010.-Examined and signed 30!8,3096.-Approved by President 3395.

s. 1308-Granting pension to FrederickS. Chamberlain.

8.1467-To provide for the erection of a post-office in the city of New

York, and making appropriation therefor. Reported back with amendments (8. REPORT 0022) 1368.

s. 1550-Granting an increase of pension to Kate Ezekiel,

Reported back with amendments (8. REPORT 1690) 212.-Passed Senate 422.-Referred to Hou..'le Committee on InvalidPensionsf92.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2587) 1763.-Debated and passed House 2851,2863.Examined and signed 30!8, 3097.-Approved by President 339-1. . Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 2<m) 14M.-Amended and

passed Senate 2513, 2518.-R-eferred to Honse Committee on Invalid S. 1588-Pensions 2659. ·

s. 1332-Granting a pension to Eva Clark.

Reported back (H.R.REPORT2050) 413.-Debated and passed Honse 908, For the relief of Richard A. Winscott. 911.-Examined and signed 1061, 106!.-Approved by President 1369. R~~ted back adversely (S. REPORT 2237) and indefinitely postponed S. 1599-

Granting an increase of peDBion to Cornwell M. Brill. s. 1335-

For the relief of Thomas E. Streeter. . Reported back for reference to Court of Claims 3101.

s. 1347-Granting an increase of pension to Marie Sharpe.

Debated and passed Honse 370, a&!.-Examined and signed i87, 4:96.-Approved by President 960.

s. 1348-Granting an increase of pension to Eliza M. Stillman,

Debated and passed House 373, 38i.-Examined and signed 487, 496.Approved by President 960.

s. 1358-To authorize the use of depositions before naval courts in cer

tain cases. Debated, amended, and passed Senate 25.-Referred to Honse Commit

tee on Naval Affairs 86.

s. 1365-Granting an increase of pension to Lorinda N. Smith.

Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 1921) lloi.-Amended and passed Senate 1-WL-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pen· sions 1570.-Reported b:l.ck (H. R. REPORT 21:!17') 2350.-Debated and vassed House 2856, 2863.-Examined and signed 30!8, 3096.-Approved by President 009!.

s. 1370-To correct the military record of William T. Rominger.

Reported back adversely (S. REPORT 2!91) and indefinitely postponed 3264.

s. 1380-For the relief of Mary W. Kramer.

Reported back (8. REPORT 18Q2) 673.

s. 1386-For the relief of Sarah K. McLean.

Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2!25) 1365.

s. 1394-For the relief of Bvt. Col. Thomas P. O'Reilly.

Debated and passed House 1586.-Examined and signed 1708, 1112.-Approved by President 2357.

s. 1400-Granting a pension to William Lyman Chittenden.

Debated, amended, and passed House 897, 912.-Senate concurs in House amendment 1159.-Examined and signed 12!3, 1280.-Approved by President 1662.

s. 1413-Gran~ing a pension to Erie E. Farmer.

Dobated, amended, and passed Honse 895, 912.-Senate concurs in House amendment 1159.-Examined and signed 1244, 1280.-Approved by President 1518.

s. 1455-Granting an increase of pension to Alexander W. Browning,

Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2580) 1763.-Debated and passed Honse 21!51, 2863.-Examined and signed 300!, 3096.-Approved by President 339!.

s. 1456-Granting' an increase of pension to Fordyce M. Keith.

Debated and passed House 905, 911.-Examined and signed 1001, 1Q6.1.President requested to return bill to Senate 1385, 1430.-President returns bill to Senate 1517.

s. 1463-Granting an increase of pension to Jasper Pitts.

Debated and passed ·House 89'2, 911.-Examined and signed 1061,1064.Approved by President 1369.

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s. 1602-Granting an increase of peDBion to Morris B. Kimball.

Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 1817) 674.-Passed Senate 1456.-Referred to Rouse Committee on Invalid Pensions 1570.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 28!2) 2:3.>"1.-Debated and passed Houso 2856, 2863.-Exami.ned and signed 3048, 3097.-Approved by President 339i.

s. 1604-Granting an increase of pensicn to Harvey Graham.

Passed Senate 223.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 330.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2"261) 914.-Debated and passed House 2164:, 2179.-Examined and signed 234.8, 2358.-Approved by Pres· ident2726.

s. 1618-To confer jurisdiction upon the Court of Claims to hear and ad

judicate the claim of the personal representatives of Williall! Kiskadden, deceased.


s. 1627-Granting an increase of pension to George B. Hayden.

Debated and passed House893,911.-Exa.minedand signed 1061, 1064.-Ap· proved by President 1:.169.

s. 1628-Granting a pension to Adolph Schrei.

Passed Senate 221.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 329.-R-eported back (H. R. REPORT 2381) 1155.-Debated and passed Honse2113, 2179.-Examined and signed 234.8, 2358.-.Approved by President 2726,

8.1632-To amend "An act authorizing certc1.in officers of the Navy and

Marine Corps to administer oaths," approved January 25, 1895.

Passed House 3!60.-Examined and signed 3436, 3-183.-Approved by President3523.

s. 1647-Granting an increase of pension to John Canty.

Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 2162) 192!.-Passed Senate 2521.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 2659.

s. 1658-For the relief of Elizabeth Muhleman, widow, and the heirs at

law of Samuel A. Muhleman, deceased. Debated 1500.

s. 1673-To grant an honorable discharge from the military service to

Charles H. Hawley. R-eported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2125) i89.-Debated,

amended, and passed House 2836.-Senate concurs in House amend· ment 2876.-Examined a.ud signed 30!8, 3097.

s. 1676-For the payment of certain claims.

Recommit ted to Committee on Claims 302.

S.1698-Granting an increase of pension to Henry Hegwer.

Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 18()2 ) 1037.-Amended and passed Senate 1460.-Referrt>d to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 1570.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2728) 2017.-Debated and passed House 2853, 2863.-Examined and signed 0048, 3097.-Approved by Presi· dent 339!.

s. 1722-Granting an increase of pension to Bertha Leavey.

A -nended and passed enate !!21.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 3:.J9.-Reported back (H. R. RJ>.PORT 2!90)1495.-Debated and pas ed Honse 2850, 2863.-Examined and signed 30!8, 3097.-Ap-proved by President 3394:. ·


8. 1728-Granting an increase of pension to Elias P. Stearns.

Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 24.0!) 2802.

8. 1735-Granting a pens!on to Oscar Reed.

Reported back with amendments (8. RE.l'ORT 2t05) 2802.

s. 1755-Granting a pension to John M. Core.

Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 2160) 192!.-Passed Senate 2521.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 2659.

8. 1761-Granting ~pension to Girard Welch.

Amended and passed Senate ~.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions38-!.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2371) 1755.-Debated and passed Rouse 217'd, 2179.-Examined and signed 2348, 2358.-Approved by President 2726.

8.1773-For the relief of the Marion Trust Company, administrator of

the estate of Samuel Milliken, d~ceased, of Indianapolis, Ind. Indefinitely postponed (see bill H. R. !099) 588.

8. 1775-Granting an increase of pension to Andrew J. Arnett.

Debated and passed House 9<H, 911.-Examined and signed 1001, 10&1.-Approved by President 1369. _

s. 1783-To provide for the construetion of an interoceanic canal con

necting the waters of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Debated 2622, 3il4.

8.1786-Granting an increase of pension to Fielding Marsh.

Reported back with amendment (8. REPORT 1800) 61'3.-Passed Senate 145-!.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 1570.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2720) 2047.-Debated and passed House ~. 2863.-Examined and signed 3048, 3097.-Approved by President 339!.

8.1792-Granting a pension to Martha C. M. Fisher.

Amended and passed Senate2:?0.-Referred to House Committee on Pen· sions 3:.'>9.-Reported back with amendmen.t (H. R. REPORT 2269) 914.Debated and passed House l?16!, 2179.--:Jenate concurs in House amendment 2352.-Examined and signed 2438, 2!40.-Approved by President 2726.

8.1795-For the relief of Flora A. Darling.

Debated 1824:.

8.1828-Granting a pension to Emma T. Martin.

Reported back with amendment (8. REPORT 1750) 389.-Passed Senate 4:..>6.-Referred to House Committee on In valid Pensions 492.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2305) 1155.-Debated and passed House 2173 2179 _ Examined and ffigned 23!8,2358.-Approved by President 272tt ' ·

8.1850-

8. 1924-Granting a pension to Emma R. Rusling.

Debated and passed House 381, 3&4.-Examined and signed 487, 496.-Approved by President 1068.

8. 1929-To provide for eliminating certain grade crossings on the line

of the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Company, in the city of Washington, District of Columbia, and requiring said company to depress and elevate its tracks, and to enable it to relocate parts of its railroad therein, and for other pur~ poses.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 20!?6) 330, 3!8.-Deb::~.ted and amended 392,395, 396, 4.07, 4Z7, 4.37.-Passed HousA 4rA, 455.-Referred toSenateCommitteeon Districtof Columbia with Houseamendments 466.-Reported back and Senate disagrees to House amendments 1288.-House insists on its amendments 1316.-Confereoce appointed 1288, 1317.-Conference report made and agreed to 1~, 210!.-Examined and signed 2180, 21st-Approved by President 2293.

8. 1936-Granting a pension to Mamie Craig Lawton.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2763) 2182.-Debated and passed House 285-i, 2864.-Senate concurs in House amendment 289 .-Examined and signed 30!8, 0096.-Approved by President &394.. ·

8.1941-For the relief of the Lower Band of the Chinook Indians of the

State of Washington. Reported back for reference to Court of Claims 3393.

8.1946-For the erection of additional buildings, workshops, prison

walls, and wharf at the United States penitentiary at MeN eils Island, and for other purposes.

Reported back (S. REPORT 2472) 3188.

8.1952-Granting an increase of pension to Thomas J. Jackson.

Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2063) 413.-Debated and passed House 14.80, 1493.-Examined and signed 1603, 165tt-Approved by Pre ident 198L

8.1978-Granting an increase of pension to Ellis P. Phipps.

Reported back (H. R . REPORT 2101) 488.-Debated and passed House 1!86, H93.-Examined and signed 1603, 1656.-Approvetl by President 19 1.

8.1981-For the relief of Abram G. Hoyt.

Passed over in Senate 26-Recommitted to Committee on Claims 529.

8. 1984-Granting a pension to Rebecca Harvey.

Debated and passed House 381, 384.-Examined and signed 487, 496.-Ap· proved by President 1009.

8. 1986-Granting a pension to Fanny Healy.

Reported back with amendments (8. REPORT 1705) 212.-Passed 8e:t~.ate 423.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pengjous 492.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2389) 1155.-Debated and passed House 2174.2179.-

Granting an increase of pension to James c. Delaney. Examined and signed 2318, 2358.-Approved by President2726.

Reportedbackwithamendment (H. R. REPORT2739)21U.-Amendment 8. 1996-rejected and bill pa. sed House 2853,2863.-Examined and signed 304. 3096.-Approved by President 3394. '

8.1866-

Revoking and annulling the subdivision of Pencote Heights, in the District of Columbia.

Pl'..ssed HouseL'>66.-Examinedand signed 1288, 1316.-Approved by Pres-Granting an increase of pension to Laura S. Picking. ident 1518.

Reported back with amendments (8. REPORT 2229) 2291-Passed Senate 8 2037 2528.-Referred to House Comrruttee on lnvalid Pensions 2679.-Refer- • - · ence changed to Committee on Pensions 2721. Granting an increase of pension to George F. Burrage.

8.1872-Granting an increase of pension to Hiram J. Reamer.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2270) 914.-Debated amended, and pa..._"SedHouse21ti-!,217~.-Senateconcurs in House amend: ment 2:Zll.-Ex:amined and signed 2318,2358.-Approved by President 2726.

8.1876-Granting an increase of pension to John J. Wileon.

Debated and passed House 371,38-!.-Examined and signed487,4D6.-Ap· proved by President 1068.

s. 1915-Granting a pension to Catherine Meade.

Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 2073) 1594.-Passed Senate 2516.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 2679.-Reference changed to Committee on Pensions 27Zl.

8. 1923-For the relief of Henry Lane.


Pa ed enate 200.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 38-!.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 24.93) 1495.-Debated and pa.s ed House 2850, 2e63.-Examined and signed 30!8, 3096.-Approved by President 339-!.

8. 2055-For the promotion and retirement of P. A. Surg~ John F. Brans

ford, of the United States Navy. Debated and passed House 1655.-Examined and signed 1'i69, 1817.-Ap

proved by President 19213.

8. 2063-For the relief of the estate of Silas Burk;,


8. 2079-Granting a pension to William Ashmead.

Reported back with amendment (8. REPORT 1769) !60.-Passed Senato 1453.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 1569.-Re· ported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2815) 2350.-Debated nnd passed House 2856, 286l.-8enate concurs in House amendment 289 .Examined and signed 3048, 3097.-Approved by President 3394,,


s. 2102-Gran ting an increase of pension to Andrew Reed.

Pas. ed Senate 220.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 32:.1.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2369) 1155.-Debated and passed House 2172, 2179.-Examined and signed 2348, 2358.-Approved by Presidentt726.

s. 2104-Granting an increase of pension to William L. Aten.

Reported back with amendmen~ (!::;.REPORT 1864) 1007.-Passed Senate 1~.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 1510.-Report~d back (H. R. REPORT2715) 2047.-Debatedand passed House 2853, ~li3.-Examined and signed 304.8, 3097.-Approved by President 3394.

s. 2107-Granting an increase of pension to James Brown.

Amended and passed Senate 220.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid P en ions 3:..>9.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2245) 913.-Debated and passed House 2Hil, 2178.-Examined and signed 2348, 2358.-Ap· proved by President 272~.

s. 2109-Granting an increase of pension to Carroll W. Fuller.

s. 2217-Granting a pension to Louise O'Leary.

Debat.ed and passed House 379, 384.-Examined and signed 487,496.-Approved by President 1069.

s. 2218-Granting a pension to Mary R. Dean.

Debated and passed House 370,38!.-Examined and signed 487,496.-Approved by President 1009.

s. 2226-Granting an increase of pension to Henry Muhs.

Passed Senate 221.-Referred to· House Committee on Invalid Pensions 3'.!9.-Reported back {H. R. REPORT 2351) 1107.- Debated and passed House 2172, 2179.-Examined and signed 2348, 2358.-Approved by Presideut2723.

s. 2227-Granting an increase of pension to Uriah Clark.

Passed Senate 2'20.-Referred to Ho1usa Committee on Invalid Pensions 329.-Reported back (B. R . REPORT 23.53) 1107.-Debated and passed S. 2228-Bouse 2L72, 217'9.-Examined and signed 2318, 2358.-Approved by Pres

Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT J 65) 1007.- Passed Senate 1458.-RefeJ•red to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 1570.-Reported back (H. R.REPORT 2847) 2351.-Debated and passed House2857, 2863.-Examined and signed 3043,3096.-Approved by President 3394.

ident 2726.

s. 2110-Restoring the pension of John R. McCoy.

Debated and passed House 890~ 911.-Examined and signed 1061, lOOtApproved by President 1370.

s. 2135-Granting a pension to D. B. Clark.


s. 2140-

Granting an increase of pension to Oliver W. Miller. Passed Senate 220.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions ·

329.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2350) 1107.-Debated anrl passed HousE' 2172, 2179.-Examined and signed 23411, 2358.-Approved by Presi· dent2726.

s. 2232-Granting a pension to Frederick Sien.

Repor ted back with amendments (S. REPORT 1804) 673.-Passed Senate 1455.-RefE>rred to Hou<;e Committee on Invalid P ensions 1570.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2727) 20!7.-Passed House 2863.-Examined and signed 30i8,3095.-Appro>ed by President 3394:.

For the relief of the Kathlamet Band of the Chinook Indians, of S. 2237-the State of Oregon. - Setting apart certain public grounds in the city of Washington

Reported back for reference to Court of Claims 3393. for the use of the National Society of the Daughters of the

s. 2146-For the relief of Jacob Bool. administrator of the estate of Mary

C. Kleindienst, deceased. Reported back for r eference to Court of Claims 3265.

s. 2152-Granting a pension to Olive W. Lay.

Debated and passe~ House 3i0, 38-!.-Examined and signed 487, 496.Approved by President 1069.

s. 2153-Granting an increase of pension to JesseN. Dawley.

Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 1819) 674.-Passed Senate l-!50.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 157'0.-Reported back (H.R. REPORT 2857)~.-Debated and pas ed Hou e2857, 2803.-Examined and signed 3M , 309o.-Approved by President 3394.

s. 2159-Gran ting an increase of pension to Ernst Pitschner.

Debated and pac:sed House 376, 38-!.-Examined and signed 487,496.Approved by President 1Q&I.

s. 2161-Granting a pension to Eli F. Chittenden.

Reported back (H. R . REPORT 2002) 4.55.-Deba.ted and passed Housel4S5 1493.-Examined and signed 16U'J,1656.-Approved by President 1981. '

s. 2163-Granting an increase of pension to Franklin Kersting.

Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2-!96) 14.95.-Debated and passed House 2l:S51, 2l$ti3.-Examined and signed 30!8, 0096.-Approved by President 3a94:.

s. 2166-Granting an increase of pension to Charles A. D. Wiswell.

Debated amended, and passed House893, 912.-Senate concurs in HouEe amendments 1159.-Exam.ined and signed 12«, 1280.-Approved by Pre~ident 1518.

s. 2170-

American Revolution for the erection of a. memorial build-ing.

Consideration objected to in Senate 589.-Amended and passed Senate 2497, 2513.-Referred to House Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds 260'2.

s. 224:5-Directing the issue of a duplicate of a. lost check, drawn by

William H. Comegys, major and paymaster, Uniteil States Army, in favor of Post Exchange. Fort Duches::1e, Utah.

DebatE-d, amended, and pa!:IEed House 11&!, llSfi, 1197, 12r3.-Se::late con· curs in House amendment 121l1.-Motion in Hou!'e to reconsider 1219.Senate requested to return bill to House 1241.-Concur rence in House amendments re<'onsidered in Senate and bill returned to House 1250.Reconsidered in House 2479.

s. 2270-Appropriating $5,000 to inclose and beautify t '·e monument on

the Moores Creek battlefield, North Caro~ l!.! U. . Debated and passed Senate 589.-Referred to HouJ>e Uom:nittee on Mili·

tary Affairs 646.

s. 2281-For the relief of Charles Stierlin.

Reporwd back (H. R. REPORT 2898) 2-138.

s. 2288-Granting an increase of pension to Samuel Hymer.

Reported back (S .. REPORT 2407) 2802,

s. 2298-To grant land warrants to New York Indian soldiers who served

in the war of 1812. Reported back for reference to Court of Claims 2682.

s. 2299-For the relief of Mary M. Kennedy and others.

Reported back for refer ence to Court of Claims 2682.

To remove the charge of desert:on standing against the record S. 2305-of Thomas Blackburn. Granting a pension to Eliza D. Pennypacker.

Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 19?..5) 124.8. Debated and passed HouRe 92, 911.-Examined and signed 1061, 1064.-S. 2190- Approved by President 13G9.

Granting a pension to Emma J. Bidwell. S. 2308-Dehted and passe•l House 371, 3&!.-Examined and signed 487, 400.-Ap- For the r elief of Franklin Lodge, No. 4, Independent Order of

'Proved by President 1068. Odd Fellows, of Franklin, Tenn. S. 2202- Reported back for reference to Court of Claims 2355.

Granting an increase of pension to Alvin N. Sabin. Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2105) 489.-Debated and passed House

1486, 1493.-Ex.amined and signed 1603, 1656.-Approved by President 1981.

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s. 2310-For the relief of the heirs of L. H. Mosely, deceased.


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s. 2313-For the relief of Christian Arndt.

Rjf:r{ted back adversely (S. REPORT 2007) and indefinitely postponed

s. 2319-

s. 2489-To ·provide for the further distribution of the reports of the

Supreme Court. Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2704) 1972.

s. 2503-Granting an increase of pension to Charles C. Bunty. For the relief of Deford & Co., of Baltimore, Md,

Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 1740) 389.-Passed Senate 425.-Referred to Honse Committee on Invalid Pensions 492.-Reported Reported ba~k for reference to Court of Claims 3265. back (H. R. REPORT 22.35) 914.-Debated and passed Honse 21fi2, 2178.- S.

2506_

Examined and signed ~. 2358.-Approved by President 2726.

s. 2329-To provide for eliminating certain grade crossings of railroads

in the District of Columbia, to require and authorize the construction of new terminals and tracks for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company in the city of Washington, and for other purposes.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2036) 385.-Deba.ted and amended 445, 452.-Passed Huuse 455.-Referred to Senate Committee on District of Columbia with House amendments 466.-Reported back and Senate di agrees to Hou e amendments 1.288.-Honse insists on itsamendments1311.-Conference appointed 1288. 1317.-Conference report made and agreed to 1838, 2103.-Ex.amined and signed 2180, 218!.-Approved by President 2293.

s. 2333-Granting an increase of pension to James Osborn.

Debated and passed House 893, 911.-Ex.amined and signed 1061, 1064.Approved by President 1369.

s. 2345-To restore the pensions of widows in certain cases.

Indefinitely postponed (see bill H. R. 9886) 2618.

s. 2355-In relation to the suppression of insurrection in, and to the gov

ernment of, the Philippine Islands, ceded by Spain to the United States by the treaty concluded at Paris on the lOth day of December, 1898.

Debated29.

s. 2386-Granting a pension to Joseph E. Hendrickson.

Debated and passed House 37!, 384.-Examined and signed 487, 496.-.Approved by President 1068.

s. 2397-To correct the military record of John Shelton.

Debated and passed Senate 2652.-Referred to House Committee on Military Affairs 27~1.

s. 2399- / To amend section 2 of an act entitled "An act to incorporate the

convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the diocese of Washington."

Debated, amended, and pa ed Senate 26.-Referred to House Committee on District of Columbia 86.

s. 2400-Granting an increase of pension to Edith Lockwood Sturdy.

Debated, amended, and passed House 895, 912.-Senate concurs in House amendment 1159.-Examined and signed 12-14, 1.280.-Approved by President 1518.

s. 2430-Granting a pension to Mary C. Williams.

Debated and laid on table 901,912.

s. 2432-Granting an increase of pension to James A. Thomas.

Debated, amended, and passed Honse 897,912.-Senate nonconcurs in House amendment 985.-House insists on its amendme'llt 115!..-Conference appointed 985, 115!.-Conference report made and agreed to 2505, 2585.-Examined and signed 2683, 27:ZO, 27~.-Approved by President 3U19.

s. 2462-Granting an increase of pension to Emma L. DuBois.

Debated and passed House 36!1,384.-Ex.amined and signed 487,!96.-Approved by President 1068.

S. 2470-For the reliE~f of G. G. Martin.

Passed Senate 589.-Referred to House Committee on Military Affairs 646.

s. 2471-For the relief of Olivia M. Clifford.

House requested to return bill (see bill H. R. 620-!) 3016.-Hou,se returns bill 3155.-Reconsidered in Senate and indefinitely postponed 3136.

s. 2486-Granting an increase of pension to Susan Daniels.

Debated and passed House 891, 911.-Ex.amined and signed 1061, 106!.Approved by President 1369.

Granting ·an increase of pension to Michael Dillon. Reported back (S. REPORT 2390) 2681.

s. 2507-To correct the military record of Timothy McKean.

RE~ported back adversely (S. REPORT 21.23) and indefinitely postponed 171l.

s. 2540-Granting an increase of pension to Byron Kurtz.

Debated and passed Rouse 373, 384:.-Ex.amined and signed 487, 4:96.Approved by President 1068.

s. 2543-Granting an increase of pension to Ed""ard A. Parmalee.

Debated and passed House 373, 38-!.-Examined and signed 487, 4.96.-Approved by President 1069. '

s. 2557-Granting a pension to Josephine Brown.

Debated and passed Honse 370, 384:.-Ex.amined and signed 487, 4:96.Approved by President 1068.

s. 2558-For the relief of the owners and officers of the brig Olive Fran

ces, and others on board said brig. Reported back (S. REPORT 2023) 1368.

s. 2582-To provide for the establishment of the intersection of the true

one hundredth meridian with Red River, to ascertain the amount of taxes collected by the State of Texas in what was formerly known as Greer County, and the expenditures made on account of said county by said State, and for other purposes.

Debated, amended, and paRsed House 365.-Senn.to concurs in House amendments 416.-Examined and signed 487, 496.-A}Jprovcd by President 1069.

s. 2610-To authorize the purchase of the propert·y known as the Cor

coran Art Gallery in the city of Washington, D. C. Reported Loa.ck with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2767) 2181.

s. 2621-Granting an increase of pension to Charles Frye.

Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 17~) 389.-Pn.;sed Senate 4:M.--Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 49".3.-Rcported back (H. R. REPORT 2354) 1107.-Debated and passed Houso 2172, 2179.-Ex.amined and signed ~-18, 2358.-Approvcd by President 2726.

s. 2624-Granting a pension to Mary M. Kean.

Amended and passed Senate 223.-Referred to Honse Committee on Invalid Pensions 38!.-Reported back (B. R. REPORT 2229) 913.-Debatecl and passed Honse 2159, 2178.-Ex.amined and signed 23:18, 2358.-Approved by President 2726.

s. 2627-Granting equal privileges to per diem employees in the United

States Navy outside of Washington, D. C., with those employed at the Executive Department in Washington, D. C.

Reported back with amendment-s 1821.

s. 2628-Granting a pension to Kate Pearce.

Reported back with amendment lS. REPORT 2074) 1594:.-Passed Senate 2516.-Referred to Honse Committee on Invalid Pensions 2659.

s. 2656-To prevent the failure of military justice, and for other pur·

poses. Reported back adversely and indefinitely postponed (see bill H. R. 7571)

llil.

s. 2665-Setting apart a tract of land to be used as a cemetery by the

Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Central City, Colo., and fer other purposes.

Rifi~!<bg~'tl!~ ~~~b~~L~~~n~Jlrsed Senate 1977.-Referred to

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s. 2703-Granting a pension to Mary M. F. Flagler.

Passed Senate 221.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 329.-Reference changed to Committee on Pensions 427.

s. 2709-Granting a pension to Marietta Elizabeth Sta:Qton.

Reported back with amendments (8. REPORT 1803) 673.-Passed Senate 1455.-Referred to House Committee on Pensions (omittedi,~Record).Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2761) 2182.-Deba.ted and passed House 2854. 28&!.-Sena.te concurs in House amendment 289 .-Examined and signed 30!8, 3096.-Approved by President 339-1.

s. 2729-Granting a pension to Eliza L. Reese.

Debated, amended, and passed House 898, 912.-Senate nonconcurs in House amendment 985.-House insists on its amendment 11M. -Conference appointed 985, 1154:.-Conference report made and agreed to 2055, 2101.-Examiued and signed 2180, 2184.-Approved by Presideut 2357.

s. 2738-Granting an increase of pension to James M. Munn,

Reported back with amendments {8. REPORT 2004) 1320.-Passed Senate 1464.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 1570.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2712) 2017.-Debated and passed House :2852, 2863.-Examined and signed 30!8, 3096.-Approved by President 3394 ..

s. 2753-t;.ranting an increase of pension to David H. Morey.

Debated and passed Honse 890, 911.-Examined and signed 1001,1064.-Approved by President 1369. ·

s. 2755-Granting an increase of pension to Isaac N. Cissna.

Debated and passed House 905, 911.-Examined and signed 1061. lOOtApproved by President 1369.

s. 2767-, Granting a pension to Nellie L. Parsons.

· Debated and passed Hous9 893, 911.-Exa.mined and signed 1061, 1004.Approved by President 1369.

s. 2769-For the relief of W arran Hall.

Passed Senate 1436.-Referred to House Committee on War Claims 1527.

s. 2774-Granting an increase of pension to John H. Wilcox.


d. 2776-Granting an increase of pension to Pinnie L. Carr.

Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2118) 489.-Debated and passed House 1!88, 1493.-Examined and signed 1603, 1656.-Approved by President 1981.

s. 2777-Granting a pension to Benjamin F. Trapp.

Debated and passed House 907, 911.-Ex.amined and signed 1061,1064.Appro>ed by President 1369.

s. 2785-Granting an increase of pension to William H. Gardner.

Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 1753) 389.-Passed Senate ~6.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 492.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT lWl4) 1495.-Debated and passed House 2850,2863.Examined and signed 304.8, 3096.-Approved by President 339!.

s. 2799-To carry into effect the stipulations of article 7 of the treaty

between the United States and Spain concluded on the lOth day of December, 1898.

Debated and made special order 1572.-Debated, amended, and passed House 1902, Ul05, 1900, 1909.-Sena.te nonconcurs in House amendment 19';'6.-House insists on its amendment 2100.-Con!erence appointed 1976, 21~.-Conference report made and agreed to3002, 30'~. 3052,3196.Examined and signed 3220, ~I.-Approved by President~·

s. 2808-For the increase of the salaries of the justices of the courts of

the District of Columbia. Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 1922) 1157.

s. 2810-Granting a pension to Esther Dyer Hammond.

Passed Senate .2'23.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions ~-

s. 2819-

Granting an increase of pension to Henry Van Gelder. Debated and passed House 890, 9ll.-Examined and signed 1061, 1064.

Approved by President 1369.

s. 2823-For the relief of the estate of Samuel J. Hays, deceased.


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s. 2827-Granting an increase of pension to Cornelius Shroder,

Debated and passed House 892., 911.-Examined and signed 1061, 1064.Approved by President 1369.

s. 2828-Granting an increase of pension to Hippolyte Perrault.

R-eported back with amendment (S. REPORT 18(}!)) 673.-Passed Senate 14-55.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 1570.-Re· ported back (H. R. REPORT 2874) ~83.-Debated and passed House 2858,2863.-Examined and signed 3U-!8,3096.-Approved by President 339!.

s. 2830-Granting a pension to Ailsie Bennett.

Debated and passed House 371, 384..-Examined and signed 487, 496.-Approved by President 1069.

s. 2831-Granting an increase of pension to Ermine D. Cab bell.

Debatedandpassed House 370,384.-Exa.mined and signed 487, 496.-Approved by President 1009.

s. 2834- • Granting an increase of pension to Ann E. Cluke.


s. 2843-Granting an increase of pension to John Johnson.

Reported back (S. REPORT 1799) 673.-Passed Senate 1454:.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 1569.-Reported back (H. n.. REPORT 2831) 2350.-Debated and passed House 2856,2863.-Examined and signed 3048, 3096.-Approved by President 3394.

s. 284.6-For the relief of George W. Craig.

Reported back for reference to Court of Claims 1285, 1878.

s. 2859-To incorporate the National Society United States Daughters

1812. Indefinitely postponed 2186.

s. 2866-To extend the provisions of section 8 of the act entitled <=An act

to repeal timber-culture laws. and for other purposes," ap~ proved March 3, 1891, concerning prosecutions for cutting timber on public lands, to California, Oregon, and Wash~ ington.

Debated and passed House 3481.-Examined and signed 3!96, 3.li8.-A-pproved by President (omitted in Reco1·a) .

s. 2871-'To supplement and amend the act entitled "An act to incorpo·

rate the North River Bridge Company and to authorize the construction of a bridge and approaches at New York City across the Hudson River. to regulate c.ommerce in and over such bridge between the States of New York and New Jersey, and to establish such bridge a military and post road," approved July 11, 1890.

Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2533) 1657.-Passed House 1814.-Examined and signed 1882, 19'20, 19'23.-Approved by President 2253.

s. 2879-Granting a pension to Mary E. Griffiths.

Passed Senate 223.-Referred to Honse Committee on Invalid Pensions 330.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT ~"'63) 914.-Debated and passed House2l ti4, 2179.-Exn.mined and signed 234:8, 2358.-Approved by Presi· deut2726.

8.2884-For the rslief of Ed ward Everett Hayden, an ensign on the re·

tired list of the Navy. Passed House 935.-Examined and signed 1061, 1064.-Approved by Presi

dent 1251.

s. 2886-Granting an increase of pension to Thomas T. Phillips.

Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2182) 802.-Debated and passed House 2152, 2178.-Examined and signed 23-!8,2358.-Approved by President 2726.

s. 2901-Granting a pension to Abner C. Ricketts.

Amended and passed Senate 220.-Referr.ed to House Committee on In· valid Pensions 329.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2392) ll55.-Debated and passed House 2174, 2179.-Exa.mined and signed 23-!8,2358.-Approved by President 2726.

s. 2905_.. Granting a pension to George M. Wilson.

Passed Senate ~.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 329.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 24:97) l i9S.-Debated and passed House 2851, 2863.-E.xamined and signed 30!8, 3096.-Approved by President 3394..


s. 2907-Granting a pension to Henrietta Parrott.

Ametrded and passed Senate 222.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensicns &4,.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2247) 913.-Debated ani!. pa!'<Sed Rouse 2161, 2178.-Examined and signed 2348, 2358.Approved by President 2726.

s. 2913-Granting an increase of pension to William E. Ferree.

Reported back {H. R. REPORT 2110) 489.-Debated a.n:l passed House 1487, 1!93.-Examined and signed 1003, 1656.-Approved by President 1981.

s. 2914-Granting a. pension to Wilson E .. Carter.

Pa85'ed Senate 222.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions oc'.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2385) 1155.-Debated and passed Vouse 2174, ~179.-Examined and signed 2348, 2358.-Approved by Presiwnt2726.

s. 2915-Granting an increase of pension to Samuel Z. :Murphy.

Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2-!89) 1495.-Debated and passed Honse 28.50,2863.-Examined and signed 30-18, 3096.-Approved by President 3394.

s. 2936-Authorizing the appointment of James A. Hutton to a cap

taincy of infantry in the United States Army. Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 1906) llll.-Debated and

passed ~enate 1161.-Referred to House Coinmittee on Military Affairs 12il.-Repored back (H. R. REPORT 2850) 2351.-Deba.ted and passed House 3462.-Examined and signed 3436,3!83.-Approved by President (omitted in Rec01·d).

s. 2946-For the relief of William H. Wanamaker.

House Committee on Claims discharged from consideration and bill passed as substitute for bill H. R.860, 2850.-Examined and signed2980.Approved by President 3197.

s. 2954-Granting an increase of pension to Elam Kirk.

Debated and pa...c;sed House 890, 911.-Examined and signed 1061, lOOtApproved by Presider. t 1389.

s. 2980-Granting a. pension to Mary A. Lamb.


s. 2985-Granting a pension to John Erb.

Debated and passed House 370, 384.-Examined and signed 487 496 -Ap-proved by President 1068. ' ·

s. 2991-Confirming two locations of Chippewa. half-breed scrip in the

State (then Territory) of Utah. Debateq 1825.-Pa!'lsed Senate !881.-Debated and passed House 2149.

Exammed and signed 23!8, 2358.-Approved by President 29<19.

s. 3030-Granting an increase of pension to Henry Guckes.

Reported back with amendment (8. REPORT 1963) 128!.-Passed Senate 1-!63.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 1570.-Rep~rted back (H .. R. REPOR! 288!),, 238!.-:J;?ebated and passed House 28.'>8, 286!.-Exanuned and signed oO!H, 300o.-Approved by President 339!.

s. 3040-

s. 3077-Authorizing the President to appoint Lient. Robert Platt, United

States Navy, to the rank of commander. Consideration objected to in House 3!68.

s. 3079-Granting an increase of pension to William Oliver.

Debated and pa.3 ed House 893, 911.-Examined anrl signed 1061,1064:.Approved by President 1369.

s. 3087-Granting an increase of pension to Marcia M. Merritt.

Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 2167) 1921.-Passed Senate 25.~1.-Referre_d to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 2659.

s. 3099-Granting an increase of pension to Melancthon McCoy.

Debated and passed House 382,384.-Examined and signed 487, 496.-Approved by President 1069.

s. 3127-Granting an increase of pension to Major A. Northrop.

Debated and passed House 37'0, 384.-Examined and signed 487, 496.-Approved by President 1069.

s. 3128-Granting a. pension to Josephine V. Van Voorhees.


s. 3134-Granting a pension to Martha. Agnew.

Debated and passed House 381, 1$8!.-Examined and signed 487, 400.-Approved by Pre::;ident 1069.

s. 3137-Granting an increase of pension to Lunsford Ellis.

Debated and passed House 89'~, 911.-Examined and signed 1061, 1064.Approved by President 1369.

s. 3141-Granting an increase of pension to Clara A. Penrose.

Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 2230) 2291.-Passed Senate 2iJ28.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 2679.-Reference chan~ed to Committee on Pensions 272L

s. 3148-To correct the military record of William Lapoint.

Debated and passed House 903, 1479, 1493.-Examined and signed 1603, 16.'56.-Approved by President 1926.

s. 3157-To amend an act for the protection of fish in the District of

Columbia, for the maintenance of a permanent spawning ground in the Potomac River in said District, and for other purposes.

Indefinitely postponed (H. R. 11881 reported as substitute) 1498.

s. 3158-To amend an act entitled "An act for the protection of birds,

preservation of game, and for the prevention of its sale during certain closed seasons, in the District of Columbia."

Indefinitely postponed (see bill H. R. 11881) U98.

s. 3165-Granting a pension to James C. Henry.

Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 2396) 2682.

For the relief of WilliamS. Laney. s. 3173-Reported back adversely (S. REPORT 24'i6) and indefinit.ely postponed

3188. To ratify an agreement with the Indians of the Crow Reserva-S. 3049- tion in Montana, and making appropriations to carry the

same into effect. Granting an increase of pension to Mary V. Wilmarth.

Debated and pass~d House 341,384-. -Examined and signed 487,496.-Ap-proved by President 1069. ·

s. 3054-To amend section 12 of an act entitled "An act for increasing

the efficiency of the Army of the United States, and for other purposes," approved March 2, 1899.


s. 3056-Granting an increase of pension to Giles W. Taylor.

Debated and pa sed House 380,384.-E:xamined and signed 487,496.-Approved by President 1069.

s. 3063-For the relief of Charles Hurrle.

Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2455) 1~.

s. 30'Z0-Granting a pension to Margaret J. Verbiskey.

Passed Senate 223.-Referred to House Committee on Pensions 384.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2198) 14:9t-Debated 1909.

s. 3193-Granting an increase of pension of Charles H. Force.

Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 179 ) 673.-Passed Senate 14M.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions (omitted in Record).-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 28...99) 2350.-Debated and passed House 2856, 2863.-Examined and signed 0018, 0096.-Approved by President 339!.

s. 3196-For the relief of the heirs at law of Maj. Tarleton Woodson,

deceased. Reported back (S. REPORT 2024) 1368.

s. 3205-For the relocation of certain tracks of street railways in the Dis·

trict of Col urn bia.. Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2275) 952.-Recommitted 1.263.-Reported

back (H. R. REPORT 2903) 2492.-Amended and passed House 3008.Senate concurs in House amendment 3052.-Exami.ned and signed 3138, 3182.-Approved by President 3395.

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s. 3210-Authorizing the appointment and retirement of David McMur

trie Gregg as a captain in the United States Army. Debated 776.

s. 3219-For the protection of subsurface pipes, cables, wires, and other

metaUic constructions in the District of Columbia from danger by electrolysis, and for other purposes.

Reported back (S. REPORT 1691) 212.

s. 3223-Granting an increase of pension to William R. McMaster.

Debated and passed Bouse 900, 911.-Examined and signed 1061, 1064.Approved by President 1369.

B. 3224-Granting an increase of pension to Amos L. Hood.

Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 1752) 389.-Passed Senate 4:!6.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 49'2.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2'J33) 913.-Debated and passed House 2160, 2178.Examined and signed 23!8, 2358.-Approved by President 272fi.

s. 3235-Granting a pension to Andrew Ferguson.

Debated and pa sed House 371, 384:.-Examined and signed 487, 496.-Ap· proved by President 106$.

s. 3252-To establish a Branch Soldiers' Home at or near Johnson City,

Washington County! Tenn. Committee discharged from further consideration and bill debated and

passed House (see bill H. R. 709-!) 1276.-Examined and signed 13M, 1.006.-Approved by President 1M!.

s. 3264-Granting an increase of pension to William J. Cannon, alias

James Cannon. Reported back (S. REPORT 1751) 389.-Passed Senate 426.-Referred to

l:ionse Committee on Invalid Pensions 492.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2379) 1155.-Debated and passed House 2173, 2179.-Examined and signed 23-!8, 2358.-Approved by President 2726.

s. 3270-For the relief of Nathan S. Jarvis.

Debated, amended, and passed House 2839.-Senate concurs in Honse amendment 2875.-Examined and signed 2980, 3012.-Approved by President 3395.

s. 3272-For the preparation of a site and erection of a pedestal for statue

of late Maj. Gen. George B. .McClellan. Passed Senate 19;·s. -Referred to House Committee on Library 2113.

s. 3280-Granting an increase of pension to Henry Keene.

Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 1797) 673.-Passed Senate U'}.l.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 1569.-Re· ported back (H . R. REPORT 2819) 2350.-Debated and passed House 2856, ~803.-Examined and signed 30!8, 3096.-Approved by President 3394:.

s. 3283-For the relief of Isaac R. Dunkelberger.

De hated and pas!Wd House 346!.-Examined and signed 3436, 3l83.-Approved by President (omitted in Record).

s. 3288-For the relief of Daniel Coonan.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2126) 489.-Debated, amended, and pas ed Hou e 2146, 2147.-Senate nonconcurs in House amendment ~12.-House insists on its amendment 2653.-Conferflnce appointed 2212, 21;5:.!.-Conference report made and agreed to 3195, 3:l::i5.-Examined and signed 3396.-Approv.3d by President 3523.

s. 3305-To refer the claim of John S. Mosby against the United States

for the value of certain tobacco to the Court of Claims. Debated 8&4.

s. 3'3oe-Granting an increase of pension to Lucinda D. Dow.

Debated and passed House 369,384:.-Examined and signed 487,496.-ApPI'o>ed by President 1069.

s. 3313-Extending the mining laws to saline lands.

Consideration objected to in Senate 334,.-Debated, amended, and passed Sennte 576.-Debated and passed Hous'3 1280, 129o.-Exaruined and signed 13M, 1366.-Approved by President 1769.

s. 3338-Granting a pension to 1\Iary A. Morton.

Passed Senate 220.-Referred to Hous9 Committee on Invalid Pensions it.-'9.-Repor ted bac'l\: (H. R. REPORT 2347) 1107.-Debated and passed House 2171, 2179.-Examinedand signed 2348, 2358.-Presidentrequested to return bill to ~enate 2697.-President r eturns bill to Senate 2801.

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s. 3339-For the relief of Leonard Wilson.

Substituted for bill H. R. 7830, debated and passed House 2842,.2850.-Examined and signed 3048, 3095.-Approved by President 3523.

s. 3342-Granting a pension to Samuel Don1on.

Debated and passed House 892, 912.-Senate concurs in HousA amendment 985.-Examined and signed 1061, 1064.-Approved by President 1369.

s. 3343-Granting an increase of pension to Keziah Fansler.

Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2601) 17'63.-Debated and passed House ~1,2863.-Examined and signed 3048, 3096.-Approved by President 339-!.

s. 3349-To amend an act entitled "An act granting to the Ea-stern Ne

braska and Gulf Railway Company right of way through the Omaha and Winnebago Indian reservations, in the State of Nebraska," by extending the time for the construction of said railway.

Passed Senate 589.-Referred to House Committee on Indian Affairs 64Q.

s. 3353-To establish a fish-hatching and fish station in the State of In

diana. Passed Senate 1683.-Referred to Honse Committee on Merchant Marin'l

and Fisheries 1761.

s. 3354-Amending the act of August 15, 1894, entitled "An act making

appropriations for current and contingent expenses of the Indian Department and fulfilling treaties and stipulations with various Indian tribes for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1895," and for other purposes.

Reported back adversely and indefinitely postponed 1407.

s. 3356-Granting a pension to Mary J. Quinn.

Debated and passed House 381, 384.-Examined and signed 487, tD6.-Approved by President 1008.

s. 3367-For the relief of George Brewer.


s. 3375-Granting an increase of pension to Martha M. Bedell.

Amended and passed Senate 222.-Referred to House Committee on In· valid Pensions 330.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2218) 913.-Dobatetl and passed House 215!!, 21711.-Examined and signed 2348, 2358.-Approved by President 2726.

s. 3376-Granting an increase of pension to James M. Fry.

Amended ;md passed Senate 2'21.-Referred to Hou e Committee on Invalid Pensions 3.:..'9.-Reported hack (H. R: REPORT22"~1) 913.-Amended and p:1.ssed House 2158, 2179.-Senate concurs in House amendment ~2.-Examined and signed ~.2-!40.-Approved by President 2726.

s. 3386-Granting a pension to Catherine L. Taylor.

Reported back with amendm~nt (S. REPORT 1!:1.-!2) 12&i.~Passed. Senate Hti2.-Referred to House Committee on Invahd Pen 1ons (onntted in Record).-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2858) 2383.--Debated and passed House 2.1l57, 2863.-Examined and signed 3048, 0096.-Approved by President 339!.

s. 3391-Granting a pension to John Black.

Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 2007) 1321.-Passed Senate 1-!66.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 1570.- Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2871) 2383.-Debated and passed House !!857, ta63.-Examined and signed 3048, 3096.-Approved by President 3394.

s. 3400-Granting an increase of pension to Charles T. Shaw.

Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 1859) 1007.-Passed Senato 1!5::S.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 1570.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2726) 2047.-Debat.ed and passed House 2853, 2863.-Examined and signed 30-!9, 3096.-Approved by President 3394.

s. 3436-Granting a pension to Catharine Weinheimer.

Debated and passed House 382, 384.-Senate concurs in Honse amendment 459.-Examined and signed 492, 49{l.-Approved by President 1068.

s. 3440-Granting an increase of pension to George W. Harrison.

Debated and passed House ·895, 911.-Examined and signed 1061, 106-!.Approved by President 1369.

SENATE BILLS~ 3445-3670

8.344~

Granting an increase of pension to Katharine W. Clarke. Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 2239) 2354.-Passed Senate

2529.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 2602.

s. 3450-To fix the salaries of certain judges of the United States.

Made special order 357.-Debated 587,1286,1598, 3220,3274..

s. 3457-Granting an increase of pension to Laura Ann Smith.

Debated, amended, and passed Honse 897, 912.-Senate concurs in House amennm<~nt 1159.-Examinedandsignedl24.4-, 1280.-Approved by President 1518.

s. 3466-Granting an increase of pension to John F. Hutchison.

Debated and passed House 372, 384-.-Examined and signed 4B7, 4.96. -Ap-proved by President 1069. --

S. 3470-Granting a pension to Rosalia Tejidor Brinckerhoff.

Debated and passed Honse 372, 384.-Examined and signed 4B7, 496.-Approved by President 1068.

s. 3477-Granting an increase of pension to Daniel T. Rose.

Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 2357) 2618.

s. 3481-

s. 3521-Granting a pension to William P. Payne.

Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 1879) 1008.-Pa sed Senate 1459.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 1570.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2882) 2384.-Debated and pa sed House. 2858, 2864.-Examined and signed 30-!9, 3096.-Approved by President 3394.

s. 3522-Granting an increase of pension to Eben E. Pushor.

Debated and passed Honse.892, 911.-Examined and signed 1061, 106!.Approved by President 1369.

s. 3535-For the relief of the Brooklyn Ferry Company, of New York.

Debated and passed House 2845, 2850.-Examined-and signed 304:9,301:16.Approved by President 3437.

s. 3536-Restoring to the pension roll the name of Mary J. Calvin.

Debated and passed House 371, 384.-Examined and signed 4B7, 496.Approved by President 1069.

s. 3539-For the relief of Rachel R. McMullen, administratrix of Thomas

J. McMullen. Reported back for reference to Court of Claims 1285, 1878.

s. 3554-For the relief of W. T. Scott and others.

Debated and passed House 2846, 2850.-Examined and signed 3049, 3096.

To permit certain burials of the dead jn the lands of the Protes- S. 3574-tant Eph:copal Cathedral Foundation of the District of Granting a pension to Julia Van Wicklen. Columbia, and for other purposes. Debated and passed Honse 906, 911.-Examined and signed 1061,106!.-

Passed Senate 2H2.-Referred to House Committee on District of Co- Approved by President; 1369. lumbia 24SO.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2905) 2558.-Debated and S. 3580-passerl House 0009.-Examined and signed 3049, 3096.-Approved bv President 3.266. • Granting an increase of pension to Theron Johnson.

s. 3482-Granting an increase of pension to Elias .M. Lynch.

Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 1951) 128!.-Passed Senate 1462.-Referred to Honse Committee on Pensions 1570.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2750) ii 1 '1.-Debated and pa8Sed House 2854, 2863.-Examined and signed 30!9, 3{!98.-Approved by President 339!.

s. 3483-Gran ting an increase of pension to Jeremiah Jackson.

Reported back wi th amendment (S. REPORT 1950) 1284.-Passed Senate 1-tti:!. -Eo~erred to House Committee on Pensions 1570.-Reported back (H. R. REPOHT 2757) 2181. -Debated and passed House 285-t-, 2863.-Exa!Ilined and signed 30!9, 3066.-Approved by President 3394.

s. 3499-Authori:!.ing and empowering the Secretary of War to grant the

right of way for and the right to operate and maintain a line of railroad through the Fort Ontario Mi:itary Reserration, in the State of New York, to the Oswego and Rome Railroad Company.

P&.Esed Senate 205-i.-Referred to House Committee on Indian Affairs 21 '1.-Re!erence changed to Committee on Military .Affairs ~16.-Reported Lack (H. R. REPORT 2886) 2&"'.-J.-Consideration objected to in House 3!4-!.-Pas ·ed House 3460.-Examined and signed amt>, 3!83.-Approved by President 352'd.

s. 3501-Granting an increase of pension to Kate Harbaugh.

Pas ed enate 22".?.-Referred to House Uommittee on Invalid Pensions :!!H.-I f'ported tack (H. R REPORT 22!2) 913.-Debated and passed n ~~ ''"'1, tl78.-Examined and signed t34.8, 2353.-Approved by President2726.

s. 3505-Grantin_z an increase of :r:ension to Edwin Culver.

D Jbated and passed House 372, 38-i.-Examined and signed 487, 49c.-Approved by President 1009.

s. 351 1-For the relief of Capt. Charles A. De Arnaud.

R3f8tted back acvcr.sely (~ .-REPO~T 2.;92), and indefinitely postponed

s. 3512-Grantin_5 an irwrease of pension to Samuel Schutz.

Debated and passed House 906, ~11.-Examined and signed 1061,1001.Appro,·ed by President 101.9.

s. 3513-To quiEt the 1itles of certain lands in the State of 1\Iississippi,

and for the relief of the estate of Eli Ayres, deceased. Delated 1517,1 H, 2: 77, 2'29!, 2652.

s. 3517-Grantin:,: an increasA of }:c nsion to Adam Velten.

Deb:~.te t aud passed Honse ~95, 911.-Examined and &igned 1061,1064.Appro>ed by President 126\J.

Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT ~9~3) L'>85.-Passed Senate 1-164.-Referred to Hou._e CoDllllittee on Invalid Pensions 1570.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT2DS!) 1973.-Debated and passed House2852, ~63. -Examined and signed 3049, 3p97.-Approved by President 339-1.

s. 3583-For the relief of James Bigler.


s. 3585-For the relief of the estate of Mrs. M.A. Walker, deceased.


s. 3619-Granting an increase of pension to Mary A. Colhoun.

Referred to Honse Committee on Pensions (omitted in Recm·d).-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2764) 2182.-Debated and passed House 21:)5:), 2t564.-Henate concurs in House amendment 2898.Examined and signed 3049,3096.-Approved by President ~94.

s. 3624-Granting a pension to Henry K. Davis.

Debated and passed Honse 892, 911=Examined and signed 1061,1065.Approved by President 1369.

s. 3642-Restoring the pension of Augustus R. Rollins, alias Rhenault

A. Rollins. Debated and passed House 892, 912.-Senate concurs in House amend·

ment 984:.-Exarnined and si-gned 1061,1065.-.Approved by President 1369.

s. 3614-For the relief of Jennie E. Haller, widow and administrati·ix of

Samuell\I. Haller, deceased. Reported back for reference to Court of Claims 2387.

s. 3648-Granting an increase of pension to Peter Shelt.

Reported back (S. REPORT 1737) 389.-Pas. ed Senate 425.-Referred to llouse Committee on Invalid Pensions 4.92.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2-!95) 1495.-Debated and passed House 2851,2863.-Examined and signed 00!9, 3096.-Approved by President 3394..

s. 3653-Granting an increase of pension to Henry Smith.

Reported back (S. REPORr 1Td6) 089.-Passed Senate 42.'i.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 4.92.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2810) 23&3.-Debated and passed House 2857,2863.-Examined and signed 30-!9, 3096.-Approved by President 3394:.

s. 3670-Authorizing and directing the Eecretary of the Interior to issue

a patent to the heir or heirs of one Tawamnoha, or Martha Crayon, conveying to them certain lands in the State of North Dakota, confirming certain conveyances thereof, and for other purposes.

R~ported back (H. R. REPORT 2!)32) 2796.-Debated and passed Houso ~.-Examined and signed 35iil,:35!l5.-Approved by President (emit-ted in Record). ·

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8. 3680-Granting a pension to Mary Elizabeth Moore.

Reported back with amendment ( . REPORT 1717) 333.-Pa.ssed Senate 42-1.-Referred to House <Jommittae on Invalid Pensions 49:3.-Reported back (H. R REPORT 2".!58) 914.-Debated and passed House 2163, 2119.-Exam.ined and signed Zllil,2358.-Approved by President 2726.

8. 3681-Providing for the payment of the award of the Secretary of the

Interior in favor of the Cherolmes, made under the provision of the act of Congress of March 3, 1893.


8. 3720-For the relief of the estate of James G. Taliaferro, deceased.


8. 3729-Granting a pension to Prudence Reamer.

Debated and passed Hous~ 9-1, 911.-Examined and signed 1061, 1065.Approved by President 1369.

8 .3746-Granting an increase of pension to George W. Bodurtha.

Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2!88) 1495.-Debated and passed House ~~: 2ii03.-Examined and signed 3019, 3096.-Approved by President

s. 3749-For the relief of Gustave A. Hesselberger.

Debated 1881.-Recommitted 1926.

8. 3750-Granting a pension to Paulina Smith.

Passed Senate 223.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 330.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 23!5) 1107.-Debated and passed Honse 2171, 2179.-Examined and signed 2341>, 2358.-Approved by Presidel.lt 2726.

8. 3752-Authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to pay to the State

of Nebraska certain moneys in liquidaticn of its claims on account of suppressing Indian hostilities from 1861 to 1868.

Reported back (8. REPORT 2017) 1320.-Passed Senate 2875.-Referred to House Committee on Claims 2933.

8.3758-Granting an increase of pension to William I. Miller.

Amended and passed Senate 223.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions &!-!.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2219) 913.-Debated and passed House 2J61, 2178.-Examint<d and signed 2348, 2358.-Approved by President 2726.

8. 3776-

8. 3880-Granting an increase of pension to Clara E. Colbath.

De bated and passed House 370, 384:.-Examined and signed 487, 496.-Ap· proved by President 1009.

8. 3881-Granting an increase of pension to Henry D. Johm:on.

Amended and passed Senate 222.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 330.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2346) 1107.Debated and passed House 2171. 2179.-"Examined and signed ZI-18, 2358.-Approved by President 2726.

8.3890-Granting an increase of pension to Americus V. Rice.

Debated, amended, and passed House 890, 912.-Senate nonconcurs in House amendment 985.-Honse insists on its amendment 1154.-Conference appointed 985. 1154:.-Conference report made and agreed to 1569, 1576, 1597.-Ex&.mined and signed 1708, 1712..

8. 3901-Providing for allotments of lands in severalty to the Indians of

the La Pointe or Bad River Reservation in the State of Wisconsin.

Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2465) H~l.-Debated and passed House 1815.-Exami.ned and signed 1882, 1920, 1923.-Approved by President 2254:.

8. 3935-Granting an increase of pension to James Ryan.

Reported back (S. REPORT 1893) 1065.-Passed Senate 1(60.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pen ions 1570.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2868) 2383.-Debated and pas.c;od House 2857, 2863.-Exa.mined and signed 30!9, 3096.-Approved by Pl·esident 339-J:.

8. 3941-Granting an increase of pension to John Hutchens.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2117) 489.-Debated n.nd passed Rouse 1488, 1493.-Senate concurs in House n.mendment 1518.Examined and signed 1603, 1656.-.A.pproved by President 1981.

8. 3954-Granting an increase of pension to Caroline Z. Repetti.

Debated and passed House 893, 911.-Exn.mined anG. :;igncd 1061,1005.Approved by President 1369.

8. 3964-For the relief of Robert Lay, administrator of Nancy Lay, de

ceased. Reported back for reference to Court of Claims l'?$._1878.

8. 3966-For the reljef of Smith Summers, administrator of ,John Waters,

deceased. Resolution to re!er to Court of Cl:llms 2186.-Roporte<.l back for reference

?rovidin~ for the rental and preparation in the dty of Manila, to Court of Claims Z387. Philippine I lands, of a suitable building for use as a library

8.

3988_

for the convenience and use of the American soldiers and sailors. ·

Re-ported ba.ck with amendment 1367.

8. 3794.-

For the ralief of the estates of Maria Johnson ::l.nd Sarah E. Ware, deceased.

Reported back for reference to IJonrt of Claim<J 3018.

To provide for the equitable distribution of the waters of the 8. 3991-Rio Grande River between the United States of America Granting an increase of pension to Sylvester Solomon. and the United States of Mexico, Debated and passed House 893, 911.-Examiucd m.:.d signed 1061, 1005.-

Reported back (S. REPORT 1755) 418. Approved by President 1369.

8. 3801-To remove the charge of desertion against David A .. Lane.

Reported back with amE:'ndment (S. REPORT 2202) 2219.-Passed Senate 25:?6.-Referred to House Committee on Military Affairs 2659.

8. 3822-For the relief of Jacob Joiner.


8. 3835-For the relief of Elizabeth Johnson.

Reported l::ack for reference to Court of Claims 1285, 1878.

s. 3851-Granting an increase of pension to Carol C. Krayenbnhl.

Amended and passed Senate 22:?, 421.-Referred to House Committee on Pensions 492.

s. 3852-Providing for an additional district judge in ·the districts of

i\Iinne ota and Nebraska. Reported bacl: with amendment (8. REPORT 1839) 808.-Passed Senate

2ooi.-Referred to House Committee on Judiciary 272L

8. 3863-For the relief of Mrs. Ha~iet Miles.


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8. 4022-Granting a pension to William B. Caldwell.

Pa ed Senate 219.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 3'.29.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2256) 914:.-Debated and p:l.Ssed House 2162,2179.-Examined and signed 234.8, 2358.-Approved by President 2726.

8. 4027-To correct the military record of Peter Connell.

Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 2!!!1) 3188.

8. 4031-Granting an increase of pension to Jonas M. McCoy.

Roported back (8. REPORT 2030) 1594.-Passed Senate 2513.-Referred to liouse Committee on Invalid Pensions2602.

8. 4054-Granting an increase of pension to Elizabeth W. Eldridge.

Debated, amended, and passed House 902. 912.-Senate concurs in House amendment 1159.-Examined and siJ?ned 00, 12t0.-Approved by l'resi· dent 1518.

s. 4073-Granting an increase of pension to Robert A. Edwards, jr.

Pa sed Senate 2l9.-Referred to Hou e Committee on Invalid P ensions 0'.?9.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2189) 80'2.-Debated and pa ·ed House 2153, 2178.-Examined and signed~' 23.38.Approved by P1·esident 2726.

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s. 4084-Granting an increase of pension to Mary E. Pillow.

ReP,orted back with amendments (S. REPORT 2161) 192-l....:...Passed Senate 2521-Referred to House Committee on Pensions 2602.

s. 4086-Granting an increase of pension to Thomas L. Turnipseed.

Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2U9) 489.-Debated and passed H0nse H88, li93.-Examined and signed 1603, 1656.-Approved by President 1981. .

s. 4105-Granting an increase of pension to John Coombs.

Debated and passed Honse 890, 911.-Examined and signed 1061, 1065.Approved by President 1369.

s. 4127-Granting an increase of pension to Simeon Pierce.

Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 2114) 1661-Passed Senate 2i>19.-Referred to Honse Committee on Pensions 2602.

s. 4128-Granting a pension to Hester A. Phillips.

Debated and passed Honse 900, 911.-Exa.mined and signed 1061,1065.Approved by President 1369.

s. 4142-For the purchase of a replica of the bronze equestrian statue of

Gen. George Washington by Daniel Chester French and Edward C. Potter.

Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 2l'i9) 2050.-Debated and passed Senate 2142.-Referred to 1Iouse Committee on Library 2602.

s. 4147-Granting an increase of pension to Samuel N. Hoyt.

Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2293) 1062.-Debated and passed Honse 2165, 2179.-Exa.mined and signed 4348, 4358.-Approved by President 2726.

s. 4150-To promote the circulation of reading matter among the blind.

Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 2005) 1320.-Passed Senate 1823.-Referred to Honse Committee on Post-Office and Post-Roads 1920.

s. 4155-Granting a pension to Julia S. Goodfellow.

Amended and passed Senate 221.-Referred to Honse Committee on Invalid Pensions330.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT Z387) 1155.-Debated and passed Honse 2174, 2179.-Examined and signed 2348, 2358.-Approved by President 2726.

s. 4157-Granting a pension to Catherine Conroy.

Reported back with ameJJdments (S. REPORT 2310) 2618.

s. 4165-Granting a pension to Dora Renfro.

Pa'!sed Senate 219.-Ref.erred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 329.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2391) 1155.-Debated end passed House 2174, 2179.-Examined and signed, 2348, 2358.-Approved by Presi· dent 2726.

s. 4171-To amend "An act granting additional quarantine powers and

imposing additional duties upon the Marine-Hospital Service," approved February 15, 1893.

Passed Honse3467.-Exa.mined and signed3436, 3483.-Approved by President3523.

s. 4176-To preserve the place of burial of Gen. Daniel Morgan.

Reported back with amendments 2682.-Passed Senate 2871.-Referred to House Committee on Library 3261.

s. 4178-Granting a pension to Thomas White.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2059) 413.-Laid on table (see bill H. R. 10785) 909, 912.

s. 4184-Granting an increase of pension to Evelyn Neale Murray.

Debated and passed Honse 378,384.-senate concurs in Honse amendment 459.-Examined and signed 492, 496.-Approved by PresiQ.ent 1069.

s. 4188-Granting an increase of pension to George B. Cock. .

Reported back with amendment (8. REPORT 2158) 1924.-Passed Senate 2i>21.-Referred to Honse Committee on Invalid Pensions 2602.

s. 4191-Granting a pension to Anna E. Littlefield.

Reported t ack with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2042) 413.-Debated and passed Honse 907, 911-Examined and signed 1001,1065.-Approved by President 1369.

s. 4208-For the relief of George K. Bowen.

Debated and amended 70i.-Passed Senate 707.-Referred to Honse Committee on Military Affairs 801.-Reported back (H. R. REI'ORT 2931) 2796.

s. 4209-Granting a pension to Mary Sanders. .

Reported back with amendment (S.REPORT 174.5)'389.-Passed Sen!!.te 4:!6.-Referred to Honse Committee on Invalid Pensions 492.-H.eported back (H. R. REPORT 2181) 802.-Debated and passed Honse H.~, 1!93.-Examined and signed 1603, 1656.-Approved by President 1981.

s. 4212-Granting an increase of pension to Edyth M. Muck.

Debated and passed Honse 895, 911.-Examined and signed 1061,1065.-A:p· proved by President 1369.

s. 4214-Granting an appropriation to the trustees of the Woman's N a

tiona! Industrial Exhibit of the city of Washington, D. C. Committee dic;charged from further consideration and bill referred to

Committee on Industrial Expositions 1111.

s. 4237-Granting a pension to Frances Helen Lewis.

Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 1850) 1007.-Passed Senate 1457.-Referred to Honse Committee on Invalid Pensions (omitted in Record).-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2717) 20!7.-Debated and passed Honse 2853, 2863.-Examined and signed 3049, 3096.-Approved by President 3394.

s. 4241-Granting an increase of pension to William T. Gratton.

Debated and passed House 00!, 9ll.-Examined and signed 1061, 1065.Approved by President 1369.

s. 4244-For the relief of JaneT. Williams.


s. 4247-For the relief of the estate of John Kerr, deceased.

Committee discharged from further consideration and bill indefinitely postponed (see bill S. 525.1) 300.

s. 4248- -For the relief of Andrew H. Russell and William R. Livermore.

Passed Senate 1824.-Referred to Honse Committee on Claims 1920.Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2890) 2384.

s. 4253-To provide for ascertaining the indebtedness of certain Osage

Indians t9 the traders at the Osage Agency, and for making payments upon such indebtedness.

Recommitted to Committee on Indian Affairs 1369.-Reported back adversely and indefinitely postponed 1595.

s. 4255-Granting an increase of pension to Frank Smith.

Reported back with amenrunents (S. REPORT 2152) 1924.-Passed Senate 2i>20.-Referred to Hons9 Committee on Invalid Pensions 2679.

s. 4256-Granting a pension to James H. Thomas.

Debated and passed House 371, 384.-Examined and signed 4.87, 496.-Approved by President 1009.

s. 4261-Granting a pension to Frances M. Cellar.


s. 4262-For the relief of the estate of Richard Randall, deceased.


s. 4276-Granting an increase of pension to Joel Bowling.

Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2116) 489.-Debated and passed House 1488, H93.-Examined and signed 1600,1656.-President requested toreturn bill to Senate 1822, 1862.-President returns bill to Senate 1951.

s. 4277-Granting a pension to Albert Wetzel.

Reported back with a.mendments (S. REPORT-1700) 212.-Passed Senate 423.-Referred to Honse Committee on Invalid Pensions 492.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2'>..51) 914:.-Debated and passed House 2162,2178.Examined and signed 2348,Z358.-Approved by President2726.

s. 4284-To authorize Capt. N. M. Brooks, Superintendent of Foreign

Mails, Post-Office Department, to accept a decoration ten-dered to him by the Emperor. of Germany. -

Passed Senate 27.-Referred to Honse Committee on Foreign Affairs 86.

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s. 4288-Granting an increase of pension to Elizabeth Brooks.

Debated and passed House 893,911.-Examined and signed 1061, 1065.Approved by President 1369.

s. 4296-Granting an increase of pension to Frances E. Childs.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 20!7) 413.-Debated and passed House 903, 911.-Examined and signed 1061, 1065.-Approved by President 1369.

s. 4300-

s. 4441-Granting an increase of pension to Gertrude B. Wilkinson.

Debated, amended, and passed House901, 912.-Senate concurs in House amendment 1159.-Examined and signed 12H, 1280.-Approved by President 1518.

s. 4496-Granting an increase of pension to Emma McLaughlin.

Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 2268) 2354.-Passed Senate 2531.-Referred to House Committee on Pensions 2679.

s. 4497-To increase the efficiency of the military establishment of the For the relief of Palmer Tilton.

United States. -Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2010) 46, 53.-Debated

and amended 66, 69, 79, 96.-Passed House 125.-Referred to Senate Committee on Military .Afiairs with Honse amendment (omitted in Rec01·d).-Reported back with amendments to House amendment (S. REPORT 1771) 4.80.-Debated 501.-Madespecia1 order 507.-Debated and amended 530,575,571,625,675, 'i04, 754, 810, 811, 853, 962, 981, 1012, 1067, 1069, 1~1, llli, 1125, 1161.-House amendment with Senate amendments agreed to in Senate 11~.-Referred to House Committee on Military Affairs with Senate amendments 1211.-Reported back and House disagrees to Senate amendments 12il9.-Conference appointed 1182.1259.Conference report made, debated, and disagreed to in Senate H35. 1447, HW,1558.-Conferenre report made, debated, and agreed to in House 1467.-House further insists on its disagreement to Senate amendments 1625, 1627.-Second conference appointed 1558,1627.-Conference report made, debated, and agreed to llill .. 1662,1713, liol.-Examinedand signed 1771, 1817.-Approved by President 1926.

s. 4303-For the relief of the estate of John P. Caruthers, deceased.


s. 4306-For -the relief of settlers under the public-land laws to lands

within the indemnity limits of the grant to the Northern Pacific Railroad Company.

Debated, amended, and passed House 2415.-Motion in Senate to nonconcur in House amendments objected to and order made that said amendments be printed 2-!41.-Debated 2501, 2.164:.-Senate concurs in House amendments 3207.-Examined and signed 3220, ~"'61.-Motion to reconsif:er in Senate 3019.-Approved by President 352:3.

8. 4338- . For. the erection of a public building at Georgetown, S. C.

Reported back (S. REPORT 2!89) 3264.

s. 4341-To provide for the refundment of certain moneys to the Repub

lic of Mexico. Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 1759) 418.

s. 4343-For the relief of R. M. Lay, administrator of Henry Lay, de

ceased. Reported back for reference to Court of Claims 3018.

S.4344-For the relief of Joseph Harvey, administrator of Matilda Har-

vey, deceased. · Reported back for reference to Court of Claims 3101.

s. 434"6-For the relief of the estate of Turner Merritt.


s. 4418-Granting an increase of pension to Andrew J. Woodman.

Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 1699) 212.-Passed Senate ~Z.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 492.--Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2196) 802 . ..,Debated and passed House 2153, 2178.-Examined and signed Z348,2358.-Approved by President 2726.

s. 4420-Grantjng an increase of pension to James Irvine.

Debated and passed House 893, 911.-Examined and signed 1061, 106:>.Approved by President 1369.

s. 4436-Providing a means of acquiring title to ~wo groves of Sequoia

Reported back adversely (S. REPORT 2477) and indefinitely postponed 3188.

s. 4509-Extending to the city of Everett, Wash., a subport of entry, the

pri-vileges of the act approved June 10, 1880, governing the immediate transportation of dutiable merchandise.

Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2615) 1762.-Passed House 3479.-Examined · and signed 34!!6,3578.-Approved by President (omitted in Record.)

s. 4519--:-Granting a pension to Jane Taylor.


s. 4522-To correct the naval record of Alfred Burgess.

Reported back 2619.

s. 4529-Granting an increase of pension to Benjamin G. Sargent.

Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 2240) 23M.-Passed Senate 2529.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 2602.

s. 4531-Granting a pension to Harriet S. Richards.

Reported back with amendment 673.-Passed Senate 1453.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 1569.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2729) 20!7.-Debated and passed Honse 2853,2863.-Examined and signed 30!9,3096.-Approved by President 3394-.

s. 4542-Granting a pension to Jane W. Wood.

Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 1858) 1007.-Passed Senate 1458.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 1570.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2876) 2383.-Debated and passed House 2858, Z863.-Examined and signed 30!9,3096.-Approved by President 339!.

8.4543-Granting an increase of pension to Stacy H. Cogswell..

Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 2197), debated, and passed Senate 2185.-Referred to House Oommi ttee on In valid Pensions 2280.Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2900) 2!93.-Debated and passed House 2858, 286<1.-Examined and signed 3019, 3097.-Approved by President 339-1.

s. 4548-Granting an increase of pension to Albert A. Roberts.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2053) U3.-Debated and passed House 909, 912.-Examined and signed 1061,1065.-Approved by President 1370.

s. 4550-Providing for an additional circuit judge in the second judicial

circuit. Reported back 1246.-Passed Senate 1823.-Referred to House Committe~>

on Judiciary 1920.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2705) 1972.

s. 4552-Granting an increase of pension to Joseph Smith.

Debated and passed House 906, 911.-Examined and signed 1061, 1065.-Ap· proved by President 1370.

s. 4553-Granting an increase of pension to Benjamin Rippleman.

Debated and passed House 905, 911.-E.x:amined and signed 1061, 1065.Approved by President 1370.

gigantea, in the State of California, with a view to making S. 4555-national parks thereof. Granting an increase of pension to Stephen Longfellow.

Passed Senate 539.-R-eferred to House Committee on Public Lands 6!6. Debated and passed House 895, 911.-Examined. and signed 1061, 1065.-Ap· S. 4439- proved by President 1370.

To authorize B on. George D. Meiklejohn, Assistant Secretary S. 4556- · of War, to accept a decoration tendered to him by the Gov- Granting an increase of pension to William Fox. ernment of Sweden and Norway. Passed Senate 219.-Referred t.o House Committ-ee on Invalid Pensions

Passerl Senate 27.-Referred t9 House Committee on Foreign Affairs 86.

s. 4440-Granting an increase of pension to Charles Stewart.

Passed Senate 221.-Referred to Honse Committee on Invalid P ensions &"-i.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2311) 1062.-Debated and passed House 2169, 2li9.-Examined and signed 2348, 235S.-Approved by President 2726.

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329.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2185) 802.-De· bated and passed House 2153,2178.-Exa.mined and signed Z348,2358.Approved by President 2726.

s. 4557-Granting an increase of pension to Lucy E. Danilson.

Debated and passed House 90!, 911.-Examined and signed 1061, 1065.Approved by President 1370.

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SENATE BILLSg 4574-4828

s. 4574-Granting an increase of pension to Mary Emily Wilcox.

Debated amended, and passed House 903, 912.-Senate concurs in House amenfunent 1159.-Examined and signed 1244, 1280.-Approved by President 1518.

s. 4575-Granting an increase of pension to Thomas Claiborne.

Reported back with amendment (8. REPORT 1731) 389.-Passed Senate 425.-Referred to House Committee on Pensions 49'~.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2266) 914.-Amended and passed House as substitute for H. R. 1~, 896, 912.-Senate concurs in House amendment 1159.-Examined and signed 1244, 1280.-Approved by President 1518.

s. 4587-Granting an increase of pension to Cora Van D. Chenoweth.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2363) 115!.-Debatedand passed House 2172, 2179.-Senate concurs in House amendment 2211.Examined and signed 2348, 2358.-Approved by President 2726.

s. 4630-Granting an increase of pension to James H. Bellinger.

Reported back (8. REPORT 1902) 1066.-Passed Senate 1461.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 1570.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2723) 20!7.-Debated and passed House 2!!53,~.-Examined and signed 0019, 3097.-Approved by President 339!.

s. 4640-For the relief of Mollie T. Benson.


s. 4663-For the relief of John B. Boggs.

Reported back for reference to Court of Claims 301i.

s. 4673-To encourage the holding of an interstate and West Indian ex

position in the city of Charleston, in the State of South Carolina, in the year 1901.

Debated, amended, and passed Senate 28.-Referred to House Committee on Appropriations 86.

s. 4687-For the relief of Richard H. Townley,. a lieutenant (junior

grade) on the retired list of the United States Navy. RE)ported back (S. REPORT 19t31) 128!.-Passed Senate 2076.-Referred to

House Committee on Naval Affairs 2181.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2968) 3012.-Debated and passed House 3478.Senate concurs in House amendments 34:.39.-Examined and signed 3496, 3578.-Approved by President (omitted in Record).

s. 4688-Granting an increase of pension to James U. Childs.

Debated and passed House 319, 384:. -Examined and signed 48i, 493.-Approved by President 1069.

s. 4692-Granting an.increase of pension to Asa W. Taylor.

Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 1861) 1007.-Passed Senate 1458.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 15iO.-ReportPd back (H. R. REPORT 28!4) 235L-Debated and passed House t856, 2863.-E.xamined and signed 3049, 3097.-Approved by President 3394.

s. 4695-Granting a pension to James Dorcey.

Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 1993) 1285.-Passed Senate Hti5.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 1569.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2lS75) ~.--Debated and passed House 2838, 2863.-Examined and signed 30!9, e097.-Approved by President 3394.

s. 4728-Granting an increase of pension to Marvin V. Tufford.

Passed Senate ~24.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 330.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2.'!1)3) 1763.-Debated and passed House 2851, 2863.-Examined and signed 304:9, 3097.-Approved by President 3394-.

s. 4731-Granting an increase of pension to Henrietta M. Leiper.

Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 1856) 1007.-Passed Senate 1-15i.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 1570.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2687) 1973.-Debated and passed House 2852, 2863.-Examined and signed 30!9, 3097.-Approved by President 339!.

s. 4733-Granting a pension to Caroline N. Allen.

Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 2105) 1660.-Passed Senate 251l:!.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 2602.

s. 4734-Granting a pension to Mary A. O'Brien.

Passed Senate 2"23.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions BS!.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2804) 2350.-Debated and passed House 2855, 2864.-Senate concurs in House amendment 2h:lli.-Examined and signed 30!1!, 3096.-Approved by President ~.

s. 4742-Granting an increase of pension to Jesse F. Gates.

Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2153) 620.-Debated and passed House (as substitute for H. R. 8415) 901, 911.-Examined and signed 1061,1065.Approved by President 1370.

s. 4745-Granting an increase of pension to Charles S. Word.

Reported back with amendment (8. REPORT 2113) 1661.-Passed Senate 2519.-Referred to House Committee on Pensions 2602.

s. 4748-Granting an increase of pension to Mary Wolcott Kilburn.

Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 1977) 1284 .. -Passed Senate 1464:.

s. 4752-Granting an increase of pension to Ven Druth Washburn.


s. 4758-Granting permission to the Indians on the Grand Portage Indian

Reservation, in the State of Minnesota, to cut and dispose of the timber on their several allotments on said reservation.

Indefinitely postponed (see bill H. R.10664) 980.

s. 4771-Granting an increase of pension to Gilbert F. Colby.

Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2056) 413.-Debated and passed House 909, 912.-E.xamined and signed 1061, 1065.-Approved by President 1370.

s. 4772-Granting an increase of pension to John W. Eichelbe~ger.

ReporteJ back with amendment (S. REPORT 1851) 1007.-Passed Senate 1457.-Referred to House Committee on J:nvalid Pensions 1570.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2881) 2384.-Deba.ted and passed House 2858, 2864:.-Examined and signed 30!9, 3096.-Approved by President 3394.

s. 4783-Granting an increase of pension to Charles Stackhouse.


s. 4787-To authorize the appointment of Thomas Lutz Stitt as an offi.

c~r in the Navy. Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2925) 2121.-Debated

and passed House 3443.-Senate concurs in House amendments 3419.Exa.mined and signed 3436, 3483.-Approved by President 3523.

s. 4788-Granting an increase of pension to George P. Beach.

Passed Senate 219.-Referred to .House Committee on Invalid Pensions 329.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2349) 1107.-Debated and passed Honse 2171, 2179.-Examined and signed 2348, 2358.-Approved by President 2726.

s. 4789-Granting an increase of pension to Bernard Wagner.

Amended and passed Senate 223.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 330.-Reported back (H. R, REPORT 2288) 1062.-Debated and passed House 2165, 2179.-Examined and signed 2348, 2353.-.Approved by President 2726.

s. 4791-For the relief of Mrs. Ada G. Bankhead.

Reported back for reference to Court of Claims 1285, 18i8.

s. 4804-To regulate the production and sale of milk and cream in and

for the District of Columbia. Passed Senate 588.-Referred to House Committee on District of Colum

bia 646.

s. 4816-To provide for the closing of part of an alley in square 169, in

the city of Washington, D. C., and for the sale thereof to the Young Men's Christian Association of the city of Washington.

Passed Senate 1160.-Referred to House Committee on District of Columbia 1241.-Reported back as substitute for bill H. R. 1164:8 and passed House 12ti7.-Examined and signed 1288, 1316.-Approved by President 1518.

s. 4823-Granting a pension to Cassie Orme.

Committee discharged from further consideration and bill indeflnitely postponed 1060.

s. 4828-Granting an increase of pension to Norman Stewart.

Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 18j8J 1008.-Passed Senate 1459.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 1570.Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2855) 2383.-Debated and passed Houso 2857,2863.-Examined and signed 30!9,3096.-Approved by Presideut 3394.

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s. 4830-To correct the military record of Ira J. Paxton.

Passed Senate 27.-Referred to House Committee on Military Affairs 86.

s. 4834-Granting a pension to Otto Haltnorth.

Passed Senate ~.-Referred: to House Com mit tee on Pensions 38!.-Re· ported back ~H. R.REPORT 2155) 620.-Debated and passedHouseH92, H93.-Exammed and signed 161.13, 1656.-Approved by President 1981.

s. 4836-Granting a pension to Carrie E. Babcock.

Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 1680) 212.-PassedSenate 4:!1.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 492.-Reported hack (H. R. REPORT 2238) 913.-Amended and passed House 21ti0,21'i9.-Senate concurs in House amendment 2211.-Examined and signed 2:3!8, 2358.-Approved by President 2726.

s. 4841-Granting an increase of pension to George A. Parker.

Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 1681) 212.-Passed Senate 4:!1.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions492.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2352) 1107.-Debatedand passed House 2172,2179.Examined a.nd signed 234 , 2358.-Approved by President 2726.

s. 4850-To refer the claim of Edward Gallaher, deceased, late of Rich

mond County, Ga. to the Court of Claims. Reported back for reference to Court of Claims 1285, 18i8.

s. 4852-

s. 4936-To provide for the construction of a bridge by the Fa-rgo,

Duluth and Northwestern Railroad Company across the Red River of the North at Fargo, N.Dak.

Reported back 57.

s. 4938-Granting an increase of pension to Esther Ann GrillB.

Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 1792) 673.-Passed Senate 1454..-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 1569.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2883) 28&!.-Debated and passed House 2858, 286!.-Examined and signed 30!9, 3097.-Approve:l by President 339-!.

s. 4956-To grant the Knoxville Power Company the right to dam the

Tennessee River at or near Knoxville, Tenn. Reported back with amendments 460.-Passed Senate 1437.-Referred to

House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce (omitted in Record).-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2609) 1762.-Debated and Passed House 2148, 34.81.-Examined and signed 3!96, 3578.

s. 4960-Granting a pension to Minerva M. Helmer.

Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 1821) 674.-Passed Senate 14.56.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 1570.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 28i0) 2351.-Deba.ted and passed House 2856, 2863.-Examined and signed 30!9, 3097.-Approved by President 3394.

s. 4962-To create a supreme court for the Philippine Islands.

Introduced by Mr. St-ewart and referred to Committee on Philippines To authorize the Kingston Bridge and Terminal Railway Com- 23.

pany to construct a bridge across the Clinch River at King- s. 4963-ston, Tenn. For the relief of Frank W. Howbert.

Indefinitely postponed (H. R. 115!8 reported as substitute) 57.

s. 4856-Granting an increase of pension to William F. Cloud.

Reported back with amendment (8. REPORT 170!) 212.-Passed Senate 4:!3.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 4!!2.-Reported back with amendment (H . R. RE~ORT 2235) 91~.-Debated and passed llouse2160, 2178.-Exammedand signed 2348, 2358.~Approved by President27~.

s. 4859-Granting an increase of pension to Emily A. Wentworth.

PassE:'td Senate 223.-Referrt:\d to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 384:.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2290) 1062.-Debated and passed House 2165, 2179.-Examined and signed 234.8, 2358.-Approved by Presi-dent2726. 1

s. 4860-For the relief of Horace Resley.


s. 4875-

Introduced by Mr. Wolcott and referred to Committee on Finance 23.

s. 4964-Granting an increase of pension to Edward Conrey.

Introduced by Mr. Wolcott and referred to Committee on Pensions 23.

s. 4985-Granting a pension to Thomas Robbins.


s. 4966-Granting a pension to Jose Pablo Garcia.

Introduced by Mr. Wolcott and referred to Committee on Pension 23.

s. 4967-Granting an increase of pension to Solomon D. Taylor.


s. 4968-Granting an increase of pension to John Milburn.

Introduced by Mr. Wolcott and referred to Committee on Pensions 23. Granting an increase of pension to George Fowler.

Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 2180) 2051.-Passed Senate S. 4969-~.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 2602. G ranting a pension to Edgar L. Beckwith.

s. 4876-Granting an increase of pension to Mary A. Merritt.

Reported back (S. REPOHT li21) 359.-Passed Senate 42!.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 492.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2365) l..lM.-Debated and passed House 2172, 2179.-Examined and signed 23!8, 2358.-Approved by President 2726.

s. 4880--To amend an act entitled "An act granting the right to the

Omaha Northern Railway Company to construct a railway across, and establish stations on, the Omaha and Winneb ago Reservation, in the State of Nebraska, and for other purposes." by extending the· time for the construction of said railway.

Passed Senate 589.-Referred to House Committee on Indian Affairs 646.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2755) 21!il.-Consideration objected to in House 2838.

Introduced by Mr. Wolcott and referred to Committee on Pensions 23,

s. 4970-G r anting an increase of pension to Stanley M. Casper.


s. 4971-Granting an increase of pension to George H. Smith.

Introduced by Mr. Wolcott and 1·eferred to Committee on Pensions 23.

s. 4972-Granting an increase of pension to Edward D. Lashley.


s. 4973-Granting an increase of pension to Dallas W. Spencer.


s. •1974-s. 4888- Granting a pension to Mary Pollock.

Granting an increase of pension to George W. McComb. Introduced by Mr. Wolcott and referred to Committee on Pensions 23. Reported baclt with amendment (S. REPORT 2282) 235-i.-Passed Senate

2532.-Refm-wd to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 260'2. S. 4975-

s. 4899-Granting an increase of pension to Rhody Ann Bradshaw.

Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 2100) 1594-.-Passed Senate 2517.-Referred to House Committee on Pensions 2602.

s. 4906-

Granting a pension to F. J. Landis. Introduced by Mr. Wolcott and referred to Committee on Pensions 23,

s. 4976-Granting an increase of pension to Charles W. Brown.


Providing for leaves of absence to certain employees of the S. 4977-Government. Granting an increase of pension to Charles W. Scherzer.

Referred to Senate Committee on Naval Affairs 1066. Introduced by Mr. Wolcott and referred to Committee on Pensions 23.

16


s. 4978-For the relief of Richard Emmons and others.

Introduced by Mr. Scott and referred to CQmmittee on Claims 23.-Reported back for reference to Court of Claims (S. REPORT 2285) 2387.

s. 4979-For the relief of the estate of Daniel Heflebower, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Scott and referred to Committee on Claims 23.-Reported back for reference to Court of Claims 1285, 1878.

s. 4980-To authorize the issuance of a patent to James Seldon Cow don

upon the payment of certain fees. Introduced by Mr. Scott and referred to Committee ·on Patents 23.

s. 4981-To repeal the bankrupt law.

Introduced by :M:r. McCumber and referred to Committee on Judiciary 23.

s. 4982-For the reorganization of the Army of the United States, and

for other purposes. IntrOduced by Mr. Hawley and referred to Committee on Military

Affairs 23.

s. 4983-Granting a pension to Lonisa A. Crosby.

Introduced by Mr. Hawley and referred to Committee on Pensions 23.-Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 2150) 1924.-Passed Senate 2520.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 2679.Reference changed to Committee on Pensions 272L

s. 4984-Granting an increase of pension to Joseph H. Barnum.

Introduced by Mr. Hawley and referred to Committee on Pensions 23.

s. 4985-Granting an increase of pension to George C. Jarvis.

Introduced by Mr. Hawley and referred to Committee on Pensions 23.-Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 1779) 673.-Passed Senate 1453.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 1659.Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2868) 2383.-Debated and passed House 2857, 2863.-Examined and signed 30!9, 3097.-Approved by President 3394.

s. 4986-

s. 4995-For the relief of Evelyn Clark.

Introduced by Mr. McEnery and referred to Committee on Claims 23.

s. 4996-For the relief of the estate of George W. Dyson, deceased.


s. 4997-. For the relief of Victorie C. A vet and of the estate of Vincent

A vet. Introduced by Mr. McEnery and referred to Committee on Claiuis 23.

s. 4998-For the relief of Mrs. E. H. Briant.


s. 4999-For the relief of James A. Verret, administrator of Adolphe

Verret, deceased. Introduced by Mr. McEnery and referred to ~ommittee on Claims 23.

Reported back for reference to Court of Clauns 2387.

s. 5000-Granting an increase of pension to Etta Scott Mitchell.

Introduced by Mr. Lindsay and referred to Committee on Pensions23.

s. 5001-For the relief of Mrs. M. H. Coles.

Introduced by Mr. Money and referred to Committe~ on Claims 23.

s. 5002-For the relief of the estates of Robert Bradley and Mary C. Brad·

ley, deceased. Introduced by Mr. Money and referred to Committee on Claims 23.

s. 5003-For the relief of the estate of James A. Ford, deceased.

- Introduced by Mr. Money and referred to Committee on Claims 23.Reported back for reference to Court of Claims 3017.

s. 5004-For the relief of the estate of R. T. Brown, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Money and referred to Committee on Claims 23.

Relating to the examination for promotion of warrant officers S. 5005-in the Navy. _ Granting an increase of pension to Frederick Vogel.

Introduced by Mr. Hale and referred to Committee on Naval Affairs23. Introduced by Mr. Kenney and referred to Committee on Pensions 23.-

s. 4987-Authorizing the President to reclassify vessels of the Navy, and

to formulate rules governing assignments to command. Introduced by Mr. Hale and referred to Committee on Naval Affairs~-

s. 4988-To amend an act entitled "An act to amend section 3719 of the

Revised Statutes, relative to guaranties on proposals for naval supplies."

Introduced by Mr. Hale aud referred to Committee on Naval Affairs 23.

s. 4989-To enable the people of Oklahoma to form a constitution and

State government and to be admitted into the Union on an equal footing with the original States, and to make donations of public lands to said State.

Introduced by Mr. Fairbanks and referred to Committee on Territories 23.

s. 4990-For the relief of James Chieves.

Introduced by Mr. Platt of New York and referred to Committee on Claims 23.-Reported back for reference to Court of Claims 3101

s. 4991-For the relief of William C. Bragg.

Introduced by Mr. Morgan and referred to Committee on Claims 23.

s. 4992-For the relief of the estate of George W. Drake, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Morgan and referred to Committee on Claims 23.

s. 4993-For the relief of the estates of Mrs. Amy Anderson, deceased,

Robert K. Anderson, deceased, and Adeliza Pickett Quays, deceased.


s. 4994-For the relief of the estate of Henry Banman, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. McEnery and referred to Committee on Claims :?a.Reported back for reference to Court of Claims 1285, 1878.

Reported back with amendment (8. REPORT 1738) 389.-Passed Senate 425.- Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 4D2.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2259) 9U.-Debated and pasged House 2163, ~179.-Examined and signed 23!8, 2358.-Approved by President 27'.?6.

s. 5006--Granting an increase of pension to John T. Comegys.

Introduced by Mr. Kenney and referred t.o Committee on Pensions 2!.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1774} 5:!8.-Pas ·ed Senate H53.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 15G9.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2880) 2384.-Debated aud passed House m8, 2863.-Examined and signed 3().!_9, 3097.-Approved by President 339!.

s. 5007-Granting an increase of pension to George N. Tarburton.

Introduced by }fr. Kenney and referred to Commit tee on Pensions 2!.-Repor ted t ack (S. REPORT 191 ) 1157.-Passed :::enate 1481.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pens1ons 1510.-Reported back ( H. R. REPORT 2878) ~ !.-Debated and passed House 2858, 2863.-Examined and signed 30!9, 3097.-A.pproved by President 339!.

s. 5008-Granting an increase of pension to David Pollock.

Introduced by Mr. Kenney and referred to Committee on Pensions 2-!.-Reported back with amendment (8. REPORT 2103) 2387.-Passed 8enate 2533.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 2602.

s. 5009-Granting an increase of pe~io~ t-o Cornelius Ridgway.

Introduced by Mr. Kenney and referred t-o Committee on Pensions 24.

s. 5010-Granting a pension to Thomas E. Clark.

Introduced by Mr. Kenney and referred to Committee on Pensions 24:.-Reported back with amendment (8. REPORT 2111) 1661.-Passed Senate 2518.-Referred to House Committee on Inmlid Pensions 2802.

s. 5011-To remove the charge of desertion from the military record of

John W. Cheesman. Introduced by Mr. Kenney and referred to Committee orrMmiary A!·

fairs 24.

s. 5012-To establish a national military park at Valley Forge, Pa.

Introduced by Mr. Penrose and referred to Committee on Military Atfairs 24:.

5013-5041 CONGR.ESSIONAL RECORD INDEX.

s. 5013-Creating the office of superintendent and inspector of national

cemeteries ·under the authority and control of the United States, and providing for the same.

Introduced by Mr. Penrose and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 2h

s. 5014-To authorize the Fourth Pool Connecting Railroad Gompany to

construct and maintain a bridge across the Monongahela River.

Introduced by Mr. Penrose and referred to Committee on Commerce 24:.-Reported back with amendments 5i5.-Passed Senate 1827.-Referred to House Committee on Intt:~rstate and Foreign Commerce 19'20. Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2771) 2244.-Passed House 2838.-E.x · a mined and signed 2872, 2933.-Approved by President ~6.

s. 5015-Granting a pension to Betsey L. Woodman.

Introduced by Mr. Gallinger and referred to Committee on Pensions 24.-Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 1676) 212.-Passed Henate 421.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 492.Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2190) 802.-Debated and passed Honse 215-:i, 2178.-Examined and signed ~2358.-Approved by President 2726. '

s. 5016-Granting an increase of pension to Francis H. Buffum.

Introduced by Mr. Gallinger ~;~.nd referred to Committee on Pensions 24.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1677) 212.-Passed Senate 421.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 492.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 219!) 802.-Debated and pa sed House 2153, 2178.-Examined and signed 23!8, 2358.-Approved by President2726.

s. 5017-Granting a pension to George H. Shapley,

Introduced by Mr. Gallinger and referred to Committee on Pensions 21.-Reported back lS. REPORT 1679) 212.-Passed Senate 421.-Referred tu House Committee on Invalid Pensions 49'.3.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2193) 802.-Debated and passed House 2153, 2178.-Examined and signed 23!8, 2358.-Approved by President 2726.

s. 5018-To incorporate the National Army Relief Society.

Introduced by Mr. Sewell and referred to Committee on ·Military Affairs 2!.

s. 5019-Granting an increase of pension to Julia Crenshaw.

Introduced by Mr. Clay and referred to Committee on Pensions 24.-Reported back with amendment (8. REPORT 11!01) 673.-Passed Senate !JlH.-Referred to House Committee on Pensions ll08.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2631) 1818.-Debated and pasRed House 21!51, 2863.-Examined and signed 3049, 3097.-Approved by President 339!.

s. 5020-To admit free of duty articles controlled by a trust.

Introduced by Mr. Clay and referred to Committee on Finance 2!.

s. 5021-To provide for refunding the tax laid and collected on raw cot

ton in the event that the Supreme Court holds the laws under which the same was collected to have been unconstitutional.

Introduced by Mr. Clay and referred to Committee on Finance 24:.

s. 5022-

s. 5026-To revise the laws of the United States relating to trade-marks.

Introduced by Mr. Pritchard and referred to Committee on Patents 57.

s. 5027-To regulate and protect marks, trade-marks, commercial names,

and symbols used in commerce, and · to enforce treaties regarding the same.

Introduced by Mr. Pritchard and referred to Committee on Patents 57.

s. 5028-Respecting applicants for patents not residing in the United

States. Introduced by Mr. Pritchard and referred to Committee on Patents 57.

s. 5029-To give effect to treaty stipulations relating to letters patent for

inventions. · Introduced by Mr. Pritchard and referred to Committee on Patents 57.

s. 5030-To revise the patent laws of the United States.

Intr4?duced by Mr. Pritchard and referred to Committee on Patents 57.

s. 5031-Granting an increase of pension to Margaret A. Potts.

Introduced by Mr. Quarles and referred to Comniittee on Pensions 57.Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 1822) 674.-Passed Senate 1456.-Referred to Honse CommittPe on Invalid Pensions 15i0.-Re· porten back (H. R. REPORT 2725) 2047.-Debated and passAd House 2853, 2863.-Examined and signed 3049, 3096.-Approved by President a:ro!.

s. 5032-Granting an increase of pension to John Geibel.

Introduced by Mr. Quarles and referred to Committee on Pensions 57.Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 1692) 212.-Passed Senate 422.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 492.-Re· ported back (R R. REPORT 2:..'97) 1062.-Debated and passed House ~1ti6, 2179.-Examined and signed 2318, 2358.-Approved by President 2726.

s. 5033-Granting a pension to Lizzie Barrett.

Introduced by Mr. Quarles and referred to Committee on Pensions 57.Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 1764) and passed Senate 426.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions41:13.-Reported

' back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2300) 1062.-Passed House 2179.Examined and signed 2348, 2358.-Approved by President 2726.

s. 5034-To create a circuit court of the United States for the tenth cir

cuit and to create a court of appeals of the United States for the. tenth circuit. . . .

Introduced by Mr. Thurston and referred to Committee on Judiciary 57.

s. 5035-To provide for medical care and surgical treatment of honorably

discharged soldiers, sailors, and marines. Introduced by Mr. Warren and referred to Committee on Military Af

fairs 57. s. 5036-

Granting an increase of pension to Norton Schermerhorn. Introduced by Mr. Kyle and referred to Comnilttee on Pensions 57.

Reported back with amendment. (S. REPORT 175!) and passed Senate 389.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 455.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2287) 1002.-Debated and passed Ron e 211>!, lll79.-

To extend the privileges of the seventh section of the immediate- Examined and signed Z348, 2358.-Approved by President 2726. transportation act to Fall River, Mass. s. 5037-

Introduced byMr.Lodge and referred to Committee on Commerce 24.- G ti · ' f : to A G dn Re~m·ted back with amendments (S. REPORT 1767) 480.-Passed Senate ran ng an mcrease o pens10n aron ar er. 143~.-Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means 1527.-R-e- Introduced by Mr. Harris and referred to Committee on Pensions 57. ported back (H. R. REPORT 2610! 1762.-Passed House il!60.-Examined S.

5038_

and signed 3!36, 34.83.-Approved by President 3523. s. 5023- Granting an increase cf pension to John W. Burns.

To extend the privileges of the seventh section of the immediate- Introduced by Mr. Harris and referred to Committee on Pensions 57. transportation act to New Bedford, Mass. S. 5039- ·

Introduced by Mr. Lodge and referred to Committc:.e on Commerce 2!.Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 17fiH) 460.-PassedSenate H&!.-Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means 1526.-Re· ported back (H. R. REPORT 2611) 1762.-Passed House 24:17.-Examinea and signed 2-!92, 2495, 2559.-Approved by President 2726.

s. 5024-Granting permission to Capt. B. H. MacCalla, United States

Navy, and Commander William C. Wise, United States N~vy, to accept.decorations tendered to them by the Em-peror of Germany. ·

Introduced by Committee on Foreign Relations and passed Senate 57.

s. 5025-

Granting an increase of pension to Lucie M. Mabry. Introduced by Mr. Culberson and referred to Committee on Pensions

5i.-Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 17t7) 389.-Passed Senate 424.-Referred to House Committee on Pensions 492.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2740) 2114.-Amendment rejected and bill passed House 285-3,286=3.-Examined and signed 30!9,0097.-Approved by President 3394:.

s. 5040-Forbidding the payment of witness fees and mileage to Indians

who instigate violations of the laws prohibiting the selling or disposal of intoxicating liquors to Indians. .

Introduced by Mr. Turner and referred to Committee on Judiciary 57.

To conect the military recor<l of Jacob S. Allen, alias Jacob S. 5041- /

Eikly. For the relief of W. D. Gibbs, jr. Introduced Ly Mr. Penrose and referred to Commit ce on Military Af· Introduced by Mr. Sullivan and referred to Committee on Military Af.

fairs 57. fairs 5i.

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s. 5042-, To authorize .Ethelbert Watts, consul of the United States at

Kingston, Jamaica, to accept a decoration tendered to him by the Khedive of Egypt.

Introduced by Mr. Foraker and referred to Committee on Foreigp. Relations 58.-Reported back and passed Senate 212.-Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs 310.

s. 5048-To authorize George W. Hill, Chief of the Division of Publica

tions of the Department of Agriculture, to accept a decoration tendered to him by the Government of the French Republic.

Introduced by Mr. Foraker and referred to Committee on Foreign Relations58.-Reported back and passed Senate 212.-Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs 310.

s. 5044-Granting an increase of pension to George W. Frasher.

Introduced by Mr. Bard and referred to Committee on Pensions 58.

s. 5045-Granting a pension to Eliza N. Lord.

Introduced by Mr. Gallinger and referred to Committee on Pensions 58.-Reported back (8. REPORT 1678) 212.-Passed Senate 421.-:-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 492.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2262) 9H.-Debated and passed _House 216!. 2179.Examined and signed 2318. 2358.-Approved by President 2726.

s. 5046-1 To revive the grade of Vice-Admiral in the Navy.

Introduced byMr.Haleand referred to Committee on Naval Affairs 58.

s. 5047-Granting a pension to Lucinda W. Cavender.

Introduced by Mr. Cockrell and referred to Committee on Pensions 58.Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 2356) 2618.

s. 5048-For the relief of W. 0. Donovan and the heirs of Lizzie M. Don

ovan, deceased. Introduced by 1\lr. Clay and referred to Committee on Claims 58.

s. 5049-Granting an increase of pension to Marcellus A. Lothrop.

Introduced by Mr. Hoar and referred to Committee on Pensions 58.

s. 5050-Granting an increase of pension to Charles A. Marsh.

Introduced by Mr Hoar and referred to Committee on Pensions 58.-ReEOrted back (S. REPORT 19!1) 1284:.-Passed Senate 1462.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 1570.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT ~7B) 2380.-Debated and passed House 2858, 2863.-Examined and signed 30!9, 3097.-Approved by President 3394.

s. 5051-. Authorizing the Navajo and Moqui Indians to lease mineral

lands within their reservations on a royalty basis. Introduced by Mr. Mason and referred to Committee on Indian Affairs

58. s. 5052-

To declare the St. Joseph River, in the State of Indiana, not nayigable and validating structures thereon.

Introduced by Mr. Fairbanks and referred to Committee on Commerce 58.

s. 5053-

s. 5058-To amend an act entitled "An act conferring on the supreme

court of the District of Columbia jurisdiction to take proof of the execution of wills affecting real estate, and for other purposes," approved June 8, 1898.

Introduced by Mr. McMillan and referred to Committee on District of Columbia 92.-Reported eack with amendments (S. REPOUT 2198) 2185.

s. 5059-Granting an increase of pension to Benjamin S. Harrower.

Introduced by Mr. McMillan and referred to Committee on Pensions 92.

s. 5060-To prohibit the sale of firearms, opium, and intoxicants to abo

riginal tribes and native .races.in the Pacific islands. Introduced by Mr. · Lodge and referred to Committee on Foreign . Relations 92.

s. 5061-To provide for the refundment of certain moneys to the Repub-

lic of Mexico. · Introd~ced by Mr. Proctor and referred to Committee on Foreign Re

lations 9"2.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1758) 418.

s. 5062-To provide for building and maintaining an Indian indus~rial

school at or near Evarts, in the State of South Dakota, and to provide a farm in eonjunction therewith.

Introduced by Mr. Kyle and referred to Committee on Indian Affairs 92.

s. 5063-For the relief of the Missouri State Lunatic Asylum No. 1, at

Fulton, Mo. Introduced by Mr. Cockrell and referred to Committee on Claims 92.

s. 5064-To grant an honorable disch~rge to . Will am B. Barnes.

Introduced by Mr. Cockrell and referred to Committee on Military Af. fairs 92.-Reported back (8. REPORT 1904:) 1111.

s. 5065-Granting an increase of pension to George F. Bowers.

Introduced by Mr. Cockrell .and referred to Committee on Pensions 92.

s. 5066-Granting a pension to Catharine Moore.

Introduced by Mr. Cockrell and referred to Committee on Pensions 92.Report.ed back with amendments (S. REPORT Z354) 2618.

s. 5067-· Granting an increase of pension to Robert Voigt.

Introduced by Mr. Spooner and referred to Committee on Pensions 92.

s. 5068-Granting a pension to Rosannah J. Ross .

Introduced by Mr. Spooner and referred to Committee on Pensions 92.Reported back (S. REPORT 2393) 2681.

s. 5069-Granting an increase of pension to Mahala Litton.

Introduced by Mr. Spooner and referred to Committee· on Pensions 92.Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 2388) 2681.

s. 5070-Granting an increase of pension to :Marcellus A. IJothrop.

Introduced by Mr. Hoar ~tnd referred to C'ommittee on Pensions 92. To amend an act authorizing the construction of a bridge S. 5071-

across the Mississippi River at Dubuque, Iowa, approved For the relief of Albert v. Conway, trustee. March 6, 1900. '

Introduced by Mr. Allison and r~ferred to Committee on Claims 92. Introduced.by Committee on Commerce and passed Senate9"~.=-Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce (omitted S. 5072-in Record).-Reported back (H. R. REPORT rul2) 385.-Passed House 392.-Examined and signed 455, 459. To correct the military record of Robert Moore.

S. 5054- Introduced by Mr. Cullom and referred to Committee on Military Af-fairs 9'2.

Granting an increase of pension to Annie E. Joseph. Introduced by Mr. Penrose and referred to Committee on Pensions 92.

s. 5055-Granting pensions to soldiers and sailors confined in so-called

Confederate P!-'isons. Introduced by Mr. Penrose and referred to Committee on Pensions 92.

s. 5056~ For the relief of the estate of William Booth.

Introduced by Mr. Pettus and referred to Committee on Claims 92.

s. 5057-( To amend certain sections of the Revised Statutes of the United

States relating to the District of Columbia as to the Metropolitan police, and for other purposes.

Introduced bv Mr. McMillan and referred to Committee on District of Columbia 92.

s. 5073-To provide for the construction and administration of an isth

mian canal. Introduced by Mr. Mallory and referred to Committee on Interoceanic Canals9"~.

s. 5074-Granting an increase of pension to Sarah F. Bridges.

Introduc.ed by Mr. Frye and referred to C'ommittee on Pensions 92.Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 17&3) 673.-Passed Senate 1~.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 1569.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2Q88) 1973.-Debated and passed House l::8:J2, 2863.-Examined and signed 0019, 3097.-.Approved by President 3394.

s. 5075-To correct the military record of Otis B. Vanfleet.

Intoduced by Mr. Cockrell and referred to Committee on Military A!fairs 92.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1903) llll.

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' 5076-5109 CONGR.ESSIONAL RECORD INDEX.

s. 5076-To provide for the appointment of an additional district judge

in and for the northern judicial district of the State of Ohio. Introduced by Mr. Foraker and referred to Committee on Judiciary 9'~.-Reported back and passed Senate 198, Z'>..t>.-Referred to House Committee on Judiciary 330.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2025) 330.-Debated and passed House 364.-Examined and signed 388, are.

s. 5077-To divide Kentucky into two judicial districts and to provide

officials therefor and to fix the times and places of holding courts therein.

Introduced by Mr. Deboe and referred to Committee on Judiciary 132.

s. 5078-Granting a pension to Charles Sabin Taft.

Introduced by Mr. Platt of New York and referred to Committee on Pensions 132.

s. 5079-For the relief of William H. Crawford.

s. 5092-To provide for the erection of a public building at Greeneville,

Greene County, Tenn. Introduced by Mr. Turley and referred to Committee on Public Build

. ings and Grounds 19!}.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2038) 1-!34.-Passed Senate 1823.-Referred to House Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds 1920.

s. 5093-Granting an increase of pension to Charlotte W. Drew.

Introduced by Mr. Culberson and referred to Committee on Pensions 199.-Reported back with amendments (8. REPORT 1728) 389.-Passed Senate 421.-Referred to House Committee on Pensions 492.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2265) 914.-Debated, amended, and passed House (as substitute for bill H. R. 10S21) 902, 912.-Senate concurs in House amendment ll59.-Examined and signed 12«, 1280.Approved by President 1518.

s. 5094-For the relief of the heirs or legal representatives of A.M. Ray

burn, deceased. Introduced by .Mr. Sullivan and referred to Committee on Claims 199.

Introduced by Mr. Penrose and referred to Committee on Naval .Af-fairs 132. S. 5095-

S. 5080- For the relief of the estate of James S. Douglass, deceased. Granting an increase of pension to James T. Chalfant. Introduced by Mr. Sullivan and referred to Committee on Claims 199.-

Introduced by Mr. Penrose ~nd referred to Committee on Pen~?ions Reported back for reference to Com·t of Claims 3393. 132.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2169) 1924.-Passed Senate 2521.-Re- S. 5096_ ferred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 2602.

s. 5081-Granting an increase of pension to Joseph B. Whiting.

Introduced by Mr. Quarles and referred to Committee on Pensions 132.Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 1702) 212.-Passed Senate 42a.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 492.-Reoorted back (H. R. REPORT ~) 1062.-Debated and passed House-216i, 2179.-Examined !'nd signed ZH8,2358.-Approved by President 2726.

s. 5082-To provide for the holding of the circuit and district courts of

the United States for the eastern district of Arkansas. Introduced by :Mr. Jones of Arkansas and referred to Committee on Ju

diciary 132. s. 5083-

Granting an increase of pension to Charles Am brook. Introduced by Mr. Wolcott and referred to Committee on Pensions 132.

s. 5084-Granting a pension to Charles J. Clark.

Introduced by Mr. Wolcott and referred to Committ.ee on Pensions 132.Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 2408) 2802.-Passed Senate 3!38.

s. 5085-To corre::t the military record of H. A. White.

Introduced by l\lr. Pritchard and referred to Committee on Military Affair 132.-Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 2286) 2386.Passed Senate 2532.-Referred to House Committee on Military Affairs 265!:!.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2936) 2796. .

s. 5086- -For the relief of the members of the First, Second, and Third

Marine Corps. organized under the order of Maj. Gen. John C. Fremont, dated September 12,1861, and also for the relief of the legal representatives of the deceased members of the said Marine Corps, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Mr. Thurston and referred to Committee on Military Affa.irs 13'Z.

s. 5087-Granting an increase of pension to Thomas H. Muchmore.


s. 5088-Granting an increa3e of pension to Zachariah Bradfield.


s. 5089-For the relief of the widow of Isaiah Smith Hyatt.

Introduced by Mr. Stewart and referred to Committee on Patents 199.

s. 5090-Granting a pension to Minerva M cClernand.

Introduced by Mr. Cullom and referred to Committee on Pensions 199.Rcported back with amendment (S. REPORT 1684) 212.-Passed Senate 421.-Referred to House Coiillllittee on Invalid Pensions 49'2.-Reoorted back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2200) 802.-Debated and passed

- House 215i,2l'i8.-Examined and signed 2348,Z358.-Approved by President 27:?6.

s. 5091-Granting a pension to Hannah L. Palmer.

Introduced by Mr. Cullom and referred to Committee on Pensions 199.Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT lti.~) 212.-Passed Senate 421. - Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions4.9'3.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2198) SO'J.-Debated and passed Honse 2154, 2178.Examined and signed 2348, Z358.-Approved by President 2726.

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Granting an increase of pension to Mary Moore. Introduced by Mr. Sullivan and referred to Committee on Pensions

199.-Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT~) 2618.

s. 5097-For the relief of the estate of John.M. Hawkins, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Money and referred to Coiill;Xlittee on Claims Jfl9.

s. 5098-For the relief of Mrs. Mattie H. Jarnagin.

Introduced by Mr. Money and referred to Committee on Claims 199.Reported back for reference to Court of Claims Z387.

s. 5099-For the relief of the estate of Sarah A. Gayle, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Money and r eferred to Committee on Claims 199.

s. 5100-For the relief of Mrs. Martha B. King.

Introduced by Mr. McEnery and referred to Committee on Claims HJ:J.

s. 5101-For the relief of the estate of H. P. Morancy, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. McEnery and referred to Committee on Cl__aims J9J.

s. 5102-For the relief of Mrs. M. L. Holt, Mrs. Jane E. Cannon, anu

Mrs. I. B. Shipp. Introduced by Mr. MeEnery and referred to Committee on Claims 1•1,

s. 5103-To correct the military record of Benjamin Moseley.

Introduced by Mr. Pritchard and referred to Committee on Military Atfa.irs Hl9.

s. 5104-'J'o grant an honorable discharge toT. J. Murphy.

Introduced by Mr. Pritchard and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 199.

s. 5105-Granting a pension to Rosanna C. Fitch.

Introduced by Mr. Burrows and referred to Committee on Pensions 199.


Charles A. Hall. Introduced by Mr. Burrows and referred to Committee on Military .Af.

fairs 199.

s. 5107-Granting ·a pension to Adoniram J. Holmes.

Introduced by Mr. Dolliver and referred to Committee on Pensions 199.

s. 5108-

Granting an increase of pension to Frances M. Reilly. Introduced by :Mr. Gallinger and referred to Committee on Pensions

199.-Reported back with amendments (8. REPORT 172"2) 389.-Passed Se-nate Cl-Referred to House Committee on Pensions 492.

s. 5109-Granting an increase of pension to Albion Robbins.

Introduced by Mr. Hale and referred to Committee on Pensions 199.


s. 5110-Granting an increase of pe;nsion to Horatio N. Francis.


s. 5111-

s. 5128-Granting an increase of pension to Benjamin R. Wiley.

Introduced by .Mr. Kenney and referred to Committee on Pensions 213.Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 1749) 389.-Passed Senate 426.-Reconsidered and indefinitely postponed 529. ·

To amend an act entitled "An act to promote the efficiency of s. 5129-the Naval Militia," approved .August 3,1894. Granting a pension to Eliza P. Carter.

Introduced by Mr. Hale and referred to Committee on Naval Affairs 199. Introduced by Mr. Kenney and referred to Committee on Pensions 213.

s. 5112-Granting an increase of pension to David H. George.


s. 5113-Granting an increase of pension to John W. Roberts.


s. 5114--For the relief of Elizabeth Fitemaster.

Introduced by Mr. Berry and referred to Committee on Claims 199.

s. 5115-

s. 5130-Providing for the erection of a public building at the city of

Fernandina, Fla., and for other purposes. Introduced by Mr. Taliaferro and referred to Committee on Pnblic

Buildings and Grounds 213.

s. 5131-For the relief of Capt. Jefferson Dickerson.

Introduced by Mr. Money and referred to Committee on Claims 213.Reported back for reference to Court of Claims 3017.

s. 5132-For the relief of William W. Lealre.

Granting permission to Herbert W. Bowen, minister resident Introduced by Mr. Money and referred to Committee on Claims 213. and consul-general of the United States to Persia, to accept s. 5133-a decoration tendered to him by His Majesty the El'bah of Persia.

Introduced by Mr. Lodge and referred to Committee on Foreign Relations 199.-Reported back 1066.

For the relief of William D. Rutan. Introduced by Mr. Sewell and referred to Committee on Claims 213.

Reported back (S. REPORT 1978) and passed Senate 1286.-Referred Lo House Committee on Claims 1364:.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2983)

s. 5116- 3387.

To increase the limit of cost for the purchase of site and erec- S. 5134-tion of a buHding thereon at Leadville, Colo. For the relief of Goff A. Hall.

Introduced by Mr. Teller and referred to Committee on Public Build- Introduced by Mr. Scott and referred to Committee on Claims 213. ings and Grounds 199.

s. 5117-For the relief of Jesse W. Coleman.

Introduced by Mr. Teller and referred to Committee on Claims 199.Reported back for reference to Court of Claims 3101.

s. 5118-For the relief of the surviving executors of Mrs. Anna Maria

Fitzhugh, deceased. Introduced by Mr. Daniel and referred to Committee on Claims 199.

s. 5119-Gran ting a pension to Jessie A. Bruner.

Introduced by Mr. Nelson and referred to Committee on Pensions 199.Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 1841) 851.-Passed Senate 1067.-Referred t.o House Committee on Invalid Pensions 1154.Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2833) 2350.-Debated and passed House 2856, 2863.-Examined and signed 3().19, 3091.-Approved by President 3394.

S. 5120-Granting an increase of pension to Edward Thompson.

Introduced by Mr. Cockrell and referred to Committee on Pensions 199.

·s. 5121-For the relief of Harvey R. McRaven.

Introduced by Mr. Jones of Arkansas and referred to Committee en Claims 199.-Reported back for reference to Court of Claims 2H,iH01.

s. 5122-To authorize the construction of a bridge .across the Mississippi

River at or near Grays Point, Missouri. Introduced by Mr. Mason and referred to Committee on Commerce

HJ9.-Reported back and consideration objected to 1209.

s. 5123-To remove the charge of desertion against Thomas Cordingly.

Introduced by Mr. Berry and referred to Committee on Naval Affairs 213.

s. 5124--For the survey and construction of reservoirs on the head waters

of the Big Sioux River, in the State of South Dakota. Introduc~d by Mr. Kyle and referred to Committee on Irrigation and

Reclamation of Arid Lands 213.

s. 5125-Granting an increase of pension to Sarah A. Hayes.

Introduced by Mr. Kenney and referred to Committee on Pensions 213.

s. 5126-Granting an increase of pension to John D. Thompson.

Introduced by Mr. Kenney and referred to Committee on Pensions 2ta.Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 1739) 389.-Passed Senate 425.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 492.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2"..60) 91!.-Debated and passed House 2LG4:, 2179.-E.xamined and signed~. 2358.-Approved by President 2726.

s. 5127-Granting a pension to Annie M . .McHngh.


s. 5135-For the relief of Annie C. Osborne, sole heir of William B.

Beall, deceased. Introduced by Mr. Scott and referred to Committee on Claims 213.

s. 5136-For the relief of Edward Tearney.

Introduced by Mr. Scott and referred to the Committee on Claims 213.

s. 5137-For the relief of the estate of Walter Shirley, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Scott and referred to the Committee on Claims 213.-Reported back for reference to Court of Claims 1285,1878.

s. 5138-Toextend the privileges of the seventh section of the immediate

transportation act to Saginaw, Mich. Introduced by Mr. McMillan and referred to Committee on Commerce

213.-Reported back with amendments (8. REPORT 1770) 460.-Debated and passed Senate 1825.-Reconsidered and indefinitely postponed (see bill H. R. .12513) 1838.

s. 5139-Granting an increase of pension to Jacob Hight.

Introduced by Mr. Baker and referred to Committee on Pensions 213.Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 17-!3) 389.-Passed Senate 425.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 492.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 23Td) 1155.-Debat~d and passed House ~173, 2179.-E.:r.amined and signed~. 2358.-Approved by President 2726.

s. 5140-Granting a pension to Mary C. Coombs.

Introduced by Mr. Baker and referred to Committee on Pensions 213.Reported bwk (S. REPORT 174!) 31!9.-Passed Senate 426.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 4ll2.-Reported back (H. R. RE PORT2192) 802.-Debated and passed Hou e215a,2178.-Examined and signed 23i8,~.-App;oved by President 2726.

s. 5141-Extending the provisions of section 2301 of the Revised Statutes

of the United States to homestead settlers on the ceded . Indian reservation in Minnesota. Introduced by Mr. Nelson and referred to Committee on Public Lands

2L3.-Reported back, debated, and recommitted 351. s. 5142-

Granting an increase of pension to Emma Foote Glenn. Introduced by Mr. Nelson and referred to Committee on Pensions 213.

s. 5143-To provide for the acquisition, purchase, construction, and con

demnation by the United States of America of railroads lying in the Territories of the United States, the respective States, and the District of Columbia engaged in interstate commerce in carrying the mails, and to provide for the operation of said roads by the United States, and amending the act of Congress of February 4, 1 87, entitled "An act to regulate interstate commerce," and for other purposes.

Introduced by Mr. Pettigrew and referred to Committee on Interstate Commerce 213.

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s. 5144- 1 s. 5162--Granting an increase of pension to Charles Scott. For the relief of Henry Bash.

Introduced by Mr. Gallinger and referred to Committee on Pensions Introduced by Mr. Foster and referred to Committee on Claims 302. 213.-Reported back (S. REPORT1762) and passed Senate426.-Referred S

5163 to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 492.-Reported back (H. R. • -REPORT 2-191) 14.95.-Debated and pas ed House 2850, 2863.-Exa.mined Granting the right of way for a railroad and telegraph line to and signed 30!9, 3097. -Approved by President 3394.

the Columbia Valley Railroad Company across the Vancou-S. 5145- ver Barracks and 1\filitary Reservation, the Three T1·ee Point

Granting an increase of pension to John J. Martin. Military Reservation, and the Scarborough Head Military Introduced by Mr. Clay and referred to Committee on Pensions 213. Reservation, all in the State of Washington.

S. 5146- IniOO~uced by Mr. Foster and referred to Committee on Military Affairs

Granting an increase of pension to Robert H. Jones. Introduced by Mr. Mason and referred-to Committee on Pensions 213.

Reported back with amendments (S. ltEPORT 1860) 1007.-Passed Senate 1!58.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 1570.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2810) 2&'>0.-Debated and passed House ~: ~3.-Examined and signed 30!9, 3096.-Approved_ by President

s. 5147--For the relief of B. J.D. Irwin.

Introduced by Mr. Mason and referred to Committee on Claims 213.

s. 5148-To provide for raising and preserving the hull of the Niagara,

the flagship of Commodore Perry in the battle of Lake Erie. Introduced by Mr. Penrose and referred to Committee on Naval Affairs

213.

s. 5149-For the relief of H. C. Armistead.


s. 5150-For the relief of the estate of Johnathan Paulk, deceased.


s. 5151-For the relief of the estate of William McD. Taylor, deceased.


s. 5152-A warding a medal of honor to George A. Edson.

Introduced by Mr. Lodge and referred to Committee on Military :Af-fairs 205. ·

s. 5153-For the relief of John H. Rec:tor.


s. 5154-To correct the military record of Samuel F. Radford.


s. 5155-For the relief of William McCracken.

Introduct'd by Mr. Lindsay and referred to Committee on Claims 265.

s. 5156-

s. 5164-Granting the right of way for a railroad and telegraph line to

the Columbia Valley Railroad Company across United States quarantine station, in section 17, township 9 north, range 9 west, Willamette meridian, in the State of Washington.

Introduced by Mr. Foster and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 302.

s. 5165-Granting an increase of pension to Newton W. Elmendorf.

Introduced by Mr. Penrose and referred to Committee on Pensions 302.

s. 5166-Granting an increase of pension to Jackson D. Siner.


s. 5167-Granting an increase of pension to Judson Knight.

Introduced by Mr. Penrose and referred to Committee on Pensions302.

s. 5168-Granting an increase of pension to Mary E. Wo1ford.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Penrose and referred to Committee on Pensions 302.

s. 5169-For the recognition of the military service of noncommissioned

officera and enlisted men of the United States Volunteers as commissioned officers in certain State military organizations.

Introduced by Mr. Penrose and referred to Committee on Military Affairs302.

s. 5170-Granting a pension to Louise Wolcot t Knowlton Browne.

Introduced by Mr. Platt"of Connecticut and referred to Committee on Pensions 30"2.-Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 1847) 1007.-Passed Senate H:f•7.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid . Pensions 1570.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2679) 1972.-Debated and passed House 2852, 2863.-Examined and Eigned 3049, 3096.-Approved by President 339!. .

s. 5171-Granting an increase of pension to Albert H. Fairchild.

Introduced by Mr. Platt of Connecticut and referred to Committee on Pensions 30'3.-Reported backwithamendment (, . REPORT 1996) 1320.Passed Senate 1405.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 1569.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2714) 2047.-Debll.ted and passed House 2852, t:863.-Examined and signed 304,9, 3096.-Approved by President 3394.

For the relief of Florence A.- Brown, administratrix of the estate of John A. Brown. S. 5172-

Introduced by Mr. McEnery and referred to Committee on Claims :?65.Reported back for reference to Court of Claims 1285.

s. 5157-For the relief of the estate of Romain Verdin, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. McEnery and referred to Committee on Claims 26.>.

Granting a pension to Elizabeth Bughman. Introduced by Mr. Proctor and referred to Committee on Pensions

302.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1842) 851.-Passed Senate 1457.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 1570.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2848) 2351.-Debated and passed House 2857, 2863.-Examined and signed ao!!J, 3097.-Approved by President 3394.

s. 5173-

f . To amend an act approved June 1, A. D. 1900, entitled "An act Granting an increase 0 pensiOn to William Wilder. to create the southern division of the southern district of

s. 5158-

Int:Toauced by Mr. Mason and referred to Committee on Pensions 265. Iowa for judicial purposes, and to fix the time and place for S. 5159- holding court therein."

To amend an act approved March 3, 1885, entitled "An act to Introduced by Mr. Allison and referred to Committee ou JudiciaryoU2. provide for the settlement of the claims of officers and en- S. 5171-listed men of the Army for loss of private property destroyed in the military service of the United States.''

Introduced by Mr. Sewell and referred to Committee on Claims 302.

s. 5160-Gra.nting a pension to Virginia E. King.

Introduced by Mr. Platt of New York and referred to Committee on Fen~ions 30.t.

s. 5161-

Authorizing the construction of a bridge across Rock River in the State of Illinois.

Introduczd by Mr. Alli~on and referred to Committee on Commerce 3ll'Z.-Reported back with amendments 753.-Pa<>!'ed Senate 1 24:.-Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce 19"21..-Senate requests House to return bill l9Jl. - House returns bill to Senate 2103.-Reconsidered iu Senate and indefinitely postponed 2U5.

s. 5175-Granting a pension to 0. Gustave Roedel.

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to make rules and Introduced by Mr. Teller aud referred to committee on Pensions 302. regulations governing the selection and renting of prospec-tive allotments, under the act of Congress approved June S. 5176-28, 1898. For the relief of M:. C. Kerth.

Introduced by Mr. Thurston and referred to Committee on Indian Affairs 20"2.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1773) 499.-Recommitted 754:.

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Introduced by Mr. Cullom and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 303.


s. 5177-Granting a pension to William Mathers.

Introduced by Mr. Fairbanks and referred to Committee on Pensions 300.

s. 5178-Granting an increase of pension to Andrew M. Banks.


s. 5179-Granting a pension to Fred Sturm.


s. 5180-Granting an increase of pension to Timothy B. Lehane.

Introduced by .Mr. Harris and referred to Committee on Pensions303.

s. 5181-Granting an increase of pension to Thomas J. Bartlett.

Introduced by Mr. Turner and referred to Committee on Pensions 303.

s. 5182-For the creation of a national bureau of criminal identification.

Introduced by Mr. Vest and referred to Committee on Judiciary 303.

s. 5183-To grant to the city of Pensacola, in the State of Florida, all

the right, title, and interest of the United States of America in and to cert-ain lots of land in said city.

Introduced by Mr. Mallory and referred to Committee on Public Lands 3U3.

s. 5184-Granting a pension to Penelope E. Russ.

Introduced by Mr. Mallory and referred to Committee on Pensions 300.-Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 2'Zl9) 2291.-Passed Senate 2527.-Referred to House Committee on Pensions 2602.

s. 5185-Granting an increase of pensjon to Ella V. Coston.

Introduced by Mr. Mallory and referred to Committee on Pensions 303.

s. 5186-Granting a pension to Mary McLaughlin.

Introduced by Mr. Mallory and referred to Committee on Pensions 300.-Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 2275) 2354.-Passed Senate 2531.-Referred to House Committee on Pensions 2600.

s. 5187-Granting a pension to Corinne R. Strickland.

Introduced by Mr. Depew and referred to Committee on Pensions 303.Reported back with amE-ndment<~ (S. REPORT 17'81) 673.-Passed Senate 1453.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 1569.-Re· ported back (H. R. REPORT 2718) 2047.-Debated and passed House ~. 2863.-Examined and signed 304:9, 3097.-Approved by President 3394.

8 . . 5188-For the relief of Harriet E. Noble.

Introduced by Mr. Depew and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 003.

s. 5189-To create the rank of warrant officer in the United States Army.


s. 5190-For the relief of the legal representatives and assigns of the firm

s. 5194-For the relief of Dr. Henry Smith.

Introduced by Mr. Mason and referred to Committee on Milita.ry Afflili's 303.

s. 5195-To appoint an advisory board of public works for the city of

Washington. Introduced by Mr. Hoar and referred to Committee on District of

Columbia 303.

s. 5196-Granting an increase of pension to James M. Campbell.

Introduced by Mr. Allen and referred to Committee on_Pensions 303.

s. 5197-Granting a pension to John D. Stoner.


s. 5198-Granting a pension to Nathaniel M. Gregg.


s. 5199-To regulate the practice in the United States courts as to ap

peals and writs of error. Introduced by Mr. Turley and referred t.o Committee on Judiciary 333.

s. 5200-For the relief of the estate of Henry Von Balsan, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Taliaferro and referred to Committee on Claims 333.

s. 5201-Granting a pension to Samuel F. Radford.

Introduced by Mr. Pritchard and referred to Committee on Pensions 333.-Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 1808) 673.-Passed Senate 1455.-Referred to House Committee ou Invalid Pensions 1570.·Reported back (H. R. REPORT 28i7) 2384:.-Debated and passed House 2858, 2863.-Examined and signed 30!9, 3090.-Approved by President 3394. -

s. 5202-For the reduction of interest penalties on arrears in taxes and

special assessments jn the District of Columbia. Introduced by Mr. McMillan and referred to Committee on District of

Uolumbia 333.-Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 2148) 187'8. .

s. 5203-To provide a list of fees appertaining to the probate court of the

District of Columbia. Introduced by Mr. McMillan and referred to Committee on District of

Columbia 333.

s. 5204-Gran ting an increase of pension to John Scott.

Introduced by Mr. McCumber and referred to Committee on Pensions 333.-Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT ::!.952) 1285.-Pa.ssed Senate 1464.-Referred to House Committee on lnvalid Pent~ions-1570.Reported back (H. R. REPOI::tT 28!5) ~1.-Debated and pas ed House 2857, ~.-Examined and signed 30!9, 3093.-Approved by President 3394-.

s. 5205-Granting an increase of pension to Joseph H. Ottey.

Int roduced by Mr. McCumber and referred to Committee on Pen· sions 533.

of Carpenter & Plass and the legal representative and as- s. 5206-signee of Oren 1\f. Beach.

Introduced by Mr. Depew and referred to Committee on Claims 303.

s. 5191-Granting an increase of pension to Selah V. Reeve.

Introduced by Mr. Bard and referred to Committee on Pensions 303.RP.ported back with amendment (8. REPORT 1984) 1285.-Passed Senate 1405.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 1510.Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2~12) 2350.-Debated and passed House 285ti, 2803.-Exaruined and signed 304:9, 3096.-Approved by President 3394-. ~

s. 5192-Granting an increase of pension to Richard 0. Greenleaf.

Introduced by Mr. Gallinger and r eferred to' Committee on PensionS 303.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1720) 389.-Passed Senate 42!.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pen~ions 49~.-Rflported back (H. R. REPOit~· ~348) 1107.-Debated and passed House 2171, 2119.-Examined and signed 2348, 2358.-Approved by President 27t6.

s. 5193-To regulate the manufacture and sale of mixed feed stuffs.

Introduced by Mr. Mason and referred to Committee on Manufactures 303.

For the relief of George F. Brott. Introduced by Mr. Nelson and referred to Committee on Claims 333.


s. 5207-For the relief of William A. Gordon, administrator of the estate

of William D. C. Murdock, deceased. Introduced by Mr. McComas and referred to Committee on Claims 33!.

s. 5208--For the relief of Gotlieb Feldmeyer.

Introduced by Mr. McComas and referred to Committee on Claims 334.

s. 5209-For the relief of Milton F. Colburn, administrator of the estate

of Gilbert Colburn, deceased. Introduced by Mr. McComas and referred to Committee on Claims 33!.

s. 5210-For the relief of Mrs. Dosite Broussard.


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5211-5245 CONGRESSIONAL REOORD INDEX.

s. 5211-To fix the compensation of district Sllperintendents in the Life

Saving Service. Introduced by Mr. Frye and referred to Committee on Commerce 334.

Reported back (S. REPORT 1775) 528.-Recommitted 1067.-Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 1910), debated, and passed Senate 1112.-Referred to House Committee on Interstate a.nd Foreign Commerce 1186.

s. 5212-For the 1·elief of the heirs of Rachael Sloan, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Sullivan and referred to Committee on Claims 334:.

s. 5213-Granting an increase of pension to Cornelius Springer.

Introduced by Mr. Cockrell and referred to Committee on Pensions 353.-Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT~) 2618.

s. 5214-To authorize the President of the United States to select from

the brigadier-generals of volunteers two volunteer officers, without regard to age, and appoint them brigadier-generals, United States Army.

Introduced by .Mr. Daniel and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 3F'J3.

s. 5215-Granting a pension to Edward C. Spofford.

Introduced by Mr. Daniel and r eferred to Committee on Pensions 353.

s. 5216-Granting a pension to Sarah J. Hart.

Introduced by Mr. Daniel and referred to Committee on Pensions 353.

s. 5217-To refer the war claim of the estate of Carter B. Butler, deceas~d,

to the Court of Claims. Introduced by Mr. Daniel and referred to Committee on Claims 353.

s. 5218-For the relief of the estate of William Fletcher, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Daniel and referred to Committee on Claims 353.

. s. 5.219-For the relief of Alexander Perry.


s. 5220-For the relief of the estate of Benjamin M. Yancey, deceased.

- Introduced by Mr. Daniel and referred to Committee on Claims 353.

s. 5221-Granting a pension to Edigna Breidenbach.

Introduced by Mr. Kyle and referred to Committee on Pensions 353.

s. 5222-For the relief of George H. Hogan.

Introduced by Mr. Clay and referred to Committee on Claims 353.

s. 5223-For the relief of the estate of David M. Whitney, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Lodge and referred to Committee on Claims 353.

s. 5224-Granting an increase of pension toR. C. Brant.

Introduced by Mr. McBride and referred to Committee on Pensions353.

s. 5225-Granting a pension to Jerry Haggee.

Introduced by Mr. Baker and referred· to Committee on Pensions 353.

s. 5226-Granting an increase of pension to Charles R. Ford.

Introduced by Mr. Baker and referred to Committee on Pensions 353.

s. 5227-Granting an increase of pension to John Beck.


s. 5228-For the relief of William Bowman.

Introduced by Mr. Baker and referred to Committee on Military .A1-fairs 353.

s. 5229-For the relief of Henry Canning.

Introduced by Mr. Baker and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 353.

s. 5230-For the suppression of train robbery in the Territories of the

United ~tates and elsewhere, and for other puposes. Introduce:! by Mr. Hoar and referred to Committee on Judiciary 353.

Reported back with amendments 851.

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s. 5231-Relating to the· accounts of United States marshals and clerks

of the district courts of the Territory of Utah. Introduced by Mr. Hoar and referred to Committee on Judiciary 353.

Repor ted hack with amendment and pa sedSenate461.-Debated and pass~d House 886.-Exa.IIlined and s1gned 100!, 1006.-Approved by PreSident 1251.

s. 5232-Pres::ribing the qualifications, pay, and manner of electing

juries in the district courts of the Territory of New Mexico held for the trial of causes crising under the Constitution and lnws of the United States.

Introduced by Mr. Hoar and referred to Committee on Judiciary 353.

s. 5233-Granting an increase of pension to Philetus M. Axtell.

Introduced by Mr. Dolliver and referred to Commjttee on P ensions 353.-Reported back (8. REPORT 1 :) ) 674.-Passed Senate 14-'lS.- Referred to Honse Committee on Invalid Pensions 1570.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 272l) 20!7.-Debated and passed House 2853,2863.Examined and signed 30!9.-Approved by President 339!.

s. 5234- : To provide for erecting for the Department of Agriculture a

laboratory building on reservation numbered two, in the city of Washington, District of Columbia.

Introduced by Mr. Dolliver a.nd referred to Committee on Public Build· ings and Grounds 3.:>3.

s. 5235-Granting a pension to Mary R. Pike.

Introduced by Mr. Gallinger and referred to· Committf>e on Pensions 353.-Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 1763) and passed Senate 426.-Referred to House Committe on Invalid Pensions 493.Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2186) 802.-Deba.ted and passed House 215-3,2178.-Examined and signed 2318,2358.-Approved by President 2728.

s. 5236-Granting an increase of pension to Dennis Hannifin.

Introduced by Mr. Hansbrough and referred to Committee on Pensions 353.-Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 20!8) 159!.-Passed Senate 2<>"13.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 2602.

s. 5237-Granting a pension to Lovina J. Reeves.

Introduced by Mr. Hale and referred to Committee on Pensions 3M.

s. 5238-Anthorizing the Secretary of the Navy to contract for the care,

maintenance, and treatment of the insane of the Navy and Marine Corps on the Pacific coast at any asylum in the State of California.

Introduced by Mr. Hale and referred to Committee on Naval Affairs SM.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1980.) 1285.

s. 5239-Authorizing the President to appoint in the office of the Secre

tary of the Navy, Navy Department, an inspector of accounts.

Introduced by Mr. Hale and referred to Committee on Naval Affairs 35!. .

s. 5240-Providing for the payment of rent of certain buildings at Fort

Crook Military Reservation, in the State of Nebraska. Introduced by Mr. Thurston and referred to Committee on Military

Affairs 35!.

s. 5241-Granting a pension to Ann E. Tillson.

Introduced by Mr. Thurston and referred to Committee on Pensions 354:. .

s. 5242-Granting an increase of pension to Henry D. Fulton.

Introduced" by 1\Ir. Mason and referred to Committee on Pensions 354-.

s. 5243-For the extension of Fourteenth street, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Mr. Mason and referred to Committee on District of Columbia 354:.-Reported back with amendments (8. REPORT 2195) 2116.

s. 5244-To reincorporate and preserve all the corporate franchises and

property rights of the de facto corporation known as the German Orphan Asylum Association of the District of Columbia.

Introduced by Mr. McComas and referred to Committee on District of Columbia 354.-Reported back with amendment (S. REl'ORT 1911) llll.-lndefinitely po~tponed (see bill H. R. 12899) 1659.

s. 5245-For the relief of the estate of Henry Ingram, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Morgan a.nd referred to Committee on Claims 354.Reported back for reference to Court of Claims 1285, 1878.


s. 5246-Granting an increase of pension to Hiram H. Kingsbury.

Introduced by Mr. Cullom and referred to Committee on Pensions 300.-Beported back with amendments (S. REPORT 2210) 2291-Passed Senate 25:!6.-R-eferred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions2679.

s. 5247-Granting a pension to Peter O'Tool.

Introduced by Mr. Cullom and referred to Committee on Pensions 390.

s. 5248-Granting a pension to Charles C. Denio.


s. 5249-Granting a pension to William St. Martz.

Introduced by Mr. Cullom and referred to Committee on Pensions E90. s. 5250-

For the relief of the legal representatives of Jeremiah Simonson, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Hoar and referred to Committee on Claims 390.

s. 5251-Granting an increase of pension to Joseph Kibble.


s. 5252-Granting an increase of pension to Nimrod Headington.

Introduced by Mr. Fairbanks and referred to Committee on Pensions390.

s. 5253-For the relief of the estate of John Kerr, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Turley as substitute for bill S. 4-247 and referred to Committee on Claims 390.-Reported back for reference to Court of Claims 0017.

s. 5254-For the relief of John Rick.

Introduced by Mr. Turley and referred to Committee on Claims 300. s. 5255-

Granting a pension to Mary E. Saffold. Introduced by Mr. Morgan and referred to Committee on Pensions 390.

s. 5256-For the relief of Anna M. Mershon, administratrix of Daniel S.

Mershon, deceased. Introduced by Mr. Kt:an and referred to Committee on Claims 300.

s. 5257-Granting a pension to John H. Doremus.

Introduced by Mr. Kean and referred to Committee on Pensions 390.

s. 5258-To allow the commutation of homestead entries in certain cases.

-s. 5265-

Granting an increase of pension to Etta Scott Mitchell. Introduced by Mr. Lindsay and referred to Committee on Pensions

4.18.-R-eported baek with amendment (S. REPORT 2102) 1594.-Passed Senate 2518.-Referred to House Committee on Pensions 2679.

s. 5266-Extending the jurisdiction of the district court of the United

States for Porto Rico and fixing the fees of jurors and witnesses in said court.

Introduced by Mr. Foraker and referred to Committee on Pacific Islands and Porto Rico 418.

s. 5267-To correct the military record of Joseph D. Moyer.

Introduced by Mr. Penrose and referred to Committee on Military Affaira 41~.

s. 5268-To provide for the rebuilding of the Aqueduct Bridge, in the

District of Columbia. Introduced by Mr. McMillan and referred to Committee on District of

Columbia 418.

s. 5269-Relating to the assessment and reassessment of water-main

taxes in the District of Columbia. Introduced by Mr. McJllillan and referred to Committee on District of

Columbia 418.

s. 5270-To amend the act to regulate gas works in the District of Colum

bia, approved June 23, 1874. Inti·oduced by Mr. McMillan and referred to Committee on District of

Columbia 418.

s. 5271-For the relief of Phillip Hague, as administrator of the estate of

Joseph Hague, late of New York City, N. Y., deceased. Introduced by Mr. Platt of New York and referred to Committee on

Claims418.

s. 5272-Granting an increase of pension to Thomas M. Wimer.

. Introduced by Mr. McCumber and referred to Committee on Pensions 418.-Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 2008) 1321.-Passed Senate H66.-Referrl3d to House Committee on Invalid Pensionsl569.Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2836) 2350.-Debated and passed Rouse 2850, 2863.-Examined and signed 30!9.-Approved by President 339-!.

s. 5273-For the relief of the heirs of William Hunter, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Perkins and referred to Committee on Claims 418.

s. 5274-Granting a pension to Jacob Vosburgh.

Introduced by Mr. Thuruton and referred to Committee on Pensions H9. Introduced by Mr. Nelson and referred to Committee on Public Lands 390.-Reported back, debated, and passed Senate 461.-Referred to House Committee on PublicLands49~.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT S. 5275-2210) 849. -Debated and passed House 12!0.-Examined tmd signed 1288, Granting an increase of pension to Ed ward Warner. 1316.-Approved by President 1518.

s. 5259-Granting an increase of pension to William Gordon.

Introduced by Mr. Gallinger and referred to Committee on Pensions 390.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1765) and passed Senate 461.-Referred to Hoose Committee on Invalid Pensions 492.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2188) 802.-Debated and passed House 2153, 2178.-Examined and signed 2348, ~58.-Approved by President 2726.

s. 5260-Granting an increase of pension to Gardner P. Waterhouse.

Introduced by Mr. Frye and referred to Committee on Pensions 390.

s. 5261-In relation to official bondR.

Introduce,i by Mr. Hoar and referred to Committee on Judiciary 390.

s. 5262-For preventing the adulteration, misbranding, and imitation of

foods, beverages, candies, drugs, and condiments in the Distl·ict of Columbia and the Territories, and for regulating interstate traffic therein, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Mr. Mason and referred to Committee on Manufactures 390.

s. 5263-Granting an increase of pension to George Daniels.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Hoar and referred to Committee on Pensions 418.

s. 5264-

Introduced by Mr. Wolcott and referred to Committee on Pensions419.

s. 5276-Grantiug ah increase of pension toW. A. Judkins.

Introduced by Mr. Wolcott and referred to Committee on Pensions.419.

s. 5277-Granting an increase of pension to Kate Ezekiel.

Introduced by Mr. Wokott and referred to Committee on Pensions 419.

s. 5278-Granting an increase of pension to WilliamS. Devlan.

Introduced by Mr. Wolcott and referrej toCommitteeon Pensions 419.

s. 5279-Gran ting a pension to Richard Stover.

Introduced by Mr. Wolcott and referred to Committee on Pensions 419,

s. 5280-Granting an increase of pension to Joseph B. Presdee.

Introduced by Mr. Wolcott and referred to Committee on Pensions419.

s. 5281-Granting an increase of pension to John B. Graves.


s. 5282-Granting an increase of pension to Oscar F. Sanford.

In trodnced by Mr. Wolcott and referred to Committee on Pensions 419. Amending section 715 of the Revised Statut€s of the United States, regulating the compensation and number of criers S. 5283-and bailiffs in the United States courts. Granting an increase of penBion to Charles F. Holly.

Introduced by Mr. Hoar and referred to Committee en Judiciary 4l8. Introduced by Mr. Wolcott and referred to Committee on Pensions4l9.

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s. 5284-Grar.ting an increase of pension to Mary E. Stewart.

Introduced by Mr. Wolcott and referred to Committee on Pensions il9.

s. 5285-Granting a pension to Judson N. Pallard.


s. 5286-Granting an increase· of pension to Samuel C. Sneed.

Introduced by Mr. Wolcott and referred to Committee on Pensions il9.

s. 5287-Granting an increase of pension to Alfred W. Green.


s. 5288-Granting a pension to H. P. Brookhart.

Introduced by Mr. McBride and referred to Committee on Pensions il9.

s. 5289-Granting a pension to Ellen Gaines.

Introduced by Mr.Hawley and referred to Committee on Pensions 461.

s. 5290-Granting a pension to Joab Hart.

Introduced by Mr. Foraker and referred to Committee on Pensions 461.

s. 5291-Granting an increase of pension to John Doberrer.


s. 5292-Granting a pension to Margaret Robison.

T?troduced by Mr. Foraker and referred to Committee on Pensions461.

s. 5293-Granting an increase of pension to John W. Armitage.

Introduced by Mr. Foraker and referred to Commi~tee on Pensions 461.

.S. 5294-Granting an increase of pension to William C. Phares.

Introduced by :Mr. Foraker and referred to Committee on Pensions 461.

s. 5295-Granting a pension to America Rankin.


s. 5296-Granting an increase of pension to Thomas B. Tucker.

Introduced by Mr. Foraker and referred to Committee on Pensionsi61.

s. 5297-Granting an increase .of pension to C. H. Miller.


s. 5298-Granting an increase of pension to Newton P. Hunter.



John Welty. Introduced by M.r. Foraker and referred to Committee on Military Af-fu~~ .

s. 5300-For relief of Jacob Barr.

Introduced by Mr. Foraker and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 461.


Richard H. Sterling. Introduced by Mr. Foraker and referred to Committee on Military Af

fairs 461.

s. 5302-To conect the military record of Thomas Ross.



Milton A. Romig. Introduced by Mr. Foraker and referred to Committee on Military Af

fairs 461.


Simon Rupert. Introduced by M.r. Foraker and referred to Committee on Military Af

fairs 461.

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Jacob Shela. Introduced by Mr. Foraker and referred to Committee on Military Af

fairs 462.

s. 5306-Granting a pension to Elizabeth J. Musgrove.

Introduced by Mr. Harris and referred to Committee on Pensions 462.Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 2406) 280'2.

s. 5307-For the relief of Thomas W. Evans and the heirs of William

Evans and of William R. Elliston. Introduced by Mr.Bate and referred to Committee on Claims 462.-Re

ported back for reference to Colll't of Claims 3496.

s. 5308-For the relief of Thomas W. Evans.

Introduced by Mr. Bate and referred to Committee on Claims 462.-Reported back for reference to Court of Claims 3496.

s. 5309-For the relief of the heirs of Mrs. Jane Elizabeth Rodes.

Intr~duced by Mr. Bate and referred to Committee on Claims 462.

s. 5310-Granting an increase of pension to Benjamin F. Johnson.


s. 5311-For the relief of Levi J. Billings.

Introduced by Mr. Spooner and referred to Committee on Claims 462.

s. 5312-For the relief of Anna M. Orne, administratrix of Henry A.

Orne, deceased. Intrdduced by Mr. Warren and referred to Committee on Claims 462.

s. 5313-Granting a pension to James Frey.

Introduced by Mr. Lodge and referred to Committee on Pensions 462.

s. 5314-Granting a pension to J obn Coleman.


s. 5315-Granting an increase of pension to John W. Fellows.

Introduced by Mr. Hanna and referred to Committee on Pensions 462.Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 2215) 2291.-Passed Senate 25215.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 2002.

s. 5316-Granting a pension to Ambrose Brisett.

Introduced by Mr. Platt of New York and referred to Committee on Pensions 4~.

s. 5317-Authorizing certain suits in the Court of Claims, and for other

purposes. Introduced by Mr. Thurston and referred to Committee on Indian Af

fairs 462.

s. 5318-Autborizing the Dewey Hotel Company to construct and main

tain an electric and steam conduit on Stanton alley. Introduced by Mr. Thurston and referred to Committee on District of

Columbia 462.

s. 5319-Granting an increase of pension to William H. !jams.

Introduced by Mr. Thurston and referred to Committee on Pensions 462.

s. 5320-To enlarge the powers of the courts of the District of Columbia

in cases involving delinquent children, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Mr. McMillan and referred to Committee on District of Columbia 4.ti2.

s. 5321-For the purchase of a site for a ball of records.

Introduced by Mr. Gallinger and referred to Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds 4~.

s. 5322-Granting an increase of pensic;m to Daniel W. Warren.

Introduced by Mr. Hale and referred to Committee on Pensions 462.Reported back (S. REPORTl'i80) 673.-PassedSenate1453.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 1569.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2865) 2383.-Debated and passed House 2857,2863.-Examined and signed 30!9,3096.-Approved by President 339!.


s. 5323-Granting an increase of pension to William G. Towle.


s. 5324-For the relief of Andrew A. Kelly.

Introduced by Mr. Nelson and referred to Committee on Claims 482.

s. 5325-Granting a pension to Michael :Mullin.

Introduced by Mr. Quarles and referred to Committee on Pensions 462.Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 1820) 674.-Passed Senate 1450.

s. 5326-Granting a pension to Maggie Alice Brady,

Introduced by Mr. Daniel and referred to Committee on Pensions 4fi2.Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 2016) and passed Senate 1:i9J.-RefeiTed to Bouse Committee on Invalid Pensions 1707.-Re· ported back (H. R. REPORT 2ti97) 1973.-Debated and passed House 2852. 2!i63.-Examined and signed 3019,3097, 3409.-Approved by President 339-!.

s. 5327-Authorizing and empowering Richard Chilcott, a citizen of the

United States, to dredge a channel at the mouth of Snake River, at Nome City, in the district of Alaska, to construct wharves for commercial purposes, and to charge tolls for the use of such improvements under the direction and ap-proval of the Secretary of War. .

Introduced by Mr. Foster aud referred to Committee on Commerce 482.

s. 5328-For the relief of inspectors of customs who performed double

duty . . Introduced by Mr. McComas and referred to Committee on Claims

402.-Reported back for reference to Court of Claims 3265.

s. 5329-For the relief of William A. Gordon, administrator Of the estate

of William D. C . .1\iurdock, deceased. Introduced by Mr. McComas and referred to Committee on Claims


s. 5330-To extend the privileges provided by an act entitled "An act to

amend the statutes in relation to the immediate transportation of dutiable goods, and for other purposes," approved June 10,1880, as amended.

Introduced by Mr. McBride and referred to Committee on Pacific Islands and Porto Rico 482.

s. 5331-To provide an American register for the barkentine J. C. Pflu

ger, of San Francisco, Cal. Introduced by Mr. Stewart and referred to Committee on Commerce

499.-Reported back ( . REPORT 18::!6) 800.-Pa~sed Senate 1499.-Referred to Hou.·e Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries 15i5.Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2619) 11 .-Passed Hou. e 3!68.-Exam· ined and signed 3436, 3!83.-Approved by President 3523.

s. 5332-For the relief of the heirs of Erskine S. Allin and the United

States Regulation Firearms Company, respectively. Introduced by Mr. Stewart and referred to Committee on Claims 4.99.

Reported back {S. REPORT 1938) 1284.

s. 5333-To enable the directors of Providence Hospital to increase the

accommodations of that institution. Introduced by Mr. Stewart and referred to Committee on District of

Columbia 499. .

s. 5334-To extend the general land laws of the United States to the

Territory of Hawaii. Introduced by Mr. Hansbrough and referred to Committee on Pacific

Islands and Porto Rico 499.

s. 5335-To provide for the erection of an Indian industrial school at or

near the city of Mandan, in the Stat.e of North Dakota. Introduced by Mr. Hansbrough and referred to Committee on Indian

Affairs 4!.9.

s. 5336-To enlarge the powers and duties of the Bureau of Education

and to create an executive department to be known as the Department of Education.

ln{i~~~~~dL~bo~49!J~ansbrough and referred to Committee on Educa-

s. 5337-Providing for the construction of a. steam revenue cutter for

service in the harbor of Boston, Mass. Introduced by Mr. Lodge and referred to Committee on Commerce

499.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1837) and passed Senate 808.-Substituted for bill H. R. 13073 and passed House 1793.-Examined and signed 1771, 1817.-Approved by President 1926.

s. 5338-To correct the military record of Seth Bonney.

Introduced by Mr. Lodge and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 499.

s. 5339-For the relief of Samuel ~f. Blair.

Introduced by Mr. Lodge and referred to Committee on Claims 499.

s. 5340-Granting a pension to James Dunn.


s. 5341-Granting an increase of pension to Eleanor W. Morgan.

Introduced by Mr. Lodge and referred to the Committee on Pensions 499.

s. 5342-To authorize the registration of the names of persons, firms, or

corporations engaged in transportation business. Introduced by Mr .. Sewall and referred to the Committee on Judici

ary 499.-Committee discharged from further consideration and bill referred to Committee on Patents 272!.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2482) 3188.

s. 5343-For the relief of John Whittington.

Introduced by Mr. Scott and referred to Committee on Claims 499.

s. 5344-For the relief of the heirs of Andrew S. Core, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Scott and referred to Committee on Claims 446.Reported back for refe:rence to Court of Claims 3017.

s. 5345-To amend an act approved August 13, 1894, entitled "An act

for the protection of persons furnishing materials and labor for the construction of public works."

Introduced by Mr. Hoar and referred to Committee on Education and Labor 499.-Reported back 1661.

s. 5346-Ma.king provision for the employment of clerical assistance in

the district of Alaska. Introduced by Mr. Hoar and referred to Committee on Judiciary 499.

Reported back and passed Senate 956.-Referred to House Committee on Judiciary 1061.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2769) 2'U4.

s. 5347-To amend section 5546 of the Revised Statutes providingforthe

transportation of criminals in certain cases. Introduced by Mr. Hoar and referred to Committee on Judiciary 499.

s. 5348-Granting a pension to Sarah E. Cousens.


s. 5349-To regulate the size, weight, equipment, and speed of certain

street cars within the Djstrict of Columbia, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Mr. H0ar and referred to Committee on District of Co· lumbia 499.

s. 5350-For the establishment of a subport of entry at Douglas, Ariz.

Introduced by Mr. Fairbanks and referred to Committee on Commerce 499.-Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 1835) 80S.-Passed Senate !!18 1437.-Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means 1527.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2616) 176.'3.-Passed House 2839.Examined and signed 2872, 2933.-Approved by President 3198.

s. 5351-Permitting the building of two dams across the Savannah River

above the city of Augusta, in the State of Georgia. Introduced by Mr. Tillman and referred to Committee on CommP.rce

499.-Reported back with amendments ( . REPORT 1913) Ull.-Debated and passed Senate ll?A.-Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commarce 1186.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2532) 1657.-Debated and passed House 1 15.-Examined and signed 1882, 1920, 19'.?'6.-Approved by President 2254:.

s. 5352-For the relief of B. W. Johnson.

Introduced by Mr. Mallory and referred to Committee on Claims499.Reported back (S. REPORT 2274) 2354.

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s. 5353-Granting an increase of pension to William Barkis.

Introduced by Mr. Harris and referred to Committee on Pensions 499.

s. 5354-

s. 5368-Granting a pension to Emeline C. Russell.

Introduced by Mr. Beveridge and referred to Committee on Pensions 500.

To establish a fish-hatching and fish station in the State of 8 · 5369-Idaho. Granting an increase of pension to Edmund Cragg.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Shoup and referred to Committee on Fisheries4.99.Reported back (S. REPORT 1 H) 673.-Debated and passed Senate 1 · .-Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fish· eries 1762.

s. 5355-

Introduced by 1\Ir. Lindsay and referred to Committee on Pensions500.Reported back with amendments ('. REPORT 1994) 1~-Pa . ed enate 1465.-Referred to Hou e Committee on Invalid Pensions 11)69.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2879) 2384.-Debated and pa sed House ~!iS, 2863.-Examined and signed 30!9, 30!}7.-Approved by President 339-!.

For the re1ief of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the S. 5370-United States.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Shoup and referred to Committee on Patents 499.S. 6066 reported as substitute 3393.

s. 5356-Granting a pension to Sarah Frances Taft.

Introduced by ir. Platt of N<'w York and r eferred to Committee on

Granting an increase of pension to Charles Harris. Introduced by Mr. Lindsay and referred to Committee on Pensions 500.

s. 5371-Granting a pension to SabraS, Libby.

Introduced by Mr. Lindsay and referred to Committee on Pension<> 500.

Pensions499. -Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 2106) 1660.- S. 5372-Pas ed Senate 2518.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 2379.

s. 5357-Granting an increase of pension to 1\Iargaret Holland.


s. 5358-Granting a pension to Jeanne D. De Laporte.


s. 5359-Fo:r the relief of John Truman Hartwell.

Introduced by Mr. Burrows and referred to Committee on Military Affairs !99.

s. 5360-Granting an increase of pension to Hiram I. Hoyt.

Introduced by Mr. Gallinger and referred to Committee on Pensions 4:99.- Reported back ( . REPORT 177 ) 6i3.-Passed Senate 7iti.-Referred t.o House Committee on Invalid Pensions &!5.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2"JI3) !Jl2.-Debated and passed House 2158, 2178.-Examined and signed 23!8, 2358.-Approved by President 2726.

s. 5361-To appoint a memorial bridge commission for the District of

Columbia. Introduced by Mr. Hawley and referred to Committee on District of

Columbia !99.

s. 5362-For the relief of Frank E. Coe.

Introduced by Mr. Warren and referred to Committee on Claims 499.

s. 5363-Granting a pension to Lizzie Wattles.

Introduced by Mr. Quarles and r eferred to Committee on Pensions 5UO.-Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 199"L) 1285.-Passed Senate 1-!ti5.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 15:i9.Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2838) 2*1.-Debated and pas ed House 2t150, 286J.-Examined and signed 3019. 3097.-Approved by President 339-!.

s. 5364-To establish a light and fog station at Point Dume, Los Angeles

County, Cal. Iutroduced by Mr. Perkins anj referred to Committee on Commerce

500.-Reported back with atnendment lS. REPORT 1838) ~08.-Passed dnate 1~.-Pa. sed House 2!15.-Examined and signed 2492, 2495, 25-511.-Approved by President 2726.


amend the statutes in relation to the immediate transportation of dutiable goods, and for-other purposes," approved June 10, 1880, as amended.

Introduced by Mr. Perkins and referred to Committee on Commerce 500.-Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 1 34) 808.-Indefinitely postponed (see bill H. R. 1·> 97) 2211.

s. 5366-To prov:de for the establishment of light-house and fog-signal

stations in Alaskan waters. Introduced by Mr. Perkins and referred to Committee on Commerce

OW.-Reported back ( . REPORT 1909) 1111. ·

s. 5367-To provide for the disposition of use:ess papers in Executive

Departments. Introduced by Mr. Frye ani referred to Committee on Library 500.

Committee discharged from further consideration and bill referred to Joint CommittAe on the Disvosition of Useless Papers in Executive Departments 1157.

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For the relief of William Cour tenay, administrator de bonis non of George W. Lawrence, ueceased.

Introduced by Mr. Hale and refeiTed to Committee on Claims 500.


Charles H. Rollins. Introduced by Mr. Hale and 1·eferred to Committee on Military Affairs

500.

s. 5374-Granting an increase of pension to Elias Brewster.

Introduced by M1·. Hale and referred to Committee on Pensions 500.

s. 5375-Granting an increase of pension to Jason Leighton.

Introduced by Mr. Hale and referreJ. to Committee on Pensions 500.Reported back with amendment (S. REPOHT 2:!. '> 2J5!.-Passed Senate 2529.-Referred to House Commitliee on Invalid Pensions 2LO'Z.

s. 5376-To provide for the purchase of a site and the erection of a pub

lic building thereon at Batesvil ~ e, jn the State of Arkau as. Introduced by Mr. Jone of Arkanscn and r eferred to Committee on

Public Buildings and Grounds 500.-Reported bac3: with amendments (S. REPORT 21~) l'itx'.-Pas ed , enate 1~.-Referred to Hou_e Com· mittee on Public Buildings and Grounds 192L

s. 5377-For the re1ief of the estate of Jane Milligan, deceased.


s. 5378-For the relief of the estates of J. H. and C. Rowland, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Daniel and referred to Committee on Claims GOO.Reported back for reference to Court of Claims 1.:!85, 1878.

s. 5379-For the relief of Ella A. Hall.

Introduced by Mr. Daniel and referred to Committee on Claim WO.Reported back for reference to Court of Claims OOL •

s. 5380-For the relief of certain officers and enlisted men of the United

States Army who suffered loss on account of the cyclone at Galveston , Tex., September 8, 1900.

Introduced by Mr. Culberson and referred to Committee on Clnim3 5~8.

s. 5381-For the relief of the estate of John Rist, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Money and referred to Committee on Claims 5!!8.

s. 5382-For the relief of the estate of William Parker, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Money and referred to Co~ittee on Claims 528.

s. 5383-Granting a pension to Theophilus Goodwin.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Kenney and referred to Committee on Pension :128.Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT21121 1601.-Passed OC:enate 251 .-Referred to Hou~ Committee on ln>alid Pensions 2002.

s. 5384-Granting a pension to Andrew A. 1\Iathews.

Introduced by Mr. l!,airbanks and refeiTed to Committee on Pensions ~-

s. 5385-Granting a pension to A.nna E. Best.

Introduced by Mr. Mason and referred to Committee on Pensions 5!!8.

SENATE -BILLS. 5386-5417

s. 5386-To remove the charge of desertion from the military record of ·

Alfred S. Cook, alias Alfred Seymour, deceased. Introduced by Mr. Mason and referred to Committee on Military Af

fairs 528.

s. 5387-Referring the claim of the legal representatives of William T.

Duvall, deceased, against the United States to the Court of Claims ..

Introduced by Mr. Mason and referred to Committee on Claims 528.

s. 5388-To increase the limit of cost for the purchase of site and erec

tion of a mint building thereon at Denver, Colo. Introduced by Mr. Teller and referred to Committee on Public Build

ings and Grounds 528.

s. 5389-For the relief of Jackson College, of Columbia, Maury County,

Tenn. Introduced by Mr. Bate and referred to Committee on Claims528.

s. 5390-Granting a pension to John R. Homer Scott.

Introduced by Mr. Jones of Arkansas and referred to Committee on Pensions 528.

s. 5391-To provide for a United States jail at Little Rock, Ark.

Introduced by Mr. Jones of Arkansas and referred to Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds 528.

s. 5392-Gran ting a pension to Ellen Hicks.

Introduced by Mr. Nelson and referred to Committee on Pensions 575.

s. 5393-Granting an increase of pension to Joseph W. Burch.

Introduced by Mr. Nelson and referred to Committee on Pensions 5i5.

s. 5394-To authorize the Paris, Choctaw and Little Rock Railway Com

pany to construct and maintain a bridge acroEs Red River, and to construct and operate a line of railway, with telegraph and telephone lines, across the Indian Territory, and for other purposes.

In troduced by 1\fr. Culberson and referred to Committee on Commerce 575.-Rep()rted back with amendments and referred to Committee on Indian Affairs 1768.

s. 5395-To authorize the United New Jersey Railroad and Canal Com

pany and the Philadelphia and Trenton Railroad Company, or their successors, to construct and maintain a bridge across the Delaware River.

Introduced by Mr. Sewell and referred to Committee on Commerce 5i5.-Reported back with amendments and passed Senate 1008.-Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commeree 1106.-Senate r equests House to r eturn bill 2050.-Hou e Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce discharged from consideration and bill returned to Senate 2107.-Senate reconsiders passage of bill and bill indefinitely postponed (see bill H. R.l3i38) 2075.

s. 5396-Granting a pension to Ephraim Jefferson.

Introduced by 1\fr. Kenney and r!'lferred to Committee on Pensions 595.

s. 5397-Granting a pension to Charity McKenney.

Introduced by Mr. Frye and referred to Committee on Pensions 575.Reported back with amendments (8. REPORT 1852) 1007.-Passed Senate 1457.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 1570.Reported back fH. R . REPORT 2821) 2350.-Debated and passed Housa 28-'lU, 2863.-Examined and signed 30!9, 3097.-Approved by President 3394.

s. 5398-Granting an increase of pension to Samuel H. Pilsbury.

Introduced by Mr. Frye and referred to Committee on Pensions 5i5.

s. 5399-Granting an increase of pension to Charles H. Smith.

I ntroduced by Mr. Frye and referrad to Committee on Pension& 575.

s. 5400-Granting a pension to Martin Dismukes.

Introduced by Mr. Bate and referred to Committee on Pension.'! 575.Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 1883) 1008.-Passed Senate l4!i9.- Referred to House Committee on Pensions 1570.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2762) 2182.-Debated and pa-ssed House 28M, 2863.-Examined and signed 3049, 3097.-Approved by President 309!.

s. 5401-Granting a pension tO Scottie E. McClure.


s. 5402-Granting a pension to Sarah McCord.

Introduced by Mr. Cockrell and referred to Committee on Pensions 575.-Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 20!9) 1594.-Passed Senate 2513.-R-eferred to House Committee on Pensions 2602.

-s. 5403-For relief of George C. Ellison.

Introduced by Mr. Mason and referred to Committee on Claims 575 . ......;. Reported back (S. REPORT 2030) 1431.


amend the statutes in relation to the immediate transportation of dutiable goods, and for other purposes," approved June 10, 1880! as amended.

Introduced by Mr. Quarles and referred to Committee on Commerce 57'5.-Reported bacH: (S. REPORT 1833) 808.-Passed Senate 1114.-Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means 1186.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2575) 1708.-Passed House 2416.-Examined and signed 2492, 24!)5, 2559.-Approved by President 2T26.

s. 5405-Granting an increase of pension to John H. Taylor.

Introduced by Mr. Shoup and referred to Committee on Pensions 5'i'5.Reported back (S. REPORT 1985) 1285.-Passed Senate 1A65.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 1569.-Reported back (H. H. REPORT 2902) 2493.-Dabated and passed House 2858, 2864.-Examined and signed 00!9, 3097.-Approved by President 3394.

s. 5406-To amend section 3296, Revised Statutes of the United States.

Introduced by Mr. Bacon and referred to Committee on Finance 575.

s. 5407-To amend section 19 of chapter 252, 29 Statutes at Large, ap

proved May 28, 1896. Introduced by Mr. Bacon and referred to Committee on Judiciary 575.

s. 5408-Granting a pension to Eleanor M. Laise.


s. 5409-Granting an increase of pension to John W. Phillips.

Introduced by Mr. Penrose and referred to Commit tee on Pensions 57'5.Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 1851) 1007.-Passed Senate !!&!.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 1571.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2668) 1972.-Debated and passed House tR.'il, 2863.-Examined and signed 3049, 3097.-Approved by President 339!.

s. 5410-Granting an increase of pension to George M. Emery.

Introduced by Mr. P enrose and referred to Committee on Pensions 575.Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 2151) 19U.-Pass9d Senate 2520.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 2602.

s. 5411-Granting an increase of pension to WilliamS. Hosack.

Introduced by M.r. Penrose and referred to Committee on Pensions 575.

s. 5412-For the relief of Joseph M. Reed.

Introduced by M.r. Penrose and referred to Committee on Military Affairs575.

s. 5413-To correct the military record of Samuel T. Morris.

Introduced by MI·. Penrose and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 575.

s. 5414-To correct the military record of Thomas W. Miller.

Introduced by Mr. Penrose and r eferred to Committee on Military Affail·s 575.

s. 5415-For the relief of Louis Kahn.

Introduced by Mr. Pettus and referred to Committee on Claims 6Z:l.

s. 5416-For the relief of AnnaS. Froebel and Elizabeth D. Froebel.

Introduced by 1\fr. Pettus and referred to Committee on Claims 623.

s. 5417-To amend section 1754 of the Revised Statutes of the United

States, relating to the preference in civil appointments of ex .Army and Navy officers.

Int1:odnced by Mr. Harris and r E-ferred to Committee on Civil Service and Retrencbment623.-Reported back (8.REPORT1867) 1008.-Motion to recommit 1066.-Recommitted 1113.-Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 22b11) Z386.-Considera tion objected to in Senate 2651.

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5418-5451 OONGRESSIONAL REOORD INDEX.

s. 5418-For the relief of Mrs. W. F. Hardin.

Introduced by Mr. Morgan and referred to Committee on Claims SZJ.

s. 5419-For the relief of William M. Fussell.

Introduced by Mr. Morgan and referred to Committee on Claims SZJ.


James L. Northcutt. · Introduced by Mr. Morgan and referred to Committee on Military

Affairs 623.

s. 5421-Granting an increase of pension to John Quinn.

Introduced by Mr. Lodge and. referred to Committee on Pensions 623. s. 5422-

Granting a pension to S. Josie Hill. Introduced by Mr. Lodge and referred to Committee ou Pensions 623.

Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 2146) 1878.-Passed Senate 2520.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 2602.

s. 5423-For the relief of R. M. Probstfield.

Introduced by Mr. Nelson and referred to Committee on Claims 623.Reported back for reference to Court of Claims 1285.

s. 5424-

s. 5436-Granting an increase of pension to William E. Rhyon.


s. 5437.,.-Granting an increase of pension to Henry H. Jones.

Introduced by Mr. Foraker and referred to Committee on Pensions 62!.

s. 5438-Granting an increase of pension to Thomas Lever.



John' Maddox. · · Introduced by Mr. Foraker and referred to Committee on Military

.Affairs 624.

s. 5440-For the relief of telegraph operators who served during the war

of the rebellion. Introduced by Mr. Foraker and ref~rred to Committee on Military

Affairs624. ·


Jesse P. Brown. Introduced by Mr. Foraker and referred to Committee on Military

Affairs 62!. To correct the military record of David P. Morrison.

Introduced by Mr. Penrose and referred to Committee on Military Af. S. 5442.:..__ fairs 624. To provide for the purchase of a site and for the erection of a

S. 5425--:- public building thereon at the city of Superior, in the State of Wisconsin. To correct the military record of Patrick Morrissey.

Introduced by Mr. Penrose and referred to Committee on Military .Af. fairs 62!.

s. 5426-For the relief of Harlan & Hollingsworth & Co.

Introduced by Mr. Penrose and referred to Committee on Claims 62!.


States so as to permit steamboats to carry automobiles using gasoline as a method of propulsion.

Introduced by Mr. Platt of New York and referred to Committee on Commerce 624.-Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 1912) 1111.-Indefi.nitely postponed (see bill H. R. 1;3633) 2354.

s. 5428-Granting an increase of pension to Charles R. Cole.

Introduced by Mr. Platt of New York and referred to Committee on Pensions 624.-Reported back with 'amendments (S. REPORT 1935) 1246.-Passed Senate 1462.-Referred to Honse Committee on Invalid Pensions 1570.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2672) 1972.-Debated and passed House 2852, 2863.-Examined and signed 304.9, 3097.-.Approved ·by President 339-1 .•

s. 5429-Granting a pension to J. Anton Groh.

Introduced by Mr. Platt of New York and referred to Committee on Pensions 62!.

s. 5430-Providing for the purchase and making free of certain toll roads

leading into and passing over the Yosemite National Park. Introduced by Mr. Bard and referred to Committee on Public Lands62!. ·

s. 5431-Granting an increase of pension to William B. Ball. - Introduced by Mr. Foraker and referred to Committee on Pensions

62!.-Reported back with amendments (8. REPORT 1966) 1285.-Passed Senate H63.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 1570.ReP,orted back (H. R. REPORT 2696) 1973:....:....Debated and passed Rouse ~. 2863.-Examined and signed 30!9; 3096.-.Approved by President 3394:. •

s. 5432-Granting an increase of pension to John W. Cundiff.

Introduced by Mr. Foraker and referred to Committee on Pensions 62!.

s. 5433-Granting a pension to Clara G. Garretson.

In trod need by Mr. Foraker and referred to Committee on Pensions 624..

s. 5434-Granting an increase of pension to Charles Andrews.

Introduced by Mr. Foraker and referred to Committee on Pensions 624. s. 5435-

Granting an increase of pension to George S. Foreman. Introduced by Mr. Foraker and referred to Committee on Pensions 624.

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Introduced by Mr. S~onE\r and referred to Committee on Public Build· ings and Grounds 624-.-Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 2135) and passed Senate 1768.-Referred to Honse Committee on Pub· lie Buildings and Grounds 1862.

s. 5443-Granting an increase of pension to Charles R. Bridgman.

Introduced by Mr. Spooner and referred to Committee on Pensions 62!.Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 2389) 2681.

s. 5444-To encourage the exportation of manufactured articles of which

domestic alcohol is a constituent. Introduced by Mr. Platt of Connecticut and referred to Committee on

Finance 62~.

s. 5445-To widen the Anacostia road in the District of Columbia.

Introduced by Mr. McMillan and referred to Committee on District of Columbia 624.

s. 5446-To extend the provisions of the act approved March 2,1855, en

titled "An act for the relief of p·urchasers and locators of swamp and overflowed lands," and for other purposes.

Introduced by Mr. Dolliver and referred to Committee on Public Lands 62!.

s. 5447-For- the relief of Sarah R. Dresser.

Introduced by Mr. Teller and referred to Committee on Claims 62~.

s. 5448-For the reUef of Mrs. Arivella D. Meeker.

Introduced by Mr. Teller and referred to Committee on Claims 624.

s. 5449-Authorizing the sale of a part of the lands donated to the Ter

ritory of New Mexico for university purposes. Introduced by Mr. Shoup and referred to Committee on Public Lands

624.

s. 5450-Granting an increase of pension to Rachel J. B. Williams.

Introduced by Mr. Hawley and referred to Committee on Pensions 674.Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 1932) 1246.-Passed Senate 1461.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions (omitted in Record).-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2869) ~3.-Debated and passed House 2!S57, 2863.-Examined and signed 80t9, 3096.-.Approved by President 3394.

s. 5451-Granting an increase of pension to Mary M. Hyde.

Introduced by Mr. Hanna and referred to Committee on Pensions 6U.-

~-~Re~:;r0e~ ~;hii~:~a~:~Wi!E~g~~~~tta W:U~~~:Sig1&.~~~ ported back (H. R. REPORT 2674) 1972.-Debated and passed House 2852, 2863.-Examined and signed 30!9, 30117.-.Approved by President 339~:

SEN A-TE BILLS. 5452-5490

s. 5452-Granting an increase. of pension to William Wheeler.

Introduced by Mr. Hanna and referred to Committee on Pensions 674:. s. 5453-

To correct the military record of Denton Whipps. Introduced by Mr. Hanna and referred to Committee on Military Af

fairs 674:.

s. 5454-For the relief of the estate of James Brown, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Platt of New York and referred to Committee on Claims 674:.

s. 5455-

s. 5471-For the relief of the estate of James F. Phillips, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Turley and referred to Committee on Claims 674:. s. 5472-

For the relief of Alice G. Boogher, nee Newman, and Anna Holmes, nee Newman.

Introduced by Mr. Money and referred to Committee on Olaim.s 674. s. 5473-

Granting a pension to Annie Yates. Introduced by Mr. Bard and referred to Committee on Pensions 674.

s. 5474-

To authorize advances from the Treasury of the United States Granting an increase of pension to John Hamilton. for the support of the government of the District of Colum- Introduced by Mr. Bard and referred to Committee on Pensions 674. bia. s. 5475-

Introduced by Mr. McMillan and referred to Committee on District of Columbia 674:.

s. 5456-To provide- for improvements in the office of the assessor for

the District of Columbia. Introduced !>Y Mr. McMillan and referred to Committee on District of

Columbia o74.

s. 5457-Regulating assessments for water mains in the District of Co

lumbia. Introduct!d by ~fr. McMillan and referred to Committee on District of

Columbia 674:. s. 5458-

For the relief of holders and owners of certain District of Columbia special-tax scrip.

Introduced by Mr. McMillan and referred to Committee on District of Columbia 674:.

s. 5459-Granting a pension to William H9nsley.

Introduced by 1\:Ir. Pritchard and referred to Committee on Pensions 674:.

s. 5460-Granting an increase of pension to Rudison Crawford.

Introduced by Mr. Pritchard and referred to Committee on Pensions 674:.

s. 5461-For the rei ief of Thomas Stanley.

Introduced by M~. Pritchard and referred to Committee on Claims674. s. 5462-

Granting a pension to Phoobe Lilly. Introduced by Mr. Deboe and referred to Committee on Pensions 674.

s. 5463-Granting a pension to Marie Josephine Detweller.

Introduced by Mr. Deboe and referred to Committee on Pensions 674. s. 5464-

Granting an increase of pension to Campbell Ward. Introduced by Mr. Deboe and referred to Committee on Pe~sions 674.

s. 5465-To correct the military record of Lloyd Clark.

Introduced by Mr. Deboe and referred to Committee on Military Af-fairs 674. -

s. 5466-To correct the military record of James Loney, alias James

Malone. Introduced by Mr. Deboe and referred to Committee on Military Af

fairs 6';'4:.

s. 5467-For the relief of James Obrien.

Introduced by Mr. Deboe and referred to Committee on Militarv Af-fairs tin . -

s. 5468-For the relief of Emil Mahlo.

Introduced by Mr. Deboe and referred to Committee on Claims 674.

s. 5469-For the relief of George W. Smith.

Granting a pension to Zenobia J. Bueb. Introduced by Mr. Bard and referred to Committee on Pensions 674.

s. 5476-To amend an act entitled "'An act to confer jurisdiction on the

Court of Claims to hear and determine the clajm of the heir of Hugh Worthington, for-his interest in the steamer Eastport," approved July 28, 1892.

Introduced by Mr. Mason and referred to Committee on Claims674. s. 5477-

Granting a pension to John A. Reilley. Introduced by Mr. Kenney and referred-to Committee on-P.ensions6U.

s. 5478-For the relief of ceTtain religious, charitable, and educational

institutions. Introduced by 1\:Ir. Lodge and I'eferred to Committee on Claims 674.

s. 5479-Granting an increase of pension to Matthias T. Hamilton.


s. 5480-Granting an increase of pension to William McFee.


S. 54tH-Granting ~:n increase of pension to William W. King.

Introduced by Mr. Perkins and referred to Committee on Pensions 674.

s. 5482-Gra:J.ting an increase of pension to Robert Hendry.

Introduced by Mr. Perkins and-referred to Committee-on Pensions 674.

s. 5483-Granting an increase of pension to Lemuel Rossiter.

Introduced by Mr. Perkins and referred to Committee on Pensions 674. s. 5484-

To provide for subparts of entry and delivery in the Territory of Hawaii.

Introduced by Mr. Frye and referred to Committee on Commerce674.Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 1907) and passed Senate 1111.- Debated and passed House ISW. 34SO.-Examined and signed 3496, 0578.-Approved by President (ciiiiilted inReco1·d).

s. 5485-To amend an act approved August 19, 1890, -entitled "An act to

adopt regulations for preventing collisions at sea." Introduced by Mr. Frye and referred to Committee on Commerce.

s. 5~86-To amend section 14 of an act entitled "An act to provide rev

enue for the Government and to encourage the industries of the United States," approved July 24, 1897.

Introduced by Mr. Frye and referred to Committee on Commerce Gii.

s. 5487-For the relief of the executrix of George W. Curtis, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Mason and referred to Committee on Claims 6'75.

s. 5488-1 For the relief Sophie Kosack.

s. 5489-I Introduced by Mr. Gallinger and referred to Committee on Clnims 753.

lntroduced by M1·. Deboe and referred to Committee on Claims 674. S. 5470- Granting an increase of pension to James R. Husted.

Introduced by Mr. Sewell and -referred to Committee on Pensions 753. For the relief of the legal representatives of Turner Smith, de- S. 5490_

ceased. Introduced by Mr. Turley and rteferred to Committee on Claims G7l.

Reported back for reference to Court of Claims 1285, 11)78. Granting-an increase of pension to Eva H. McColley.

Introduced by Mr. Carter and referred to Committee on Pensious 753.

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54~1-5527 CONG-RESSIONAL RECORD INDEX.

s. 5491-Granting an increase of pension to Thomas H. Ballard.


s. 5492-Granting an increase of pension to Mary Morely.


s. 5493-Granting a pension to ·Merit C. Welsh.

Introduced by M1·. Beveridge and referred to Committee on Pensions 753.

s. 5494-Granting an increase of pension to John S. Mitchell.

Introduced by Mr. Culberson and referred to Committee on Pensions 753.-Reported back with amendment (S. REl'ORT 1890) 1065.-Passed Senate H60.-Referred to House Committee on Pensions 1570. ·

s. 5495-

s. 5509-Granting a pension to Sallie J. Cochran.


s. 5510-To correct the military record of Franklin Heckler.

Inti·oduced by Mr. Penrose and referred to Committee on Military .A!· fairs 753.

s. 5511-For the relief of the heirs of Mrs. Gabriel Le Breton Des

chapelles. Introduced by Mr. Caffery and referred t? Committee on Claims 753.

s. 5512-For the relief of the legal representatives of J. J. Abrahams,

deceased. Introduced by Mr. McComas and referred to Committee on Claims 753.

s. 5513-For the relief of Rosemond Le Blanc.

To authorize and regulate the tranmction of business in the In- Introduced by Mr. McEnery and referred to Committee on Claims 809. dian Territory by trust companies organized underthelaws S. 5514-of the State of Missouri.

Introduced by Mr. Cockrell and referred to Committee on Indian Affairs 753.

s. 5496-For the relief of the heirs of Henry Ware.


s. 5497-For the relief of Leonara Carnahan.


s. 5498-For the relief of George H. Green and Mrs. Alice M. Barker, ad

ministrators of George W. Green, deceased. Introduced by Mr. McEnery and referred to Committee on Claims 753.

s. 5499-Providing for the adjustment of accounts of laborers, workmen

and mechanics arising under the eight-hour law. ' Introduced by Mr. Lodge and referred to Committee on Claims 7'53.

s. 5500-Granting a pension to Andrew C. Smith.

Introjnced by Mr. Elkins and referred to. Committee on Pensions 753.

s. 5501-For the relief of the heirs of Henry A. Shadel, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Foraker and referred to Committ-ee on Claims 753.Reported back for reference to Court of Claims 2355.

s. 5502-For the relief of the estate of George W. Chapman.

Introduced by :Mr. Foraker and referred to Committee on Claims 753.Reported back for reference to Court of Claims 2355.

s. 5503-Granting an increase of pension to William M. Hall.


E. 5504-Granting an increase of pension to William H. Hotham.

l!ltroduced by Mr. Penrose and referred to Committee on Pensions 753.

s. 5505-Granting a pension to Kate M. ~cott.

Introduced by Mr. Penrose and referred to Committee on Pensions 753.-Reported back (8. REl'ORT 1853) HXl7.-Passed Senate 1457.-Referred t.o House Committee on Invalid Pensions 1707.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2885) 2384-.-Debated and passed House 2858, 2864.-Ex:amined and signed 30!9, 3036.-Approved by President 3394.

s. 5506-Granting a pension to Mary Fryer, now Gardner.

Introduced by Mr. Penrose and referred to Committee on Pensions 'ia !.-Reported back (S. REPORT 18M) 1007.-Passed Senate 1457.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions (omitted in Record) .Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2708) 20!6.-Debated and pas ed House 2852, 2863.-Examined and signed 30!9, 3000.-Approved by President 339!.

s. 5507-· Granting a pension to :Mary Priscilla Allen, now Barry.

Introduced by Mr. Penrose and referred to Committee on Pen ions i53.Reported back (S. REPORT 1855) l COi.-Pa ed Senate 1457.-Referred to House Uommittee on Invalid Pensions 1707.-Reported back ( H. R. REPORT 2711) 20!7.-Debated and pa. sed House 2t!52,2863.-Examined and signed au49,3096.-Approved by President 3:ro!.

s. 5508-Granting an increase of pension to Benjamin K. Spanglet·.


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Granting a pension to William Y. Turner. Introduced by Mr. Teller and referred to Committee on Pensions 809.

s. 5515-Granting an increase of pension to John Williams.

Introduced by Mr. Hale and referreJ to Committee on Pensions 809.

s. 5516-GrantiJ1g an increase of pension to John Frett, jr.

Introduced by Mr. Towne and referred to Committee on Pensions 800.

s. 5517-Granting a pension to Benjamin F. Freeman.

Introduced by Mr. Pritchard and referred to Committee on Pen.sions809.

s. 5518-For the purchase of ·a national forest reserve in the Southern

Appalachian Mountains. Introduced by 1\lr. Pritchard and referred to Committee on Forest Res

ervations and the Protection of Game 809.-Reported back (S. REPORT 22'21) 2291.

s. 5519-For the relief of certain owners and occupants of land in Mon

roe County, Ark. Introduced by Mr. Jones of Arkansas and referred to Committee on

Judiciary !!09.

s. 5520-To establish a fu;h-hatching and fish station in the State of

Utah. Introduced by Mr. Rawlins and referred to Committee on Fisheries

809.-Reported back (f'. REPORT 19 1) 1285.-Passed Senate 22!.l'~-Referred to House Committee on :Merchant Marine and Fisheries~.

s. 5521-For the establishment of an assay office at Provo City, Utah.

Introduced by Mr. Rawlins and referred to Comm.ittee on Mines and Mining809.

s. 5522-Granting a pension to John J. Zimmerman.

Introduced by Mr. Carter and referred to Committee on Pensions 809.

s. 5523-Granting a pension to Elizabeth K. Freeman.

Introduced by Mr. Carter and referred to Committee on Pensions 800.

s. 5524-For the relief of Dr. Charles B. Miller.

Introduced by Mr. Carter and referred to Committee on Military J.....ffairs 809.

s. 5525-Granting an increase of pension to Warren Damon.

Introduced by Mr. Gallin1;1er and referred to Committee on Pensions 809.-Reported back witn amendment (S. REPO~T 18!8) 1007.-Fassed Senate 14.57.-Referred to House Committee on Pensions 15iU.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 275 ) 2181.-Debated and passed Home 2854, 2 '6t-Senate concurs in House amendment :?li!JS.Examined and signed 30!9.-Approved by President 3394.

s. 5526-For the relief of Maj. James Rockwell, jr.

Introduced by Mr. Shoup and referred to Committee on Military .Affairs 809.

s. 5527-For the relief of Marion McKibben.

Introduced by Mr. S)loup and referred to CommittE!e on Military A1fairs 809.


s. 5528-For the relief of Thomas M. Steep.

Introduced by Mr. Shoup and referred to Committee on District of Columbia809.

s. 5529-For the relief of John J. Mitchell.


s. 5530-For the relief of Lucy B. Legrande, Catharine Jameson, Eliza

beth H. Lester, Shirley B. Shackelford, Edwin A. Gibson, and the heirs of Henry Shackelford, deceased.


s. 5531-For the relief of Richard K. Hughlett.


s. 5532--To amend section 3 of an act entitled "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 purposes." approved March 3,1875, as amended by an act approved March 3, 1887.

Introduced by Mr. Perkins and referred to Committee on the Judiciary 809.

s. 5533-For the relief of William C. Staples.

Introduced by Mr. Butler and referred to Committee on Claims 852.

s. 5534-For the relief of Azor H. Nickerson.


s. 5535-To amend the act entitled "An act to provide for the settlement

of the claims of officers and enlisted men of the Army for loss of private property destroyed in the military service of the United States," approved March 3, 1885.

Introduced by Mr. Sewell and referred to Committee on Claims 852.

s. 5536-Granting an increase of pension to Thomas A. Owen.


s. 5537-For the relief of Mrs. M. Emma Poche.

Introduced by Mr. Clay and referred to Committee on Claims 852.-Reported back for reference to Court of Claims_2355.

s. 5538--Granting an increase of pension to Mrs. R. A. Bradshaw.

Introduced by Mr. Daniel and referred to Committee on Pensions 852.

s. 5539-For the relief of Sophronia Atwood Paige.

Introduced by Mr. Foraker and referred to Committee on Claims 852.

s. 5540-For the relief of Alexander Perry.

Introduced by Mr. Martin and referred to Committee on Claims 852.

s. 5541-Providing for the erection of a public building in the city of

Charlottesville, Va. Introduced by Mr. Martin and referred to Committee on ·Public Build

ings and Grounds 852.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2144) 1821.-Passed ~~~~~~&Referred to House Committee on Public Buildings and

s. 5542-To provide an American register for the steamship Manauense

and the ships Antiope and Balclutha. Introduced by Mr. Foster and referred to Committee on Commerce

918.-Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT~) 2619.

s. 5543-For the relief of the estate of R. McChesney, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Scott and referred to Committee on Claims 918.

8.5544-For the relief of the estate of J. H. McChesney, deceased.

Introduced by lllr. Scott and referred to Committee on Claims 918.

s. 5545-For the relief of the estate of Christopher W. Dudley, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. McLaurin and referred to Committee on Claims 918.

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s. 5546-For the relief of the estate of Francois Lagleize, deceased.

Introduced by Mr.lllcEnery and referred to Committee on Claims 918.

s. 5547-For the relief of the estate of Peter and Margaret Turner, de

ceased. Introduced by Mr. McEnery and referred to Committee on Claims 918.

s. 5548-For the relief of Mrs. M. L. H. Blanchard.


s. 5549-Granting an increase of pension to Horatio N. Davis.

Introduced by Mr. Nelson and referred to Committee on Pensions 918.Reported back (S. REPORT 1844) and passed Senate 1008.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions (omitted in Record).-Reported back (H.R.REPORT~l) l.lM.-Debated and passed House 2172,2179.Examined and signed 23!8, 2358.-Approved by President 2726.

s. 5550-Granting an increase of pension to Henry B. Schroeder.

Introduced by Mr. McComas and referred to Committee on Pensions 918.-Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 20'i2) 1594.-Amended and passed Senate 2515.-Referred to House Committee on Pensions 2602.

s. 5551-To waive and release all claims of the United States by way of

escheat to the real estate in the District of Columbia of which Patrick Kavanagh or his sons, Charles W. Kavanagh and William Kavanagh, died seized.

Introduced by Mr. McComas and referred to Committee on District of Columbia 918.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2291) 2386.

s. 5552-For the relief of Mrs. Mary Shannon, widow of Joseph R. Shan

non, deceased, and administratrix of his estate. Introduced by Mr. 1\IcComas and referred to Committee on Claims 918.

s. 5553-For the relief of Thomas N. Gott.

Introduced by Mr. McComas and referred to Committee on Claims 918.

s. 5554- ' For the relief of Eugene L. Derr, administrator of the estate of

John Derr, deceased. Introduced by Mr. McComas and referred to Committee on Claims 918.


s. 5555-To amend an act entitled "An act to provide a government for

the Territory of Hawaii," approved April30, 1900. Introduced by .Mr. Warren and referred toCommitteeonPacificlslands

and Porto Rico 918.

s. 5556-Authorizing and directing the Secretary of War to purcha.sa

2,000 copies of Ups and Downs of an Army Officer, by Col. George A. Armes, United States Army, retired.

Introduced by Mr. Pettigrew and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 959.

s. 5557-To remove the charge of desertion from the record of Edward

Whelan. Introduced by Mr. Fairbanks and referred to Committee on Military

Affairs 959. · .

s. 5558-For the relief of Jackson Foster.

Introduced by Mr. Fairbanks and referred to Committee on Claims 950.

s. 5559-Granting an increase of pension to Adolphus Richardson.

Introduced by Mr. Kyle and referred to Committee on Pensions 9.39.Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 1965) 1284.-Passed Senate 1463.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 1570.

_...,.... Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2724) 2047.-Debated and passed House 285a, 2863.-Examined and signed 30!9, 3008.-Approved by President 3394.

s. 5560-Granting an increase of pension to James W. Harden.

Introduced by Mr. Kyle and referred to Committ(>e on Pensions 959.Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 1962) 12S!.-Passed Senate 14tia.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 1570.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2709) 2047.-Debated and passed House 2852, 2863.-Examined and signed 30!9, 3096.-Approved by President 3394.

s. 5561-- For the relief of Florine A. Albright.

Introduced by Mr. Kyle and referred to Committee on Claims 959.-Reported back for reference to Court of Claims 11ll.

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s. 5562-Granting an increase of pension to Mary Taylor.

Introduced by Mr. Cockrell and referred to Committee on Pensions 959.-Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 2181) 2051.-Passed Senate ~?22.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 2602.

s. 5563-Granting an increase of pension to Samuel J. Boyer.

Introduced by Mr. Cockrell and referred to Committee on Pensions 95!>.

s. 5564-For the relief of Robert Norris.

Introduced uy Mr. McEnery and referred to Committee on Claims 959.

s. 5565-To apportion the lands and funds of the Osage tribe of Indians,

in the Territory of Oklahoma, and for other purposes. Introduced by Mr. Baker and referred to Committee on Indian Affairs

9.3!>.

s. 5566-Granting a pension to Eliza B. Gamble.

Introduced by Mr. Teller and referred to Committee on Pensions 959.

s. 5567-For the relief of E. H. Abercrombie.

Introduced by Mr. Bacon anj referred to Committee on Claims 959.

s. 5568-To authorize the restatement, readjustment, settlement, and

payment of dues to Army officers in certain cases. Introduced by Mr. Nelson and referred to Committee on Claims 959.

s. 5569-Granting an increase of pension to George W. Tay~or.


s. 5570-Gran ting a. pension to Henry Miller.

Introduced by Mr. McComas and referred to Committee on Pensions 960.

s. 5571-For the relief of John A. Lockwood.

Introduced by Mr. Warren and referred to Committee on Military .d..ffairs 960.

s. 5572-Providing for an additional circuit judge in the eighth judicial

circuit. Introduced by Mr. Thurston and referred to Committee on Judiciary

930.

s. 5573-To amend section 203 of title 3 of the act entitled "An act

making further provisions for a civil government for Alaska, and for other purposes."

Introduced by Mr. Shoup and referred to Committee on Territories 96U.-Reported back w1th amendments (S. REPORT 2032) 1434:.- Debated and passed Senate 1826.-Referred to. House Committee on Revision of the Laws 1920.-Reported back with amendments (l:f. K REPORT 285!) ~li9.-Debated and passed House 3-163.-Senate disagrees to House amendments 3!09.-Honse insists on its amendments 3!78.-Conference appointed 3400, 3478.-Conference report made and · agreed to 3183, 3488.-Examined and signed 3517, 3591.-Appro;ed by President (omitted in Record).

8.5574-Granting a pension to Robert W. Ba.rber.

Introduced by Mr. Cockrell and referred to Committee on Pensions 1008.

s. 5575-Granting an increase of pension to Charles Brown.


s. 5576-Granting an increase of pension to Thomas D. Br1gham.


s. 5577-Granting-an increase of pension to Martha W. Pollard.


s. 5578-Granting a pension to Esther F. Moody.

Introduced by Mr. Frye and referred to Committee on Pensions 1008.Reported back (S. REPORT 2182) !:ro51.-Passed Senate 2522.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 2602.

s. 5579-Granting an increase of pension to Robert M. Gustin.


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s. 5580-Providing for an additional circuit judge in the Fourth judicial

circuit. Introduced by Mr. Butler and referred to Committee on Judiciary 1008.

s. 5581-For the relief of Lettie Myers.


s. 5582-For the relief of C. A. Sprinkel.


s. 5583-Extending the time for the commencement and completion of

the bridge across the Missouri River at or near Oacoma, S.Dak.

Introduced by Mr. Kyle and referred to Committee on Commerce 1009.Reported back 1111.-Passed Senate 1160.-Referred to House Commit· tee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce 124:1.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2421) 1317.-Passed Honse 1570.-Ex:amined and signed 1708, 1112.-Approved by President 1981.

s. 5584-Granting increase of pension to Mary E. Pillow.

Introduced by Mr. Turley and referred to Committee on Pensions 10C9.

s. 5585-To amend an act entitled "An act to incorporate the Masonic

Relief Association of the District of Columbia." Introduced by Mr. Gallinger and referred to Committee on District of

Columbia 1066.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2029) and passed Senate 1{35.-Passed Honse 1576.-Examined a.nd signed 1708, 1712.-Approved by President 1926.

s. 5586-Granting an increase of pension to John F. Townsend.

Introduced by Mr. Gallinger and referred to Committee on Pensions 1067.-Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 1917) and pa.~sed Senate 1158.-Referred to Honse Committee on Invalid Pensions 1707.Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2862) 2383.-Debated and passed House ~ 2863.-Ex:amined and signed 304:9, 3096.-Approved by President

s. 5587-Referring the claim of Hannah S. Crane and others to the Court

of Claims. Introduced by Mr. Stewart and referred to Committee on Claims 1067.

s. 5588-To provide an American register for the steamer Enterprise.

Introduced by Mr Stewart and referred to Committee on Commerce 1067.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2159) 1924:.-Indefi.nitely postponed (see bill H. R. 13731) 24!2.

s. 5589-To amend the mining laws of the UnitP.d States.

Introduced by Mr. Stewart and referred to Committee on Mines and Mining 1067.-Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 2414) 2868.

s. 5590-For the relief of Gilbert E. L. Falls.


s. 5591-To amend the charter of the Mutual Fire Insurance Companv

of the District of Columbia. • Introduced by Mr. McMillan and referred to Committee on District of

Columbia 1007. s. 5592-

Granting a pension to May D. Liscum. Introduced by Mr. Proctor and referred to Committee on Pensions 1067.

Reported back with amendment (S. REPOJ.':.T 2199) 2185.-Passed Senate 2525.-Referred to Honse Committee on Pensions 260"2.

s. 5593-To provide for two additional associate justices of the supreme

court of the Territory of Oklahoma, and for other purposes. Introduced by Mr. Fairbanks and referred to Committee on Judiciary

1067.-Reported back with amendment (S. REPOHT 20!5) 1544.-Debated 1979.

s. 5594-For the relief of Capt. Gustav Isak Dahlberg.

Introduced by Committee on Foreign Relations 1068.

s. 5595-For the relief of the late Andrew S. Core.

Introduced by Mr. Elkins and referred to Committee on ClaiiDS 1067.

s. 5596-For the relief of the trustee of St. J o~eph's Catholic Church, at

Martinsburg, W.Va. Introduced by Mr. Elkins and referred to Committee on Claims 1067.


s. 5597-For the relief of the widow and heirs of William H. Bell, de

ceased. Introduced by Mr. Pritchard and referred to Committee on Claims


s. 5598-To amend the immigration laws of the United States relative to

the insane, idiotic, or epileptic. Introduced by Mr. Lodge and referred to Committee on Immigration

rna. s. 5599-

Granting a pension to Mexico Boone. Introduced by Mr. Pritchard and referred to Committee on Pensions

lll3. s. 5600-

Granting a pension to Ivin Ingle. In~~nced by Mr. Pritchard and referred to Committ~e on Pensions

s. 5601-Granting an increase of pension to Adelaide Worth Bagley.

Introduced by Mr. Pritchard and referred to Committee on Pensions 1113.-Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 2379) 2618.

s. 5602-Granting an increase of pension to John Winters.


s. 5603-Granting an increase of pension to Burr Boham.

Introduced by Mr. Foraker and referred to Cl)mmittee on Pensions 1113.

s. 5604-Granting a -pension to Henrietta Wexler.

. Introduced by Mr. Foraker and referred to Committee on Pensions 1113.

s. 5605-Granting an increase of pension to Joseph C. Boltin.

Introduced by Mr. Foraker and referred to Committee on Pensions lll3.

s. 5606-For the extension of Seventeenth street to the Walbridge sub

division of Ingleside. Introduced by Mr. Towne and referred to Committee on District of

Columbia lll3.

s. 5607-For the relief of Bettie Brooks Metcalf and the estate of Lucie

Brooks Bell, deceased. Introduced by Mr. Sullivan and referred to Committee on Claims


s. 5608-Fot the relief of Mrs. Julia A. Thomas, widow and administra

.trix of John C. Thomas, deceased. Introduced by Mr. Sullivan and referred to Committee on Claims 1113.

s. 5609-For the relief of J. C. Mize, administrator of John C. Thomas,

deceased. · Introduced by Mr. Sullivan and ref~rred to Committee on Claims 1ll3.

s. 5610-For the relief of G. B. Harper and J. S. Clearman, executors of

W. L. Clearman, deceased. Introduced by Mr. Sullivan and referred to Committee on Claims lll3.

s. 5611-For the relief of J. D. Burnham.

Introduced by Mr. Snllivan and referred to Committee on C1aimslll3.

s. 5612-

s. 5615-To provide rules and regulations governing the importation of

trees, plants, shrubs, vines, grafts, cuttings, and buds, commonly known as nursery stock, and fruits into the United States, and rules and regulations for the inspection of trees, plants, shrubs, vines, grafts, cuttings, and buds, commonly known as nursery stock, grown within the United States, which become subjects of interstate commerce or exportation.

Introduced by Mr. Perkins and referred to Committee on Agriculture a:nd Forestry 1113.

s. 5616-To provide for the purchase of a site and the erection of a public

building thereon at Zaneville, in the State of Ohio. Introduced by Mr. Hanna and referred to Committee on Public Build

ings and Grounds 1113.-Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 2139) 182L

s. 5617-Granting an increase of pension to William Harrington.

Introduced by Mr. Hanna. and referred to Committee on Pensions 1ll3.

s. 5618-Granting an increase of pension to Horatio N. Whitbeck.

. In trodnced by Mr. Hanna and referred to Committee on Pensions 1113.

s. 5619-Granting a pension to Charlotte H. Race.

Introduced by Mr. Hanna and referred to Committee on Pensions 1113.Reported back with amendments (~. REPORT 215~) 192-l---;-Passed Senate 2520.-Referred to Honse Committee on Invalid PeOSlons 2802.

s. 5620-l!,or the relief of Capt. H. A. Re~d. .

Introduced by Mr. Shoup and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 1113.

s. 5621-For the relief of Nannie Steptoe Eldridge.

Introduced by Mr. Shoup and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 1113.

s. 5622-Granting an increase of pension to Georgina M. Mack.

Introduced by Mr. Ga.llinger and referrell to Committee on Pensions 1113.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1933) 1246.-Passed Senate 1461.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions (omitted in Recm·d) .Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2860) 2383.-Debated and passed Honse 2857, 2863.-Ex.amined and signed 3019, 3096.-Approved by President 3394.

s. 5623-Granting an increase of pension to Joseph McGuckian.

Introduced by Mr. Gallinger and referred to Committee on Pensions 1113.-Reported back adversely (S. REPORT 2044) and indefinitely postponed 1543.

s. 5624-Granting thirty days' leave of absence, with pay, to the em

ployees of the Government Printing Office and the Bureau of Engraving 0,nd Printing.

Introduced by Mr. Mason and referred to Committee on Printing lll3.

s. 5625-To regulate the coming of Chinese persons into the United

States, an:d for other purposes. Introduced by Mr. Proctor and referred to Committee on Foreign Re

lations ll~.

s. 5626-Supplementary to an act entitled "An act to prohibit the com

ing of Chinese persons into the United States," approved May 5, 1892, and fixing the compensation of commissioners in such cases.

Introduced by Mr. Proctor and referred to Committee on Judiciary 1158.-Committee di~cha.rged from further consideration and bill referred to Committee on Foreign Relations 1544.

For the relief of Mary Vance, administratrix of James J. Vance, S. 5627-deceased. For the relief of Robert B. Stubbs.

Introduced by Mr. Sullivan and referred to Committee on Claims 1ll3.

s. 5613-Extending the provisions of the agricultural college grant, ap

proved August 30, 1890, to the District of Columbia. Introduced by Mr. Kyle and referred to Co~ittee on Education and

Labor lll3.

s. 5614-Incorporating the Society of American Florists and Ornamental

Horticulturists. Introduced by Mr. Proctor and referred to Committee on Agriculture

and Forestry 1113.

Introduced by Mr. McEnery and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 1158.

s. 5628-Granting a pension to Clara W. McNair.

Introduced by Mr. McEnery and referred to Committee on Pensions 1158.

s. 5629-To provide for the casting in bronze and erection in the city of

Washington of the colossal equestrian group known as "The Indian Buffalo Hunt."

Introduced hy Mr. Penrose and referred to Committee on Library 1207,

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s. 5630-To correct the military record of John N ott Schermerhorn.

Introduced by Mr. Penrose and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 1.207.

s. 5631-Granting an increase of pension to James Morris.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Penrose and referred to Committee on Pensions 1207.

s. 5632-Granting an increase of pension to Solomon Shaner.

Introduced by Mr. Penrose and referred to Committee on Pensions 1.207.

s. 5633-Granting an increase of pension to John Laughlin.

Introduced by Mr. Penrose and referred to Committee on Pensions 1:.'07.

s. 5634-Granting a pension to Herman Frederick Edward Schroer.

Introduced by Mr. Thurston and referred to Committee on Pensions 1.207.

s. 5635-Granting an increase of pension to Samuel Sayre.

Introduced by Mr. Scott and referred to Committee on Pensions 1207.

s. 5636-Granting a pension to James H. Bean.

Introduced by Mr. Elkins and referred to Committee on Pensions 1207.

s. 5637-Granting an increase of pension to John W. Slaton.

Introduced by Mr. Elkins and referred to Committee on Pensions ]207.

s. 5638-Gran ting a pension to Joseph Crawford.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Elkins a.nd referred to Committee on Pensions 1.207.

s. 5639-Granting an increase of pension to John S. Hall.


s. 5640-Granting a pension to Eliza Workman.

Introduced by Mr. Elkins and referred to Committee on Pensions l!:Oi.

s. 5641-For the relief of George W. Ratleff.

Introduced by Mr. Elkins and referred to Committee on Claims 1207.

s. 5642-For the relief of Joseph S. Henson.

Introduced by Mr. Elkins and referred to Committee on Claims 1207.

s. 5643-

s. 5650-Granting an increase of pension to Elizabeth S. Hess.

Introduced by Mr. Pritchard and referred to Committee on Pensions 1207.

s. 5651-Granting a pension to Alexander Beach board.

Introduced by Mr. Pritchard and referred to Committee on Pensions 1.207.

s. 5652-Granting an increase of pension to Alp he us W. Simpson.


s. 5653-For the relief of J. G. R. Reiners, administrator of the estate of

Amos D. Le Fevre. Introduced by Mr. Platt of New York and referred to Committee on

Claims 124fi.

s. 5654- /

Granting a pension to Orla E. Adams. Introduced by .Mr. Wolcott and referred to Committ~e on Pensions 12i6.

s. 5655-Granting a pension to Samuel T. Wells.


s. 5656-Granting a pension toT. D. Britton.

In trod need by Mr. Wolcott and referred to Committee on Pensions 1246.

s. 5657-Granting an increase of pension to Jesse W. Bice.

In trod need by Mr. Wolcott and referred to Committee on Pensions 1246.

s. 5658-Granting an increase of pension to Matthew B. Noel.


s. 5659-Granting an increase of pension to Carlos P. Cole.

Introduced by Mr. Wolcott and referred to Committee on Pensions 124-6.

s. 5660-Granting an increase of pension to Henry H. Geiger.

Introduced byl\Ir. Wolcott and referred to Committee on Pensions 1246.

s. 5661-Granting a pension to India Stewart.


s. 5662-Granting an increase of pension to WilliamS. Camp.

In trod need by Mr. Wolcott and referred t o Committed on Pensions 1246.

For the relief of Jeremiah Emanuel, of Brighton, Mason County, S. 5663-W. Va. Granting an increase of pension to Thomas E. Ragland.

Introduced by Mr. Elkinf-1 and referred to Committee on Claims L907. I Introduced by Mr. Wolcott and referred to Committee on Pensions l.OOl.

s. 5644- I s. 5664-For the relief of Eli H. Crouch. Granting an increase of pension to Charles Carlisle.

Introdl!ced by Mr. Elkins and referred to Committee on Claims L"G'T. Introduced by Mr. Wolcott and referred to Committee on Pensions 1216.

s. 5645- s. 5665-To amend section 92 of an act to provide a government for the Granting an increase of pension to Jeremiah Winters.

TeiTitory of Hawaii, approved April SO, 1900. Introduced by Mr. Wolcottandreferred toCommitteeonPensions1216. Introduced by 1\Ir. Clark and referred to Committee on Judiciary 1207.- S . . ~:: 666-Reported back 2185. ~"

s. 5646-To provide for the purchase of a site and the erection of a pub

lic building thereon at Georg-etown, in the State of Delaware.

Introduced by Mr. Kenney and I'eferred to Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds 1.207.

s. 5647-

Granting a pension to John D. Thomas. Introduced by Mr. Wolcott and referred to Committee on Pensions

1246.

s. 5667-To restore to the active list of the Navy the name of James G.

Field, assistant surgeon, United States Navy, retired. Introduced by Mr. Wolcott and r eferred to Committee on Naval A!. fairs 12!6. Granting a pension to Rebecca Dobbins.

Introduced by Mr. Deboe and referred to Committee on Pensions 1.207.- S. 5668-Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 2110) 166L-Amended and For the relief of James M. Schilling. passed Senate 2518.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pen-sions 2602. Introduced by Mr. McEnery and referred to Committee on Claims

1246. s. 5648-To correct the military record of Samuel T. Wallace.

Introduced by Mr. Deboe and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 1207.

s. 5649-Granting a pens!on to Dominicus J. Wardwell.

Introduceu by Mr. Frye and referred to Committee on Pensions 1207.

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s. 5669-Granting an increase of pension to John Gray.

Introduced by Mr. Towne and referred to Committee on Pension.<> l246.

s. 5670-To authorize the purchase of a marble bust of Henry Clay.

Introduced by Mr. Lindsay and referred to Committee on Library J2.!6.

SEN ATE 13ILLS. .5671-5705

s. 5671-To organize the National Observatory of the United States.

Introduced by Mr. Morgan and referred to Committee on Naval Affairs 1.248.

s. 5672-Granting an increase of pension to Annie A. N_eary. _ .

Introduced by Mr. Jones of Arkansas and referred to Committee on Pensions 1.246.-Reported back mth amendment (S. REPORT 2115) 1661.-Passed Senate ~1.-Referred to House Committee on Pensions 2480.

s. 5673-Granting a pension to Henriette Salomon. ,

Introdu<'.ed by Mr. Rawlins and referred to Committee on Pensions 12lti.-Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 2409) 2802.

s. 5674-To provide for the purchase of square 862 in the District of

Columbia for a hall of records.

s. 5688-To .provide for the purchase of a site and the erection of a public

building thereon at Hammond, in the State of Indiana. Introduced by Mr. Fairbanks and referred to Committee on Public

Buildings and Grounds 1286.-Reported backwit.hamendment (S. REPORT 2106) 1768.-Passed Senate 1823.-Referred to House Committee on Pnblic Buildings and Grounds 1920.

8.5689-Supplemental to an act entitled "An act to incorporate the Re

form School for Girls of the District of Columbia," approved July 9, 1888.


s. 5690-Granting a pension to Mabel H. Lazear.

Introduced by Mr. McComas and referred to Committee on Pensions 1286.-Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 2170) 1924.-Passed Senate 2521.-Referred to House Committee on Pensions 2679.

Introduced by Mr. Spooner and referred to Committee on Public Build· S. 5691-ings and Grounds 1246.

For the relief of John Q. Everson and others. s. 5675-

Granting an increase of pension to Mary C. Holmes. Introduced by Mr. Gallinger and referred to Committee on Pensions

12-!fl.-Reported back (8. REPORT 1995) 1320.-Passed Senate 1465.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 156!!.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2670) 1972.-Debated and passed House 2851, 2863.-E.xamined and signed 3049, 3096.-Approved by President 339i.

s. 5676-Granting an increase of pensio~ to Gustav Schwartz:


s. 5677-Granting a pension to Annis M. Nixon.


s. 5678-Granting an increase of pension to John M. Phifer.


s. 5679-For the relief of the estate of William B. Todd, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. McComas and referred to Committee on Claims 12!6.

s. 5680-For the relief of the estate of Edward Pugh, deceased.


s. 5681-Granting an increase of pension to Merit C. Welsh.

Introduced by Mr. Beveridge and referred to Committee on Pensions 1286.-Reported back mth amendment (8. REPORT 2281) 2354:.-Amendment rejected and bill p!l.~sed Senate 2532.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid PenSions 2602.-Reported back (H.R.REPORT29~) 2680.-Debated and passed House 2858,2861.-Examined and signed 30!9, 3093.-Approved by President 0394.

8.5682-To correct the military record of Henry T. Phillips.

Introduced by Mr. Beveridge and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 1.285. ...

s. 5683-For the relief of William D. Hamilton.

Introduced by Mr. Beveridge and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 1286.

s. 5684-To extend the privileges provided by an act entitled ''An act to

amend the statutes in relation to the immediate transportation of duti ble goods, and for other purposes," approved June 10, 1880, as amended.

Inb:oduced by Mr. Depew and referred to Committee on Commerce 1.:?86.-Reported back 1498.

s. 5685-Granting an increase of pension to William B. Crosby.

Inh·odnced by Mr. Depew and referred to Committee on Pensions 1286.

s. 5686-

Introduced by Mr. McComas and referred to Committee on Claims 128G.-Reported back for reference to Court of Claims 3'265.

s. 5692-Granting a pension to V. S. Martin.


s. 5693-Granting a pension to Reece A. Milam.

Introduced by Mr. Elkins and referred to Committee on. Pensions 1286.

s. 5694-Granting a pension to Charles W. Kyle.

Introduced by Mr. Foster and referred to Committee on Pensions 1280.

s. 5695-Granting a pension to James M. Propst.

Introduced by Mr. Foster and referred to Committee on Pensions 12SG.

s. 5696-To prevent the sale of firearms, opium, and intoxicating liquors

in c~rtain islands of the Pacific. Introduced by Mr. Lodge and referred to Committee on Foreign Rela

tions 1286.-Reported back with amendments and consideration obj ected to 23M.

s. 5697-Granting a pension to D. W. Keffer.

Introduced by Mr. Scott and referred to Committee on Pensions WG.

s. 5698-To extend the time for the completion of a bridge across tho

Missouri River. Introduced by Mr. Pettigrew and referred to Committee on Commerco

1286.-Report.ed back with amendments 1661.-Passed Senate 1~23.Referred to House Uommittee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce 1920.-Reoorted back (H. R. REPORT 2919) 2680.-Passed House 3-!44.Examinea and signed 3-138,3!80.-Approved by President 3.')23.

s. 5699-For the relief of the estate of Lewis Shumate, deceased.


s. 5700-For the relief of Charles A. Newlon.


s. 5701-For the relief of Mrs. ALnie J. Bassett.


s. 5702-For the relief of the estate of Nathaniel Nash, deceased.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Daniel and referred to Committee on Claims 1321.Reported back for reference to Court of Claims ~.

s. 5703-For the relief of the heirs of Eli Stake.


For lighting suburban streets by the electric rail way companies s. 5704-whose lines occupy said streets in the District of Columbia.

Introduced by Mr. Sullivan and referred to Committee on District of Co1umbia1~6.

For the relief of the heirs of Stephen D. Castleman. Introduced by Mr. Daniel and referred to Committee on Claims 1321.

s. 5687-· s. 570~ Granting a pension to Elizabeth Boadhead. To regulate the collection of taxes in the District of Columbia. -

1~~~~1necd loy Nt·. Fairbanks and referred to Committee on Pensions In~~~~~~ fff.lr. Gallinger and referred to Committee on District of

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s. 5706-Relating to licenses and taxes in the District of Columbia.

Introduced by Mr. Gallinger and referred to Committee on District of Columbia 13"~1.

s. 5707-Granting an increase of pension to Elvira C. Compton.

Introduced by Mr. l'eller and referred to Committee on Pensions 1321.

s. 5708-Granting an mcrease of pension to David N. Tolles.

Introduced by Mr. Dillingham and referred to Committee on Pensions 1321.

s. 5709-For the relief of R. W. Branson.

Introduced by Mr. Baker and referred to Committee on Post-Offices and Post-Roads 1321.

s. 5710-Granting an increase of pension to Thomas E. Sauls . .


s. 5723-Granting an increase of pension to Harrison T. De Long.

Introduced by Mr. Kyle and referred to Committee on Pensions 1368.Reported back (S. REPORT 2156) 1924.-Passed Senate 2520.-Referred to Honse Committee on Invalid Pensions 2602.

s. 5724-For the relief of the late representative of James A. Prater, de

ceased. Introduced by Mr. Turley and referred to Committee on ctaims 1368.

s. 5725-For the relief of the estate of Thomas Brooks, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Turley and referr.ed to Committee on Claims 1368.

s. 5726-Granting an increase of pension to Zadok S. Howe.

Introduced by Mr. McCumber and referred to Committee on Pensions 1368.-Reported back, amended, and passed Senate 14.53.-Referred to Hon. e Committee on Invalid Pensions 15(i9.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2822) 2350.-Debated and passed Honse 2856, 2863.-Examined and signed 30!9, 3096.-Approved by President 3394.

s. 5727-s. 5711-To provide for the purchase of square bounded by Seventh and For the relief of the Boston Molasses Company.

Eighth and D andE streets NW., in the District of Columbia, Introduced by Mr. Lodge and rf'lferred to Committee on Claims 1368. for a hall of records. S. 5728-

Introduced by Mr. Mason and referred to Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds 1321.

s. 5712-

For the relief of Capt. John A. Lockwood, United States Army. Int rodn<'ed by Mr. Perkins and referred to Committee on Military Af·

fairs 1368.

To amend the Revised Statutes of the United States relating to S. 5729-the carriage of refined petroleum. Granting an increase of pension to Harrison Moulton.

Introduced by Mr. McComas and referred to Committee on Commerce Introduced by Mr. Frye and referred to Committee on Pensions 1368. 1321.

s. 5713- s. 5730-Granting a pension to Willis M. Sherwood. Granting a pension to Catherine E. Babcock.

Introduced by Mr. Cockrell and referred to Committee on Pensions Introduced by Mr. Gallinger and referred to Committee on Pensions 1321. I 1368.

s. 5714- s. 5731-Granting an increase of pension to Perry B. Sibley. For th.e ~elief of the next of kin of R. G. Stirling and Mary C.

Introduced by Mr. Cockrell and referred to Committee on Pensions St1rlmg. 1321. Introduced by Mr. Sullivan and r eferred to Committee on Claims 1368.

s. 5715-Granting a charter to the General Federation of Women's Clubs.

Introduced bv Mr. Scott and referred to Committee on Judiciary 1321.Reported back with amendments 1544..-Pas ed Senate ~21.-Debated and t>assed House3001.-Examined and signed 3556, 3600.-Approved by President (omitted in Record).

3. 5716-For the relief of the heirs of James Billiu, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Caffery and referred to Committee on Claims 1321.

s. 5717-To authorize the construction and to maintain adam and wagon

bridge across Twelve-Mile Bayou, in the parish of Caddo, in the State of Louisiana.

Introduced by Mr. Caffery and referred to Committee on Commerce 1~1.-Reporterl back and pru;sed Senate1511.-Referred to Hou~Committee on Inter. tate and Foreign Commerce 1575.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 253ti) 1657.-Pa sed Honse 179!3.-8enate concurs in Honse amendment 1~.-Examined and signed 1882, 19"20, 19"~.-Approved by President 2253.

s. 5718-For the relief of Mrs. Annie J. Bassett.


s. 5719-Giv ing supervisory authority to the Secretary of the Interior

over the public lands of Porto Rico, and directing that a survey of said lands be made.

In trod need by Mr. Foraker and referred to Committee on Pacific Islands and Porto Rico 1321.

s. 5720-For the relief of Julius A. Kaiser.

Introduced by Mr. Chandler and referred to Committee on Naval Af. fairs 1321.

s. 5721--Granting an increase of pension to Israel A. Benner.

Introdu< ed by Mr. Simon and referred to Committee on Pension.c; 1368.

s. 5722-To provide for the appointment of official stenographers forthe

supreme court of the District of Columbia. Inh;oduced by Mr. Gallinger and referred to Committee on District of

C'ol u m bia laOS.

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s. 5732-To amend section 7 of an act en titled ''An act to establish circuit

courts of appeal and to define and regulate, in certain cases, the jurisdiction of the courts of the United States, and for other purposes," approved March 3, 1891, as amended by act approved February 18, 1895, and further amended by act approved June 6, 1900.

Introduced by Mr. Fairbanks and referred to Committee on Judiciary 1368.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2206) 2240.-Debated 2651.

s. 5733-Granting an increase of pension to Joseph P. Owen.


s. 5734-Granting 'an increase of pension to Samuel D. Willard.

Introduced by Mr. Foraker and referred to Committee on rensions 1388.

s. 5735-Granting an increase of pension to James P. Rush.

In trod need by Mr. Foraker and referred to Committ.ee on Pensions 1368.

s. 5736-Granting an increase of pension to Henry E. Spring.

Introduced by Mr. Foraker and referred to Committee on Pensionsl368.

s. 5737-Granting an increase of pension toP. J. Osterhaus.


s. 5738-Granting an increase of pension to William Kepler.

Introduced by Mr. Foraker and referred to Committee on Pensionsl368.

s. 5739-Granting an increase of pension to Walter Eckel.

Introduced by Mr. Foraker and referred to Committee on Pension!! 1368.


John Heirich. ~ Introduced by Mr. Foraker and referred to Committee on Milif.a:'t'y

Affairs 1368.

SENATE BILLS; 574l-5778


Jeremiah Morgan. Introduced by Mr. Foraker and referred to Committee on Military Af

fairs 1368.


Lewis Keaton. · Introduced by Mr. Foraker and referred to Committee on Military Af

fairs 1368.

s. 5743-Granting an increase of pension to William M. Post.

Introduced by Mr. Foster and referred to Committee on Pensions 1436.

s. 5744-For the relief of the estate of A. W. McAllister, deceased.


s. 5745-Granting an increase of pension to Thomas Starrat.

Introduced by Mr. Taliaferro and referred to Committee on Pensions 1436.-Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 2307) 2387.-Passed Senate 2533.-Referred to House Committee on Pensions 260'~.

s. 5746-Appropriating $25,000 for the care of the indigent sick in the

district of Alaska. In t~od need by Mr. Mason and referred to Committee on Territorie31436.

s. 5747-Gra.nting a. pension to Helen A. B. Dn Barry.

Introduced by Mr. Frye and referred to Committee on Pensions 14313.R.eported back with amendment (S. REPORT2147) 1878.-Passed Senate 2520.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 2679.-Reference changed to Committee on Pensions 272L

s. 5748-Granting a pension to Mary E. Baker.

Introduced by Mr. Frye and referred to Committee on Pensions t436.

s. 5749-For the relief of gaugers, storekeeper-gaugers, and storekeepers.

Introduced by Mr. Lodge and referred to Committee on Finance 1436.

s. 5750-Granting an increase of pension to Peter C. Cleek.


s. 5751-Gra.nting an increase of pension to Andrew J. Williams.

Introduced by Mr. Elkins and referred to Committee on Pensions U98.

s. 5752-Granting an increase of pension to Franklin B. Delany.

Introduced by Mr. Shoup and referred to Committee on Pensions 1498.Reported. back with amendment (S. REPORT 2175) 1925,-Amended and passed Senate 2522.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 2602.

s. 5753-Granting an increase of pension to Charles W. Helvey.


8.5754-Granting an increase of pension toW. F. Null,

Introduced by Mr. Baker and referred to Committee on Pensions USB.

s. 5755-Granting a pension to August Kroll.


s. 5756-Granting a pension to Flavius Shanks.


s. 5757-Granting a pension to Jane Farmer.

Introduced by Mr. Fairbanks and referred to Committee on Pensions H98.

s. 5758-Granting a pension to Loyd B. Stephens.

Introduced by Mr. Rawlins and referred to Committee on Pensions 1 i98.

s. 5759-Granting a pension to Jacob A. Ward.

Introduced by Mr. Rawlins and referred to Committee on Pensions 1!98.

8. 5760-For the relief of Capt. Frederick Ford.

Introduced by Mr. Depew and referred to Committee on Claims H98.

s. 5761-Directing the issue of a check in lien of a lost check drawn by

Capt. E. 0. Fechet, disbursing officer, United States Signal Service Corps, in favor of the Bishop GuttaPercha Company.

Introduced by Mr. Depew and referred to Committee on Finance H98.

s. 5762-For the relief of Jean Michel Vendenhiem, a citizen of France

residing in the United States. Introduced by Mr. Sullivan and referred to Committee on Claims 1498.

s. 5763-Granting a pension to Anna Schuman.

Introduced by :Mr. Mason and referred to Committee on Pensions 14:98.

s. 5764-Granting a pension to Walter Aitken.

Introduced by Mr. Mason and referred to Committee on Pensions 1498.

s. 5765-For the relief of Julius E. Mugge.

Introduced by Mr. Chilton and referred to Committee on Claims H98.

s. 5766-For the relief of Maj. Robert Gamble.

Introduced by Mr. Taliaferro and referred to Committee on Claims 1498.

s. 5767-Gran ting an increase of pension to Frank K. N ye.

Introduced by Mr. Frye and referred to Committee on Pensions 14:98.

s. 5768-For the relief of the estate of John Fleming, deceased.


s. 5769-To correct the military record of Ebenezer Logsdon.

Introduced by Mr. Deboe and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 1544:.

s. 5770-Granting an increase of pension to Windsor D. Clayton.

Introduced by Mr. Kyle and referred to Committee on Pensions 1/W!.

s. 5771-For the relief of George A. Sumner and Willard B. Cawley.

Introduced by Mr. Chandler and referred to Committee on Post-Offices and Post-Roads 1544:.

s. 5772-To prevent and punish the desecration of the flag of the United

States. Introduced by Mr. Lodge and referred to Committee on Judiciary 15!4.

s. 5773-To amend and reenact section 2 of chapter 149 of volume 23 of

the United States Statutes at Large, being an act approved February 25, 1885, entitled "An act to prevent unlawful occupancy of the public lands."

Introduced by Mr. Clark and referred to Committee on Judiciary 15-U.

s. 5774-Granting an increase of pension to NannieS. White.

Introduced by Mr. Jones of Arkansas and referred to Committee on Pensions 1544:.

s. 5775-To authorize the Glassport Bridge Company to construct and

maintain a. bridge across the Monongahela River, in the State of Pennsylvania.

Introduced by Mr. Penrose and referred to Committee on Commerce 154!.-Report.ed back with amendments 1768.-Passed Senate 1978.Passed House (see bill H. R. 13842) 2215.-Examined and signed 2348, ~.-Approved by President 2568.

s. 5776-For the establishment of a beacon light near Grubbs Landing,

Delaware River, Delaware. Introduced by Mr. Penrose and referred to Committee on Commerce

1544:.-Reported back 1924.-Passed Senate 2076.-Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce 2181.-Reported back and ~assed House 2180.-Examinedandsigned2348,~.-Approved by President 24.96.

s. 5777-To authorize the Western Bridge Company to construct and

maintain a bridge across the Ohio River. Introduced by Mr. Penrose and referred to Committee on Commerce

1544:.-Reported back 24:95.

s. 5778-Granting an increase of pension to Michael H. Ogden.


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s. 5779- s. 5798-Granting an increase of pension to George Farne. Granting an increase of pension to Elizabeth Kellogg Schenck.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Penrose a.nd referred to Committee on Pensions Introduced byMr.Wolcottandreferred toCommitteeonPensions1661. !Mi.-Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 2227) 2291.-Passed Senate 2528.-Referred to Honse Committee on Invalid Pensions 2602. S. 5799-

s. 5780-Granting an increase of pension to Almond Delamater.

Introduced by Mr.Penrose and teferred to Committee on Pensions 1595.

s. 5781-Granting a pension to Edith B. Wilkins.


s. 5782-Granting a pension to Emma R. Pawling.

Introduced by Mr. Penrose and referred to Committee on Pensions L595.-Reported back (8. REPORT 2226) 2291.-Passed Senate 2528.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 2602.

s. 5783-Granting-an increase of pension to John Middleton.


s. 5784-Providing for monthly payments to certain pensioners.


s. 5785-To further amend section 3221 of the Revised Statutes of the

United States, relating to the tax on distilled spirits in bond. - Introduced by Mr. Sewell and referred to Committee on Finance 159.5.

s. 5786-To amend section 8 of the act of Congress of February 9, 1893,

creating the court of appeals for the District of Columbia. Introduced by Mr. Hoar and referred to Committee on Patents 1595:

s. 5787-For the relief of James Kelly.

Introduced by Mr. Hanna and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 1595.

s. 5788-To correct the military record of Edward Whelan.

Introduced by Mr. Fairbanks and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 1595.

s. 5789-Granting a pension to Emma L. Kimble.


s. 5790-To remove the charge of desertion from the record of Peter

Bougie. Introduced by Mr. Frye and referred to Committee on :Military Affairs 15~ .

s. 5791-Granting an increase of pension to Amos B. Can well.


s. 5792-Granting an increase of pension to Sarah J. Damren.


s. 5793-Granting a pension to George W. Debeck.


s. 5794-For the relief of John T. Lehman.

Introduced by-Mr. Morgan and referred to Committee on Claims 1596.

s. 5795-To provide for ascertaining the indebtedness of certain Osage

Indians to the traders at the 0.3age Agency, and for making payments upon such indebtedness.

Introduced by Committe& on Indian Affairs 1595.

G. 5796-

Granting a pension to Moses A. Lovelady. Introduced by Mr. Wolcott and referred to Committee on Pensions 1661.

s. 5800-Granting a pension to John Mather.


s. 5801-Granting a pension to Charles Roden.

Introduced_by Mr. Wolcot.tand referred to Committee on Pensions 1661.

s. 5802-Granting a pension to James H. Wood.


s. 5803-Granting an increase of pension to Oliver H. Beaver.

Introduced by Mr. Penro.5e and referred to Committee on Pensions 1661.

s. 5804-Granting a pension to George Hilbns.

Introduced by Mr. Penrose and referred to Committee onPensions1661.

s. 5805-Granting an increase of pension to William Mays.

Int1·odnced by Mr. Penrose and referred to Committee on Pensions 1661.

s. 5806-To correct the military record of Samuel Snyder.

Introduced by Mr. Penrose and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 1661.

s. 5807-To correct the military record of William B. Wesner.

Introduced by Mr. Penrose a.nd referred to Committee on Militru-y Affairs 1661.

s. 5808-Granting an increase of pension to William P. Rucker.


s. 5809-Granting a pension to Jane Lewis.

Introduced by Mr. Cullom and referred to Committee on Pensions1661.

s. 5810-Granting a pension to Mrs. John Waltz.


s. 5811-Granting a pension to Anna M. Hawes.


s. 5812-Granting a pension to A. Crouch.


s. 5813-To correct the military record of William S. Reid.

Introduced by Mr. Fairbanks and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 1661.

s. 5814-To authorize the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company

to construct, maintain, and operate a bridge across the Choctawhatchee River at Geneva, Ala.

Introduced by Mr. Lindsay and referred to Committee on Commerco 1661.-Reported back with amendments 1924:.-Passed Senate 1951.Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce 20!6.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2805) 23!9.-Passed House 2415.-· Ex~mined and signed 2-192,2-195,2559.-Approved by President 29!9.

s. 5815-For the relief of the estate of Franklin S. Wh:tney, deceased.


s. 5816-Granting an increase of pension to William J. Bradford.

Int1:'odnced by Mr. Frye and referred to Committee on Pensions 1661.

For the relief of the executor or administrator of the estate of S. 5817-C. C. Spiller, deceas!3d. Extending to the subport of Everett, Wash., the privileges of

In trod need by Mr. Morgan and referred to Committee on Claims 1596. the seventh section of the act approved J nne 10, 1880, gov

s. 5797-To widen the Anacostia road in the District of Columbia.

Introduced by Committee on District of Columbia (S. REPORT 2101) 1660.

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erning the immedlate transportation of dutiable merchan· dise without appraisement.

Introduced by Mr. Foster and referred to Committee on Commerce 1661.-Reported back 19'M.-Pas ed Senate 2652.-Referred to Honse Committee on Ways and Means272L

SEN ATE_ BILLS. 5818-5855

s. 5818-To authorize the Bradshaw Mountain Railioad _Company to

construct a railroad through forest reserve and public lands of the United States in Yavapai County, Ariz., to Crowned King and other mining camps in said county.

Introduced by Mr. Berry and referred to Committee on Public Lands l ti61.

s. 5819-To provide for an investigation into the sanitary conditions of

the manufacture and sale of clothing in the District of Columbia.


s. 5820~

s. 5835-For the relief of Emma Morris.

Introduced by Mr. Hanna and referred to Committee on Claims 1769.

s. 5836-Granting an increase of pension to George W. Douglass.

Introduced bt Mr. Penrose and referred to Committee on Pensions 1769,

s. 5837-Granting an increa-se of pension to James W. Parsons.


s. 5838-Granting a pension to Fredreca Seymore.

·Introduced by Mr. Penrose and referred to Committee on Pensions 1769.

Relative to the suit instituted for the protection of the interests S. 5839-of the United States in the Potomac River Flats. Granting an increase of pension to George W. Werdman.

Introduced by Mr. McMillan and referred to Committee on District of Introduced by Mr. Penrose and referred to Committee on Pensions 1169. Columbia 1712.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2Z33) 2353.-Indefinitely S.

5840_

post poned (see bill S. 6013) 268L s. 5821- Granting a pension to Frederick Aga.sto:ff.

To provide for laying a single electric·railway track across the Aqueduct Bridge, in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Mr. Mc.Millan and referred to Committee on District of Columbia 1712.

s. 5822-To regulate the operation of street railways in the District of

Columbia, and for other pw·poses. Introduced by Mr. McMillan and referred to Committee on District of

Columbia 1712.

s. 5823-Granting an increase of pension to Edward H. Gordon.


s. 5824-Granting an increase of pension to George E. J. Hasson.


s. 5825-Granting a pension to James P. Snyder.

Introduced by Mr. Penrose and r eferred to Committee on Pensions 1712.

s. 5826-Granting an increase of pension to Benjamin Bissell.

In tr6dnced by Mr. Penrose and referred to cOmmittee on Pensions 1712.

s. 5827-Granting an increase of pension to John W. Foster.


In trod need by Mr. Penrose and referred t'o Committee on Pensions 1769.

s. 5841-Granting an increase of pension to E. Bradford Gay.

Introduced by Mr. Lodge and referred to Committee on Pensions 176().

s. 5842-Granting a pension to Jemima McClure.

Introduced by Mr. Fairbanks and referred to Committee on Pensions i'i69.-Reported back with amendment (S.REPORT2192) 2U6.-Passed Senate 2524.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 2602.

s. 5843-Granting an increase of pension to Morton A. Pratt.


s. 5844-For the relief of the estate of J: ohn M. N ace, deceased.


s. 5845-Granting an increase of pension to Frederick W. Knight.

Int roduced by Mr. Frye and referred to Committee on Pensions 1769.

s. 5846-Definjng the taxable proof of distilled spirits.

Intr oduced by Mr. Lindsay and referred to Committee on Finance 1769.

s. 5847-To reduce the tax on distilled spirits.

Introduced by Mr. Lindsay and referred to Committee on Finance 1769.

s. 5848-To amend an act entitled "An act to allow the bottli:qg of dis-

S. 5828- tilled spirits in bond," approved March 3, 1897. For the relief of H. L.A. Culmer, his heirs and assigns. Introduced by Mr. Lindsay and referred to Committee on Finance 1769.

Intr?,dnced by Mr. Teller and referred to Committee on Public Lands · s. 5849-

5 1712

· ' · 1 To prohibit corporations from making money contributions in S. 829- connection with political elections.

For the reliei.of Isaiah Lightner, W. H. Winterbottom, and Introduced by Mr. Chandler and r eferred to Commit t ee on Privileges Gustave Mollin. and Elections 1821.-Reported back with amendments 21)51. ' ~

Introduced by Mr. Thurston and referred to Committee on Claims 1'i12. S. 585Q-

s. 5830-Granting an increase of pension to Ezekiel Dawson.

Introduced by Mr. Kenney and referred to Committee on Pensions 1712;

s. 5831-Granting an increase of pension to .James W. Letherbury.


s. 5832-Granting a pension to Capt. Joseph V. Hoffecker.


s. 5833-To authorize the construction of reservoirs for the storage of

water and for other hydraulic works for the reclamation of the public lands within the arid and semiarid land of the United States, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Mr. Hansbrough and referred to Committee on Public Lands 1712.-Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 2308) 1878, 2387.

s. 5834-Granting an increase of pension to Enoch A. White.

Introduced by ?t1:r. Shoup and referred to Committee on Pensions 1712.Re.:Q_orted back (8. REPORT 2174) 1925.-Passed Senate 2522.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 2602.

1, For the relief of Irene E. Johnson, administratrix of the estate of Leo L. Johnson, decea~ed.

Introduced by Mr. Allen and referred to Committee on Claims 1821.

s. 5851-Granting an increase of pension to Thomas 0. Stevenson.


s. 5852-Granting a pension to Allison Kohler.

Introduced by Mr. Penrose and referred to Committee on Pensions 182L

s. 5853-Granting an increase of pension to Thomas J. George.


s. 5854-To amend section 12 of an act entitled "An act to provide for

temporarily increasing the military establishment of the United States in tjme of war, and for other purposes," approved April22, 1898.

Inf~i~i~2~~ Mr. Hansbrough and referred to Committee on Military

s. 5855-Granting a pension to Sarah E. Edwards.

In trod need by Mr: Cockrell and referred to Committee on Pensions 1821.

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s. 5856-Granting an increase of pension to Etta Adair Anderson.

Introduced by Mr. Mallory and referred to Committee on Pensions 18.'!1.Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 2173) 1924.-Passed Senate 25~.-Referred to House Committee on Pensions 2:30"2.

s. 5857-To extend the time granted to the Muscle Shoals Power Company

by an act approved March 3, 1899, within which to commence and complete the work authorized in said act to be done by said company.

Introduced by Mr. Pettus and referred to Committee on Commerce 1821.-Reported back 2"24.9.-Passed Senate 2356.-Passed House 2866.Examined and signed 3049, 3097.-Approved by President 3395.

s. 5858-To authorize the President to nominate as captain of cavalry in

the United States Army, on the retired list, a major of the First United States Volunteer Cavalry (Rough Riders), Spanish-American war, who was promoted as such for gallantry in action.

Introduced byMr.Pettusand referred toCommitteeonMilitary Affairs 1821.

s. 5859-To increase the membership of the Court of Claims: and for other

purposes. Introduced by Mr. Thurston and referred to Committee on Judiciary

1821.

s. 5860-To equalize the pay of officers of the line, Medical Corps, and

Pay Corps of the Navy with officers of corresponding rank in the Army and Marine Corps.

Introduced by Mr. McEnery and referred to Committee on Naval Af-fairs 1878. 1

s. 5861-Providing for an additional district judge in and for the north

ern district of Illinois. Introduced by Mr. Mason and referred to Committee onJudiciaryl T .

Reported back and passed Senate 2250.-Referred toHouseComniittee on Judiciary i?281.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2945) 279f).

s. 5862-

s. 5870-Granting an increase of pension to William Nichol,

Introduced by Mr. Cullom and referred to Committee on Pensions 1925.Reported back (S. REPORT 2208) 2290.-Passed Senate 2526.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 2602.

s. 5871-Granting a pension to Thaddeus A. Smith.

Introduced by Mr. Penrose and referred to Committee on Pensions 199..5.

s. 5872-Granting an increase of pension to John Smith.

Introduced by Mr. Penrose and referred to Committee on Pensions 1re5.

s. 5873-Granting an increase of pension to John A. Doyle.

Introduced by Mr. Penrose and referred to CommitteeonPensions19"25.

s. 5874-To establish a national military park at Washington's Crossing,

New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Introduced by Mr. Penrose and referred to Committee on Military Af

fairs 1925.

S. 5875-For the relief of John W. Dampman.

Introduced by Mr. Penrose and referred to Committee on Military Affair!:! 1925.

s. 5876-To provide for the purchase of a site and the erection of a pub·

lie building thereon at Sharon, in the State of Pennsylvania. Introduced by Mr. Penrose and referred to Committee on Public Build


s. 5877-To provide for an American register for the bar ken tine Hawaii.

Intro:luced by Mr. Stewart and referred to Committee on Commerce 10"25.

s. 5878-To provide for enlarging the public building at Kalamazoo,

Mich. · Introduced by Mr. Burrows and referred to Committee on PublicBuHd

ings and Grounds 1925. To punish frauds on keepers of hotels, inns, and boarding houses S. 5870v_

in the District of Columbia. Introduced by Mr. McMillan and referred to Committee on District of For the relief of Francois Bouligny and Marie Annette Bon-

Columbia 1878.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2191) 21lti. I ligny. S. 5863- Introduced by Mr. McEnery and referred to Committee on Clai~ 192.'5.

For the relief of Mrs. M. W. G. Smethurst, sole heir of Laura S. 5880-)!. Gibbs, deceased.

Int:-oducPd by Mr. Taliaferro and referred to Committee on Claims u;;.;.

s. 586( -

For the relief of the estate of Mrs. Charity M. Locke, deceased. Introduced by Mr. McEnery and referred to Committee on Claims

19"25.-Reported back for reference to Court of Claims 3101. .. .

s. 5881-To amend an act entitled ''An act for the erection of a public For the relief of William J. Wilcoxon, of Lauderdale County .•

l.milding at St. Paul, Minn.," approved February 16,1891. Introduced by Mr. Clapp and referred to Committee on Public Build-

ings ana Grounds 1878. '

s. 5865-To remove the charge of desertion against Eugene C. Wilkinson.

Introduced by Mr. Warren and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 1878.

s. 5866-

A! a. Introduced by Mr. Morgan and referred to Committee on Claims 1925:

s. 5882-To extend the general land laws of the United States to the 'rer

ritory of Hawaii, with rules and regulations for homestead entries by the Secretary of the Interior.

Introduced by Mr. Sullivan and referred to Committee on Public Lands 19:1'>. .

For the relief of H. H. Carrow, Samuel R. Carrow, and the heirs of Margaret V. Hill: deceased. S. 5883-

Intl'oduced by Mr. Pritchard and referred to Committee on Claims 1878. Granting an increase of pension to Emma L. Du Bois.

s. 5867- . To amend an act of Congress approved June 19, 1878, entitled

"An act regulating exemptions in the District of Columbia." Introduced by Mr. Scott and referred to Committee on District of Co

lumbia l87S.

s. 5868-Granting an increase of pension to Hubert Bascombe.

Introduced by Mr. Nelson and referred to Committe on Pensions 187'8.Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 2269) 2354.-Passed Senate 2531.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 2679.-Re· p~rted back (H.R. REPORT 2923) 2721.-Debated and passed House 2809, 2864:.-Examined and signed 3049, 3096.-Approved by President 339!.

s. 5869-Granting an increase of pension to Martin Rodman.

Introduced by Mr. Nelson and referred to Committee on Pensions 187'9.Reported back (S. REPORT 2270) 2354.-Passed Senate2531.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions :ro79.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2924) 2721.-Debated and passed House 2859, 28M.-Examined a.nd signed 3049, 3097.-Approved by President ~5.

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Introduced by Mr. Morgan and referred to Committee on Pensions 1976.

s. 5884·-· Authorizing the President to restore Capt. John R. Bartlett,

United States Navy (retired), to the active list of the Navy. Introduced by Mr. Wetmore and referred to Committee on Naval-Af

fairs 1976.

s. 5885-Granting a pension to Sarah L. Ansley.


s. 5886-To correct the military record of James Sames.

Introduced by Mr. Pritchard and referred to Committee en Military A.fi'airs 1976. _

s. 5887-To correct the military record of Allen Fender.

Infff:i~~l~:.Y Mr. Pritchard _and referred to Committee on Militar)?

SENATE BILLS. b888-5921

s. 5888-To correct the military record of Wiley Fender.


s. 5906-For the relief of the legal representatives of Richard W. Ses

sions, deceased. -ntroduced by Mr. Money and referred to Committee on Claims 1976.

s. 5889- . s. 5907-For the relief of the legal representatives of Juliet Glass, de- For the relief of William H. Smith.

ceaEed. Introduced by Mr. Money and referred to Committee on Claims 1976.

s. 5890-For the relief of the legal representatives of George M. Davis,

deceased. Introduced by Mr. Money and referred to Committee on Claims 1976.

s. 5891-For the relief of the legal representatives of James A. G. Win

ston, deceased. Introduced by Mr. Money and referred to Committee on Claims 1976.

s. 5892-Fcr the relief of the legal representati1es of Eliza Compton,


s. 5893-For the relief of the leg2l representatives of Gabriel Utz, de

ceased.· Introduced by Mr. Money and referred to Committee on Claims 1976.

s. 5894-For the relief of the legal representatives of George Messenger,

deceased. Introduced by Mr. Money and referred to Committee on Clabns 1976.

s. 5895-For the relief of the legal representatives of Mary A. Chotard, de

censed. Introduced by Mr.Money and referred to Committee on Claims 1976.

s. 5896-For the relief of the legal representatives of Jacob C. Blum,


Reported back for reference to Court of Claims 326.5.

s. 5897-For the relief of Bettie and Lucy Brooks.


s. 5898-For the relief of William J. St. John, administrator of H. :8:.

Beard, deceased. Intrcduced by Mr. Money and referred to Committee on Claims 197G.

s. 5899--For the relief of Thomas Y. Berry, administrator of Thomas

Berry, deceased. Introduced by Mr. Money and referred to Committee on Claims 197'6.

s. 5900-For the relief of the estate of Mary B. Blake, deceased.


s. 5901-For the relief of William E. Oates, executor of Jacob Oates, de

ceased. Introduced by Mr. Money and referred to Committee on Claims 1976.

s. 5902-For the relief of the legal representatives of Clarissa Lee, de


Reported ba~k for reference to Court of Claims 3018.

s. 5903-For the relief of Margaret Hallum, administratrix of Joel -Hal

lum, deceased. Introduced by Mr. Money and referred to Committee on Claims 1976.


s. 5904-Forthe relief of the legal representatives of Benjamin R. Thomas,

deceased, and Thomas W. Mason, deceased. Introduced by Mr. Money and referred to Committee on Claims 1976.

Introduced by Mr. Mon_ey and referred to Committee on Claims 1976.

s. 5908-For the relief of D. W. Stuart, executor of Charlotte Spear, de


s. 5909-For the relief of the legal representatives of Louisa Barnes, de

ceased. Introdu~d by Mr. Money and referred to Committee on Claims 1976.

s. 591()..L... For the payment of travel allowances, on discharge from the

Volunteer Army, to certain officers and enlisted men who reentered the military service of the United States in the Philippine Islands.

Introduced by Committee on Military Affairs (S. REPORT 2177) 1976.Debated and lassed Senate 2lY.i2.-Debated and passed House 210LExamined an signed 2113, 2116.

s. 5911-Amending an act entitled "An act authorizing the construction

of a bridge over the Mississippi River to the city of St. Louis, in the State of Mi'3souri, from some suitable point between the north Jine of St. Clair County, Ill., and the southwest line of said county," approved March 3, A. D. 1897.

Introduced by Mr. Cullom and referred to Committee on Commerce 1976.-Reported back adversely 2386.

s. 5912-Granting an increase of pension to Katharine J. Gilman.

Introduced by Mr. Cullom and referred to Committee on Pensions 1976.-Reported back withamencments (S. REPORT 2"200) 2185.-Passed Senate 2525.-Recalled from House 289-!.-Holl.Se returns bill to Senate 3010.-Reconsidered and mdefi.nitely po tponed 2980.

s. 5913-For the relief of the estate of David C. Haynes, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Culberson and referred to Committee on Claims 1976.

s. 5914-Granting an increase of pension to George K. Thompson.

Introduced by Mr. Kenney and referred to Committee en Pensions 1976.R('ported back with amendments (8. REPORT ~3:..J9) 2618.

s. 5915-For the relief of J. G. R. Reiners, administrator of the estate of

Amos D. Le Fevre. Introduced by Mr. Teller and referred to Committee on Claims 2051.

l:::.eported back for reference to Court of Claims (S. REPORT 2261) 2355.

s. 5916-Granting a pension to John E. Page.


s. 5917-Making an appropriation for the Pan-American Exposition to

be held at Buffalo, N. Y., in the year 1901. Introduced by Mr.Platt of New York and referred to Select Committee

on Industrial Expositions 2051.-Reported back (S. REPORT2204) 22!9.

s. 5918-Extending to the subpart of Sumas, Wash., the privileges of the

seventh section of the act approved J nne 10, 1880, governing the immediate transportation of dutiable merchandise without appraisement.

Introduced by Mr. Foster and referred to Committee on Commerce 2051.

s. 5919-Granting an increase of pension to James W. Sageser.

Introduced by Mr. Thurston and referred to Committee on Pensions 2051. '

s. 5920-For the judicial ascertainment of claims against the United

States. Introduced by Mr. Thurston and referred to Committee on Judiciary

2052. s. 5905-For the relief of the legal representatives of Mary E. Purnell, S. 5921-

deceased. For the relief of J. M. Bloom. Introduced by Mr. Money and referred to Committee on Claims 1976.

Rei•Orted back for reference to Court of Claims 3101. Introduced by Mr. Penrose and referred to Committee on Post-Offices

and Post-Roads 2075. -

43


s. 5922-Granting an increase of pension to Isaac B. Hewitt.


s. 5923-To correct the mmtary record of William :Moore.

Introduced by Mr. Penrose and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 2075.

s. 5924-For the relief of Herman Von Marsdorf, late a lieutenant of

Company D, First Maryland Cavalry. Intr.oduced bv Mr. Penrose and referred to Committee on Military Af

fairs 2075.-Reported back adversely and indefinitely postponed 3188.

s. 5925-To revive and amend an act entitled ".An act to authorize the

Pittsburg and Mansfield Railroad Company to construct and maintain a bridge across the Monongahela River."

Inh·oduced by Mr. Penrose and referred to Committee on Commerce 2075.-Reported back 2387.-Passed Senate 2651.-Passed House 2009.Examined and signed 3019, 3096.-Approved by President ~5.

s. 5926-Granting a pension to Charles W. Savage.

Introduced by Mr. Carter and referred to Committee on Pensions 207'5.

s. 5927-Granting ari increase of pension to James W. Lewis.

Introduced by Mr. Carter and referred to Committee on Pension~ 2075.

s. 5928-Relating to the retirement of Hawaiian coinage and currency.

Introduced by Mr. Foraker and referred to Committee on Pacific Islands and Porto Rico 2075.-Re-ported back with amendments (S. REPORT 2"205) 2'>...!9.-Debated and passed Senate 2358.-Referred to House Committee on Territories 2551.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2941) 2796.

s. 5929-For the relief of the heirs of the late Charles P. Culver.

Introi.i.uced by Mr. Turner and referred to Committee on Claims $5.Reported back (8. REPORT 2!93) 3300.

s. 5930-Granting an increase of pension to N annie S. White.

Introduced by Mr. Jones of Arkansas and r eferred to Committee on Pensions 2116.-Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 2'241) 2354.-Debated, amended and passed Senate 25:..'>9.-Referred to House Committee on Pensions 2679. -

s. 5938-Granting a pension to Frances A. Patterson.

Introduced by Mr. Foraker and referred 'io Committee on Pensions 2117.

s. 5939-Granting an increase of pension to Caroline Mischler.

Introduced by Mr. Foraker and referred toCommitteeonPensions2117.Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 22H) 2291.-Passed 8enate 2526.-Referred to House Committee on Invalid Pensions 2602.

s. 5940-For the relief of Elizabeth Taylor.

Introduced by Mr. Deboe and referred to Committee on Claims 218G.

s. 5941-Prohibiting the talring of usurious interest in the District of

Columbia and declaring the taking thereof a misdemeanor and punishing the same.

Introduced by Mr. Kyle and referred to Committee on District of Co· lumbia 2186.

s. 5942-Authorizing the Muskogee and Clarbville Bridge Company to

construct a highway bridge across the Arkansas River between Muskogee and Clarksville in the Creek Nation, Indian Territory, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Mr. Jones of Arkansas and referred to Committee on Commerce 2186.-Reported ba.ck 2!4:0.

s. 5943-To establish Lowelltown, Me., a subport of entry.

Introduced by Mr. Hale and referred to Committee on Commerce 2250.Reported back with amendments and passed Senate 3265.-Debated and passed House 3595.-Examined a.nd signed 3556, 3003.

s. 5944-'110 change the boundaries between the southern and central

judicial districts of the lndian Territory and to establish a United States commissioner's court at Durant, Ind. T.

Introduced by Mr. Dolliver and referred toCommitteeonJudiciary 2250.

s. 5945-Providing for the appointment of a clerk of the United States

courts at Raleigh and other places. Introduced by Mr. Pritchard and referred to Committee on Judiciary

22.')().

s. 5946-To authorize the Pigeon River Improvement, Slide, and Boom

Company, of Minnesota, to enter upon the Grand Portage Indian Reservation, and improve the Pigeon River in said State at what is known as the ca cades of said r iver.

S. 5931- Introduced by Mr. Nelson and referred to Committee on IndianAffaira To provide for medical care and surgieal treatment of honora- 2250.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2410) 2802.

bly discharged soldiers, sailors, and marines. S. 5947-Introduced by Mr. Warren and r eferred to Committee on lllilitary Granting an increase of pension to Bertha Forbriger.

Affairs 2117. Introduced by Mr. Hanna and referred to Committee on Pensions 22.:>0.

s. 5932-Granting an increase of pension to Shadrack B. A. Conder.

Introduced by Mr. J!,airbanks and referred to Committee on Pensions 2117.

s. 5933-Granting an increase of pension to Eppenetus W. Mcintosh.


s. 5948-To correct the military record of Samuel McCullom.

In trod need by 1\Ir. Hanna and referred to Committee on Military Affa.ira 2250.

s. 5949-Removing the charge of desertion from the military record of

James Donovan. Introduced by Mr. Lodge and referred to Committee on Military Affairs

2"2.30. s. 5934- s. 5950-

To provide for additional sessions of Congress. Granting a pension to Margaret Smith. Introduced by 1\Ir. Chandler and referred to Committee on Privilege~

and Elections 2117. Introduced by Mr. Elkins and referred to Committee on Pensions 2251.

s. 5935- - s. 5951-To authorize the Montgomery and Autauga Bridge Company t.o Granting a pension to Marion Workman.

construct a bridge across the Alabama River near the city Introduced by Mr. Elkins and referred to Committee on Pensions 225L of Montgomery, Ala. s. 5952-

Introduced by Mr. Pettus and referred to Committee on Commerce F th 1' f f M d'th W lis 2117.-Reported back wi~h amendments 2387.-Passed Senate 2871.- or e re Ie o ere I e . Passed House 3261.-Examined and signed :mo, m>.-Approved by Introduced by Mr. Elkins and referred to Committee on Claims 2'-51. President 3523. S. 5953-

S. 5936-To authorize the Portland, Nehalem and Tillamook Railway

Company to construct a bridge across Nehalem .Bay and River, in the State of Oregon.

IntroducedbyMr.SimonandreferredtoCommitteeonCommer~2117.Report~d back with amendments 2387.-Debated and passed Senate U!Jti, 2535.-Referred to Honse Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce 1!659.

s. 5937-For the relief of F. X. Smith, Son & Co.

Introduced by Mr. Penrose and referred to Committee on Finance 2117.

44

Granting a pension to Mary E. Darcy. Introduced by Mr. Mason and referred to Committee on Pensions 22.1'1.

s. 5954-For the relief of Jon a than Bush.

· Introduced by Mr. Penrose and referred to Committee on Militar1 Affairs 225L

s. 5955-For the relief of J. G. Vincent.

Introduced by Mr. Kyle and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 2251.


s. 5956- 1 s. 5975-To provide for the erection of a public building at Findlay, Ohio. Granting an increase of pension to Anna E. Luke.

Introduced by Mr. Foraker and referred to Committee on Pnblic Build- Introduced by Mr. Beveridge and referred to Committee on Pensions ings and Grounds 2251.-Reported back (S. REPORT 249!) w.J3. 2388.

s. 5957- s. 5976-Granting a pension to Mary P. Logue.

Introduced by Mr. Fairbanks and referred to Committee on Pensions ~1.

s. 5958-Granting an increase of pension to Norven Johnson.

Introduced by Mr. Fairbanks and referred to Committee on Pensions 2291. -

s. 5959-For the relief of Clementine Yaughn.

Introduced by Mr. Bacon and referred to Committee on Claims 2292.Reported back for reference to Court of Claims 3101.

s. 5960-For the relief Qf Rosa M. Wyatt.

Introduced by Mr. Bacon and referred to Committee on Claims 2292.Reportod back for reference to Court of Claims 3101.


States so as to permit steam ferryboats to carry unpressed hay.

Granting an increase of pension to James A. McKeehan. Introduced by Mr. Beveridge and referred to Committee on Pensions

2388.

s. 5977-Granting an increase of pension to Joseph B. Sellers.

Introduced by Mr. Beveridge and referred to Committee on Pensions ~. .

s. 5978-Authorizing the Attorney-General, upon the request of the Sec·

retary of the Interior, to appear in suits brought by States relative to school lands.

Introduced by Mr. Nelson and referred to Committee on Public Lands 2388.-R.eported back 2560.-Debated, amended, and passed Senate 280!, 3071.-Passed House 3071.-Examined and signed 3136, 3182.-Approved by President 3523.

s. 5979-For the relief of Francois Petitfils.

Introduced by Mr. McEnery and referred to Committee on Claims 2«1.

s. 5980-For the relief of Edward Huskins. Introduced by Mr. Sewell and referred to Committee on Commerce 2355.

S. 5962

_ Introduced by Mr. Elkins and referred to Committee on Claims 2«1.

For the relief of the Seamen's Friend Society, of Wilmington, S. 5981-N. c. Granting a pension to Rody O'Meara.

Introduced by Mr. Pritchard and referred to Committee on Claims ZlOO.

s. 5963-For the relief of the estate of Thomas W. Nicholson, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Pritchard and referred to Committee on Claims~.

s. 5964-For the relief of the estate of Solomon N. Adams and James W.

Adams. Introduced by Mr. Pritchard and referred to Committee on Claims 2355.

s. 5965-For the relief of John I. Rowland.

Introduced by Mr. Pritchard and referred to Committee on Claims 2355.

s. 5966-For the relief of John L. Brown and the estates of A. T. Redditt

and William G. Judkins.

Introduced by Mr. Elkins and referred to Committee on Pensions 2«1.

s. 5982-For the relief of the heirs of S. H. Ayers, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Morgan and referred to Committee on Claims 2-ill..

s. 5983-Granting an increase of pension to Jacob Henninger.

Introduced by Mr. Penrose and referred to Committee on Pensions 2!4:1.

s. 5984-Granting an increase of pension to. William T. Sweet.

Introduced by Mr. Carter and referred to Committee on Pensions 24fl.

s. 5985-For the relief of the estate of Frederick J. Jones, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Pritchard and referred to Committee onClaims:U.96.

Introduced by Mr. Pritchard and referred to Committee on Claims S. 5986-2355. Granting an increase of pension to James G. Adams.

S. 5967- Int roduced by Mr. Jones of Arkansas and referred to Committee on For the relief of T. H. B. Myers, surviving partner of John Pensions 2496·

Myers & Son. S. 5987-Introduced by Mr. Pritchard and referred to Committee on Claims Granting an increase of pension to Charle3 H. Grove3.

2355. Introduced by Mr. Penrose and referred to Committee on Pensions2496.

s. 5968- s. 5988-Granting a pension to Sarah Elizabeth Edwards. . . .

Int od d b ..... p 't h d d f d t c 'tte P . For the relief of the legal owners of the Columbia Bridge, at I:__ nee y .w.r. r1 c ar an re erre o omm1 e on ens10ns C 1 bia Pa

2355• • 1

o urn , . S. 5969- I Introduced by Mr. ~enrose and referred to Committee on Claims 2!96.

For the relief of Louisa B. Martin, J. York Turner, and Eliza S. 5989-V. Turner. To a~thorize the purchase of c~rtain pictures of Arctic e.xpedi·

Introduced by Mr. McEnery and referred to Committee on Claims 2355. twns, by Mr. Albert Operb. S. 5970- Ini[9ruced by Mr. Chandler and referred to Committee on Library

For the relief of the estate of Henry Banks, deceased. Introduced by Mr. Clay and referred to Committee on Claims 2355.

s. 5971-Granting an increase of pension to Benjamin F. Collins.


s. 5972-For the relief of Attie Lewis.

Introduced by Mr. Daniel and referred to Committee on Claims 2355.Reported back for reference to Court of Claims 3101.

s. 5973-For the relief of the Citizens' Bank of Louisiana.

Introduced by Mr. Caffery and r~ferred to Committee on Claims 2388.

s. 5974-Granting an increase of pension to S. E. Chamberlain.


s. 5990-For the relief of the estate of Raphael Segura, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. McEnery and referred to Committee on Claims2562.

s. 5991-For the relief of Whitty S. Miller, administrator of Whitty M.

Sasser, deceased. · Introduced by Mr. McEnery and referred to Committee on Claims


s. 5992-For the relief of D. W. and Minna H. Glassie and Joseph c.

Nash. Introduced by Mr. Bate and referred to Committee on Claims 2562.

- Reported back for reference to Court of Claims 3101.

s. 5993-Granting a pension to A. Elizabeth Nichols.

Introduced by Mr. Teller and referred to Committee on Pensions 256Z,

45


s. 5994-Granting an increase of pension to Henry R. Bennett.


s. 5995-Granting an increase of pension to Cyrus A. Bowers.


s. 5996-Granting an increase of pension to William H. Green.


s. 5997.-Granting a pension to Thomas Tobens.


s. 5998-Granting a pension to Alice P. Morrison.

Introduced by Mr. Stewart and referred to Committee on Pensions 2562.

s. 5999-

s. 6013-Relative to the suit instituted for the protection of the interests

of the United States in the Potomac River Flats. Introduced by Committee on District of Columbia as substitute for bill

s. 58ID, 2ti31.

s. 6014-For the relief of George H. Hogan.


s. 6015-For the relief of Warren Hall.

Introduced by Mr. Hoar and referred to Court of Claims 2724.

s. 6016-For the relief of the estate of Wirt Adams, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Money and ref~rred to Committee on Claims 2724.

s. 6017-For the relief of J. E. Whittington.

Introduced by Mr. Money and referred to Committee on Claims 2124. To remove the charge of desertion and grant an honorable dis- S. 6018_

charge to John C. Weckler. Introduced by Mr. Mason and referred to Committee on Military Affairs

2562.

s. 6000-To revive the grade of Vice-Admiral in the Navy.

Introduced by Mr. Hale and referred to Committee on Naval Affairs :!562.-Reported back and consideration objected to in Senate 2619.

s. 6001-Reviving the grade of Vice-Admiral in the Navy.

Introduced by Mr. McComas and referred to Committee on Naval Af. iair ~.

s. 6002-. For the relief of the trustees of the Madison Female Institute,

of Richmond, Ky. · Introduced by Mr. Teller and referred to Committee on Claims 2620.

s. 6003-For the relief of Charles H. Adams.

Introduced by~- T~ller and referred to Committee on Claims 2620.

s. 6004-For the relief of the legal representatives of Richard M. Robin

Eon. Introduced by Mr. -Teller and referred to Committee on Claims 26..."0.

s. 6005-For the relief of the Louisville and Nashville Turnpike Com

pany. Introduced by Mr. Teller and referred to Committee on Claims 2620.

s. 6006-For the relief of the legal representatives of John P. Reed, de

ceased. Introduced by Mr. Teller and referred to Committee on Claims 2620.

s. 6007-Granting a pension to Frances E. Florentine.


s. 6008-Granting a pension to George W. Williford.

I.nh·,..<luced by Mr. Wolcott and referred to Committee on Pensions 2620.

s. 6009-Granting a pension to Richard H. Cutter.


s. 6010-Granting an increase of pension to Charles W. Pawling.

Introduced by Mr. Kyle and referred to Committee on Pensions 2620.

s. 6011-For the relief of the legal rept·esentatives of John McVea,


Reported ba{lk for reference to Com·t of Claims 3101.

s. 6012-To provide an American register for the steam yacht May.

Introduced by Mr. Nelson and referred to the Committee on Commerce 2620.-Reported back (8. REPORT 2385) 2681.-Consideration obj_ected to in Senate !?961.-Passed Senate are2.-Passed House 32t>l.Examined and signe:l 3300, 3-383.-Approved by President 3523.

4!1

For the relief of the estate of J. B. Hall, deceased. Introduced by Mr. Money and referred to Committee on Claims 212!.

s. 6019-For the relief of the estate of William M. Bowles, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Money and referred to Committee on Claims 212!.

s. 6020-For the relief of the estate of Charles H. Borland, deceased.


8.6021-For the relief of Abner P. Bush.


s. 6022-For the relief of Nancy Maria. Minter.

... Introduced by Mr. Mon~ and referred to Committee on Claims 272!.

s. 6023-For the relief of Joseph C. Ferriday.

Introduced by Mr. Mol\.ey and referred to Committee on Claims 2724.

s. 6024-For the relief of the estate of George G. Noland, deceased.


s. 6025-For the relief of lt1rs. S. A. E. Bailey.

Introduced by Mr. Money and referred to Committee on Claims 272!

s. 6026-For tbe relief of Martha A. Dochterman.

Introduced by Mr. Money aud referred to Committee on Claims 2724.

s. 6027-For the relief of L. A. Whitehead.

Introduced bf Mr. Money and referred to Committee on Claims 2724.

s. 6028-- For the relief of the estate of John R. Powers, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Money and referrod to Committee on Claims 272!.

s. 6029-For the relief of Elizabeth Galbreath.


s. 6030-For the relief of the estate of Jesse Mabry, deceased.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Money and referral to Committee on Claims 2125.

s. 6031-For the relief of the estate of Wesley Crisler, deceased.


s. 6032-For the relief of R. T. Cheek.


s. 6033-. For the relief of the estate of W. W. Dunton, dee-eased.


s. 6034-For the relief of the estate of William E. Bolls, deceased.



s. 6035-For the relief of James W. Manier, sr.

Introduced by Mr. Bate and referred to Committee on Claims 2725.Reported back for reference to Court of Claims 3496.

s. 6036-Granting a pension to Benjamin Shepard.


s. 6037-For the relief of William Lloyd.


s. 6038-For the relief of William M. Bird, James F. Redding, Henry F.

Welch, and others. · Intt·oduced by Mr. Tillman aud referred to Committee on Claims 2800.

s. 6039-For the relief of Andrew J. Holley.

Introduced by Mr. Elkins and referred to Committee on Claims 28ro.

s. 6040-Granting a pension to John D. Sandy.


s. 6041-Granting a pension to J. A. Newbrough.


s. 6042-For relief of estate of Mrs. Nancy Eddins, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Sullivan and referred to Committee on Claims 2f.()3.

s. 6043-For the relief of the heirs of Lucinda 1\lundy.

Introduced by Mr. Sullivan and referred to Committee on Claims 2800.

s. 6044-For the relief of the estate of James C. Mitchell, deceased.


s. 6045-For the relief of the estate of Francis Griffing, deceased.


s. 6046-For the relief of S. A. E. Bailey, administratrix of . Richard

Griffith, deceased. Introduced by Mr. Sullivan and referred to Committee on Claims 2803.

s. 6047-For the relief of Mrs. Catherine P. Byrnes.


s. 6048-To amend chapter 559 of the Revised Statutes of the United

Sta es, approved March 3, 1891. Introduced by Mr. Clark and referred to Committee on Public Lands

280.3.-Reported back 2947.-Debated and passed Senate 3207.-Referred to Hous~ Committe.e on Publi5! Land!! 32til~--:Reported back and passed Rouse 3587.-Exammed and Signed 3531, 359o.-Appro>ed by President (omitted in Record).

s. 6049-Granting an increase of pension to Stiles L. Acee.

Introduced by Mr. Money and referred to Committee on Pensions 2869.

s. 6050-To create the eastern division of the northern Federal judicial

district of Georgia, and for other purposes. Introduced by Mr. Bacon and referred to Committee on Judiciary

2869.-Reported back and passed Senate 29-!7.-Substituted for bill H. R. 1ll02 and passed House 30ll.-Examined and signed 0019, 3096.Approved by President 326(i.

s. 6054-Authorizing the Texas and Pacific Railway Company to con

struct a bridge across Red River, Louisiana. Introduced by Mr. McEnery and referred to Committee on Commerce

29-18.-Reported back with amendments 3188.-Passed Senate 3196.Passed House 39..61.-Examined and signed 3300, 9387.-Approved by President SOZJ.

s. 6055-Authorizing Lieut. William S. Sims, United States Navy, to

accept a decoration tendered to him by the President of the French Republic.

Introduced by Mr. Lodge and referred to Committee on Foreign Relations 3018.-Reported back 3009.

s. 6056-Authorizing Mr. Leo Bergholz, consul of the United States at

Erzerum, Turkey, to accept a decoration tendered to him by His Majesty the Shah of Persia.

Introduced bv Mr. Lodge and referred to Committee on Foreign Relations 3018.-Reported back 3099.

s. 6057-Granting an increase of pension to JohnS. Snyder.

Introduced by Mr. Hanna and referred to Committee on Pensions 3018.

s. 6058-To reimburse J. A. B. Miles, E. D. Kelly, and Rawlings Webster.

Introduced by Mr. Platt of New York and referred to Committee on Claims 3018. ·

s. 6059-To correct the military record of Daniel Smith.

Introduced by Mr. Jones of Arkansas and referred to Comnlittee· on Military Affairs 3018.

s. 6060-For the relief of Mary E. Brewer.

Introduced by Mr. Sullivan and referred to Committee on Cla.ims3018.Reported back for reference to Cou:tt of Claims 3393.

s. 6061-To authorize the supreme court of the District of Columbia to

decree the sale or lease of real estate in certain cases. Introduced by Mr. Martin and referred to Committee on District of

Columbia 0018.-Reported back 0099.-Debated :ezo. s. 6062-

To further promote the study of military science and taetics at institutes of learning.

Introduced by Mr. Penrose and ' referred to Committee on Military Affairs 3189.

s. 6063-For the relief of Edward Haile, surviving partner of Savage

& Haile. Introduced by Mr. Bacon and referred to Committee on Claims 3189.

s. 6064--For the relief of Samuel M. Bl~ir.

Introduced by Mr. Lodge and referred to Committee on Claims 3189.l{eported back for referenca to (;ourt of Claims 3!96.

s. 6065-To establish a national military park at the battlefield of Fort

Stevens, in the District of Columbia. Introduced by Mr. Proctor and referred to Committee on Military

Affairs 3285.

s. 6066-To protect veteran organizations against the fraudulent use of

badges or insignia. Introduced by Committee on Patents (8. REPORT 2495) as substhute for

bills. 5355, 33!)3.

s. 6067-For the relief of Robert J. Tate.

Introduced by Mr. Fairbanks and referred to Committee on Claims.3393.

s. 6051- s. 6068-For the relief of the estates of J. M. Walker and Mrs. M.A.

Walker, deceased. Introduced by Mr. Turley and referred to Cor:::.mittee on Claims 2869.

s. 6052-To amend the act providing for the opening of abandoned mil-

itary reservations. . Introduced by Mr. Warren and referred toCommitteeonPublicLands

2948.

s. 6053-For the relief of the estate of Alexander Field, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Turley and referred to Committee on Claims 29-18.

For the relief of the heirs of Augustus Catchings. Introduced by Mr. Sullivan and referred to Committee on Claims 339"3.

s. 6069-For the rellef of the Propeller Tow Boat Company, of Savannah.


s. 6070-. Increasing the limit of cost of certain public buildings, and for

other purposes. Introduced by Mr. Fairbanks and referred to Committee on Public

Buildings and Grounds 3393.-Reported back 3393, 3410.

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8-155 CONGRESSIONAL ·RECORD INDEX.

SEN ATE JOINT RESOLUTIONS.

S.R.8-Construing the act approved June 27, 1890, entitled "An act

granting pensions to soldiers and sailors who are incapacitated for the performance of manual labor, and providing for pensions to widows, minor children, and dependent parents."

R.eported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2641) 1874.-Debated 3!66.

S. R. 43-Granting a life-saving medal of the first class to Lieut. Fidelio

S. Carter, of the United States Navy. Passed House 1816.-Examined and signed 1882, 1920, 1923.

S. R. 48-Authorizing the selection of a site and the erection of a pedestal

for a bronze statue in Washington, D. C., in honor of the late Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

Reported back (H. R. REPoRT 2462) 1431-Debated 318L

S. R. 60-Granting permission for the erection of a bronze statue in Wash

ington, D. C .• in honor of Gen. Francis E. Spinner, late Treasurer of the United States.

Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2511~ 15tl.

S. R. 115-Authorizing the Secretary of the Navy to cause bronze medals

to be struck and distributed to certain officers and men who participated in the war with Spain, and for other purposes.

Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2899) 2!92.-Passed House 3441.-E:x.amined and signed 3436,300.-Approved by President 3523.

S. R. 134-Relating to leaves of absence granted officers of the Army.

Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 1i77) 575.-Debated 884.Passed Senate 1068.-Referred to' House Committee on Military Affairs 1154.-Heported back (H. R. REPORT 2531) 1657. .

S. R. 135-Authorizing the Commissioners of the Dist1·ict of Columbia to

employ an additional assistant to the attorney. Introduced by Committee on District of Columbia and passed Senate

131.-Debated in House 207.-Referred to Honse Committee on Dis· trict of Uolumbia <193.

S. R. 136-Authcrizing the appointment of Charles A. Boutelle as a cap

tain on the retired list of the Navy. Introduced by 1\Ir. Hale and referred to Committee on Naval Affairs

lW.

S. R. 137-To prm.ide for the printing of the History of the Red Cross.

Introdnc.ed by Mr. Lodge and referred to Committee on Printing 265.

S. R. 138-Providing for the paving of certain streets in the city of Wash

ington. Introduced by Committee on District of Columbia and passed Senate

30'2.-Referred to House Committee on District of Columbia 348.-Reference changed to Committee on Appropriations 888.

S. R. 139-To provide a commission to consider certain improvements in

the District of Columbia. Introduced by Mr. Jllc:M:illan and referred to Committee on District of

Columbia 35!.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1919) 1157.

S. R. 140-For the erection of a monument to the· memory of Dorothea

Lynde Dix. Introduced by Mr. Hale and referred to Committee on Library 354.

Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 1772) 4.99.

S. R. 141-To appoint Frederick R. Smith as a captain on the retired list

of the Navy. .Introduced by Mr. Platt of New York and referred to Committee on

Naval Affairs 419. S. R. 142- .

To enable the Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House of Representatives to pay the necessary expenses of the inaugu-ral ceremonies of the President and Vice-President of the United States on March 4, 1901.

Introduced by Mr. Hanna and passed Senate 421.-Referred to House Committee on Appropriations 49'Z.-Reported back with amendment, debated, and recommitted 1rol.-Reported back with amendments, debated. and passed House 1103.-Senate nonconcurs inHouse amendments ll61.-House insists upon its amendments 13J6.-Conference appqinted 1161:_,1~16.-Confere~ce report made and ag_reed to!84.7, 1862.Examined anu signed 19TI, 197a.-Approved by President 2254..

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S. R. 143-Authorizing a reprint of Senate Doc. No. 425, Fifty-sixth Con

gress, first session, being the report of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Introduced by Mr. Hawley and referred to Committee on Printing 462.

S. R.144-To fill a vacancy in the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian

Institution. Introduced by Mr. Platt of Connecticut and referred to Committee on

Library 500.-Reported back and pass~d Senate 528.-Referred to Honse Committee on Library 606.-Passeli House 778.-Examined and signed 824, 84.8, 851.-Approved by President 1069.

S. R. 145-Authorizing the Secretary of \V ar to grant permits to the execu

tive committee on inaugural ceremonies for use of reservations or public spaces in the city of Washington on the occasion of the inauguration of the President-elect, on March 4, 1901, etc.

Introduced by Mr. Gallinger and referred to Committ.ee on District of Columbia 500.-Reported back, debated, amended, and passed Senate 623.-Debated and passetl House 886.-Examined and signed 100!,1007.Approved by President 1330.

S. R. 146-For the printing as a Senate document of so much of the hear

ings before the Committee on Millitary Affairs as relates to the post exchange or canteen.

Introduced by Mr. Hawley and referred to Committee on Printing 5.."9.Indefinitely postponed 31L~.

S. R. 147-Providing for the printing annually of the Report on Field

Operations of the Division of Soils, Department of Agriculture.

Introduced by Mr. Proctor and referred to Committee on Printing 529.

S. R. 148·-Extending thanks of Congress to officers and men of the battle

ship Oregon. Introduced by :Mr. Warren and referred to Committee on Naval Affairs

(i!;4..

S. R. 149-Providing for the distribution of Compiled Statutes of the Dis

trict of Columbia to judges of the United States courts. Introduced bv Committee on Printing and passed Senate 674.-Referred

to House Committee on Judiciary 801.-Heported back (H. H. REPOI~T 2328) 1002.

S. R. !50-Granting permission to Dr. Eugene Wasdin and Dr. H. D. Ged

dings, both of the United States Marine-Hospital Service, to accept decorations tendered to them by the Italian Government.

Introduced by Committee on Foreign Relations 1066.

S. R. !51-Authorizing proper officers of the Treasury Department to

examine and certify claims in favor of certain counties in Arizona.

Introduced by Mr. Caffery and referred to Committee on Claims 12!6.Reported back with amendments Z354:.

S. R. 152-In relation to monument to prison-ship martyrs at Fort Greene,

Brooklyn, N. Y. Introduced by 1\lr. Depew and referred to Committee on Library 1286.

Reported back (S. REPORT 2412) and passed Senate 2!i68.-Referred to House Committee on Library 3011.-Deba.ted 3180.

S. R. !53-Authorizing and directing the Secretary of the Treasury to ad

just certain claims of the State of Ohio. Introduced by Mr. Foraker and referred to Committee on Claims 1286.

S. R.154-Recognizing the gallantry of Edward O'Flaherty at the battle of

San Juan. Introduced by Mr. Shoup and referred to Committee on Military Affairs

1368.

S. R. 155-In favor of recognition of Philippine independence.

Introduced by Mr. Towne 1436.-Debated 1544..

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIONS. 156-166

S. R. 156-To place P. J. McMahon, late passed assistant engineer, United

States Navy, on the retired list. Intr_oduced by Mr. McEnery and referred to Committee on Naval Af

fall's 1498.

S. R. 157-

S. R. 161-To facilitate the utilization of the Government Depa:rtme.nts for

the purposes of research, in extension of the policy enunciated by Congress in the joint resolution approved April 12, 1892.

Introduced by Mr. Perkins and referred to Committee on Education and Labor 2562.

Authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to remove from the files of the Department of the Interior certain letters to be S. R. 162-donated to the State of Iowa. Tendering the thanks of Congress to Rear-Admiral Winfield

Introduced byMr.Dolliverandreferred toCommitteeonLibraryl712.- Scott Schley and to Rear-Admiral William T. Sampson and Committee discharged from further consideration and bill referred to to the officers and men engaged in the naval battle off San-the Joint Committee on the Disposition of Useless Papers by the Ex- ti d C b d · th 1 t 'th S · ecutive Departments 19i6.-Reference reconsidered and joint resolu- ago e u a urmg e a e war Wl pam. tion laid on table 2075.-Referred to Senate Committee on Library Introduced by Mr. McComas and referred to Committee on NavalAf-21!2.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2207) and passed Senate 2291.-Re- fairs 2562. ferred to House Committee on Indian Affmrs 2382.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2933) 2795.-Debated and passed House 3011.-Examined S. R. 163-and signed 30!9, 3096.-Approved by President 326{>. Regulating licenses to proprietors of theaters in the District of

S. R. !58-Ratifying agreement between Tennessee and Virginia with ref

erence to the boundary line of said States. Introduced by Mr. Turley and referred to Committee on Judiciary ~1.-Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 2313) and passed Senate 2505.-Referred to House Committee on Judiciary 2602.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2910) 2680.-Passed House 34Al.-Examined and signed 3136, 3!80.-Approved by President 3523.

S. R. !59-Extending the time within which certain street railroads in the

District of Columbia may be constructed. Introduced by Mr. McMillan and refened to Committee on District of

Columbia 2!41.-Reported back 2-195.-Debated, amended, and passed Senate 28n.-Passed House (see bill H. R. HH7) 3009.-Examined and signed 30!9, 3096.-Approved by President 3266.

S. R. 160-Tendering the thanks of Congress to Rear-Admiral William T.

Sampson, United States Navy, and to the officers and men of the squadron under his command during the late war with Spain.

Introduced by Mr. Hale and referred to Committee on Naval .Affairs 2562.

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Columbia. Introduced by Committee on District of Columbia and passefi Senate

2619.-Amended and passed House 3010.-Senate concurs m Houso amendment 3052.-E:xamined and signed 3136, 3182.-Approved by President 3395.

S. R. 164-Giving the Commissioner~:~ of the District of Columbia authority

to provide for the public comfort. Introduced by Committee on District of Columbia and passed Senate

3101.-Passed House 3261.-Examined and signed 3300, 33&>.-Approved by President 35~.

S. R. 165-Authorizing proper officers of the Treasury Department to ex

amine and certify claims in favor of certain counties in Arizona.

Introduced by Mr. Caffery and referred to Committee on Claims 3101.

S. R. 166-For completion of the agreements between the Government of

the United States and the Governments of Nicaragua and Costa Rica with regard to the Nicaragua Canal.

Introduced by Mr. Clay and referred to Committee on Interoceanic Canals 00.9.-Reported back 3486.-Debated 3517.

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HISTORY OF

BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS.

HOUSE BILLS.

H.R.17-To authorize the restatement, readjustment, settlement, and

payment of dues to Army officers in certain ca-ses. Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2159) 7i9.

H. R. 22-To pension men who have been honorably discharged from their

last contract of service. Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2527) 1657.

H. R.l49-Referring to the Court of Claims the claim of William E. Wood

bridge for compensation for the use by the United States of his invention relating to projectiles, for which letters patent were ordered to issue to him March 25, 1852.

Debated and pa ed Senate 2497.-House nonconcnrs in Senat.e amendment 315ft-Senate recedes from its amendment 3188.-Examined and signed 3220, 3261.-Approved by President 3472.

H. R.154-Granting an increase of pension to Benjamin F. Shott.

Debated and passed Honse 375, 383.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 415.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2366) 2618.-Passed Senate 2903.-Examined and signed 2980, 3011.-Approved by President 3385.

H. R.155-For the relief of L. 0. Maddux, doing business as :Maddux, Ho

bart & Co. Laid on table (see billS. 880) 2841, 2849.

H. R. 163-For the relief of Henry 0. Morse.

Passed Senate 530.-Examined and signed 6i2, 707.-Approved by President 1101.

H. R.l91-Granting a pension to Laura P. Lee.

Debated and passed Honse 903, 911.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 98U.-Reported back (l:;. REPOR'.r 1974) 1285.-Passed Senate 1-16-1.-Examined and signed 1588, 1591.-Approved by President 2167.

H. R. 231-For the relief of John Dailey.

Reported back adversely (S.REPORT 2490) and jndefinitely postponed 3264.

H. R. 233-Granting an increase of pension to Mary F. Hooper, of Provi

dence, R.I., widow of Quincy A. Hooper. Reported back with amendment (H. R . REPOR~ 2337) 2351.

H. R. 236-Granting an increase of pension to Albert M. Bennett.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 20-!6) 413.-Debated and passed Honse 908, 911.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions \180.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1944) 128!.-Passed Senate 1462.-Examined and signed 1588, 1591.-Approved by President 2167.

H. R. 269-Granting a pension to Rosa G. Thompson, formerly Rosa G.

Edwards. Reported back (S. REPORT 1757) 418.-Pa~?sed Senate 1453.-Examined

and signed 1588, 1591.-Approved by Pres1dent 2167.

H. R. 296-Granting an increase of pension to Mattie Otis Dickinson.

Debated and passed House 902, 911.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 980.-Renorted back (S. REPORT 2001) 1320,1660.-Passed Senate !!&>.-Examined and signed 1588, 1591.-Approved by President2167.

B. R. 301-Granting a pension to James T. Donaldson, jr.

Ret1orted back (S. REPORT 19!-}7) la20.-Passed Senate 14:66.-Examined aud signed 1589, 159L-Approved by President 2167.

H. ·R. 315-Granting an increase of pension to Moses H. Taber.

Reported back(~. REPORT 1725) 389.-Passed Senate tzi.-Examined and signed 487,496.-Approved by President 1111.

H. R. 321-For· the re1ief of legal representative of Samuel Tewksbury,

deceased. Reported back (S. REPORT 1955) 1284.-Passed Senate 2502.-Examined

andsigned2568,2003,2616.-Vetoed by President and referred to House Committee on War Claims 3472.

H.R.364-Granting an increase of pension to Lewis Black.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2582) 1763.-Pase~d Honse 2865.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 28i6.-Reported back <S. REPORT 244.8) 3016.-Passed Senate 3-501.-Examined and signed 3524, 3590.-Approved by President 360!.

H. R. 365-Granting a pension to Aries Butcher.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2298) 1062.-Debated and passed House 2166, 2l78.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2".?10.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2267) 235!.-Passed Senate 2531.-Examined and signed 2616, 2658.-Approved by President 3168.

H. R. 366-For the relief of Strauss, Bianchi & Co., of New York City,

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2911) 2680.

H. R. 393-Granting an increase of pension to Mrs. Patrick J. Grady,

Reference changed to Committee on Pensions 18.

H. R. 417-For the relief of Henry Cook.

Debated and passed House 900,902, 911.-Referred to Senate Committee on Military Affairs 979.

H. R. 425-For the relief of David K. Reynolds.

Debated and passed Honse 900,911.-Referred to Senate Committee on 1\Ii~itary Affairs 979.

H. R. ~27-For the relief of heirs of Mrs. Tellisse W. Wilson.

Reuorted back 3016.-Passed Senate 3504.-Examined and signed 3524, 3590.

H. R. 428-To amend the law establishing a port of delivery at Des

Moines, Iowa. Debated and passed House 1280.-Referred to Senate Committee on

Ccmme:-c.e 12.:S::i.-Reported back1320.-Pa~sed Senate 1t36.-Examined and signed 1536, 1591.-.Approved by President 19ti0.

H. R. 429-Granting an increase of pension to John R. Joy.

ReportPd back with amendment (H. R. REPORT !:051) 413.--Debated and passed Honse 9:.)l;, 911.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 9"0.-Reported b!:!.ck with amendment (S. REPORT 2052) 159J.-Passed Senate :!514.-House concurs in . 'enate amendment 2654:.-Examined and signed 2720, 21'~.-.A.pproved by President 3168.

H. R.481-Granting a pension to Sarah R. Burrell.

Laid on t:l.ble 286ft

H. R. 498-For the relief of the First Baptist Church of Cartersville, Ga.

Passed over in House 908.

H. R. 523-For the relief of Arba N. Waterman.

Debated and passed Honse 1184,1197, 1203.-Referred to Senate Committee on Finance 1.208.-Reported back 3515.-Passed Senate 3515.-Examined and signed 352!, 3590.-Approved by President 3603.

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53.3-1452 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD INDEX.

H. R. 533-To correct the military record of George J. Titcomb.

Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 1005) and passed Senate 1lll.-House concurs in Senate amendment 1515.-Examined and signed 1603, 1656.-Approved by President 1960.

H. R. 551-Granting an increase of pension to Frank F. Carnduff.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2089) 455.-Debated and passed House 14&5, 1493.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pen· sions 1517.-Reported . back (S. REPORT 2218) 2291.-Pa,ssed Senate 2527.--Examined and signed 2616, 2658.-Approved by President 3168.

H. R. 568-For the relief of W. T. Fitzpatrick, Bedford City, Va.

Debated and passed House 28!0, 2850.-Referred to Senate Committee on Claims 2876.-Reported back 0015.-Passed Senate 3!99.-Examined and signed 3534, 3590.-Approved by President 3603.

H. R. 573-For the relief of Arthur Connell.

Debatea and passed House 2843, 28-!!J.-Referred to Senate Committee on Claims 2876.-Reported back 3016.-Passed Senate 3500.-Examined and signed 3528, 3591-Approved by President 3600.

H. R. 601-Granting an increase of pension to Daniel W. Shaw.

Reported back with amendment (ll. R. REPORT 2088) 456.-Debated and passed Hou e 1~. 1!93.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 1517.-Reported back (S. REPORT 224:6) 2354:.-Passed enate 2530.-Examined and signed 2616, 2658.-Approved by President 3168.

H. R. 626-

H. R. 953-To divide the State of West Virginia into two judicial districta.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2028) 348.-Debated and passed House 363.-Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary 415.Reported back 851.-Consideration objected to 960, 1009.-Passed Senate 1068.-Examined and signed 1110, llM.-Approved by President 1409.

H. R. 971-To divide Kentucky into two judicial districts.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT~) 348.-Debated and passed House 362.-Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary 415.Reported back with amendments 1661.-Passed Senate 1822.- House concurs in Senate amendments 1954:.-Examined and signed 2046. 20!9.

H. R. 981-Providing for the marking and monumenting of the battlefield

of Massaci"e Hill. Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2632) 1818.

H. R. 985-Providing that those who have heretofore commuted entries or

have not perfected title to tracts entered as homesteads may avail themselves of the provisions of the homestead laws.

Laid on table 3261.

H. R. 1067-To incorporate the Lake Erie and Ohio River Ship Canal Com

pany and defining the powers thereof, and . to establish the canals and works herein authorized as military post-roads.

H. R, 14...961 reported as substitute 2867.

For the relief of Lieut. Jerome E. Morse, of the United States H R 1115 N~ . . -

Reported back (H. R. REPoRT 2930) 2796. To provide for the establishing of a steam tug in connection . with City Point life-saving station, Dorchester Bay, Mas-

H. R. 628- sachusetts, and the placing of a search light at said station. For the relief of Hamilton M. Sailors. Reported back (H. R. REPoRT 2970) 3097.

Committee discharged from further consideration and bill referred to H R 1136 Committee on Ulaims 2724:.-Reported back a:nl.-Pa.ssed Senate 3507. ' • -

For the relief of parties for property taken from them by mili-H. R. 631- tary forces of the United States • . To reappoint Warren C. Beach a captain in the Army, and to Debated and recommitted 24:98.-Reported back with amenaments (S.

place him on the retired list in addition to the number now REPORT 24:01) 2724.~Debated and passed Senate 3022.-House concurs authorized. in Senate amendments 3155.-Examined and signed 3197,3261.

Reported back adversely (H. R. REPORT 2895) and laid on table 2m3.

H. R. 633-Granting an increase of pension to Vianna Mallard.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2139) 571.-Debated and passed House 1489, U93.-ReferreC! to Senate Committee on Pensions 1517.-Reported back (S. REPORT2163} 1924.-Passed Senate ~I.-Examined and signed 2616, 2658.-Approved by President 3168.

H. R. 636-For the relief of St. John's Lodge, Ancient Free and Accepted

Masons, No.3, of Newbern, N.C. Debated and passed House 1798.-Referred to Senate Committee on

Claims 1822.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2216) 2291.-Consideration objected to 2«3, 2526,2871. 3!99. 3515.-Debated and passed Senate 3533.Examined and signed 355.1), 3600.

H. R. 651-To correct the military record of Charles Bredt.


H. R. 657-

H. R.1148-Granting an increase of pension to Isaac D. Toll.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2138) 571.-Debated, amended, and passed House 1489, 1493.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 1517.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2176) 1976.-Passed Senate 25~.-Examined and signed 2616, 2658.-Approved by President 3168.

H. R. 1176-Granting a pension to Justus Canfield.

Reported back with amend~ent (H. R. REPORT 2j63) 1709.

H. R.1204-Granting a pension to Martha McSwain.

Reported back (S. REPORT 20Hl) 1367.-Passed Senate 1467.-Exa.mined and si~nt:d 1.>88, 1591.-Approved by President 2167.

H. R. 1215-For relief of Charles M. N eet.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT2469) U94:.-Debated and passed House 2861, 2863.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2870.-Reported back (S. REPORT 24:25) 3015.-Passed Senate 3500.-Ex-

Granting a pension to Francis A. Kitchen. amined and signed 3528, 3591.-Approved by President 3603. Reported back (S. REPORT 1970) 1285.-Passed Senate 1463.-Examined H R 1216-

and signed 1588, 1591. -Approved by President 2167. • · H. R. 786- For the relief of Margaret O'Brien, widow of James O'Brien.

For the relief of William Leech. Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2826) 2350.

H. R. 827-For the relief of the trustees of the Presbyterian Church of Dar

danelle, Yell County, Ark. Reported back and passed Senate 917.-Examined and signed 100!, 1006.

Approved by President 1409.

H. R. 838-To pension Hix Patterson.

Lald on table 2866.

H. R. 860-For the relief of William H. Wanamaker.

Laid on table (see billS. ~46) 2859.

H. R. 864-To authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to settle the mutual

account between the United States and the State of Florida, heretofore examined and stated by said Secretary under the authority of the Congress, and for other purposes.

H eported back (H. R. REPORT 2515) 1657.

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Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 239J (omitted. in Recm·d)

H. R.1224-For the relief of the heirs of Alexander Bradshaw.

H. Res. 375 reported as substitute (H. R. REPORT 24:00) 120!.

H. R. 1235-Granting an increase of pension to Chamness S. Burks.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2435) 1431.-Debated and passed House 2175, 217~.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions2210.-Reported back(~. REPORT2295)2386.-Pa sed Senate2533.Examined and signed 2616, 2658.-Approved by President 3168.

H. R.1288-Granting a pension to Cornelius W. Roberts.

Reported back (S. REPORT 1703) 21.2.-Pa.ssed Senate 423.-Examined and signed 487, 496.-Approved by President 1101.

H. R.l452-To remove the charge of desertion and grant an honorable dis~

charge to John C. Weckler. Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2893) 2384.-Passed

House 3478..-Passed Senate 34.36.-Examined and signed 3!95, 3578.Approved by President 3603.

HOUSE BILLS. 1488-2396

H. R.1488-For the relief of Joseph B. Presdee.

La.id on table 2861>.

H. R.1493-For the relief of Darius Minier.

Passed over in House 3235. H. R.1533-

For the relief of Peter T. Norris. Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2562) 1709.

H. R. 1566-Granting a pension to Mary J. Connery.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2097) 488.-Debated and passed House 1!85,14:93.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pen· sions 1517.

H. R.1600-Granting an increase of pension to Lucy B. Bryson.

Debated and passed House 371 383.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 390.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1920) 1157.-Passed Senate 1461.-Examined and signed 1588, 1591.-Approved by President 2167.

H. R. 1604-Gran ling an increase of pension to Joel H. Hallowell.

Debated and passed House 8891 910.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 980.-Reported bacK (S. REPORT 19"J9) 1284.-Passed Senate H62.-Examined and signed 1588, 1591.-Approved by President2167.

H. R.1605-For the relief of The William Cramp & Sons Ship and Engine

Building Company, of Philadelphia, Pa. Debated and amended 1184, 1186, !198, 1200, 1.:.~-Passed House 1308.

Substituted in Senate for billS. 795, 1330.-Consideration objected to in Senate 1823,2076, ~97, 3500.

H. R.1730-Granting an increase of pension to Alfred H. Jones.

Reported back with amendm.en t (H. R. REPORT 266n 1972.-Passed House 2!;64.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2876.-Reported baek (S. REPORT 24-H) 3016.-Passed ~enate 3501.-Examined and signed 352-!, 3.191.-Approved by President 3604.

H. R. 1734- · Gtanting a pension to Mary A. Whitmore.

R-eported back with amendment (S. REPORT 169!) 212.-Passed Senate 4i2.-House concurs in Senate amendment 778.-:Examined and signed 824, &-'..8, 851.-Approved by President 1137. ,

H. R.1756-To increase the pension of Oscar W. Lowery.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2856) ~.

H. R.1769-Granting an increase of pension to Isaac H. Duvall.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2722) 20!7.-Deba.ted and passed House 2860,2l:!63.-Referred to ~ena.te Committee on Pensi'Jns2876.-Reported back (8. REPORT2!35) 3016.-Passed Senate3501.Examined and signed 3524:,3591.-Approved by President 360!.

H. R.1803-Granting a pension to Julia E. G. Lewis.

Reported back (S. REPORT 1709) 212.-Passed Senate ~.-Examined and signed 487,~96.-Approved by President 1101.

H. R.1844-Granting a pension to Willian Allen.

Laid on table 2866. H. R. 1845-

Granting a pension to William Allen. Debated and passed House 373,383.-Referred to Senate Committee on

Pensions 415.-Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 238l:iJ 2681.-Passed Senate 200!.-House concurs in Senate amendments 3010.-Examined and signed 3049, 3096.-Approved by President 3!71.

H. R.1857~ To grant a pension to William B. Caldwell.

Laid on table 2866.

H. R. 1860-For the relief of the trustees of Carson-Newman College, at

Mossycreek, Tenn. Reported back (S. REPORT 2189) 2051.-Deba.ted and passed Senate2523.

Motion to reconsider 2524.-Motion to reconsider withdrawn3207.-Examined and signed 3220, 3261.

H. R.1889-For the relief of the trustees of Holston Seminary, at N ewmar

ket, Tenn. Reported back (S. REPORT 2188) 2051.-Passed Senate 2523.-Examined

and signed 2616, 2658.-Approved by President 3591.

H. R. 1917-To pension John W. Phillips.

Laid on table 2866.

H. R. 1918-To grant a pension to Milton Phillips.

Laid on ta. ble 2866.

H. R.1959-For the relief of the heirs of George W. Saul paw.

Reported back (S. REPORT 2384) 2619.-Passed Senate 3!99.-Examined and signed 3524,3590.

H. R.1995-Granting an increase of pension to Frederick 0. Lathrop.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 20-!1) 413.-Debated and passed House 907, 911.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 980.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2002) 1.320.-Passed Senate-1466.-Examined and signed 1589, 1591.-Approved by President 2167.

H. R. 2001-For the relief of Thomas H. Burns.

. Reported back adversely (H. R. REPORT 2!01) and laid on table 120-1.

H. R. 2054-Granting a pension to Lydia F. Wiley.

Laid on table 2866.

H. R. 2085-Granting a pension to Jane A. E. Womack.

Debated and paa£ed House 897,910.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 980.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2090) 159!.-P~i;ssed Senate 2517.-Examined and signed 2616, 2858.~Approved by President 3169.

H. R. 2092-Granting an increase of pension to Madison McCollister.

Debated and passed House 906, 911.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 980.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2014) 1321.-Pa;'>Sed Senate 1!07.---:-Examined and signed 1588,1591.-Approved by PreSident 2167.

H. R. 2117-:- . . For relief of James F. Campbell, of Charleston, Bradley County,

Tenn. Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2-!75) 1495.

H. R. 2163-Granting an increase of pension to Mary L.. Cramer.

Report-ed back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2-!67) 14-9!.-Debated and passed House 2&i1, 286a.-R3ferred to Senate Committee on Pensions 28'iti. -Reported back with amendment tS. REPORT 2-!51) 3016.Passed Senate 3502.-House concurs in Senate amendment 3587.-Exam.ined and signed 3528, 3591.-Approved by President 3604..

H. R. 2178-Granting an increase of pension to James Beistle.

Debated and passed House 905, 911.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 980.-Reported back (8. REPORT 1973) 1285.-Passed Senate lW!.-Examined and signed 1588, 1591-Approved by President 2167.

H. R. 2204-For the relief of William 0. Eagle. D~bated and passed House 374,383 -Referred to Senate Committee on

)!i!itaJ.·y Afi'airs 390.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2125) 1711.-:-Pasued Senate $6.-Exa.mi.ned and signed 2180, 2184.-ApJ?roved by President 2-t:Xj. .

!!. R. 2237-For relief of Sewell B. Corbett.

H. Res. 38D reported as substitute (H. R. REPORT 2393) 1155.

H. R. 2260-For the relief of Newton Woodyard.

H. Res. 340 reported as substitute (H. R. REPORT 2178) 802.

H. R. 2294-For the relief of J. V. Davis, of Alexandria, Va.

Debated and passed House 2841, 2&!9.-Referred to Senate Committee on Claims 2876.-Reported back3015.-PassedSenate 3!9\J.-Examined and

' signed 3528, 3591

H. R. 2380-Granting an increase of pension to Alonzo Lewis, of Stockham,

county of Hamilton, Nebr. Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2003~ 1763.

H. R. 2395-Granting an increase of pension to Matthew McDonald.

Debated and passed House 90! Dll.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 980.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1928) 1246.-Passed Senate 1461.-Examined and signed 1588,1591.-Approved by President 2167.

H. R. 2396-Granting an increase of pension to Francis H. Pike.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2070) 45S.-Debated and passed House 1480, 14~.-Referred to Senate Committee on P ensions 1517.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2055) 1594.-Passed Senate 2514.Examined and signed 2616,2658.-Approved by President 3168.

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H.R.2399-Granting an increase of pension to Edward McDuffey.

Debated and passed House 903, 911.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 980.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1800) 1065.-Passed Senate 1460.-Examined and signed 1588, 1591.-Approved by President 2167.

H.R.2401-Granting a pension to Maggie Black.


H.R.2405-Granting an increase of pension to James G. McClure.

Laid on table 894, 912.

H.R.2414-For the relief of John A. Mason, collector of internal revenue.

second district of New York, for value of stamps destroyed by fire.

Reported back (H. R. REPORT Z319) 1063.

H.R.2430-For the relief of Jacob L. Hanger. alias William T. Graham.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 212!) 489.-Debated and passed House 1488, 1493.-Referred to Senate Committee on Military Affairs 1518.-Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 2183l 2051.Passed Senate 2522.-House concurs in Senate amendment 2653.-Examined and signed 2720, 27Z3.

H. R. 2440-To coiTect the military record of William B. Smith.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REJ?ORT 2891) Z38!.

H. R.2455-For the relief of W. C. Taylor, of Mobile, Ala.

Reported back (H. R. REPORT Z318) 1063.

H. R. 2464-To remove the charge of desertion from the military record of

Nicholas Swingle. Deha.ted and passed House 903, 911.-Referred to Senate. Committee on

Military Affairs 979.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2126) 1711.-Passed Senate 2519.-Examined a.nd signed2616, 2658.

H. R. 2472-To correct the military record of John H. Finfrock.

Debated and passed Honse 373, 383.-Referred to Senate Committee on Military Aftairs 415.-Reported back (8. REPORT 2484) 3188.-Passed Eenate 3506.-Examined and signed !J528, 3591.

H. R. 2473-Granting a pension to Mary J. Fouts.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2299) 1062.-Debated and passed Honse 2166, 2178.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions }!210.-Repo-rted back (S. REPORT2368) 2618.-Passed Senate 2903.-Examined and signed 2980, 3011.-Approved by President 3385.

H. R. 2475-Granting a pension to Hannah R. Johnson.

Laid on table 2866.

H. R. 2506-Granting an increase of pension to Joseph Kemper.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2390) 1155.-Debated and passed Honse 2174:,2178.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2210.-Reported back (8. REPORT~) ~18.-Passed Senate 2901.Examined and sjgned 2980,3011.-Approved by President 3385.

H. R. 2527-Granting a pension to David Briggs.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2048) 413.-Debated and passed House 908, 911.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 980.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2016) 1321.-Passed Senate H60.-Examined and signed 1588, 1592.-Approved by Presjdent 2167.

H. R. 2538-To provide for the construction of a c~nal connecting the waters

of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Supplemental report (S. REPORT 1337) 389~ 623.-Consideration objected

to in Senate 1000,24!13.-Debated and maae speeial order 2884,2887,29-!9, 3020, 3-!94, 3517.

H. R. 2595-Granting an increase of pension to William C. Griffin.

Debated and pasl'led House 895, 910.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 980.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2092) 1594.-Passed Senate 2317.-Examined and signed 2616,2658.-Approved by President 3168.

H. R. 2617-For the relief of the legal representatives of Edwin De Leon,

decea.sed, for $8,000 claimed by him to be due for judicial services.

Debated and passed Honse 2842, 2849.-Referred to Senate Committee on Claims 2870.-Reported back with amt-ndment 3016.-Passed Senate 3502.-Honse concurs in Senate amendment 3587.-Examined and signed 3531, 3595.

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H. R. 2619-For the relief of Agnes and Maria De Leon.

Debated and amended 2292, 2500, 3!:94.-Passed Senate 3!:9!.-Examined and si~ned 3517, 3590.

H. R. 2623-Granting a pension to Melville Oliphant.

Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 2228) 2291.-Passed Senate 2528.-House concurs in Senate amendment 2654.-Examined and signed 2720, 27'23.-Approved by President 3168.

H. R. 2656-Granting an increase of pension to John H. Gardner.

Debated and passed Honse 380, 383.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 415.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1882) 1008.-Passed Senate 1459.-Examined and signed 1588, 150"2.-Approyed by President 2167.

H. R. 2659-For the relief of Meriwether Snuff and Tobacco Company, at

Clarksville, Tenn. Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2405) 12!2.-Debated and passed Honse

21:!43, 2850.-Referred to Senate Committee on Claims 28.6.-Reported back 3016.-Passed Senate 3501.-Exa.mined and signed 3528, 3591.-Approved by President 36ru.

H. R. 2564-To establish a mint of the United States at Tacoma, in the

State of Washington. · Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 28!?8) 23!:9.

H. R. 2671-Granting a pension to Mrs. Mary A. Lipps.

Reference changed to Committee on Invalid Pensions 100!.

H. R. 2678-Granting a pension to Joseph B.· Arbaugh.

Reported back with amendment (H.~· REPORT 2477) 1495.

H. R. 2692-Granting an increase of pension to Louisa N. Godfrey.

Debated and passed House 380,383.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 415.-Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 2306) 2387.-Passed Senate 2533.-House concurs in Senate amendments 2654.-Examined and signed 2720,27Z3.-Approved by President 3:-68.

H. R. 2752-Granting an increase of pension to Edmund P. Tierney.

Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 1715) 212.-Passed Senate

I 42!.-House concurs in Senate amendment 778.-Examined and signed 82!, WI, 851.-Approved by President 1137.

H. R. 2764-Granting a pension to Jane E. Auger.

Laid on table 2866.

H. R. 2779-For the relief of John G. Fawkner.


H. R. 2816-Granting a pension to Annie C. Collier.

Debated and passed Honse 901, 911.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 980.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2000) 1320.-Passed Senate 1!66.-Examined and signed 1589, 1592.-Approved by President 2167.

H. R. 2924-Revising and amending the statutes relating to patents.

Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2614:) 1762.

H. R. 2955-Providing for the resurvey of township No. 8, of range No. 30

west, of the sixth principal meridian, in Frontier County, State of Nebraska.

Examined and signed 387.-President requested to return bill to House 5:?9, 553.-Bill returned by President and recommitted to House Con:mittee on Enrolled Bills 606.-Examined and signed 'i31, 751.-Approved by President 1101.

H. R. 2965-To complete the establishment and erection of a military post

near the city of Sheridan, in the State of Wyoming, and making an appropriation therefor.

Laid on table 32!>1.

H. R. 2997-Granting a pension to Elam Kirk.

Laid on table 2866.

H. R. 3003-To authorize the Secretary of the Navy to loan naval equipment

to certain military schools. R~ported back .and passed House 3479.-Referred to Senate Committee

on Naval A1Iairs 3!37.-Reported back 3.>15.-Passed Senate 3515.-Examined and signed 3531, 3595.-Approved by President 3603.


H. R. 3020- H. R. 3273-For the relief of Rev. William T. McElroy.

Passed Senate 918.-Examined and signed 100!, 1006.-Became law without President's approval164!.

H. R. 3022-

To repay to the city of Denver the sum of $3,200 for amounts of judgments it has been compelled to pay for damages incurred by reason of negligent construction by the United States of sidewalks adjacent to post-office building in that city.

Granting an increase of pension to Solon Cooper. Laid on table 2866. Debated 2848,2849.

H. R. 3047-· H. R. 3274-To remove charge of desertion from military record of John

Faulds, Company G, Thirty-first Wisconsin Infantry. Debated and passed House 373, 383.-Referred to Senate Committee on

Military Affairs 415.-Reported back and passed Senate 852.-Examined and signed 1001, 1007.-Approved by President 1400.

For the r elief of Julius E. Mugge, of San Antonio, Tex. Passed over in House liS!.

H. R. 3369-

H. R. 3078-

To put in force in the Indian Territory certain provisions of the laws of Arkansas relating to corporations, and to make said provisions applicable to said Territory.

Granting an increase of pension to Amanda W. Clancy. Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2226) 913.-Debated and

passed House 2159, 2177.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions ~0.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2211) 2290.-Passed Senate 2521>.-Examined and signed 2616, 2658.+Approved by President 3168.

Reported back with amendments 1821-Debated, amended, and passed Senate 2054..-House concurs in Senate amendments 2215.-Examined and signed :216,2280.-Approved by President :mo.

H. R. 3376-

H. R. 3089- For the relief of Franklin Lee and Charles F. Dunbar.

To grant a pension to Kate M. Pond. Debated and passed Senate 2500.-Examined and signed 2602,2616.-Approved by President 3385.

Reported back (S. REPORT 1756) 418.-Passed Senate 1452.-Examined and signed 1588, 1592.-Approved by President 2167. H. R. 3436-

H. R. 3091-To increase the pension of John Beaird.

Reported back with amE>ndment (H. R. REPORT 24:76) 1495.

H. R. 3112-Granting a pension to Lydia Sampsell.


H. R. 3133-Granting a pension to Edward Hounsom.

Debat.ed and vassed House 375, 383.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 41~.-Repor~d back (S. REPORT L943).1284.-Passed Senate 1462.-Exammed and s1gned HiSS, 1592.-Approved by President 2167.

H. R. 3135-To correct the military record of L~eut. Edward B. Howard.

Passed House 936.-Referred to Senate Committee on Military Affairs 979.-Reported back with amendment and passed Senate 1711-Hous~ concurs in Senate amendment 1817.-Exammed and signed 1s3s 1862--Approved by President 2167. ' ·

H. R. 3163-For the relief of Mrs. Salome Sengel, widow.


H. R. 3194-For the relief of A. Cusimano & Co.


H. R. 3204-To refer certain claims for Indian depredations to the Court of

Claims. Reported back (S. REPORT 1TJ5) and consideration objected to 3b'9.-De

bated and passed Senate 2442.-E:x.amined and signed 2492. 2195, 2559.Vetoed and referred to House Committee on War Claims 338i.

H. R. 3206-To correct the naval record of Thomas Dunn.

Passed Senate 2498.-Examined and signed 2568, 2603, 2616.-Approved by President 2770.

H. R. 3221-For the ·relief of the widow and heirs of Samuel Kramer.

Reference changed to Committee on Claims 29!4.

H. R. 3232-

Granting an increase of pension to John Abel. Debated and passed House 899, 910.-Referred to Senate Committee on

Pensions 980.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2011) 1321.-Passed Senate 1486.-Examined and signed 1589, 1592.-Approved by President 2167.

H. R. 3437-Granting a pension to Elam Kirk.

Laid on table 2866.

H. R. 3460-For the relief of Oliver J. Lyon.

Laid on table 2866.

H. R. 3466-Granting a pension to Hiram Stimple.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2087) 456.-Debated and passed House 1485,1493.-Referred to l:;enate Committee on Pensions 1517.-Reported back (8. REPORT 2:.'93) 2385.-Pa sed Senate 2533.-Examined and signed 2616,2658.-Approved by President 31G8.

H. R. 3478-Granting a pension to J. A. J. Lightburn, Lewis County, W.Va.


H. R. 3491-Granting a pension to Melvina Greenawalt.

Debated and passed House3';"5,383.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pen:;ions 390.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2467) 30i9.-Passed Senate 3545.-Examined and signed 352!, 3500.-Approved by President a&Xl.

H. R. 3509-For the increase of pension of Farnham J. Eastman.

Laid on -table 2866.

H. R. 3512-Granting a pension to Rebecca G. Irwin.

Debated arid passed House 894,910.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensious 980.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1967) 1285.-Passed Senate Ho:3.-Examined and signed 1588, 1592.-Approved by President 2167.

H. R. 3545-Granting a pension to Ellen Hardin Walworth.

Debated nnd passed House 897, 910.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 980.-Reporte back (8. REPORT 2018) 1367.-Passed oenate l!ti7.-Examined and signed 158':J, 15H:?.-.A.pproved by President 2167.

H. R. 3546-Granting an increase of pension to David Flinn. Granting a pension to Caroline M. H. Searing.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2145) 571.-Debatedand Deba~~d and passed Huuse900,911.-ReferreJ 0, Se_!late Committee on pas ed House HOO, U93.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions ~t>n ~wns 98~.-~eport~d ba~~ ~ S. ~EPOHT 2053) 1594.-Passed Senate

. 1517.-Reportt>d back (S. REPORT 2154) 1924.-Passed Senate 2520.-Ex- .?ol-i -Exammea and Signed 2tilti, 2658.-Approved by President 3168. amined and signed 2616, 2658.-Approved by President 3168. I H. R. 3564-

H. R. 3233- Granting a pension to Nancy Ellen Bessom. Granting an increase of pension to Nicholas B. Ireland. I Laid on t.a.ble 2866.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT ~17) 1063.-Debated H R 3598- · anti pa!"sed House 217'0, 2178.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pen- • • Fio~s 2'.?10.-.Reported. back (8. REPORT 2341) 2618.-Pa~sed Senate To en~ble the President to restore Second Lieut. Henry Ossian

t290' .... -ll.'xammed and signed 2980, 3011.-..ipproved by President 3385. Flippsr to duty, rank, and status in United States Army. H. R. 3247- Reported back adversely (H. R. REPORT 2381) 3387.

Granting an increase of pension to George Mowry. H. R. 3599-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2019) 413.-Debated and For the rell'ef of Le=1·8 M. Ml"llard.

passed House 908, 911.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions .. 980.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2068) 1594.-Passed Senate 2515.-Ex- Passe~ Senate 2500.-Examined and signed 2568,2602,2616.-Approved by amined and signed 2616, 2658.-Approved by President 3168. President 3169.

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H. R. 3608-For the relief of the heirs of Benj~min Crump, of Culpeper

County, Va. Reference changed to Committee on Private Land Claims 885.

H. R. 3609-Granting a pension to Agnes B. Hoffman.

Debated and passed Honse 370,383.-Referred to Senate Committee l)n Pensions 390.-Reported back (S. REPOR'l;' 1815) 673.-Passed Senate 1i55.-Examined and signed 1588, 1592.-Approved by President 2167.

H. R.3636-0!:anting an increase of pension to George A. Libby.

Debated and tJassed Honse 380, 383.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions415.-Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 18-19) 1007.Passed Senate 1457.-Honse concurs in Senate amendment 1575.-E:ramined and signed 1603, 1656.-Approved by President 2167.

H. R. 3637- , To increase the pension of Ellen C, Abbott.

Laid on table 2866.

H. R. 3771-To remove charge of desertion against Ephraim H. Gallion,

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2U5) 2114:.

H. R. 3773-For the relief of Edward P. Bliss.


H. R. 3777-Granting an incr.ease of pension to Bernard Dunn, late private

in Company A, Second Regiment Iowa Cavalry. Laid on table 2800.

H. R. 3784-Granting an increase of pension to Linsay C, Jones.

Reported back wit.h amendment (H. R. REPOHT 2052) 413.-Debatedand passed Honse 908, 911.-Referl·ed to Senate Committee on Pensions ~.-Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 232-'>) 2618.-Passed Senate :c901.-Honse concurs in Senate amendment 3010.-Examined and signed 3049, 3096.-Approved by President 3471.

H. R. 3787- • H. R. 3648- For the relief of :Morris F. Cawley. Granting an increase of pension to Charles W. Little. Reported back (H. R. REPORT ~1) 1063.

Reported back with amendment s (H. R. REPORT 2561) 1709.-Passed H R 3819 Honse 2884.-Referred to Senate CommittPe on Pensions 2876.-Re- • • -ported back (S. REPOHT 2!49) 3016.-Passed Senate 3001.-E:ramined For the relief of the widows and children of William Ryan and and signed 3528, 3591.-Approved by President 300!. John s. Taylor, deceased.

· H. R. 3651- Pa sed Senate 2500, 32-.:H.-Examined and signed 3280,3386.-Approved by President 3591.

:;!?lacing James W. Long, late a captain, United States Army, on the retired list. H. R. 3820-

Debated 3465.

H. R. 3658-Granting a pension to Catherine Broughton.

Debated and passed House 375, 38.'~.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 415.-Reported back (8. REPORT 1863) 1007.-Passed Senate 1458.-Examined and signed 1589, 1592.-Approved by President 2167.

H. R. 3660-Granting an increase of pension to Franklin I. Gilbert.

Granting an increase of pension to Edgar Hill. Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2200) 1062.-Debated and

passed House 2166, 2178.-Referrod to Senate Committee on Pensions ~210.-Reported back (8. REPORT 2369) 2618.-Passed Senate 2903.-E:ramined and signed 2980, 8012.-Approved by President 3385.

H. R. 3825-To grant an honorable discharge to Frederick A. Noeller.

Debated and passed Honse 90!, 1480, 1493.-Referred to Senate Committee on Military Affairs 1518.-Reported back with amendment 2386.Pa."sed Senate 2532.- House concurs in Senate amendment 2053.-Examined and signed 2720, 2723. . Debated and passed Honse 376, 383.-Referred to Senate Committee on

Pensions 415.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1976) 1285.-Passed Senate 14:6!.-Examined and signed 1588, 1592.-Approved by President 2167. H. R. 3861-

H. R. 3696-For the relief of the administrator of Mary R. Frost.

Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2ll3) 1281.-Deba.ted and :pas~ed House 2-181, 28-!0, 28UO.-Referred to Senate Committee on Clauns 2876.-Re· ported back 3016.-Passed Senate 3502.-Examined and signed 3528, 0591.-Approved by President 3603.

H. R. 3702-Granting ·a pension to Elizabeth F. Wolfley.

Laid on table 28613.

H. R. 3705-Granting a pension to Almeda Brown.

Granting an increase of pension to Jesse Millard. Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 2060) 159.!.-Recommitted

2.'5U.- Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 2403) 272!.-Passed Senate 2W!.- House concurs in Senate amendment 3010.-Examined and signed 304:9, 3006.-Approved by President 34:71.

H. R. 3865-For the relief of J. E. Dickey.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2il6) 2017.

H. R. 3870-Granting a pension to Ella G. Hamrick.

Laid on table 2866. Debated and passed Honse 377, 383.-Referred to Senate Committee on

Pensions 415.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1785) 673.-Passed Senate H. R. 3871-1453.-Examined and signed 1588, 1592.-Approved by President 2167. Granting a pension to William J. Worthington.

H R 3717 Debated and passed Honse 90i, 911.-Referred to Senate Committee on • ' - Pensions 980.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2008) 1595.-Passed Senate To make oleomargarine and other imitation dairy products sub- 2517.-Examined and signed 2616, 2658.-Approved by President 3168.

ject to the laws of the State or Territory into which they H. R. 3883-are transported, and to change the tax on oleomargarine. Granting an increase of pension to William H. Ransom.

Request for change of special order objected to in Honse 68, 85.-Specia.l Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2250) 914:.-Debated and order postponed 96.-Debated amended, and passed House 133.-De-bated and referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry passed House 2161, 2177.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2H.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2043) 1498.-Debated 2475, 2503, 250-1, ~JlO.-Reported back (S. REPORT ~3) 2018.-Passed Senate 2903.-Ex-2506, 2567, 2684, 2134:, 2808, 2879, 3497. amined and signed 2980, 3011.-Approved by President 3385.

H. R. 3724-.Authorizing the purchase of a site for the accommodation of

the Supreme Court of the United States. H. R. 1406! reported as substitute (H. R. REPORT 2707) 1972.

H. R. 3733-To authorize the construction of a reservoir near San Carlos,

Ariz., to provide water for irrigating Sacaton Reservation, and for other purposes.


H.R. 3749-For the relief of Flora A. Darling.


H. R. 3754-Gra.nting an increase of pension to Solomon Delzell.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2295) 1062.-Debated and passed House 2166, 2178.-Referred to l::)enate Committee on Pensions 2210.-Reported back (S. REPORT 23'20) 2617.-Passed Senate 2901.Examintld and signed 2!180, 3011.-Approved by President aatl5.

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H. R. 3900-Granting a pension to Andrew J. Arnett .

Laid on table 2866.

H. R. 3945-Granting an increase of pension to Burdette N. Cleaveland.

Repor ted back with amendments (H. R. REPORT ~) 456.-Debat ed and passed Hon e 14 4, 1493.- Referred to ~enate Committee on Pensions 1517.-Reported back (R. REPORT 2L9Q) 1661.-Pa ed Senate 2519.-Examined and signed 2616, 2658.-Approved by President 3168.

H. R. 3949-Granting a pension to Minnie Gray.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2302) 1062.-Debated and passed House 2166, 2178.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions t-210.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2266) 235t-P~ed Senate 253L-Examined and signed 2616,2658. -Approved by President 3168.

H. R. 3956-Granting an increase of pension to George W. Plants.

Debated and passed House 381, 384.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 415.-Reported back. (S. REPORT 1825) 674.-Passed Senate 1456.-Examined and signed 1589, 1592.-Approved by President 2167.


H. R. 3958-Granting an increase of pension to Rollin Tyler, of Odell, county

of Gage, Nebr. Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2008) 1763.

H. R. 3960-Granting a pension to John Fisher, of Wilber, Saline County,

Nebr. Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2478) 1495.

H. R. 4018-Granting pension to Elizabeth Dinnon.

Debated and pru:sed House 894. 910.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 980.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1971) 1285.-Passed Senate 1464:.-Examined and signed 1588, 1592.-Approved by President 2167.

H. R. 4020-For the relief of William Burke.

Debated and passed House 903, 911.-Referred to Senate Committee on Military Affairs 979.-Reported back with amendment and pas ed Senate 1111.-House concurs in Senate amendment 15'16.-Examined and signed 1603, 1656.-Approved by President 1960.

H.R.4021-To correct the military record of Albert Boker.

R£>ported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2618) 1818.

H. R.4058-Granting a pension to Carroll A. McKnight.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 258~) 1763.

H. R. 40€8-Granting an increase of pension to Maria N. Flint.

Debated and passed House 381,384.-Referred to Senate C('lmmittee on Pensions 415.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2065) 1594.-Passed Senate 2514.-Examined and signed 2816,2659.-Approvcd by President 3ltiti.

H. R. 4069-Granting pension to JuHa A. Kinkead.

Reported back (S. REPORT 1811} 673.-Passed Senate 1455.-Examined and signed 1588, 1592.-Approved by President 2167.

H. R. 4078-Granting an increase of pension to John D. Allen.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2085) 456.-Debateda.nd passed House UM, 1493.-Referred to l:)enate Committee on Pensions 1517.- Reported back (S. REPORT 2095) 1595.-Passed Senate 2517.Examined and signed 2616, 2659.-Approved by President 3168.

H. R. 4080-Grantin~ a pension to James E. Arvin, Teresa Arvin, and Anna

Arvin. Debated and passed House 372,383.-Referred to Senate Committee on

Pensions415.-Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT1829) 753.Amended and passed Senate H56.-Rouse concurs in Senate amendment 1575.-Examined and signed 1600, 1656.-Approved by President 21Gi.

H. R. 4099-For the relief of the Marion Trust Company, administrator of

the estate of Samuel Milliken, deceased. Debated and passed Senate 588.-Examined and signed 731, 751.-Ap

proved by President llOO.

H. R. 4102-Granting an increase of pension to Abram 0. Kindy.


H. R. 4120-To pay Eliza R. Crawford the amount of a United States loan

certificate issued in 1779. Debated and passed House 284{), 2849.-Referred to Senate Committee

on Claims 2876.-Reported back 3016.-Passed Senate 3502, 3529.-Examined and signed 3550, 3600.-Approved by President 3603.

H. R. 4130-Granting a pension to Mary Clark.


H. R. 4132-Granting an increase of pension to Elijah Baxter.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2590) 1763.-Passed Honse 2861.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2876. -Reported back (S. REPORT 2445) 3016.-Passed Senate 3501.-Examined and signed 3528, 3591.-Approved by President 3604.

H. B. 4143-Granting a pension to Laura V. Swearer.

Deuated, amended, and passed House379,383.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pension!'14lil.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1888) 1008.-Passed F1~7~te 1460.-Examined and signed 1588,159'~.-Approved by President

H. R. 4158-To-refer .the treaty rights of Mississippi Choctaws for adjudica,.

tion. Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2522) 1656.-Debated and passed House

1816.-Referred to Senate Committee on Indian Affairs 1822.

H. R. 4177-To correct the military record of William Elkert.

Reported back (S. REPORT 2191) 2075.-Passed Senate 2075.-Examined and signed 2180,2184.-Approved by President 2770.

H. R. 4193-Granting a pension to Levi C. Mann.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2227) 913.-Debated and passed House 2159,2177.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2210.-Reported back (B. REPORT 24:4-6) 30L6.-Passed Senate 1:591.-Examined and signed 352S, 3591.-Approved by President 3603.

H. R. 4199-Granting increase of pension to Gabriel M. Funk.

Debated and passed House 375,38-3.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 415.-Reported back (8. REPORT 179-!) 673.-Passed Senate 1-!M.-Examined and signed 1588, 159'~.-Approved by President 216'i.

H. R. 4204-To correct the military record of George A. Winslow.

Debated and passed Honse 382, 383.-Referred to Senate Committee on Military Affairs 391.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2-!80) 3188.-Passed Senate 3506.-E.xamined and signed 3531,3595.

H. R.4211-Granting a pension to Rosa L. Couch, of Leavenworth, Kans.

Laid on table 2866.

H. R. 4217-Granting an increase of pension to Michael Dignon.

Reported back with amendment tH. R. REPORT 2045) U3.-Debated and passed House 908, 911.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions

· 900.-Revorted back (S. REPORT2Dl0) 1321.-Passed Senate 1466.-Examined and signed 1589, 1592.-Approved by President 2167.

H. R. 4231·-Granting a pension to Michael Ryan, alias Kennedy.

Debated and passed Houst\ H76, 383.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 390.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1885) 1008.-Passed Senate H!n.-Examined and signed 1588, 1592.-Approved by President 2167.

H. R. 4232-Granting an increase of pension to Philip Volkner.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2'232) 913.-Debated and passed House 2160, 2177.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2210.-Reported back (S. REPORT 23d7) 26!ll.-Passed Senate 290!.-Ex· amined and signed 2980, 3012.-Approved by President 3385.

H. R. 4303-For the relief of the heirs of Aaron Van Camp and VirginiusP,

Chapin. Debated2489, 2!92.

H. R. 4331-To grant a pension to Isaac Gibson, late a major, Sixth illinois

Cavalry. Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2578) 1763.

H. R. 4345-To create a new Federal judicial district in Pennsylvania, to be

called the middle district. -Debated, amended, and passed House 2215, 2336.--Referred to Senate

Committee on Judiciary 22.53.-Reported back and passed Sena~ 294:7.-Examined and signed 30-!9, 3096.-Approved by President 3591.

H. R. 4356-Granting an increase of pension to Henry G. Bigelow.

Debated and passed House 370, 383.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 4l5.-Report.ed back (S. REPORT 1818) 673.-Passed Senate 1400.-Examined and signed 1588, 1592.-Approved by PreRi.dent2167.

H. R. 4357-Granting a pension to Jakobina Halbertsma.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2234) 913.-Debatedand passed House 2160, 2177.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2210.-Reported back (S. REPORT 22!5) 2354.-Passed Senate 2530.Examined and signed 2616, 2659.-Approved by President 1)168.

H. R. 4370-To increase the pension of Annie B. Goodrich.

Laid on table 2866.

H. R. 4387-Granting a 'pension to Joseph R. Martin.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2846) 23o'1.. -

H. R. 4391-Granting an increase of pension to Alfred Hering, of Leaven ..

worth, Kans. Laid on table 2866.

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H. R. 4397-Granting an increase of pension to Mrs. Ellen Leddy.

Laid on table 2866.

H. R.4400-For the relief of Frank E. Kellogg, collector, of the sixth in

ternal-revenue district of Missouri. Deb:~.ted and passed Senate 132.-Examined and signed 187, 191.-Ap

proved by President 395. H. R. 4413-

To reimburse the Mellert Foundry and Machine Company for money retained by the United States for failure to complete a contract within a specified time.


H. R. 4478-To adjust the pensions of those who have lost limbs or are totally

disabled in th~m. Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2792) 2"..88.

H. R. 4516-Gran ting an increase of pension to Burwell Hinchman.

Debated a~d passed House 380, 38.?.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensiuns 390.-Reported back (8. REPORT 1886) 1008.-Passed Senate UliO.-Examined and signed 1588, 1592.-Approved by President 2167.

H. R. 4518-Increasing the pension of Alfred Botton.


H. R. 4570-For the relief of the owner or owners of the barge Charlie.

Reported back (H. R. REPORT 253!) 165i.

H. R. 4582-Granting a pension to Emma T. Martin.

Laid on table 2866.

H. R. 4588-Granting an increase of pension to Peter M. Hill.-

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2.')91) 1763.-Debated and passed House 2859,2862.-Referred to Senate Committee on PenRions2876.-ReJ>orted back (S. REPORT2452) 3016.-Passed Senate 300'~.Examined and signed 3528,3591.-Approved by President 360!.

H. R. 4593-For the relief of Sergeant James W. Kingon.

Passed House 15i0.-Referred to Senate Committee on Military Affairs 15!li.

H. R. 4603-To establish a branch mint of the United States at Omaha, in

the State of Nebraska. -Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2901) 2492.

H. R. 4625-Granting a pension to James M. Long.

Refe1·ence changed to Committee on Pensions 914.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT ~795) 23!9.

H. R. 4 626-Granting a pension to John L. Branson.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. :_a.EPORT 2-181) 1495.

H. F... 4633-Granting a pension to John Calvin Lane.

Debated and passed House 378, 383.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 415.-Reported back (S. REPORT 192!) and passed Senate 1207.-E:x:amined and signed 1251, 1280.-Approved by President 1900.

H. R. 4651-Granting a pension to Emily Alder.

Debated and passed House 89±, 910.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pension 980.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1895) 1005.-Passed Senate 1WO.-E:x:amined and signed 1588, 1592.-Approved by President 2167.

H. R.4672-Granting a pension to James W. Boden.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2084) 456.-Debated and passed House 1484, 1493.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 1517.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2056) 1594.-Passed Senate 2514..Examined and signed 2616, 2659.-Approved by President 3168.

H. R. 4679-Granting a pension to Micager Philpot.

Reported back (S. REPORT 1713) 212.--;-Passed Senate 423.-Examined and signed 487, 496.-Approved by President 1101.

H. R. 4683-For the relief of John G. Rose.

Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2re2) 2721.

H. R. 4700-Granting an increase of pension to Isaiah Mitchell. / Laid on table 2866.

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H. R. 4718-To regulate the collection· and disbursement of moneys arising

from leases made by the Seneca Nation of New York Indians, and for other purposes.

Passed Senate 1499.-House nonconcnrs in Senate amendment 1576.Senate insists upon its amendment 1600.-Conference appointed 1576,-1600.-Conference report made and agreed to 2899, 2917.-E:x:amined and signed 30!9, 3096.-Approved by President 3385.

H. R. 4728-Providing for leaves of absence to certain employees of the Gov

ernment. Debated and passed Housel182. 1235.-Referred to Senate Committee on

Naval Affairs 1250.-Reported back with amendments 128!.-Amendments withdra wnand bill debated and passed Senate 1437.-Examined and signed 1588, 1592.-Approv~d by President 1960.

H. R. 4742-To amend section 1225 of Revised Statutes so as to provide for

detail of retired officers of the Army and Navy to assist in militd.ry instruction in schools.

Debated and passed House 4!l.-Referred to Senate Committee on Mi1it ary Affairs 59.-Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 2196) 2116.-Passed l::ienate 2525.-House concurs in Senate -amendments 261).3.-E:x:amined and signed 2683, 2720, 2723.-Approved by President 3169.

H. R. 4800-Granting a pension to Joseph Crawford.

Reported back (S. REPORT 1891) 1065.-Passed Senate 1460.~Examined and signed 1589, 159'Z.-Approved by President 2167. ·

H. R. 4813-Granting a pension to Taylor Hux.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2230) 913.-Debated and pa ed House 2159, 2177.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 22HI.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2231) 2291.-Passed Senate 2528.-E:x:amined and signed 2616, 265:'.-Approved "':>Y President 3168.

H. R. 4850-To pay certain Treasury settlements.


H. R. 4853-For the relief of the heirs at law of Edward N. Oldmixon.

Debaten, amended, and passed House 28-!8, 2850.-Referred to Senate Committee on Claims 2870.-Reported back3015.-PassedSenate3501.Examined and signed 352!, 3591.

H. R. 4887-Granting an increase of pension to David R. Ellis. .

Debated and n~ssed House 376, 383.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 300.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1812) 673.-Pas.sed enate 1455.-E:x:amined and signed 1589, 159"2.-Approved by President 2167.

H. R. 4901-Granting an increase of pension to Jane McMahon.

Laid on table 2866.

H. R. 4906-Granting a pension to Ellen Quinn.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2108) 489.·-Debated and pa!"sed Hou e 1487, 1493.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 1517.-Reported back (H. REPORT 2279) 2354.-Passed Senate 2531--Examined and signed 2616, 2659.-Approved by President 3168.

H. R. 4910-To establish a lobster hatchery in the State of Maine.

Debated and passed House 1238.-Referred to Senate Committee on Fisheries 1:!50.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2028) and passed Senate 143!.-Examined and signed 1592.-Approved by President 1900.

H. R. 4955-Granting an increase of pension to C. W. Fuller.

Laid on table 2866.

H. R.4962-Granting a pension to James E. Bates.

Debated and passed House 893, 910.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 983.

H. R. 4963-Granting an increase of pension to Charles E. Churchill.

Debated and passed House 894, 910.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 980.-Report,ed back (S. REPORT 2054) 159!.-Pas~ed Senate 251!.-Examined and signed 2616, 2659.-President requested to return bill to House 3008, 3019.-President returns bill to House 3169.

H. R. 4966-Granting a pension to Edward L. Ruby.

Laid on table 2866.

H. R. 4980-For the relief of Willis Benefield.

Debated and passed House 2845,2850.-Referred t.o Senate Committee on Public Lands ~76.


H. R. 4986-Granting an increase of pension to William P. Aylesworth.

Reported back (S. REPORT 1870) 1008.-Passed Senate 1459.-Examined and signed 1588, 1592.-Approved by President 2167.

H. R. 5007-Granting an increase of pension to Smith Miner.

Reported back (S. REPORT 1793) 6i3.-Passed Senate 1454.-Examined and signed 1588, 1592.-Approved by President 2168.

H. R. 5048-To confirm to the city of Albuquerque, in the county of Berna

lillo and Territory of New Mexico, the" Ville de Albuquerque land grant," and providing for the settlement of titles therein, and for other purposes.

Reported back (8. REPORT 1718) 351.-Debated 1159.-Passed Senate 12!8.Examined and signed 1283, 1316.-President requested to r eturn bill to House165!, 1662.-President returns bill to House1762.-Reconsidered, amended, and passed Honse 1762.-Debated and referred to Senate Committee on Rules18-l3.-House requests Senate toretm·n bill1920.Senate returns bill to House 19j"7.-House reconsiders agreement to its amendment, amendment withdrawn, and bill returned to Senate 20!6.-Reconsidered, amended, and passed Senate 2054.-House concurs in Senate amendment 2179.-Examined and signed 2216.-Approved by President 2no.

H. R. 5198-Granting an increase of pension to SamuelS. Stafford.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2291) 1062. -Debated and passed House 2165, 2178.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2210.- Reported back (S. REPORT 22!9) 2354.-Passed Senate 2530.Examined and signed 2616, 2657.-Approved by President 3168.

H. R. 5199-Granting an increase of pension to Giles W • .LTaylor.

Laid on table 2866.

H. R. 5220-For the relief of Charles M. Kei:merly.

Debated and passed House 2!89,2!92, 284-9.-Referred to Senate Committee on Claims 2876.-Reported back 3016.-Passed Senate 3221.-Examined and signed 3280,3386.-Approved by President 3591.

H. R. 5224-Granting an increase of pension to Daniel Smith.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 205!) 413.-Debated and passed House 909,911.-Referred to Senate Committee on P ensions 980.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2064) 1584.-Passed Senate 2514.-Examined and signed 2616,2658.-Approved by President 3168.

H. R. 5256-To correct the military record of Alexander Nugent and grant

H. R. 5056-- him a discharge. To authorize the Carolina Northern Railroad Company to con- Reference changed to Committee on Military Affairs 18.

struct and maintain a bridge across the Lumber River in or H. R. 5280-ne::tr the town of Lumberton, Robeson County, N. C. To continue the publication of the Supplement to the Revised

Passed Senate 2!97.-House concurs in Senate amendments2654.-Exam- Statutes. ined and signed 2720, 2723.-Approved by President 3169.

H. R. 5069-Passed House 3460.-Referred to Senate Committee on Revision of the

Laws of the United States 3!20.

Relating to claims against the United States for indemnity by B. R. 5303-snbjects or citizens of a foreign state. ·

Debated 1272.

H. R: 5080---:-To appropriate money to pay settlers for improvements on Round

Valley Indian Reservation. Reported bac.k with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2!99)"1494:.

H. R. 5085-Granting an increase of pension to Patrick H. Hurley.


H. R. 5107-

Granting a pension to Julia A. Prouty. Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2107) 489.-Debated and

passed House H87, 1493.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 1517.-Reported back (8. REPORT 2168) 192!.-Passed Senate 2521.-Ex·. amined and sign£::d 2616,2658.-Approved by President 3168.

H. R. 5324-For the relief of the employees of William M. Jacobs.

Debated and passed Henate 586, 2!98.-;-Examined and signed 2568, 2603, 2616.-Approved by President 2770.

H. R. 5325-For the relief of Ira Doane.

Laid on table 2866.

To remove the charge of desertion from the military record of H. R. 5336-Anton Ernst.


H. R. 5117-Granting a pension to Roland Burnett.

Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 1707) 212.-Passed Senate ~.-House concurs in Senate amendment 778.-Examined and signed ~!, 848, 851.-Approved by President 1137.

H. R. 5121-Granting an increase of pension to Frank W. Paige.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2135) 522.-Laid on table H~, UlrZ, 1493.

H. R. 5137-Authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to sell a certain lot in

the District of Columbia at public auction. Reported l:ack with amendments (S. REPORT 1953) 1284.-Passed Senate

2501.-House concurs in Senate amendments 2653.-Examined and signed 2683, 2720, 2723.-Approved by President 3240.

H. R. 5179-For the relief of the estate of David C. Haynes, deceased.


H. R. 5189-Granting an increase of pension to Alexander Boltin.

Granting an increase of pension to WilliamS. Swaney. Debated and passed House 907, 9ll.-Referred to Senate Committee on

Pensions 980.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2099) 1595.-Passed 8enate 2511.-Examined and signed 2616, 2659.-Approved by President 3168.

H. R. 5356-Granting a pension to Joshua B. Harris.

Laid on table 2866.

H. R. 5402-Granting an increase of pension to Robert Moran.

Laid on table 2866.

H. R. 5404-For the relief of H. S. Simmons's estate.

H. Res. 364: reported as substitute (H. R. REPORT 232:1:) 1063.

H. R. 5409-For relief of Matthew T. Lewis.

Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2151) 620.-Debated and passed House 1:191, 1493.-Referred to Senate Committee on Military Affajrs 1518.

H. R. 5441-Granting an increas~ of pension to Hugh Thompson.

Debated and passed House 381, 38!.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 415.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2065) 1594:.-Deba.ted and J?~~!~e~t~i:S~ 2514.-Examined and signed 2616, 2659.-Approved by

H. R. 5462-Debated and passed House 378, 383.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 390.-Reported back (8. REPORT 1826) 674.-Passed Senate Hii6.-Examined and signed 1588, 159'~.-Approved by President 2168. Regulating pilots.

H. R. 5190- Reported back adversely (H. R. REPORT 2027) and laid on table 330.

Granting an increase of pension to Franklin C. Plantz, of Hay H. R. 5483-Springs, in the State of Nebraska. To amend section 2294. of the Revised Statutes of the United

Laid on table 2866. States.

H. R. 5195-Granting an increase of pension to Jacob W. Kouts.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2074) 456.-Debated and passed House 1480, H!J3.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 1517.-Reported back (8. REPORT 2108) 1660.-Passed Senate 2518.-Examined and signed 2616,2657.-J ?Proved by President 3lti8.

Passed House 2148.-Referred to Senate Committee on Public Lands 2210.-Reported back 2354.-Passed over in Senate 253.'3, 3!99.

H. R. 5499-

To promote the efficiency of the Revenue-Cutter Service. Special order objected to in Housel182.-Debated2917,3008,3183 3235 3236

SZ39, 32!0, 3242, 3246,3200, 3324. ' • •

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H. R. 5524-Granting an increase of pension to Richard P. Mitchell.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2204) 803.-Debated and passed House 2156,2177.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions ~10.-Reported back (8. REPORT 2'236) ~.-Passed Bonate 2529.-Exa.mined and signed 2616, 2659.-Approved by President 3168.

H. R. 5550-Granting a pension to Fanny Healy.

Laid on table 2866.

H. R. 5553-; To correct the military record of William T. Pratt.

R-eported back (8. REPORT 2311) 2!95.-Debated, amended, and passed Senate 2651.-House concurs in Senate amendment 2ro9.-Examined and signed 2980, 3012.

H. R. 5569-For the relief of certain Government employees at Fort Leav

enworth, Kans., and for other purposes. Reference changed to Committee on Claims 914.

H. R. 5599-Granting an honorable discharge to James L. Proctor.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2150) 571.-Passed House 931.-Referred to enate Committee on Military Affairs 979.-Reported back (S. REPORT2184) 2051.-Passed Senate2523.-Examined and signed 2616, 2659.

H. R. 5601-To grant a pens!on to Annie F. Wilson, widow of James E.

Wilson late first lieutenant, Fifth Regiment United States . 'Infantry. Refe1·ence changed to Committee on Pensions 349.

H. R. 5610-Granting a pension to Elizabeth B. McClellan.

Debated and pa ed House 906, 911.-Referred to Senate CollliDittee on Pensions 980.-Reported back (S. REPORT 19JO) 12&5.-Passed Senate 14.65.-Examined and signed 1588, 159'~.-Approved by President 2J67.

H. R. 5612-For thA relief of William Dugdale, postmaster at N oro ton

Heights, Conn. Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2157) 749.-Debated and passed House

H9!.-Referred to ~enate Committee on Post-Offices and Post-Roads 1518.

H. R. 5613-Granting an increase of pension to.Louis N essell.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2144) 571.-Debated and pas ed House H9U, 14.93.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 1517.-Reported back (S. REPORT2155J 19'2!.-Passed ~enate2520.Examined and signed 261o, 265!J.-Approved by President 3168.

:a:. R.5614-Granting a pens:on to Virginia R. Fr~edeborn.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT22'28) 913.-Debated and pas. ed House 215:J, 2117. -Referred to Se'Jate Committee on Pensions :c'210.-Reported l·ack (8. REPORT 2:.JOO) 2&!6.-Pasced Senate 2533.-Examin d and signed 2616. 2658.-Approved by President 3168.

H. R. 5615-For the relief of Margaret A. Stuart, of Mount Vernon,· Tenn.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2500) 1iO'J.

H. R. 5639-Granting a pension to Harlin Keeling.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2384) 1155.-Debated and passed Honse 2114:,2178.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pen!?ions ::210.-Reported back (S. REPORT 23!9) 2618.-Pa ed Senate 2002.Examineu and signed 29j(),30!2.-Approved by President a385.

H. R. 5640-Gra.nting a pension to George W. Fraker.

Reported back with amen~ent (H. R. REPORT 2938) 2798.

H. R. 5643-Granting a pension to Elizabeth Beesley.

Debated and pas.c;ed House 370,383.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 415.-Reported back with amendment (8. REPORT 1369) 1007.Passed Senate 1459.-House concurs in 'Senate amendment 1515.-Examined and signed 1603, 1655.-Approved by President 2167.

H. R. 5644-Granting an increase of pension to Charles Alfred De Arnaud.

Reported back (S. REPORT 2136) 3016.-Passed over in Senate 350L

H. R. 5645-Granting an increase of pension toW. H. H. Bonslough.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2301) 1062.-Debated and passed House 2166, 217!:!.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2210.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2«3) 3016.-Pas ed Senate 3501.Examined and signed 352!, 3500.-Approved by President 360!.

H. R. 5648-Gran ting a pension to Mary B. Allen.

ReportE'd back (S. REPORT 1916) 1157.-Passed Senate 1461.-Examined and signed 1588, 1592.-Approved by President 2167.

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H. R. 5655-Granting a pension to Lurinda Laughlin.

Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 1689) 212.-Passed Senate 422.-House concurs in Senate amendment 778.-Examined and signed 824, 848, 851-Approved by President 1137.

H. R. 5676-To ~emove the charge of desertion from the military record of

John Carroll. RepoFted back adversely (H. R. REPORT 24t0) 1482.

H. R. 5711-Extending the term of patent No. 287230.

Passed over in Senate 2-!!JJ, 3-194:.

H. R. 5768-To adopt the weights and measures-of the metric system as the

standard weights and measures in the United t;tates. Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 3005) (omitted in

Record).

H. R. 5779-Giving preference to honorably discharged soldiers, sailors, and

marines in all appointments in the civil service of the United States.

Debated 357.

H. R. 5795-For the purchase of a bronze portrait statue of George Wash-

ington. . Debated in House 3183 .

H. R. 5802-Granting a pension to Eliza D. Pennypacker.

Laid on table 2866.

H. R. 5809-Granting a pension to Allen Buckner, of Baldwin, Kans.

Laid on table 286().

H. R. 5813-Granting an increase of pension to William Taylor, of Mound

City, Kans. Laid on tab~e 2866.

H. R. 5850-Granting a pension to Dicey Woodall, widow of William W.

Woodall. Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2062) 1921.

H. R. 5853-Granting a pension to Mary Black.

Debated and passed House 8J7, 910.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pension !">:iii.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2047) 1594:.-Passed ~enate 159ti.-Examined and signed 1707, 1712.-Approved by President 2lti7.

H. R. 5874-To r ay H. P. Dyer for carrying mail.

Reported back (S. REPORT 2185) 2051.-Passed Senate 2.323.-Examined and signed 26lli, 2658.-Approved by President 3167.

H. R. 5398-Granting an increase of pension to George F. \Vhite.

Debated and passed House 901, 911.-Referre·l to Se:~atv Committee on Pensions 980.-Reported back (S. REPOH'I' l!YJl) lUJ.-PaBSed ~enate 1w:i.-Examined and signed 1588, 15\fL.-.Approved by Pre~dent 21til:!.

H. R. 5899-Granting a pension to Eleanor R. Sullivan.

Laid on table !!SSS. ·

H. R. 5904-For the relief of :Mary Jane McLaughlin.

Laid on table 2866. .

H. R. 5922-Granting a pension to Thomas L. Kimbrell.

Reference changed to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1365 . .

H. R. 5931-For the relief of Henry L. McCalla.

Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2131) 4:94:.-Consideration objected to in Holl.Se 1488, 1191.

H. R. 5944-Granting an increase of pension to Jeremiah Everly.

Reported back (S. REPORT 1872) 1003.-Pa" ed Senate 1459.-Ex.amined and signed 1588, 1592.-Approved by President t1U!).

H. R. 5969-For the relief of t he devisees and legal representatives of D. L.

Huskey, deceased. P~:~d~~~~\~l«7.-Examined and signed 1588, 15!!2.-Approved by


H. R. 5974-Granting an increase of pension to Michael Lochard1 of Osborne,

Kans. Laid on table 2866.

H. R. 6319-Granting an increase of pension to George W. Cox, alias John

Smith. Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2104) 489.-Debated and

pas ed House 1486,1493.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 1517.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2086) 1594.-Passed Senate 2516.-Ex-

Granting an increase of pension to Amos Van N ausdle. amined and signed 2616, 2658.-Approved by President 3168.

Report~d back (S. REPORT 1927) J.2.W.-Passed Senate 1461.-Examined H. R. 6323-

H. R. 5978-

and signed 1588, 1592.-Approved by President 2168. For the relief of John McDonald, alias John Shannon. · H. R. 6032- Debated and passed House 897, 910.-Referred to Senate Committee on

Military Affairs 979.-Reported back adversely (S. REPORT 2!i8) and indefinitely postponed 3188. For the relief of David V. Howell.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2356) 1107. H. R. 6333-H. R. 6038- Granting a pension to Mrs. Mary Keen.

For the relief of Joseph H. Penny, John W. Penny, Thomas Laid on table 2866. Penny, and Harvey Penny, surviving partners of Penny & Sons. H. R. 6344-

To remove the charges of desertion from the recorda of the War Department against Frederick Mehring. Debated 2481, 2!92, 2849.

H. R. 6043-Granting an increase of pension to John C. Sheuerma.n.

Debated and passed House 317k383.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 390.-Reported bac (S. REPORT 1813) 673.-Pa"-Sed Senate 1455.-Examined and signed 1588, 1592.-Approved by President 2168.

H. R. 6096-

Passed Senate 587.-Examined and signed 731, 751.-Approved by Presi· dent 1100.

H. R. 6407-Granting an increase of pension to Michael S. Brockett.

Reported back (S. REPORT 2165) 192i.-Pa.ssed Senate 2521.-Exam.ined and signed 2816, 2658.-Approved by President 3168.

Granting an increase of pension to Samuel W. Kirkendall~ Reported back (S. REPORT 1710) 212.-Passed Senate 423.-Examined and H. R.

6409-

signed 487, 400.-Approved by President 1101. Granting a pension to Maria E. Hamill. H. R. 6099- · Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2217) 913.-Debated

and passed House 2158, 2177.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2tl.O.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2447) 3016.-Passed Senate 350LExamined and signed 3528, 3591.-Approved by President 3603.

For the relief of Anna. 0. Brush, widow of Alfred I. Brush. Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2592) 1763.

H. R. 6145-Granting a pension to Benoni A. McConnell.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2105) 489.-Debated and passed House 1487, 1493.-Referred to Senate Committee on PE"nsions 1517.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2057) 1594.-Passed Senate 25H -Ex-amined and signed 2616, 2658.-Approved by President 3108. ·

H. R. 6146-For the relief of the administrators of William B. Moses, de

ceased, and of Lebbeus H. Rogers. Debated and passed House 2846, 2849.-Referred to Senate Committee on Judic~ary 2il76.-Reported back and passed Senate 2947.-Examined and signed 3136, 3182.

H. R. 6148-Granting an increase of pension to William M. Tom.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2386) 1155.-Debated and passed House 2174, 2178.-Referred to Senate Committee on PensionsJ?:~10.-Rep~rted ba.ck (S. REPORT 2212) 2291.-Passed Senate2526.Exammed and Signed 2616, 2658.-Approved by President 3168.

H. R. 6160-For the relief of F. R. Lanson, of Tionesta, Pa.


H. R. 6162-Granting an increase of pension to Warren L. Eaton.

Laid on table 2866.

H. R. 6172-For the relief of Robert W. Caldwell, First Regiment Ohio

Heavy Artillery Volunteers. Debated and passed House 1587.-Referred to Senate Committee on Mil

itary Affairs 1597. H. R. 6176-

Granting an increase of pension to John W. Blake. Laid on table 28G6.

H. R. 6194-For the relief of Thomas H. Kearney.

Laid on table 2866.

H. R. 6417-Granting a pension to Eliza C. Johnson.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2231) 913.-Debated and passed House 2159, 2177.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2210.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2370) 2618.-Passed Senate 2903.Exa.mined and signed2980, 3012.-Approved by President 3387.

H.R. 6424-Granting a pension to Charles S. Devine.


H. R. 6492-To correct the military record of James Donahue.

Debated and passed House 003,905, 911.-Referred to Senate Committee on Military Affairs 979.-Passed over in Senate 1480.

H. R. 6495-For the relief of W. W. Morris.

Reported back adversely (H. R. REPORT 2!17) and laid on table 1317.

H. R. 6500-Granting a pension to Elisha T. Bisbee.


H. R. 6503-Granting an increase of pension to William Gross.

Reported back with amendme~t (H. R. REPORT 2436) 1431.-Debated and passed House 2175, 2178.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2"110.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2321) 2617.-Passed Senate 290L-Exami.I!ed and signed 2980,3012.-Approved by President~.

H. R. 6523-- Granting a pension to Joseph W. Skelton, of Brokenbow, Nebr.

Laid on table 2886.


Andrew Carney and grant him an honorable discharge. Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2152) 620.-Passed over

in House 1492. H. R. 6545-

For the relief of Olivia M. Clifford. For the relief of Capt. George A. Armes. Debated and passed House 2842,2850.-Referred to Senate Committee on Reported back adversely (H. R. REPORT 2897) and laid on table 2438.

H. R. 6204-

Claims 2870.-Reported back and passed Senate (see bill S.2471) 3116.- H R 6550 Examined and signed 3136, 3182.-Approved by President 34:72. · ' ' -

H. R. 6227- For relief of Calvin Johnson. Reference changed to Committee on Military Affairs 1001.-Reported

back adversely (H. R. REPORT 2744) and laid on table 2114. Granting an increase of pension to James H. Stevens. Laid on table 2866.

H. R. 6240-For the preparation of1>lans or designs for a memorial or statue

of Gen. Ulysses S. Grant on ground belonging to the United States Government in the city of Washington, District of Columbia.

R~committed to Committee on Library 302.-Reported back with amendments 1111.-Passed Senate 2291.-House concurs in Senate h::~~n3~~7.-Examined and signed 2492,2495, 2559.-Approved by

H. R. 6552-.Granting an increase of pension to Abram P. Pew.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 24!7) 1432.-Debated and passed House 2177, 2178.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions ~10.-Reported ba.ck (S. REPORT 2225) 2291.-Pa.ssed Senate 2527.Exammed and signed 2616, 2659.-Approved by President 3168.

H. R. 6574-Granting a pension to Hiram J. Reamer.



H. R. 6591-For the relief of Austin A. Yates.

Debated and passed House 2844, 2850.-Referred to Senate ·committee o~ Claims 2876.-Reported back 3016.-Passed senate 3505 . ....:..Examined and signed 3519, 3590.

B. R. 6623-Granting a pension to Sarah E. Wall.

Debated and passed House 381, 38-t-Referred to Senate Committee on P ensions 415.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1887) 1008.-Passed Senate 14.60.-Examined and signed 1588, 1592.-Approved by President 2167.

H. R. 6626-To correct the military record of Henry M. Holmes.


H. R. 6647-

H. R. 6921-Granting an increase of pension to Gustav Rienecker.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2102) 488.-Debated and passed House 1486, 1493.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pen· sions 1517.-Reported back (8. REPORT 2'~) 2291.-Passed Senate 2527.-Examined and signed 2616, 2658.-Approved by President 316S.

H. R. 6927-For the relief of Thomas Caldwell.


H. R. 6929-Gran ting an increase of pension to James G. Hartzell, of Golden,

Colo. Laid on table 2866.

Providing for the extension of the Loudon Park National Ceme- H. R. 6947-tery, near Baltimore', .Md. Granting an increaseof pension to Alonzo C. Rembaugh.

Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2529) 1657. Reported back (S. REPORT 1741) 389.-Pasied S.enate 425.-Ex:amined and signed 487, 496.-Approved by President 1101.

H. R. 6653-To increase the pension of Levi Moser.

Laid on table 2866.

H. R. 6979-Granting a pension to Louisa White, of Greensburg, Ind.

H. R. 6676-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2605) 1763.

For the relief of Edward G. Garner, Company E, One hundred H. R. 6997-and twenty-eighth New York Volunteer Infantry. Granting an increase of pension to Josephine H. Whitehead.

Debated and passed House 369, 383.-Referred to Senate Committee on De hated and passed House 905, 911.-Referred to Senate Committee on Military Affairs 391. Pensions 980.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2069) 159!.-Passed Senate

H. R. 6704-Granting a pension to Corinne Strickland.

Laid on table 2866.

!I. R. 6725-To pension Mary E. Beaton.


H. R. 6732-Granting a pension to Asa W. Taylor.

Laid on table 28613.

H. R. 6776-Granting a pension to Annie Chamberlain.

Reported back (S. REPORT 2.U6) 29-17.-Passed Senate 3499.-Examined and signed 3528, 3591.-Approved by President 3603.

H. R. 6779-To pay certain Treasury settlements.


H. R. 6787-Granting an increase of pension to Edwin A. Wilson.

Debatf'd and vasse:i House 986, 911.-Referred to Senate Committee on P ensions 9SO.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2002) 159-1.-Passed Senate :!51U.-Examined and-signed 2616,2658.-Approved by President 3le8.

H. R. 6910-Granting an increase of pension to Peter Anderson.

Debated and passed House 90!, 911.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions !:180.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2013) 1321.-Passed Senate H titi.-Examined and signed 1~9, 159'2.-Approved by President 216!!.

H. R. 6359-For the relief of Helen Gillen, widow of Daniel F. Gillen, late

captain Company I, Sixty-ninth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers.

Roported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2486) 14.95.

H. R. 6882-Limiting the hours of daily services of laborers, workmen, and

mechanics employed upon the public works of, or work done for the United States, or any Territory, or the District of Columbia.

R esolution to discharge committee from further .consideration of bill 3019, 3190,3300.

H. R. 6902-Granting a pension to Lydia A. Tryon.

Reported back (S. REPORT 1934) 1.246.-Passed Senate U61.-Examined aud signed 1588, 1592.-Approved by President 2167.

H. R. 6906-To amend the military record of James C. Howard.

Reported back adversely (H. R. REPORT 2525) 1657.

H. R. 6914-Uranting an increase of pension to Elliott Loomis.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2100) 489.-Debated and pa.<;sed House 1486, 1493.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 1517.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2119) 1661.-Passed Senate 2519.-Ex:amined and signed 2616, 2ti59.-Approved by Pr,esident 3168.

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2515.-Ex:amined and signed 2616, 2659.-Approved by President 3168.

H. R. 7008-Granting a pension to Louise Donath.

Laid on table 2866.

H. R. 7012-Granting an increase of pension to Emma C. Stephenson.


H. R. 7024-Granttng an inc~ease of pension to Sarah Herriman.

Debated and passed House 901, 911.-Referred to Senate Committee 011 P ensions 980.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1999) 1320.-Passed Senate H6ti.-Ex:amined and signed 1588, 1592.-Approved by President 2168.

H. R. 7040-Granting a pension to Laura Newman.


H . R. 7053-For the relief of Addie S. Potter.

Debated and passed House 898, 910.-Referred to Senate Committee on PP.ns10ns 980.-Reported baek (S. REPORT 20.12) 1321.-Passed Senate 1!66.-Examined and signed 1588, 1592.-Approved by President 2167.

H. R. 7055-Granting a pension to John G. Barr.

ReportPd b11Ck with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2-168) H9!.-Deba,ted nnr.L pll.s<;ed House 2861, 2863.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2076.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2442) 3016.-Passed l::)enate 3.J01.-Examined and signed 352!, 3590.-Approved by President 3600.

H. R. 7056-Granting an increase of pension to A. G. Beer.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2735) 204:7.

H. R. 7072-Granting a pension to Mary Barron.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 24-70) 1495.-Debated an:i passe:! House 2861, 2!i63.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pen· swas 287ti.-I~eporl;ed back (S. REPORT 2!62) 3016.-Passed enate 3.JU.3.-Examined and signed 3524, 3590.-Approved by President 3603.

H. R. 7091-Relating to Hawaiian sil~er coinage and silver certificates.

Debated 18-19, 1914.

H. R. 7094-To establish a soldiers' home at or near Johnson City, Wash

ington Coun.ty, Tenn. Laid on table (see billS. 3252) 1279.

H. R. 7119-Removing the charge of desertion from the military record of

Edgar B. Willoughby, deceased. Reference changed to Committee on Military Affairs lB.

H. R. 7134-For the relief of John Armstrong.

Reported back adversely (H. E. REPORT 2753) and laid on the table 2182.

HOUSE BILLS. 7152--7708

H. R. 7152-Granting an increase of pension to Nancy L. Donaldson.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 20!4) ill.-Debated and passed- Bouse 907, 911.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 980.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1952) 1284:.-Passed Senate 1463.Examined and signed 1588, 1592.-Approved by President 21~,

H. R. 715f-To increase the pension of Juliet E. Nichols,

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2661) 19::1.


Robert Downing. Reference changed to Committee on Naval Affairs 2867.

H. R. 7190-Granting an increase of pension to George 0. Cole.

Reported back (S. REPORT1696) Zl2.-Passed Senate422:-Examined and signed 487, 496.-Approved by President 1101.

H. R. 7202-Granting an increase of pension to Elizabeth Causey.

Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 2469) 3099.-Passed Senate &ii1>.-Bouse concurs in Senate amendment 3587.-Examined and signed 352!, 3590.-Approved by President 3ti04.

H. R. 7202-Grantjng a pension to Thomas F. Walter.

Debated and passed Honse 377, 383.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions tiE.


Silas Nicholson. D ~bated and passed House 898, 910.-Referred to Senate Committee on J~ilita.ry Affairs 979.-Reported back (S. REPORT 21.24) 1711.-Passed Senate 2519, 2527.-Examined and signed 2616, 2658.

n. R. 7315-Granting an increase of pension to William W. King.

.Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 22'22) 913.-Debated and pa!;Sed Honse 2159, tl77.-Raferred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2210.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2'-'99) 2387.-Passed !:>enate 2533.-Examined and si~ned 2617, 2658.-Approved by President 3168.

!I. R. 7321- .

H. R. 7495-Granting an increase of pension to Richard Holloway.

Debated-and passed Honse 376, 383.-Referred to Senate Comll\ittee on Pensions 4J5.-Reported back (S. REPORT 17'86) 673.-Pa.ssed Senate 1454.-Ex:amined and signed 1588, 1592.-Approved by President 216H.

H. R. 7539-Granting a pension to Peter J. Keleher.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2797) ~.

H. R. 7544-Granting an increase of pension to Florence L. Stuart.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPOR'.r 2629) 1818.-Debated and pas3ed House 286~, 2863.-Refened to Senate Committee on Pen· sions 2876.-Reported back (S. REPORT2!31) 3015.-PassedSenate350!>.Examined and signed 3528, 3591.-Approved by President 360!.

H. R. 7553-Granting an increase of pension to Fannie M. O'Linn.

Reported back (S. REPORT 1706) 212.-Passed Senate 423.-Bxamined and signed 487, 496.-Approved by President liOl.

H. R. 7555-Granting a pension to Mrs. Nellie L. Parsons, of Rockbridge

County, Va. Laid on table 2866.

H. R. 7571-To prevent the failure of military justice, and for other pur-

poses. · Debated .and passed House H.-Referred to Senate Committee on Mili

tary Affairs 59.-Reported ba0k with amendment (S. REPORT 1914) 1111 (see bill S. 2658).-Consideration objected to 1771, 1824.-Passed !:>enate 2501.-Referred to House Committee ou Military Affairs with Senate amendment 260'2.-Reported back and House disagrees to Senate amendment 2916.-Senate insisti upon its amendment ~8J3.-Conference appointed 2898, 2916.-Conference report made and agreed to S2;0, 32:.">9.-Examined and signed 3280, 3386.-Approved by President 3591.

H. R. 7580-Granting a pension to Samuel N. Baskins •

De bated and passed House 89!, 910.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 980.-Reported back (S. REPORT 19-!Q) 1284:.-Passed Senate 1402.-Examined and signed 1588, 1592.-Approved by President 2167.

H. R. 7597-Granting a pension to Armilda J. Luttrell, To re~:Jtore Mary Welch to the pension roll.

Reported back':i.~b a~endment (H. R. REPORT 2798) 2:J?O.-Debated and I Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2859) 2383. passed House 2802, ~.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions ~7~.-Repor~d bark (S. REPORT 2459) 3016.-Passed Senate 35trZ.-Ex:- H R 7600-amrned and Signed 2528, 2.191.-Approved by President 3603. • •

H. R. 7327- I Granting an increase of pension to Charles Claussen. Granting an increase of pension to Charles N Pa' Reported back (S. REPORT 1733) 389.-;-Passed Senate 425.-Examinedand ' ~ • In e. signed 487, 496.-Approved by President 1101.

Re:r:orted back adversely (S. REPORT 173i) and indefinitely pos ~poned &i9. H. R. 7602-

H. R. 7328-Granting an increase of pension to John Nicklin.

Reported back (8. REPORT 1708) 212.-Passed Senate 423.-Examined and signed 4:07, 496.-Approved by President 1101.

H. R. 7354-Grantjng an increase of pension to Milbre V. Douglass.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2-!71) 1495.-Debated and pas ~ed House ~,2$:1-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions ~70.-Reported back iS. REPORT 2!41) 3016.-Passed • enate 3j01.-Examined and signed 3.528, 3591.-Approved by President 300!.

To correct the military record of Palmer G. Percy. Debated and passed Bons·e 906, 911.-Referrea to Senate Committee on

Military Affairs 980.-Reported back with amendment (8. REPORT 2122) 1711.-Passed Senate 2504.-Honse concurs in Senate amendment 2653.-Ex:amined and signed 2683, 2720, 2723.

H. R. 7603-To correct the mmtary record of James A. Somerville.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2524:) 1657.-Debated and passed House 341i5.-Referred to Senate Committee on Military Affairs iH~.-Reported back 3!9!.-Passed Senate 3515.-Examined and signed 25~, 35!JL

For th_e relief of George Rea, deceased, late of Copjah County, H. R. 7617-MlSs, Granting an increase of pension to Robecca Tolson.

H. R. 7378-

Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2!54) 1432. Debated and passed Honse 895, 910.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 980.-Reported back (8. REPORT 2091) 1594. - Passed Benate

H. R. 7420- 2517.-Examined and signed 2617, 2658.-Approved by President3168.

To grant a pension tv Esther B. Guthrie. H. R. 7621-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT ~79!) 2319.

H. R. 7421-Granting a pension to Esther Dyer Hammond.

Reference changed to Committee on Invalid Pensions 489.-Laid on tablo 2866.

H. R. 7423-Authorizing the Secretary of War to adjust the claim of the

Merritt & Chapman Derrick and Wrecking Company, and making an appropriation to satisfy said claim of $1.800, or so much thereof as may be necessary. ·

Reported back (H. R. REPORT 25Z3) 1657.

H. R. 7424-Autborizing the Secretary of War to adjust the claim of the

Merritt and Chapman Derrick and Wrecking Company, and making an appropriation to satisfy said claim of $237.36, or so much tber of as may be necessary.


Granting a pension to William H. Chapman. Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 1808) 673.-Amendment re

jected and bill passed Senate 1455.-Examined and signed 151'..>8, 1592-Approved by President 2167. ·

H. R. 7688-Granting a pension to Katy Kurth.

Reported baek with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2539) 1708.-Debated and pa sed House 2862, 2863.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions ~ 76.-Reported back (8. REPORT 2463) 3016.-Passed Senate 3503.-Examined and signed 3528, 3591.-.Approved by President3600.

H. R. 7697-Granting a pension to Elizabeth M. Sale.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2304) 1062.-Debated and E_.?i~~ed House 2166, 2178.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions

H. R. 7708-To restore the pension of Francis H. Staples.

Laid on table 2866.

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H. R. 7713-Granting a pension to JohnS. Boernm.


H. R. 7745-Granting a pension to Lucinda Miller.

Debated and passed Honse 375, 383.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 415.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1956) 1284.-Passed Senate 1!63.-Examined and signed 1588, 1592.-Approveq by President 2lb7.

H. R. 7757-Granting a pension to Agnes Ryder.

Debated and passed Honse 897, 910.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 980.

H. R. 7760-For the relief of James Kelly.

Reported back with a.men.dment (H. R. REPORT 2459) 1432.-Debated and passed Honse 1195.-Referred to Senate Committee on Military Affairs 1822.-Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 2415) 2868.Passed Senate 3221.-House concurs in Senate amendment 3261.-Examined and signed 3280,3386.-Approved by President 3591.

H. R. 7810-Granting an increase of pension to Robert P. Currin.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2142) 57L-Debatedand passed House 1490,1493.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 1517.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2132) 1767.-Passed Senate 2519.-Examined and signed 2617,2858.-Approved by President 3168.

H. R. 7830-For the relief of Leonard Wilson.

Debated and laid on table (see bill S. 3339) 28!2, 2849.

H. R. 7840-For the establishment of a light-house and fog signal at Point

No Point, in Chesapeake Bay, between Cove Point and Smiths Point.

Debated and passed House 2145.-Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce 221L-Reported back (S. REPORT 2234:) 2353.-Passed Senate 2528.-Examined and signed 2002,2617.-Approved by President 3167.

H. R. 7844-

H. R. 8032-ToreimburseJ. A. B. Miles, E. D. Kelly, and Rawlings Webster.

Debated and passed Honse 2840, 2850.-Referred to Senate Committee on Claims 2876.-Reported back 3016.-Passed Senate 3503.-Examined and signed 3524, 3590.-Approved by President 3603.

H. R. 8050-To correct the military record of W. A. Mole.

Reported back adversely (H. R. REPORT 2128) a.nd laid on table ~9.

H. R. 8059-To amend the items in the river and harbor acts of 1894-, 1806,

and 1899, containing the contract with C. P. Goodyear, his heirs and assigns, to deepen the outer bar of Brunswick, Ga.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2108) 12!2.

H. R. 8067- . To incorporate the National Society of United States Daughters

of 1812. Reported ba.ckwith a.mendmentsandconsiderationobjected to in Senate

2U5U. -Amended and passed Senate 25t-2.-Houss concurs iu Senate amendments 2614, 2653.-Examined and signed 27i0, 27~.-Appro;ed by President 3168.

H. R. 8068-Authorizing the board of supervisors of Pima County, Ariz.: to

issue fifty-year 4 per cent bonds_of Pima County, Ariz., to redeem certain bonded indebtedness of said county.

Debated and pn.ssed Honse 52.-Referred to Senate Committee on Territories 59.-Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 2035) 143!.Debated, amended, and pa-ssed Senate 250'.!.-Motion to reconsider 2503.-Motion to reconsider withdrawn 2563.-House nonconcm·s in Senate amendments 2653.-Senate insic;ts upon its amendments !!652, 2759 2876.-Conference appointed 2653, 2876 . ..:..C0nference report made and'agreed to 3102, 3169.-Motion to r econsider in Senate ~.-Motion to reconsider withdrawn iXl96.-Examined and signed 3il9, 3480.-Approved by President 3591.

H. R. 8080-Granting a pension to Mrs. El-cy Bennett.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2680) Hli2.

To provide for the revision and codification of the permanent H. R. 8091-and general laws of the United States. Granting a pension to Benjamin E. Styles.

Reported back 2440.-Passed over in Senate 2534,3499. Debatej and passed Honse 898, 910.-Referred to Senate Committee on H. R. 7856- Pensions 980.

To increase the pension of Matilda E. Lawton, widow of Elbridge Lawton, late chief engineer, United States Navy.


H. R. 7885-Granting an increase of pension to Caroline V. English.

Laid on table 2856.

H. R. 7912-Granting an increase of pension to Harriet A. Wilson.

Debated and passed House 377, 383.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pemions 415.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1862) 1007.-Passed Senate 1458.-Examined and signed 1588, ]59~.-Approved hy Presid:!nt 2168.

H. R. 7943-To authorize the reimbursement of officers and men of the Army

and Navy for medical expenses incurred during leave or furlough.


H. R. 7980-Granting a pension to James Winnie.

Laid on table 2866.

H. R. 7983-For the relief of the heirs of W. H. Smith, deceased, late of

Copiah County, Miss. Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2.118) 1657.

H. R. 7995-Granting a pension to Jane Hunter.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2559) 1709.-Passed House 286!.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2876.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2466) 3015.-Passed Senate 3505.-Examined and signed 3524, 3590.-Approved by President 3603.

H. R. 8001-Granting a pension to Sampson D. Bridgman.

R eported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 21.54) 620.-Debated and p:.t "ed House 149'.?, U~.-Referred to ~enate Committee on Pensions 1517.-Reported back (8. REPORT 216!) 1924:.-Passed Senate 2521.-Examined and signed 2617, 2658.-Approved by President 3168.

H. R. 8027-Granting a pension to William R. Miller.


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H. R. 8106-Granting a pension to Olivia Donathy.

Debaterl and passed House 889, 910.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 980.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2079) 159!.-Passed Senate 2516.-Examined and signed 2617, 2658.-Approved by President 3168.

H. R. 8156-Granting a pension to 1\fary Sanders.

Laid on table 2866.

H. R. 8160-Locating certain land scrip in the name of Antonia La Pierre

and others. Eepor ted back (H. R. REPORT 2271) 912.-Consideration objected to in

House 15il.

H. R. 8161-Granting ;:~, pension to Annis Bean.

Debated and passed House 381, 3S3.-Referred to Senate Committee on P ensions 4J.D.-Reported back (o. REPORT 1795) 673.-Passed Senate U~.-Examined.and sjgned 1588, 1592.-Approved by President 2167.

H. R. 8185-For the relief of William B. Payne.


H. R. 8190-Granting a pension to Henry Miller.

Debated and pa sed House 895 910.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 980.-Reported back (S. REPORT ro/5) 159-1.-Passed Senate 2516.-Examined and signed 2617, 2658.-Approved by President 316!).

H. R. 8191-Granting an increase of pension to Adam Bieger.

Debated and passed Honse 379, 383.-R-eferred to Senate Committee on Pensions 415.-Reported back (S. REPO RT 1817) 1003.-Pas.c;ed Senate 1459.-Examined and signed 15S8, 1592.-Approved by President 2168.

H.R.8207-Granting a pension to Joseph Quinn.

Reported back (S. REPOR·r17lM)389.-PassedSenate424.-Examinedand signed 487, !96.-Approved by President 1101.

H. R. 8218-Granting a pension to Mary E. Lacey.

Reported back (S. REPORT 1747) 389.-Passed Senate 426.-Exa.mined and s1gned 487, 496.-Approved by President 1101.


H. R. 8263-Granting a pension to Lula M. Jones.

Debated and passed House 371, 383.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 415.-Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 2015) 1321.Amendment diso.greed to and bill passed Senate 1467.-Examined and signed 1588, 1592.-Approved by President 2167.

H. R. 8270-For the relief of Herman Von Marsdorf, late a lieutenant of Com

pany D, First Maryland Cavalry. Reported back with amendment {H. R. REPORT2650) 1874.-Passed Honse

2li37.-Referred to Senate Committee on Militarv Affairs 28i0.-Reporte:i back (S. REPORT 2185) 3188.-Passed Semite 3507.-Exam.ined and sjgned 3524:, 3500.

H. R. 8273-Granting a pension to Sarah S. Hammond.

Debated and passed Honse Si7, 383.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 390.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1874:) 1008.-PasE<ed Senate 1!59.-Examined and signed 1588, 1592.-Approved by President 2167.

H. R. 8274-Granting a pension to A. C. Ricketts, of Fairfield, Iowa.

Laid on table 2866.

H. R. 8280-Granting a pension to Samuel Dorner.

Laid on table 2866.

H. E. 8297-Granting an increase of pension to Albert Buck.

Debated and passed Honse 371,383.-Referred to Eenate Committee on Pensions 415.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2007)1594.-Passed Senate 2.115.-Examined and signed 2617,2058.-Approved by Pre ident 316::!.

H. R. 8333-For the relief of Mrs. Annie S. Hummel.


H. R. 8535-Granting an increase of pension to Andrew E. Dunham.

Debated and passed Honse 370, 383.-Referred to Senate Committee 0::1 Pensions {15.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1787) sm.-Passed Senate 14:5!.-Examined and signed 1588, 1592.-Approved by President 2108.

H. R. 8537-Granting a pension to Mary Ann Merrow.


H. R. 8540-Granting a pension to Lydia J. De Silva.

Reported back (S. REPORT 171l) 212.-Passed Senate 423.-E:x:amined and Signed 487,4:96.-Approved by President 1101.

H. R.8545-For the relief ofT. A. Woodress, of Grundy County, Mo.


H. R. 8577-Granting an increase of pension to Levi C. Hare.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2303) 1062.-Debated and passed House 2166, 2178.-RefeTred to Senate Committee on Pen· sions 2210.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2342) 2618.-Pa.ssed Senate 2902.E:x:amined and signed 2980, 3012.-Approved by Presidont 3385.

H. R. 85S4-Granting a pension to Matilda Rapp.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2010) 413.-Debated and passed Honse 907, 911.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions !JSO.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1929) 124:6.-Passed Senate U61.-Ex· amined and signed 1588, 1592.-Approved by President 2167.

H. R. 8620-Amendatory of sections 3339 and 3341 of the Revised Statutes

of the United St-ates, relative to internal-revenue tax on fer· mented liquors.

Consideration objected to in Senate 2!199, 34.94. H. R. 8380-

Granting increase of pension to Reamus G. Morris. H. R. 868~ . . . Reference changed to Uommittee on Pensions 18.-R-eported back with For the rehef of the heirs of William Freeman. . amendments tH. R. REPORT 2267) 914.-Debated and passed Hnuse 2l6.J., I H. Hes. 396 reported as substitute (H. R. REPORT 2564) nro.

2177.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2210.-Reported H R 8 a 37 back (S. REPORT2362) 2618.-Passed Senate 2903.-Examined and signed • • o -2980,3011.-Approved by President 3385. . Granting a pension to Mrs. Helen Harlow.

H. R. 8381- 1 L9.id en table 286ti.

Granting a pension to Anderson B. Myers. H. R. E615-Laid on table 2866. Directing the issue of a duplicat-e of lost check drawn by James

H. R. 8415- B. Quinn , major, Corps of Engineers, United States Army, Granting an increase of pension to Jesse F. Gates. in favor of Henry L. Breneman.

Laid en table (see billS. 4742) 901,912. I Debated and lai~ on table 1ls.!,ll85, 1l98, 1803.

H. R. 8418- 1 H. R. 8647-Granting an increase of pension to William H. Gibbs. ! Granting a pension to Joseph Connell.

Debated and passed House 379,383.-Referred to Senate Committee on ! Dc~at~d and passed Honse 381,384.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 41~.-Report~d back (S. REPORT 1958) L"&l.-Pa:ssed Senate j Pens10ns 415. 1463.-Exammed and signed 1588, L59"Z.- Approved by President 2lt.i..: . i H. R. 8650-

H. R. 8~26- . . . . . 1 Granting an increase of pension to Willia:m C. Whitney. Grantmg ~n I.?Crease of p~ns10n to Richard L. Titsworth, Com- I Raported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2382) 1155.-Detated

pany C, Fifteenth Umted States Infantry. 1

a_nd passed House 2173,2178.-;Referred to Senate Committee on l-'en· Laid on tabla 2866 I s1ons 2:'~10.-Reported back w1th amendment (S. REPORT 2361) 2618.-

'· · Passed Senate 2900.-House concurs in Senate amendment 3010.-Ex·

H. R. 8447-Granting an increase of pension to Lyman W. Chandler.

R-eported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 259!) li63.


Gustavus Adolphus Thompson. Debated andpassed Honse!)OO,!Jll.-Referred to Senate Committee on

Military Affairs 980.-Reported bac-.k (S. REPORT 1987) 1.24:6.-Passed Senate 2,j()1.-E:x:amined and signed 25C8,2B16.

H. R. 8478-Granting an increase of pension to Celia A. Jeffers, of Bassett,

in the State of Nebraska. . Laid on table !!866.

H. R. 8487-For the relief of Col. Charles B. Dougherty and other members

of the i~inth Regiment of Pennsylvania Infantry. Amended and passed Senate 221.-Honse concurs in Senate amendment

3!8.-Examined. and signed 35D, 363.-Approved by President 606.

H. R. 8525-Granting an increase of pension to Maurice Fitzgerald.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2100) 438.-Debated and . passed Honse H ·, 1493.-Referred to Eenate Committee on Pensions

1517.-Reported. back {S. REPOUT 2087) 159!.-Passed Senate 2516.-Examined and signed 2617, 2653.-Approved by President 3168.

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a.mined and signed 004.9, 3096.-.Approved by Presidem 3!71.

H. R. 8658-Granting an increase of pension to Edwin G. Fay.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2096) 4:88.-Debatedand pa:;sed Honse 1485, 1493.-Referred to Senate Committee on PenSions 1517.-Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 213!) 1767.-Passed Senate 2519.-House concurs in Senate amendment :?651.-Examined and signed 2683,2720, 2723.-Approved by President 3168.

H.R. 8668-Approving a revision and adjustment of certain sales of Otoe and

Missouria lands in the States of Nebraska and Kansas. Laid on table (see bill S. 320i) 32iil.

H. R. 8679-Granting an increase of pension to Chauncey Sheldon.

Debated and passed Honse 906. 910.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 980.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1987) 1285.-Passed Senate l-!fi5.-Examined and signed 1588, 1592.-Approved by President 2168.

H. R. 8721-For the restoration of pension to Amos L. Hood.

Laid on table 2866.

H. R. 8735-Granting an increase of pension to Annie B. Sharrard .

Reported back (S. REPORT 1732) 389.-Pa.ssed Senate 425.-Examined and signed 487, 49!>.-Approved by President llOL

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H. R. 8742-

Granting a pension to Andrew Ferguson. Laid on table 2366.

H. R. 8745-Granting an increase of pension to John W. Moore.

Reference changed to Committee on Pensions ii23.

H. R. 8771-Granting an increase of pension to Lyman A. Sayles.

Debated and pas ed House 894, 910.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions !J3<1.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1986) 1285.-Pa.::sed SP-nate 146.3.-Examined and signed 1588, 1592.-Approved by President 2168.

H. R. 8794-Granting an increase of pension to Ellen H. Phi1lips.

Debated and passed House 89!), 910.-Referred to Senate Committee ou Pensions 930.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1948) 128!.-PasRed Senate 1!62.-Ex:amined and signed 158 , 1592.-Approved by President 2168.

H. R. 8814-To provide for the entry of landE formerly in the Lower Brule

Indian Reservation, S.Dak. Debated and passed House 123ti.-Referred to Senate Committee c.n In

dian Affajrs 1250.-Committee discharged from further consideration and bill referred to Committee on Public Lands H!J8.-Reported back (8. REPORT 2145) and passed Senate 1878.-Examined and signed 1971, 197i>.-Approved by President 2435.

H. R. 8842-Granting a pension to Sarah 0. Field.

Reported back with amendment (H. R . REPORT 2487) 1495.

H. R. 8855-.A.uthorizing the purchase of a site for a building for the accom

modation of the Supreme Court of the United State3. H. R. 140M reported as substitute (H. R. REPORT 2707) 19'i2.

H. R. 8856-Amending the act of August 15, 1894, entitled "An act making

appropriations for current and contingent expenses of the Indian Department and fulfilling treaties and stipulations with various Indian tribes for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1893," and for other purposes.


H. R. 8880-Granting an increase of pension to Henry Guckes.

Laid on table 2866.

H. R. 8890-Granting an increase of pension to John T. Hayes.

Laid on table 2800.

H. R. 8891-To increase the pension of William Rheuby.

Reportetl back with amendmant (H. R. REPORT 2681) 1972.

H. R. 8917-To limit the meaning of the word "conspiracy" and also the

use of ''restraining orders and injunctions" as applied to disputes between employers and employees in the District of Columbia and Territories, or engaged in commerce between the several States, District of Columbia, and Territories, and with foreign nations.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 200i) 18.-Debated 2589.

H.R. 8942-Granting an increase of pension to Michael Howlett.

Debated and pas ed Honse 378, 383.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 415.-Reported back CS. REPORT 1848) 1007.-Passed Senate 1457.-Examined and signed 1588, 159"2.-Approved by President 2168.

H. R. 8946-To pay to J.P. Ouzts 8209.50 for services as deputy collector in

ternal revenue for district of South Carolina. Debated and passed House 2845, 2850.-Referred to Senate Committee

on Claims 2876.-Reported back 3016.-Passed Senate 350!.-Examined and signed 3.52!, 3590.-Approved by :President 3603.

H. R. 8966-For the relief of certain Indians in the Indian Territory who

desire to sell their lands and improvements and emigrate elsewhere.

Consideration objected to in House 493.-Debated, amended, and passed House 931, 933.-Referred to Senate Committee on Indian Affairs 979.Reported back (S. REPORT 1926) lWi.-:M:otion to recommit 1288.-Rccommitted 1322.

H. R. 8973-Granting an increase of pension to David I. Coon.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2216) 913.-Laid on table !?158,2177.

H. R. 8986-For the relief of Frank G. Mix.

H. Res.403 reported as substitute 1921.

H. R. 8998-Granting an increase of pension to Alexander F. Hartford.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2083) 4.56.-Debated and passed House 1t84, 1493.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 1517.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2223) 2:.'91.-Passed Senate 2l27.-Examined and signed 2617,2059.-President requested to return bill to House 3007,3019.-President returns bill to House 3169.

H. R. 9005-Granting an increase of pension to William W. Schooley.

Reported back with amendme-nts (H. R. REPORT 2338) 1107.-Debated and passed House 2170,217 .-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2:!10.-Reported back (S. REPORT2305) 2387.-Passed Senate2533.E:x:amined and signed 2617,2657.-Approved by President 3163.

H. R. 9010-Granting an increase of pension to Charles A. Westfield.

Reported back (S. REPORT 1701) 212.-Passed Senate 423.- Examined and signed 487,{96.-Approved by President 1101.

H. R. 9016-To pension Jackson Lykins for services in the late war.


H. R. 9023-Granting an increase of pension to Mary E. Dobyns.

Debated and passed House 37 , 383.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 415.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2093) 1595.-Passed Senate 2517.-Examined and signed 2617, 2858.-Approved by President 316d.

H. R. 9043-Granting an increase of pension to David S. Snyder.

Reported back (S. REPORT 1716) and passed Senate 333.-Examined and signed 38!, 388.-Approved by President 606.

H. R. 9047-To incorporate the Washington Telephone Company and to per

mit it to install, maintain, and operate a telephone plant and exchanges in the District of Columbia.

Passed over in Senate 2!99, 3!94, 3516, 3517.

H. R. 9061-Granting a pension to Mary F. Breedlove.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2292) 1002.-Debated and passed House 2165,2178.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions :c.no.

H. R. 9066-Gran ting an increase of pension to Joseph N. Loving.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2'239) !H3.-Debated and passed House 2160, 21i7.-Referrej to Senate Committee on PensioDB tilO.-Reported back {S. REPORT 2213) 2291.-Passed Senate 2526.Examined and signed 2617, 2658.-Approved by President 3168.

H. R. 9075-To pension Charles Dalrymp1e.


H. R. 9078-For the relief of Thierman & Frost.


H. R. 9106-Granting a pension to Nancy Marshall.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2057) 413.-Debated and passed House 009, 911.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 980.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1930) 1246.-Passed Senate 146:!.-Examined and signed 158!J, 159"2.-Approved by President 2167.

H. R. 9108-Granting a pension to Maria H. Hixson.

Reoorted back with amendments (S. REPORT 1742) 389.-Passed Senate ~.-House concurs in Senate amendment-; 778.-Examined and signed 82-1,848, 851.-Approved by President 1137.

H. R. 9117-To.confirm a certain private land claim in the Territory of New

Mexico. Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2752) 2181.

H. R. 9140--Providing that entrymen under the homestead laws, who have

served in the United States Army, Navy, or Marine Corps during the Spanish war or the Philippine insurrection shaH have certain service deducted from the time required to perfect title under homestead laws, and for other purposes.

Debated and passed Senate 224.-Referred to House Committee on Public Lands with Senate amendments 493.-House nonconcurs with ~enate amendments 2-!76.-Senate insists upon its amendments 251ti.-Conference appointed 2-176, 2516.-Conference report ·made and agreed to 2917, 2953.-Examined and signed 30!9, 3096.-Approved by President 3!71.

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H. R. 9141-To authorize the entry and patenting of lands containing salt,

end chiefly valuable therefor, under the placer-mining laws of the United States.

Laid on ta hle (see bill S. 3313) 1310.

H. R. 9153-Granting the right of way to Alafia: Manatee and Gulf Coast.

Railroad Company through the United States light-house and military reservations on Gasparilla Island, in the State of Florida.


H. R. 9154-Granting authority to Alafia, Manatee and Gulf Coast Railroad

Company to build railroad bridges across the Manatee River and Gasparilla Sound and to lay railroad tracks thereon.

Amended and passed Senate 23.56.- House concurs in Senate amendments 2536.-Examined and s)gned 2602, 2617.-Approved by President 3167.

11:. R. 9161-Granting an increase of pension to Mary U. Wilmarth.

Laid on table 2 66.

H. R. 9165-Granting an increase of pension to Horace L. Stiles.

Debated and passed House 88!J, 910.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 980.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2009) 1~1.-Pas ed Senate 1!60.-Examined and signed 15S8, 1592.-Approved by President 2326.

H. R. 9176-Granting a pension to Emily Haines Harrison.

Reported back (S. REPORT 174.6) 389.-Passed Senate 426.-Examined and signed 487, 496.-Approved by President 1101.

H. R. 9177-Granting an increase of pension to Luke P. Allphin.

Debated and passed House 901, 911.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pen&ions 980.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1975) 1285.-Passed Senate !!&!.-Examined and signed 1588, 15!J'2.-Approved by President 2168.

H. R. 9182-Granting a pension to Eva K. Nyberg.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2114) 489.-Debated and passed House 1487, 1493.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 1517.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2071) 1594.-Pas ed Senate 2515.-E.xamined and signed 2617, 2658.-Approved by President 31tXi.

H. R. 9218-Granting an increase of pension to George W. Hissey.

Reported l:ack with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2223) 913.-Debated and pa <=ed House 2159, 2177.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions :c-.210.-Beported back (S. REPOHT 2202) 2354.-Passed Senate 2531.-Examined and signed 2017, 2658.-Approved by President 3168

H. R. 9235-Granting a pension to Peter Lundberg.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2072) 456.-Dabated and passed Ron e 1480, H\13.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 15li.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2121) 1ot>l.-Passed Senate 2519.-Examined and signed 2617, 2G.Xl.-Approved by President 3168.

H. R. 9239-Granting a pension to Henry K. Davis.

Laid on table !!866.

H. R. 9266-Granting an increase of pension to James H. Caldwell.

Debated and passed House 571, 383.-Referred to Senate Committee on P ensions 415.-Committee discharged from further consideration and bill indefinitely postponed 460.

H. R. 9269-Granting o. pension to Olie Heaton.

Debated and passed House 3"7G, 33:J,-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 415.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2061) 159!.-Passed Senate 2.11!.-Examined and signed 2617, 2658.- Approved by President 3168.

H. R.9271-To remove the charge of desertion against Charles Schaupp,

alias Phillip Schaupp, and authorizing his honorable discharge.

Debated and laid on table 903, 1479, 1492, 1493.

H. R. 9281-Providing for an additional circuit judge in the second judicial

district. ·Reported back (H. R. REPORT 263-1) 1818.

H. R. 9306-For the relief of G. W. Seaman, late postmaster at Red Moun

tain, Colo. Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2i90) 2288.

H. R. 9307-Granting a pension to Mary A. Colhoun.

Laid on tabla 2886.

H. R. 9315-Directing the issue of duplicate of lost check drawn by C. C.

Sniffen, major, United States Army, in favor of Fourth National Bank, New York City.

Debated and passed House 1184, 1197, L9Q3.-Referred to Senate Committee on Finance 1:.?()8.

H. R. 9330-Granting a pension to Emma B. Taber.


H. R. 9345-To provide for the coinage of certain memorial half dollars for

the benefit of the Washington Monument Association of Alexandria, Va.


H. R. 9370-Granting a pension to Louis M. Starring.

Debated and passed House 378, 383.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 415.-Reported back (8. REPORT 2002) 159-!.-Passed ~enate 2514.-Examined and signed 2617, 2658.-Approved by President 3168.

H. R. 9378-Granting a pension t-o Irving Johnson.

Reported back (S. REPORT 1881) 1008.-Passed Senate 1459.-Examined and signed 1588, 159'~.-Approved by President 216':.

H. R. 9382-Granting a pension to Adelia :M. Anthony.

Debated and passed House 901, 910.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 980.-Reported back (S. REPORT 189-!) 106.5.-Amended and passed Senate 1460.-House concurs in Senate amendment 1575.-Examined and signed 1600, 1656.-Approved by President 2167.

H. R. 94.04-Granting a pension to Elizabeth Hendricks.

Debated and passed House 9!}5, 911.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 980.-Heported back (S. REPORT 20'z.J) 1368.-Passed Senate 1~7.-Examined and signed 1588, 1592.-Approved by President; 2167.

H. R. 9453-For the relief of Harry Hume Ainsworth.

Repol·ted back (H. R. REPORT 2501) 1-!95.


Joshua C. Mayo. Reported back adversely (H. R. REPORT 2133) and laid on table 494.

H. R. 9468-To increase the pension of William J. Wallace, of Winchester,

Ohio. Laid on table 286£>.

H. R. 9502-Granting an increase of pension to Phebe A. La Mott.

Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 11:09) 6i3.-Passed Senate 1-!55.-Housa concurs in Senate amendment 1575.-Examined and signed 1003, 1656.-Approved by President ~161:!.

H. R. 9503-Granting an increase of pension to Samuel Baughman.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 225J) 91-!.-Debated and passed House 2162, 2177.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions ~10.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2160) 3016.-A.mended and passed Senate 3502.-House concurs in Senate amendment 3587.-Examined and signed 3513, 3595.-Approved by President 360!.

H. R. 9526-Granting a pension toN. Marietta Chapman.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2294) 1062.-Debated and passed House 2165, 2178.-Referr ed to Senate Committee on Pen· sions~lO.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2343) 2618.-Pas~ed Senate 2902.Examined and signed 2980,301.2.-Approved by President 3385.

H. R. 9531--Granting an increase of pension to Hiram S. Kingsley,

Raported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2596) 1763.

H. R. 9536-Granting a pension to Sarah Hastings, formerly Sarah Carter.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2113) 489.-Deb..'l.ted and passed House 1!87, 14.93.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 1517.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2178) 2050.-Passed Senate 2522.-Ex:amined and signed 2817,2658.-Approved by President 3168.

H. R. 9539-Uranting an increase of pension to Ella V. Coston.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2&!6) 1874.-Debated and passed House 28tH, 2863.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2876.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2430) 3015.--Passed Selillte 3500.Examined and signed 3524, 3590.-Approved by President 3604.

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H. R. 9555-Granting an increa-se of pension to Nicholas Briggeman.

Reported back (S. REPORT 1G98) 212.-Passed Senate422.-Examined and signP.d 487, 49tl.-Approved by President 1101 ·

H. R. 9570-Granting an increase of pension to Henry F. Rice.

Debated and passed House 382, 33!.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 415.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1930) 1246.-Pas.sed Senate 1461.-Examined and signed 1588, 1592.-Approved by President 2168.

H. R. 9584-Granting an increase of pension to Samuel F. Bell.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2339) 1107.-Debated and pa ed House 2170, 2178.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions2210.-Reported back (8. REPORT ZJ71) 2618.-Passed Senate 2003.Examined and signed 29SO, 3011.-.Approved by President 3385.

H. R. 9595-To authorize the purchase of a steam launch for use in the

customs collection district of Galveston, Tex. Passed House 12U.-Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce 1250.

Reported back 1321-Passed Senate 2076.-Examined and signed 2180, 21&!.-Approved by President 2326.

H. R. 9613-Granting an increase of pensjon to John Johnson.

Laid on table 2866.

H. R. 9620-Granting a pension to Dr. AlbertS. Cummings.

Laid on table 2866.

H. R. 9622-Granting a pension to .Mary E. Welsh.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2.597) 1763.

H. R. 9672-Granting an increase of pension to Mary J.D. McGlensey.

Debated and passed House 902, 911.-Referred to Senate Committee'on P.e~ions 9~.-Report':d back (S. ~EPORT 2076) 1594,-Passed Senate 2.Jlo.-Exammed and Signed 2617, 2658.-Approved by President 3168.

H.R. 9707-Making appropriation to aid in the erection of a monument on

the site of Fort Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio. Reporteu back (H. REPORT 2943) 2isti.

H. R. 9709-To provide for the purchase of a site for and the erection thereon

of a municipal building in the city of Washington, D. C. Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2700) 1972.

H. R. 9719-Granting a pension to Amos W. Felker.

Reported back (S. REPORT 1683) 212.-Passed Senate 421.-Ex:amined and signed 487, 496.-Approved by President 1101.

H. R. 9745-Granting a pension to Susan Sidenbender.

Debated and passed House 892,910.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 98\.1. -Reported back (S. REPORT 202£) 1368.-Passed Senate H6'i.-Ex:amined and signed 1589, 1592.-Approved by President 2167.

H. R. 9758-Granting an increase of pension to Washington Baker.

Laid on table 2866.

H. R. 9762-Directing the issue of a duplicate of a lost check drawn by E. B.

Atwood, lieutenant-colonel and deputy quartermaster·general, United States Army, in favor of Alfred C. Cass.

Debat.ed and passed House 1184, 1197, L<>Q3.-Referred to Senate Committee on Finance 12tll.-Reported back and passed 8enate 1595.- Exam-

• ined and signed 1707, 1712.-Approved by Pre ident 1960.

H. R. 9785-Granting a pension to Catherine A. McClanathan,

Deb3.ted and passed House 382,384.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 416.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1868) 1007.-Passed Senate l!.J9.-Examined and signed 1583, 1592.-Approved by President 2167.

H.R. 9787-Granting a pension to Marion M. Stone.

Debated and passed House 905, 911.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 980.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2083) 1594:.-Passed Senate 2516.-Examined and signed 2£17,2658.-Approved by President 3168.

H. R. 9792-For the relief of William C. Man. ·

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 282!) ~-

H. R. 9793- . For the relief of .Mrs. Nancy Gnagg, a loyal citizen of the county

of Caldwell, State of North Carolina. H. Res. 405 reported as snbstitute 1921.

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H. R. 9829-To provide for celebrating the one hundredth anniversary of

the purchase of the· Louisiana territory by the United ! States by holding an international exhibition of arts, industries, manufactures, and the products of the soil, mine, forest, and sea in the city of St. Louis, in the State of Missouri, and for other purposes.

Recommitted 886.-Roported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 27ti5) 2181.-Debated and passed House ~1. 2585.-Referred to Senate Committee on Industrial Expositions 2568.-Reported back (S. REPORT , 2382) ~m.-Debated, amended, and passed Senate 2872.-senate re· quests conference with House 2875.-Conference appointed 2075, 2931, 29.», 3010, 3180.-Refcrred to Select Committee on Centennial of Louisi- : ana Purchase, with Senate amendments SOCJ6.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2:J'i6) 3184.-Conference report made in Honse 3326.-House nonconcurs in Senate amendments ol77.-Second conference appointed 3331, 3542.-House further insists on its disagreement to Senate amendment No. 2 3331.-Senate recedes from its amendment No. 2 35!3.-Ex· amined and signed 355.5, 3603.-Approved by President 3603.

H. R. 9832-To pension the Nebraska Territorial Militia.

Reference changed to Committee on Military Affairs 750.

H. R. 9835-To eJtablish a code of laws for the District of Columbia.

Reported back with amendments 333.-Consideration objected to in Senate 12S6, 1607, 235{i.-Debated 23t:G,2385,.~_:UJ.3,2501,3197, 1K95.-Passed

enate 34.96.-Reconsidered in Senate 34.w.-Debated, amended, and passed Senate 34.97.-Honse concurs in Senate amendments 3585.-Ex· amined and signed 3555, 3603.-Approved by President 3603.

H. R. 9840-Granting an increase of pension to William Snider.

Debated and passed House 380, 383.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 416.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1796) 673.-Pas ed Senate 14:5!.-Ex:amined and signed 1589, 15!!"2.-Appro"-ed by President 2168.

H. R. 9843-Granting an increase of pension to John A. Hardy.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2800) 2350.-Passed House 2865.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 287&.-Re· ported back (S. REPORT 2453) 3016.-Passed Senate 3502.-Examined and signed 352!, 3590.-Approved by President 300!.

H. R. 9871-For relief of John Breen, lately postmaster at Gladwyne, Pa.

Reporte:l back (H. R. REPORT 2956) 3012.

H. R. 9874-Granting an increase of pension to Anna F. Johnson.

Debated and IJaSS:ed House 902, 911.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 980.-Repol·ted back (S. REPORT 2003) 159!.-Passed Senate 2514.-Ex:amined and signed 2617, ~.-Approved by President 3168.

H. R. 9886-Amending section 4708 of the Revised Statutes of the United

States in relation to pensions to remarried widows. Debated, amended, and passed Hon e 21!!>.-Reconsidered, amended,

and passed House 217iJ.-Referred t o 'enate Committee on Pensions 2210.-Reported back with amendments as subs,;itute for billS. 23!5, . !?618.-Debated and passed Senate 2'JOO, 3505.-House nonconcurs in Senate amendments 3588.-Senate insists on its amendments 3519.Conference appointed 3519, 3588.-Conference r eport made and a&-reed to 3523, 3590.-Examined and signed 3a31, 3595.-Approved by President 3603.

H. R. 9896-Granting an increase of pension to Ross 1\1. Stephens.

Passed over in Senate 34.94:.

H. R. 9903-Granting an increase of pensicn to Henry B. Shell.

Debated and passed Honse 901, 911.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensio:1s 080.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2039) 159!.-Pa.s ed 8enate 2317.-Examined and signed 2617,~.-President requested to return bill to House 3103,3156.-President returns bill to Hou.se 3261.

H. R. 9914-Granting a pension to Almira A. Scott.

Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2115) 489.-Debated and passed Honse 14E8, H93.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pension~ 1517.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2080) 1594:.-Pa.ssed Senate 2516.-Ex:amip.ed and signed 2617, 2658.-Approved by President 31ti8.

H. R. 9928-Granting an increase of pension to H. S. Reed, alias Daniel Hull.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2058) 413.-Debated and passed House 9(1.), 911.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions USO.-Repo.rted back with amendment (8. REPORT 2003) 1~.-Pa. ed Senate 1460.-House nonconcurs in Senate amendment 15i5.-Senate insists upon its amendment 1607.-Conference appojnted ltii5, 1607.Conference report made and agreed to 19'.21, 19.10.-Examined and signed 2055, 2L13.-Enactment clause corrected 2123, 2145.-E:xamined and signed 2216.-Approved by President 2770.

H. R. 9951-Granting a pension to Matilda Daugherty.

Reported ba-ck with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2861) 2383.

HOUSE ~BILLS. 9969-1 041_0

H. R. 9969-Granting a pension to J ana Kuhn.


H. R.9981-Granting an increase of pension to Joseph Zimmerman.

Debated and passed House 376, 383.-Referred to SBnate Committee on Pensions 3!l0.-Reported back S. REPORT 1875) 1008.-Passed 8enate 1459.-Examined and signed 1588, 159'.3.-Approved by President 2168.

H. R. 9985-Granting an increase of pension to Martin Sherwood.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2060) 413.-Debated and passed House 009, 911.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 9: .-Reported back (S. REPORT 1989) 1285.-Passed Senate 1465.-Rx-· amined and signed 1588, 159'~.-Approved by President 211i8.

H. R. 10001-For the relief of the heirs of Joseph T. Stout.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2754).2181.-Debated and passed House 2845, 2849.-Referred to Senate Committee on Claims ~70. -Reported back3016.-Passed Senate3502.-Examined and signed 3524:, 3590.-.Approved by President 3603.

H. R.10004-For the relief of W. S. Carpenter.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2!..."6) 1365.

H. R. 10007-Granting a. pension to Blanche Duffy.


H. R. 10021-Granting an increase of pension to John R. Robinson.

Debated ~nd passed House 889, 910.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 980.-Reported back (8. REPORT 2077) 159!.-Passed Senate !!51G.-Examined aud signed 2617, 2658.-.Appro>ed by President 3168.

H. R. 10046-Granting a pension to Rosa Cox.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2237) 913.-Debated and passed House 2160, 2177.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2210.-Reported back (S. REPORT 23M) 2618.-Passed Senate !!903.-Examined and signed 2980, 3012.-.Approved by President 3385.

H. R. 10055-Granting an increase of pension to Frederick G. McDowell.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2433) 1431.-Debated and passed House !?1'i5, 2178.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions ~10.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2276) 235!.-Passe.d Senate 2531.-Examined and signed 2617, 2658.-Approved by President 3168.

H. R. 10059-

H. R. 10188-For the relief of George W. Spencer.

Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2507) 1M!.

H. R. 10189-Granting an increase of pension to Anna B. McCurley.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 26.."2) 1818.

H. R.10226-For the protection of cities and towns in the Indian Territory,

and for other purposes. Consideration objected to in House 1183.-Debated and passed House

1237.-Referred to Senate Committee on Indian Affairs 1250.

H. R.10274-Granting an increase of pension to Henry Smith.

Laid on table 2866.

H. R. 10282-To compensate N. N. Lowry for a mule purchased by the au

thorities of the United State~. Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2360) liM.

H. R. 10302-Requiring common carriers engaged in interstate commerce to

make full reports of all accidents to the Interstate Com· merce Commission.

Reported bar.k with amendments 2802.-Recommitted 2894, 3050, 3194, 3".l66, 3301.-Reported back with amt:lndments 3392, 3393.-Debated and amended 3i39, 348i, 3489, 3!92.-Passed tienate 3!93.-House concurs in Sell!l.te amendments3587.-Examined and signed 3542,3591.-Appro>ed by President 3603.

H. R. 10305-To provide a. home for aged and infirm colored people.

Debated and passed House 1208.-Referred to Senate Committee on Education and Labor 1.288.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2140) 1821.-Passed over in Senate 2fi0.1, 3!99, 35C3.

H. R. 10315-To provide for the payment of overtime claims of letter carriers

excluded from judgment as barred by limitation. Transferred from Union to Private Calendar 1154.

H. R. 10331-Granting an increase of pension to Sylvanus A. Gifford.

Reporwd back (H. R. REPORT 2380) 1155.-Debated nnd passed House 2li3. 21i8.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2210.-Reported bxk (S. REPOR1' 2314) 2618.-Passed Senate 2902.-Examined and signed 2930, 3012.-Approved by President~-

Granting a pension to Mrs. Elizabeth Folds, of Butts County, H. R. 10333-

Re~:~ted back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 26!i) 1874. 1 Granting a pension to Sophie De V. Barrett. 1 Debated and pa.s.c;ed House 378, 383.-Referred to Senate Committee on

H. R. 10062- , Pensions 416.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2027) 1368.-Passed Senate Granting an increase of pension to Harriet Crotsen burg. ! 116i.-Examined and signed 1589, 1592.-Approved by President 21157.

Reported back with amendment (8. REPORT 1695) 212.-Passed Senate · H. R. 10334·-4::~.-_House concurs in Sena~e amendment 778.-Examined and signed I Granting an increase of pension to Nellie T. P. Koehler. 82!, &H.--Approved by President U37.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2630) 1818.-Pa ed H. R. 10069- . Houso 2365.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2876.-Re-

GrantinO' a pension to Sarah T Brewer I p_?rted back with ameJ!.dment (S. REPORT 2!50) ?016.-Pass~d Senate 5 • • · ooOl.-House concurs m Senate amendment 35Si.-Exammed and

Debated and passed House 896, 910.-Referred to Senate Committee on I signed 3528, 359L-Approved by President 3001. Pensions miO. H. R. 10354-

H. R. 1?089--: . I Granting an increase of pension to John W. Campbell, Gra.ntrng an mcrease of pensiOn to Charles Forbes.

1 Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2479) H95.

Debated and passed House 579, 383.-Referred to Senate Committee on • Pensions 416.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1788) 613.-Passed Senate : H. R. 10358-145-i.-Examined and signed 1500, 1592.-Appro>ed by President 2168. 1 Granting a pension to Elizabeth J. Jones.

H. R. 10118- I Re1Jorted back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2.'ll5) 1063.-Debated Granting an increase of pension to Mary Flynn. and pa<>Sed House 21b"9, 2178.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pen-

. sions :!:.'10.-Reported back (S. REPORT ~243) 2:35t-Passed Senate 25!..'9.-Reportod back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2149) 57.1-Debated, Examined and signed 2617, 2G5 .-Approved by President 316 '.

amended, and passed House 14.91, U93.-Referred to Senate Commit-tee on Pe;nsions 1517.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2127) 1711.-Passed H. R. 10374-~!~~m_~~19·-Examined and signAd 2617• 265B.-Approved by Presi- To amend the laws relating to the second class of mail matter.

H. R. 10130- Debated 50.

To increase pension of James Moss. Reference changed to Committee on Pensions 126.

H. R.10133-Gran ting a pension to John Carr.

Laid on table 2866. H. R. 10169-

For the relief of Betsey Jones, widow of Joseph Jones. Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2.)56) 1709.

H. R.10183-Granting an increase of pension to Robert A. Reid.

Debated and pa. ed House 375, 383.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 411>.-Reported back (8. REPORT 1957) 1284.-Passed Senate HG3.-.Examined and signed 1588, 1592.-.Approved by President 2168.

H. R.10381-Granting an increase of pension to Gideon W. T. Ridlon.

Reported back (S. REPORT 1682)212.-Passed Senate421.-Examinedand signed 487, 4:96.-Approved by President 1101.

H. R. 10382-Granting an increase of pension to J ames Ma-son.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 23&3) 115-!.-Debated and passed House 2172, 2178.-Referre:l to Senate Committee on Pensions 2210.-Reported back fS. REPORT 2359) 201 .-Passed Seuato 2903.-Examined and sipled 29-:ID, 3012.-Approved by President 3335.

H. R. 10410-To increase the pension of George M. Sinclair, late sergeant,

TI·oop F, Second United States Cavalry. Reference changed to Committee on Pensions 1317.

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H. R.l0423-Granting an honorable discharge to Charles E. Hofmann, late

first lieutenant in Company H, Sixtieth Regiment of United States Colored Infantry.

Passed over in House 903.

H. R.10444-Granting an increase of pension to Oswald A. Ahlstedt.


H. R.10454-To amend section 1 of an act entitled "An act to amend sections

5191 and 5192 of the Revised Statutes of the United States, and for other purposes."

Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2567) 17~.-Debated and pa~sed House 3!80.-Referred to Senate Committee on Finance 3516.

H. R.10472-Gran ting an increase of pension to Frank Blair.

Debated and passed House 374, 383.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 090.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1807) 673.-Passed Senate 1!55.-Examined and signed 1583, 1592.-Approved by President 2168.

H. R.10480-Granting an increase of pension to George P. Overton.

Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2073) 456.-Debated and passed Honse 1480, 1493. -Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 1511.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2247) 2'd54.-Passed Senate 2530.-Examined and signed 2617, 2653.-Approved by President 3168.

H. R. 10482-Granting a pension to Pattie D. McCown.

Debated and passed House 8!14:, 910.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 930.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1969) 1285.-Passed Senate 141).3.-Examined and signed 1588, 1592.-Approved by President 2167.

H. R.10498-To create a new division in the western judicial district of the

State of Missouri. Reported back with amondments959.-Passed Senate 1009.-Rouso con

curs in Senate amendments liM.-Examined and signed 124:1, J.24:.3.Approved by PresidentH7!!.

H. R. 10521-Granting a pension to Charlotte W. Drew.

Laid on table (see billS. 5093) 902, 912.

H. R. 10524-Granting an increase of pension to Lewis H. Riden.

Reported back (S. REPORT 1730) 389.-Passed Senate 425.-Examined a.nd signed 4:87, 4:96.-Approved by President 1101.

H. R. 10539-To amend an act entitled ''An act to protect trade and com

merce against unlawful restraints and monopolies," ap-proved July 2, 1890. ·

Motion to discharge committee from further consideration of bill made and debated in Senate 2254:, 2468, 24:98, 2563, 2728, 3275, 34.19, 3!38.

H. R.10548-For the relief of Thomas Claiborne.

Laid on table (see billS. 4575) 896,912.

H. R.10564-Granting an increase of pension to James R. Husted.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2-!32) 14:31.-Debatedand passed House 2175, 2178.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2210.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2"..50) 2354.-Passed Senate 2530.-Examined and signed 2617, 2658.-Appr oved by Pre ident 3168.

H. R. 10567-Granting a pension to Mary L. Tweddle.

Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2038) 412.-Debated and passed House 907, 910.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 980.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1901) 1065.-Passed Senate H61.-Examined and signed 1588, 1592.-Approved by President 2167.

H. R.. 10570-Granting an increase of pension to John Kinsey.

Debated and passed Honse 375, 383.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 4lfi.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1830) 753.-Passed Senate H55.-Examined and signed 1588, 1592.-Approved by President 2168.

H. R. 10571-For the relief of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company.


H. R. 10617-Granting an increase of pension to Kate E. Duffy.

Debated and passed Honse 906, 910.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 980.-Repcrted back (S. REPORT 1915) 1157.-Passed Senate 14-61.-Examined and signed 1588, 1592.-Approved by President 2168.

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H. R. 10639-Granting an increase of pension to Julia A. Gilpin.

Debated and passed House 380, 383.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 300.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1876) 1008.-Passed Senate 14:59.-Examined and signed 1588, 1592.-Approved by President'2168.

H. R. 10664-Granting permission to the Indians on the Grand Portage In

djan Reservation, in the State of Minnesota, to cut and dispose of the timber on their several allotments on said reservation.

Debated and passed House 934:.-Placed on Senate Calendar as substitute for S. 4758, 980.-Passed Senate 1838.-Examined and sigued 1871, 1975.-Approved by President 2435.

H. R. 10675-Granting an increase of pension to Patrick Moran.


H. R.10676-For the relief of John H. Rollins, late a private in Company F,

First District of Columbia Volunteer Cavalry, and in Company D, First Maine Volunteer Cavalry.

Reported back adversely (H. R. REPORT 2127) and laid on table 4:89.

H. R. 10689-Granting an increase of pension to Michael Falkoner.

Re~wrted back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2309) 1062.-Debated and passed Honse 2168, 2178.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2210.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2330) 2618.-Passed Senate 2901.Examined and signed 2980, 3011.-Approved by President 3385.

H. R.10694--Granting an increase of perrsion to Katharine J. Gilman.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2624) 1818.-Debated and pa, sed House 2860, 2862.-Passed Senate 289!.-Examined and signed 2930.-_<\pproved by President 3383.

H. R. 10698-To amend an act amending the act entitled "An act to author

ize the receipt of United States gold coin in exchange for gold bars."

Reported back 389.-Pa~sed Senate 2501, 3496, 34.97.-Examined and signed 3517, 3590.-Approved by President 3603.

H. R. 10700-To confirm a lease with the Seneca Nation of Indians.

Reported back (S. REPORT 2Q.li) 14.98.-Debated 1683.-Passed Senate 2.503.-Examined and signed 2568, 2603, 2616.-Approved by President 3210.

H. R. 10701-To amend section six, chapter 119, United Statutes at Large

numbered 24. Reported back (S. REPORT 2!83) 3188.-Passed Senate 3506.-Examined

a.nd signPd 352-f.. 3590.-Motion to reconsider objected to in Senate 3525.Approved by President 3003.

H. R. 10706-Granting a pension to Flora Moore.

Debated and pas!;ed Hou<>e 900, !Jll.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 980.-Reported back withamendment (S. REPORT 2094:) 159.').Pa sed ~enate 2517.-House concurs in Senate amendment 2654:.-Examined and signed 2720, 27:!3.-Approved by President 3168.

H. R. 10718-Granting an increase of pension to James Gatton.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. R~PORT 2.:."'02) 802.-Debated and passP.d Honse 215!, 2l7i.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2210.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2327) 2618.-Passed Senate 2901.-Examined and signed 2980, 3011.-Approved by President 3385.

H. R. 10725-Granting a pension to Mae Pearman.

Debated and passed Honse 370, 383.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 4:16.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1831) 753.-Passed Senate 14:57.-Examined and signed 1589, 1592.-Approved by President 2167.

H. R. 10727-Granting a pension to Frances A. Wilkins.

Reported back with amendment (H. ~· REPORT 2818) 2350.

H. R. 10733-Granting an increase of pension to Jeremiah Evans.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2-:l:'rd) H~5.

H. R.10743-Granting a pension to Augusta Ullman.

Reported back (S. REPORT 1688) 212.-Passed Senate 4:22.-Examined and signed 487, 4:96.-Approved by President 1101.

H. R. 10748-Granting an increase of pension to Julius Sporleder.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2!46) 1432.-Debated and passed Honse 2176, 2178.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2210.-Reported back (S. RE.PORT 2360) 2618.-Passed Senate 2903.-Ex· amined and signed 2980, 3012.-Approved by President 3385.


H. R.10749-Granting a pension to Henry L. White.

Reported back (S. REPORT 17li) 212.-Passed Senate 424-.-Examined and s1gned 487, 496.-Approved by President 1101.

H. R. 10750-Granting a pension to James H. Rainey.

Reported back (S. REPORT 1712) 212.-Passed Senate ~.-Examined and signed 487, 496.-Approved by President 1101.

H. R.10758-Granting a pension to Sallie B. Wilson.

Reported back (S. REPORT :M86) 3188.-Passed Senate 3507.-Examined and signed 3524, 3590.-Approved by President 3603.

H. R. 10759-Granting a pension to Margaret M. Walker.


H. R. 10761-Granting an increase of pension to Orville H. Cram.

Reported back (S. REPORT 1931) 12-16.-Passed Senate 1-161.-Examined and signed 1588, 1592.-President requested to return bill to House 1770,1795.-President returns bill to House 1971.-Title amended 1971, 2018.-Examined and signed 2113, 2116.-Approved by President 2435.

H. R. 10778-Granting an increase of pension to Martin V. B. Winkler.

Reported back (S. REPORT 1748) 389.-Pa.ssed Senate426.-Examined and s1gned 487,496.-Approved by President 1101.

H. R.10784-Granting an increase of pension to Oliva J. Baker.

Debated and pas ed House 369,383.-Referr ed to Senate Committee on Pensions 41ti.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1789) 673.-Passed Senate 1454.-Examined and signed 1588, 159'2.-Approved by President 2168.

H. R. 10785-Granting a pension to Thomas White.

Debated and passed House 382, 384-.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 390.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1823) and passed Senate 703.-Exa.mined and signed 82!,848,851.-Approved by P_resident 1137.

H.R.10792-Granting an increase of pension to John T. Knox.

Debated and passed House 895, 910.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 980.-Reported bacK (S. REPORT 2101) 1595.-Passed Senate 2517.-E.xamined and signed 2617,2658.-Approved by President 3168.

H. R. 10819-For the relief of Esther A. Keyser.

Reported back adversely (H. R. REPORT 2;'72) and laid on table li09.

H. R.10834-Granting an increase of pension to Michael Dempsey.

Reported back (S. REPORT 1686) 212.-Passed Senate 33!.-Examined and signed 350, 363.-Approv:d by President 606.

H. R.10846-

H. R.10892-Granting an increase of pension to Phebe Tate.

Debated and passed House 374, 383.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 416.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1884) 1008.-Passed Senate 1!00.-Examined and signed 1588, 1592.-Approved by President 2168.

H. R.10899-To restore to the public domain a small tract of the White

l\fonntain Apache Indian Reservation, in the Territory of Arizona.

Amended and passed Senate 1826.-Reconsidered, amended, and passed Senate 1845.-House nonconcurs in Senate amendments 1954.-Senate insists on its amendments 1978.-Conference appointed 1954, 1978.-Conference report made and agreed to 3023,f322'~. 3325.-Examined and signed 3280, 3386.-Approved by President 3591.

H. R.10903-Granting a pension to James Irvine.

Laid on table 2866.

H. R. 10921-Granting to Keokuk and Hamilton Water Power Company right

to construct and maintain wing dam, canal, and power station in the Mississippi River in Hancock County, ill.

Passed Senate 182.3.-Examined and signed 1882,1920, 1993.-Approved by President 2326.

H. R.10922-To establish a light and fog station at Point Dume, Los Angeles

County, Cal. Reported back with amendment (H. R REPORT 2175) 749.-Laid on table

(see billS. 5364:) 2415.

H. R. 10945-Granting a pension to William T. Wyant, Danville, Pa.

Debated and passed House 3i9, 383.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 416.-Reported back adversely (S. REPORT 184:5) and indefinitely postponed 1007.

H. R.10967-To authorize A.I·izona Water Company to construct power plant

on Pima Indian Reservation in Maricopa County, Ariz. Passed House 93!.-R.eferred to Senate Committee on Indian Affairs

919.-Reported back and consideration objected to 1660.-Debated and passed t:;enate 1978.-E.xamined and signed 2055, 2113.-Approved by President 2-!35. .

H. R. 10978-Granting an increase of pension to Augustus L. Chetlain.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2314) 1063.-Debated and pn.ssod House 21G9, 21i8.-Referred to Senate Committee ou Pensions ~10.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2372) 2618.-Passed Senate 2903.-Examined and signed 2930, 3012.-Approved by President 3385.

H. R. 10983-To restore Charles H. Campbell to the Army and transfer him

to the reti red list. R epor ted back adversely (H. R. REPORT 2987) and laid on table 3484:.

To authorize the construction of a bridge across the Mississippi H. R. 10995-River at or near Cape Girardeau, Mo.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2129) 488.-Passed House 935.-Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce 979.

H. R. 10847-

Grantin~ a P?nsion to William :Mitchell. Repor ted hack (H. R. REPORT 23±3) 1107.-Debated n.nd passed Honse

21iJ, 2178.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2210.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2338) 2018.-Passed Senate 2901.-Examined and signed 2980, 3012.-Approved by President 3385.

Granting an increase of pension to Betsey A. Summers. Reported back (S. REPORT 1726) :l89.-Passed Senateill.-Examined and H. R. 11008-

Slgned 487,496.-Approve<i by President 1101. Authorizing the Solicitor of the Treasury to quitclaim and re· H. R. 10857- lease certain title and interest of the United States to Mrs.

Lutie :M:. Nowlin. Granting an increase of pension to Theophila A. Dauphin. Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2554) 1709.

H. R.10869-

Reported back with amendment, debated, and passed Senate 956.House concurs in Senate amendment 1154:.-Examined and signed 1241, 1243.-Approved by President Hi'S.

For the relief of the Medawakanton band of Sioux Indians, H. R. 11057-Residing in Redwood County, Minn.

Reported back (S. REPORT 2186) 2051.-Debated, amended, and passed Senate 2496, :2523.-House concurs in Senate amendments 265:$.-Examined and signed 2683, 2"120, 2723.-Approved by President 3168.

H. R. 10871-Granting an increase of pension to Mary A. Brown.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT2362) 1154:.-Debated and passed House 2172, 2178.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2210.-Reported back (S. REPORT2285) 2354:.-Passed Senate 2531.-Examined and signed 2617, 2658.-Approved by President 3168.

H. R. 10872-Granting an increase of pension to Caroline Buehler.

Reported back (S. REPORT 2021) 1367.-Passed Senate 1-167.-Examined and signed 1588, 1592.-Approved by President 2168.

H. R.10880-

Removing the charge of desertion from the military record of Julius F. Hill, alias Franklin J. Hill.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2892) 238!.

Granting an increase of pension to Leonhart Miller. Debated and passed House 379,&!3.-Referred to Senate Committee on

Pensions 416.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1972) 1285.-Passed Senate 1461.-Examined and signed 1583, 159~.-Approved by President 2168.

H. R. 11072-For the relief of the Kathlamet band of the Chinook Indians, of

the State of Oregon. Reported back adversely (H. R. REPORT 2500) 1495.

H. R. 11085-Granting a pension to Mary M. Sprandel.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT m!O) 1107.-Debated and passed House 2170,2178.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2210.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2331) 2618.-Passed Senate 2901.-Examined and signed 2980, 3012.-Approved by President 3385.

H. R. 11089-For the relief of George W. King, of Washington, D. C.


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H. R.11091-Granting a pension to Ambrose Brisett.

Debated and passed House 895, 910.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 980.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1900) 1065.-Passed Senate 1461.-Examined and signed 1589,1592.-Approved by President 2167.

H. R. 11096-Granting an increase of pension to Delia E. Stillman.

Debated and passed House 382. 384.-R~ferred to Senate Committee on Pensions 391.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1784:) 673.-Passed Senate 1453.-Examined and signed 1588, 1592.-Approved by President 2168.

H. R. 11102-To create the eastern division of the northern Federal judicial

district of Georgia, and for other purposes. Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2914) 2680.-Laid on ta-

ble (see bill S. 6050) 3011. _

H. R. 11110-To authorize the Mobile and West Alabama Railroad Company

to construct and maintain a bridge across the Warrior River, between the counties of Walker and Jefferson, in section 35, township 17, range 7, west, Ala.bama,

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REl?ORT2021) 298.-Passed House 2il6.-Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce 2442.-Reported back 2195.-Debated, amended, and passed Senate 2523. 253-1.-Reconsidered, debated, amended, and passed Senate 21'159.-Exam.ined and signed 2683,2720, 2723.-Approved by President 3167.

H. R. 11111-To authorize the Mobile and West Alabama Railroad Company

to construct and maintain a bridge across the Alabama River, betw£:en the counties of Marengo and Choctaw, below Demopolis, Ala.

B 'lported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT2020) 298.-Passed House 2416.-Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce 2442.-Reported back .2495.-Passed Senate 2535.-Examined and signed 2617, 2657.-Approved by President 3167.

H. R. 11144-Granting a pension to Samuel McKamey.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2184:) 800.-Debated and passed House 2153, 2177.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2210.

H. R. 11145-Granting a pension to William C. Chandler.

Reported back (S. REPORT 2309) 2440.-Passed Senate 2534.-Examined and signed 2Gl7,2658.-Approved by President 3168.

H. R. 11158-Granting a pension to Daniel Palmatary.

Debated und passed House 378,383.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 41ti.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2222) 2291.-Passed Senate 2527.-Exa.mined and signed 2617,2058.-Approved by President 3168.

H. R. 11159-Granting a pension to John W. Phillips.

Debated and passed House 371,383.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 416. ·

H. R. 11161-To refund excessive postage paid on certain newspapers.

Changed from Union to Private Calendar 1220--Debated and passed House 2843,2850.-Referred to Senate Committee on Claims 2876.Renorted back (S. REPORT 2!38) 3016.-Passed Senate3207.-Examined and signed 3280,3386.-Approved by President 3591.

H. R. 11169-Granting an increase of pension to Orra H. Heath.

Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2584:) 1763.

H. R. 11187-Granting a pension to James W. Russell.

Debated and passed House 382, 384.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 416.-Reported back (8. REPORT 2209) 2290.-Passed Senate l1320.-Examined and signed 2617, 2658.-Approved by President 3168.

H. R.l1196-Granting an increase of pension to Louis Snyder.

Debated and passed House 905J 910.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 980.-Reported bacK (S. REPORT 1988) 1285.-Passed Senate 1465.-Examined and signed 1588,1592.-Approved by President 2168.

H. R. 11197-Granting an increase of pension to Eugene Leahy.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2450) 1432.-Debated and passed House 2859,2862.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2876.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2426) 3015.-Passed Senate 3500.Examined and _signed 3528,3591.-Approved by President 360!.

H. R. 11198-Granting an increase of pension to Gorton Brown.

Debated and passed House 376,383.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 416.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1827) 674.-Passed Senate 1456.-Examined and signed 1588,1592.-Approved by President 2168.

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H. R. 11211-Granting a pension to Thomas Clark.

Debated and passed House 378, 383.-Referred to Senate Committee on P ensions 416.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1871) 1008.-Pa.ssed Senate 14.59.-Examined and signed 1589,1592.-Approved by President 2167.

H. R.11213-For relief of occupants of lands included in the Algodones

grant, in Arizona. Reported back (S. REPORT 1719) 351.-Debated and passed Senate 588.

Examined and signed 731, 751.-Approved by President 1101.

H. R.11228-Granting an increase of pension to Smith Thompson.

Debated and passed House 37S,383.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 416.-Reported back (S. REPORT 182!) 674.-Passed Henate 1456.-Examined and signed 1588, 1592.-Approved by President ~168.

H. R.11277-Granting an increase of pension to Thomas A. Cord.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REl?ORT 32&S) 1155.-Debated and passed Rouse 2174, 2178.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2210.-R&ported back (S. REPORT 2298) 2387.-Passed Senate2533.Examined and sigx;.ed 2617,2658.-Approved by President 3168.

H. R. 11303-Granting a pension to Eli.zabeth M. Killen.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2199) [email protected] and passed House 2154,2177.-Referred to Henate Committee on Pensions 2210.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2!1\8) 3099.-Passed Senate 3503.-Examined and signed 3524, 3590.-Approved by President 3600.

H. R. 11312-Granting an increase of pension to Johnson H. Fitzpatrick.

Reported back with amendments (H.R.REPORT2082) 456.-Debated and passed House 1484,1493.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 1517.-Reported back (S. REPORT ro96) 1595.-Passed Senate 2517.-Examined and signed 2617,2658.-Approved by President 311'>8.

H. R. 11327-Making an appropriation for the destruction of the aquatic

plant known as the water hyacinth from streams, bayous, and other waterways in Florida, Louisiana, and other South Atlantic and Gulf States, by chemical or mechanical means.

Reference changed to Committee on Rivers and Harbors 86, 87.

H. R. 11334-Granting a pension to Martin Rodman.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2474:) 14:95.

H. R. 11335-Granting an increase of pension to Silas Howard.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 20til) 41.3.-Debated and passed House 909, 911.-Ref.erred to Senate Committee on Pensions USO.-Reported back (8. REPORT 2084) 159!.-Passed Senate 2516.-Exa.mined and signed 2616, 2658.-Approved by President 3168.

H. R. 11346- . To place tbe name of Paul Crum on the muster rolls of the First

Regiment North Dakota Volunteer Infantry. Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2743) 2114.

H. R.11350-To establish the National Standardizing Bureau.

Debated and passed House 1793, 3!72.-Passed Senate 3487, 3515.-Examined and signed 3517, 3590.-Approved by President 3603.

H. R. 11363-For the relief of legal representative of Cyrus Gault, deceased,

late of Baltimore, Md. H. Res. 376 reported as substitute (H. R. REPORT 2!10) 1281.

H. R.11361-Granting a pension to Susan A. Miller.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2055) 413.-Debated and passed House 909, 911.-Referred to Senate Committee on P ensions 980.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1945) 1284:.-Passed Senate U02.-Examined and signed 1588, 1592.-Approved by President 2167.

H. R. 11394-For the relief of William G. Mayer.

Debated 1795.

H. R. 11395-Granting a pension to Sarah J. Binnix.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2337) UIYT.-Debated and passed House 2170,2178. -Referred to Senate Committee on PensioES 2210.-Reported ba~k (S. REPORT 2251) 2354.-Passed 8enate 2530.-Ex· amined and signed 2017,2658.-Approved by President 3168.

H. R.11450-Granting a pension to Samuel H. Duvall.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2370) 1155.-Debated and passed House 2173, 2178.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2210.


H. R.11452-Granting a pension to Nettie L. Bliss.

Debated and passed House 893, 910.-R~ferred to Senate Committee on Pensions 980.-Reported back {S. REPORT 22!4) 2354:.-Passed Senate 2530.-Examined and signed 2617, 2658.-Approved by President 316fl.

H. R.11453-Granting a pension to Charles E. Binns.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 22!0) 913.-Debated and passed House 2160, 2170.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2210.-Reported back (S. REPORT 241.7) 2941.-Passed Senate 34.99.-Examined and signed 3524:, 3590.-Approved by President 360!.

H. R. 11481-For the relief of the legal representatives of Paul Curtis, de

ceased. Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2160) 749.

H. R. 11507-Granting an increase of pension to Perry C. Jeffrey;

Reported back with amendments {H. R. REPORT 2112) 489.-Debated and passed House 14.87, 1493.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 1517.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2109) 1660.-Passed Senate 2518.-Examined and signed 2617, 2658.-Approved by President3168.

H. R. 11508-Granting a pension to George T. Boulding.

Debated and passed House 893, 910.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 980.-Reported back {S. REPORT 1959) 1284.-Passed Senate 1463.-Examin~d and signed 1588, 1592.-Approved by President 2167.

H. R. 11516-Granting an increase of pension to Samuel Ryan.

Debated and passed Honse 378, 383.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions flti.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1816) 673.-Passed Senate 1455.-Examined and signed 1589, 1592.-Approved by President 2168. ·

H. R. 11529-Granting an increase of pension to Don Farrington.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2313) 1063.-Debated and passed House 2169, 2178.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions2:n0.-Reported back (S. REPORT2373) 2618.-Passed Senate 2903.Examined and signed 2980, 3012.-Approved by President 3385.

H. R. 11548-To authorize the Kingston Bridge and Terminal Railway Com

pany to construct a bridge across the Clinch River at Kingston, Tenn.

Substituted for S. 4852, 57.-Passed &nate 1734:, 1BZJ.~Examined and signed 1882, 1920, 1923.-Approved by President 2326.

H. R.11551-For the relief of William A .. Bird.

H. Re~. 363 r6ported as substitute (H. R. REPORT 2323) 1063.

H. R.l1552-Granting an increase of pension to Louis Hebel.

Debated and passed House 382, 38!.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 416.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1766) and passed Senate 461.Examined and signed 4:9'2, 496.-Approved by President 1101.

H. R. 11574-Granting a pension to William H. Palmer.

Reported back {H. R. REPORT 203n ill.-Debated and passed House 907, 910.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 980.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1947) 1284.·-Passed Senate 14:62.-Examined and signed 1588, 1592.-Approved by President 2167.

H. R.11583-Granting an increase of pension to Jerome R. Rowley.

H. R. 11604-For relief of Jacob B. Phillips.


H. R.11615-For the relief of Curtis & Tilden.

Reported ba~k (H. R. REPORT 2166) 74:9.

H. R.11616-For the relief of Katie A. Nolan.

Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2il5) 1317.

H. R.11618-Granting an increase of pension to John Burns.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2«5) 1432.-Debate'd and passed House 2176,2178.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions2210.-Reported back {S. REPORT2322) 2617.-Pas.'ied Senate 2901.Examined and signed 2980, 3012.-Approved by President 3385.

H. R. 11625-Granting pension to Melford W. Oxley.

Reference changed to Committee on Pensions 3:1:9.

H. R. 11630-To remove charge of desertion from military record of George

W. :Moore, alias George W. :More. Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2273) 914:.

H. R. 11648-To provide for the closing of part of an alley in square 169, in

the city of Washington, D. C., and for the sale thereof to the Young Men's Christian Association of the city of Washington.

Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2276) 952.-Laid on table (S. 4:816 reported as substitute) 1266.

H. R. 11658-Granting an increase of pension to Mary J. Nelson.

Reference changed to Committee on Peru;ions 18.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2146) 571.-Debated and passed House HOO, H93.-Referred to Senate Committee onPensions1517.-R.eported back (S. REPORT 2153) 192!.-Passed Senate 2500.-Examined and signed 2617, 2658.-Approved by President 3168.

H. R. 11659-To pay claimants for goods and effects lost or destroyed by fire

at Ellis Island, N.Y., on June 15, 1897. Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2701) 1973.

H. R. 11680-Granting an increase of pension to Isabela Myers.

Debated and passed House 889. 910.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 980.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2020) 1367.-Passed Senate 1467.-Examined and signed 1589, L19'~.-Approved by President 2163.

H. R. 11723-Granting an increase of pension to William K. Grayson.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2252) 9U.-Debated and passed Honse 2162, 2177.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2210.

H. R. 11753-Granting an increase of pension to Isaac F. Russell.


Debated, amended, and passed House 899, 911.-Referred to Senate Com- H. R. 11768-mittee on Pensions 980.-Reported back with amendment {S. REPORT Grantm" g an increase of pens1•0n to John Walker. 20i0) 159!.-Passed Senate 2515.-House concurs in Senate amendment 2854.-Examined and signed 2720,lm3.-Approved by President 3168. Debated and passed House 893, 910.-Referred to Senate Committee on

Pensions 980.-Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 1889) 1065.-H. R. 11588- Passed House 1369.-Honse concurs in Senate amendment 1575.-Exam

Permitting the building of a dam across the Osage River at the city of Warsaw, Benton County, Mo.

Reported back 92.-Passed Senate 589.-Examined and signed 731, 751.Approved by President 1100.

H. R. 11598-For the relief of Frank B. Case.

Debated 933.-Passed Honse 1238.-Referred to Senate C-ommittee on Naval Affairs 1250.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2078) 1594:.-Deba.ted 2503.-Recommitted 2894:. -Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 2!65) and passed Senate 30li.-House nonconcnrs in Senate amendment 3156.-Senate insists upon its amendment 3100.-Conference appointed 3100, 3156.-0onference report made and agreed to 3Z16, 3:1:68.-Examined and signed 34:36, 3483.-Approved by President 3591.

H. R.11603-Granting an increase of pension to Sarah A. Dininny.

Debated and passed House 379,383.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 391.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2(lii1) 1594:.-Passed Senate ~13.-Examined and signed 2617,2008.-Approved by President 3168.

ined and signed 1603, 1656.-Approved by President 2168.

H. R. 11785-To provide for the construction of a bridge by the Fargo, Duluth

and Northwestern Railroad Company across the Red River of the N ol'th at Fargo, N. Dak.

Passeu House 1238.-Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce 1250.Reported back 1285.-Passed Senate U99.-Examined and signed 1588, 159'~.-Approved by President 1960.

H. R.11786-To declare a branch of the Mississippi River opposite the city of La

Crosse, Wis., and known as West Channel, to be unnavigable, and that the said city be relieved of necessity of main· taining a draw or pontoon bridge over said West Channel.

Reported ba~k (H. R. REPORT 2022) 298.-Passed Honse 1239.-Referred to Senate Committee onCommerce1250.-Reported back1511.-Passed Senate 2M3.-Examined and signed 2551, 2568,2616.-Approved by President3167.

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H. R. 11789-Amending: an act entitled "An act authorizing the construction

of a bridge over the Mississippi River t6 the city of St. Louis, in the State of Missouri, from some suitable point between the north line of St. Clair County, Ill., and the southwest line of said county," approved March 3, 1897.

Reported back with am('ndment (H. R. REPORT 2657) 1921.-Debated, amended, and passed House 2598.-Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce 2621.-Reported back with amendments 2682.-Amended and passed Senate 2759.-House concurs in Senate amendments 2910.Examined and signed 2902, 2933.-Approved by President 3169.

H. R.11795-Granting a pension to Columbus S. Whitaker.

Debated and pass2d House 90!, 9ll-R-eferred to Senate Committee on Pensions 980.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2422) 3015.-Passed Senate 3500.-Examined and signed 3524, 3590.-Approved by President 360!.

H. R. 11798-Granting an increase of pension to Lealdes F. Laverty.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2312) 1062.-Debated and passed House 2169, 2178.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2210.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2323) 2618.-Passed Senate 2901.Examined and signed 2980, 3012.-Approved by President 3385.

H. R. 11799-For the relief of William E. Cummin.

H. Res. 40! reported as substitute 1921.

H. R. 11806-Granting an increase of pension to Edward Hause.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2081) 451>.-Debated and passed Bouse 148!, 1493.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 1517.-Reported back (8. REPORT 22lU) ~L-Passed Senate 25..'>7.-Examined and signed 2617, 2858.-Approved by President 3168.

H. R. 11807-Granting an increase of pension to John H. Bliss.

Reported back with amendment (B. R. REPORT 2378) 1155.-Debated and passed House 2173, 2178.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions ~10.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2375) 2618.-Passed Senate 290t.--Examined and signed 2980, 3011.-Approved by President 3385.

H. R.11812-Granting an increase of pension to Daniel E. Turner.

R-eported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 22!1) 913.-Debated and passed Bouse 2161, 2177.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions :t-210.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2300) 2387.-Passed Senate 2533.-Examined and signed 2617, 2657.-Approved by President 3168.

H. R. 11820-To ratify and confirm an agreement with the Cherokee tribe of

Indians, and for other purposes. Debated and passed Senate 585.-House nonconcurs in Senate amend

ments 707.-Senate insists upon its amendments 703.-Conference appointed 703, 707.-Conference report made and agreed to 2932, 2981, 3023.-Examined and signed 3136, 3182.-Approved by President 3!71.

H. R. 11821-To ratify and confirm an agreement with the Musco gee or Creek

tribe of Indians, and for other purposes. Debated and passed Senate 58!.-House nonconcurs in Senate amend

ments 707.-Senate insists upon its amendments 703.-Conference appointed 703, 707.-Conference report made and agreed to 2932, 2931, 00'23.-Examined and signed 3136, 3182.-Approved by President 3471.

H. R. 11824-For the relief of Edmond Sacra.

Reference changed to Committee on Claims 1063.

H. R.11828-To remove charge of desertion from military record of Charles

F. Kramer. Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2132) 49!.-Debated, amended, and passed

Rouse U88,2151,2177.-.l{eferred to Senate Committee on Military Affairs 2210.-Reported back (8. REPORT 24:79) 3188.-Passed Senate 3506.Examined and signed 3524,3590.

H. R. 11830-For the relief of the devisees of Casper Barber and their a-ssigns

from the operation of the act restricting the ownership of real estate in the Territories and the District of Columbia to American citizens.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2633) 1818.-Passed House 3009.-Referred to Senate Committee on District of Columbia 3019.-Reported back with amendment 3099.-Passed Senate 3505.House concurs in Senate amendment 3601.-Examined and signed 35.'">6, 3603.-Approved by President 3603.

H. R. 11836-Granting an increase of pension to .Bela Sawyer.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2099) 488.-Debated and passed Honse 1486, 1493.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 1517.-Reported back (8. REPORT 2103) 1594.-Passed Senate 2518.-Excmined and signed 2617, 2858.-Approved by President 3168.

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H. R. 11857-Granting an increase of pension to George W. McClure.

Reported b.1.ck with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2585) 1703.-Passed over in House 2170.

H. R.11866-To provide for the inspection of the boiler of the tug Rocket.

Committee discharged from further consideration and bill referred to Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries 1432.

H. R. 11881-

To amend the acts for the protection of birds, game, and fish in the District of Columbia.

Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2280) 952.-Amended and passed House 1267.-Referred to Senate Committee on District of Columbia 1288.Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 20!2) as substitute for bill S. 3157, 14:98.-Passed Senate 2498.-House nonconcnrs in Senate amendments 2653.-Senate insists on its amendments 2683.-Conference appointed 2653, 2683.-Conference report made and agreed to 3386.-Examined and signed 3W8, 3480.-Approved by President 3591.

H. R. 11900-Granting aright of way to the Jamestown and Northern Rail

way through the Devils Lake Indian Reservation, in the State of North Dakota.

Reported back (B. R. REPORT 26!?0) 1818.-Debated and passed House 3482.-Passed Senate.-Examined and signed 3514,3578.-Approved by President 3603.

H. R. 11902-Granting a pension to William K. Hoffman.

Reported back with amen!lment (H. R. REPORT 2682) 1973.

H. R.11910-Granting an increase of pension to Thomas H. Roberts.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 20!3) 413.-Debated and passed House 907, 911.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 980.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1968) 1285.-Passed Senate 14£3.-Examined and signed 1588, 1592.-Approved by President 2168.

H. R. 11926-Granting an increase of pension to James H. Bellinger.

Laid on table 286().

H. R. 11927-Granting a pension to Elizabeth Dickerson.

Debated and passed House 899, 910.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 980.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2006) 1320.-Passed Senate 1466.-Ex.amined and signed 1588, 1592.-Approved by President 2167.

H. R. 11936-Granting an increase of pension to William Everett.

Laid on table 905,912.

H. R. 11970-To authorize the Chattahoochee and Gulf Railroad Company,

of Alabama, to construct a bridge across the Choctawhatchee River, a navigable stream in Geneva County, Ala.

R~ported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2!14) 1317.-Passed House 1570.-Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce 1597.-Reported back 1661.-Passed Senate 1838.-Examined and signed 1920, 1933.-Approved by President 2326.

H. R. 11973-Relating to rights of way through certain parks, reservations,

and other public lands. Reported back 1157.-Passed Senate 2075.-Examined and signed 2180,

21St-Approved by President 2770.

H. R.11974-Granting an honorable discharge to Samuel Welch.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2173) 750.-Passed over in House 14112.

H. R. 11983-For the relief of Joseph C. Ferriday.


H. R.11985-Granting an increase of pension to Henry C. Brooks.

Debated and passed House 907, 911.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 980.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1998) 1~.-Passed Senate 1466.-Examined and signed 1589, 1592.-Approved by President 2168.

H. R. 11998-Granting an increase of pension to John W. Horner.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT2289) 1062.-Debated and passed House 2165, 2177.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2210.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2il9) 3015.-Passed Senate 3500.-Examined and signed 3524, 3590.-Approved by President 360!.

H. R. 12001-Providing for the conveyance of Widows Island, Maine, to the

State of Maine. Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2940) 2796.

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H.R.l2004- H. R.12176-Granting an increase of .pension to George B. Smith. For the relief of the legal representatives of Pusey, Jo:ues &Co.

Reported back wit-h amendment (H. R. REPORT 2439) 1431.-Debated and Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2170) 750. passed House 2176,2178.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2210.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2423) 3015.-Passed Senate 3500.-Ex- H. R. 12180-amined and signed3524, 3590.-Approved by President 360!..... Granting an increase of pension to Gilbert L. Pierce.

H. R.12005-To correct the military record of the late E. D. Scott.

Consideration objected to in House 3478.

H. R. 12030-For the relief of the legal representatives of H. W. Rookwood,

dee~ased. H. Res. 360 reported as substitute (H. R. REPORT 2283) lOOt

H. R. 12041-For the relief of the legal representatives of Neafie & Levy.


H. R.12061-Granting an increase of pension to HenryS. Topping.

Debated and passed House 903, 910.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 980.-Reportcd back (S. REPORT 1897) 1065.-Passed Senate 1460.-Examined and signed 1588,1592.-Approved by President 2168.

H. R.12063-Granting an increase of pension to Eugene M. Hawes.

Reported back (H. R. REPOitT 2095) 488.-Debated and passed House 1485, 1493.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions L'i17.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2058) 1594.-Indefi.nitely postponed 2514:.

H. R.12070-Construing the provisions of the act approved March 3, 1879,

exempting from the limitations named therein the claims to pension by or in behalf of children under 16 years of age.


H. R.12079-Granting an increase of pension to Benjamin T. Thomas.

DeLated and passed House 006, !JlO.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions9 0.-Reported back with amendment (8. REPORT 2005) 1594.Passed Senate 2Dl6.-Hot1se concurs in Senate amendment 2004.-Examined and signed 2720,272=3.-Appr o\ed lJy President 3169.

H. R. 12099-To grant the Knoxville Power Company the right to .dam the

Tennessee River at or near Knoxville, Tenn. Debated 935.

H. R.12104-For the relief of George T. Sampson, surviving partner of the

firm of A. and G. T. Sampson. Reported back with amendment.:3 (H. R. REPORT 2161) 749.

H. R.12121-Granting a pension to Caroline H. Wright.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2224) 913.-Debatedand passed House 2159, 2177.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions :mO.-Reported back (S• REPORT 2376) 2618.-Passed Senate 2904.-Examint>d and signed 2080, 301L-Approved by President 3385.

H. R. 12184-Granting an increase of pension to Thomas Jefferson Holmes.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2244) 913.-Debated and passed House 2161, 2177.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions ~10.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2263) 2354.-Passed Senate 2531.-Examined and signed 2617, 2658.-Approved by President 3169.

H. R.12190-Granting an increase of pension to Patrick Connelly. .

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2080) 456.-Debated and passed House 14&!, 1493.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 1517.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2218) 2354:.-Passed Senate 2530.-Examined and signed 2617, 2658.-Approved by President 3169.

H. R.12204-Granting an increase of pension to Mary A. Tunis.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2212) 912.-Debated, amended, and passed House 2157, 2177.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2210.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2461) 3016.-Passed Senate 35tr~.-Examined and signed 3524, 3590.-Approved by President 360!.

H. R. 12221-To provide for the education of the blind, etc.

Introduced by 1\fr. Boutell of illinois and referred to Committee on Education 18.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 24?A) 1365.

H. R. 12222-Making an apportionment of Representatives in Congress under

the Twelfth Census. . Introduced by Mr. Crumpacker and referred to Select Committee on

the Cen us 18.

H. R. 12223-Granting additional pay to soldiers engaged in the Spanish

American war. Introduced by Mr. Fitzgerald of Massachusetts and referred to Com

mittee on Military Affairs 18.

H. R.12224-For the reorganization of the Army of the United States, and

for other purposes. Introduced by Mr. Hull and referred to Committee on Military Af

fairs 18.

H. R. 12225-For the establishment of a port of delivery at New Bedford,

Mass. Introduced by Mr. Greene of Massachusetts and referred to Committee

on Ways and Means 18. Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT2429) 1431.-Debated and pa sed House 14.92,2175,2178.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pen- 1 sions 2'210.-Reported back (S. REPORT232!) 2618.-Passed Senate2901.- H R 12226-Examined and signed 2980, 3012.-Approved by President 3385. · • • .

H R 12142_ For the establishment of a port of delivery at Fall River, Mass. ' ' Introrluced by 1\Ir. Greene of Massachusetts and referred to Committee Granting an increase of pension to William B. Wr1ght. on Ways and Means 18.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT2374) 1155.-Debated and H R 12227 passed House 2173, 2178.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions • • -~10,-Reported back (S. REPORT 2'>..52) 2354.-PassE-d Senate 2530.-Ex- To equalize the pay of officers of the line, Medical and Pay Corps amined and signed 2617, 2658.-Approved by President 3169. of theN avy, with officers of corresponding rank in the Army

H. R. 12155- and Marine Corps. Granting an increase of pension to Edward B. Scott. Introduced by 1\Ir. Bull and referred to Committee on Naval Affairs18.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2746) 2114. H. R. 12228-

H. R. 12163- Providing for the retirement of petty officers and enlisted men Authorizing the Secretary of War to enter into a contract or of the Navy.

contracts for the dredging and improvement of the Anacos- Introduced by Mr.Bulland referred to Committee on Naval Affairs 18. tia R~ve1: and the recl_amation of its flats, ~o~ the line of I H. R. 12229-the D1stnct of Columb1_a to the ~outh of sa1d nver. To fix the compensation of the keepers employed in the Life-

Reference changed to Comnnttee on Rivers and Harbors 187. Saving Service of the United States. H. R. 12164- Introduced by Mr. Scudder and referred to Committee on Interstate

Authorizing the Commissioners of the District of Columbia, subject to the approval and supervision of the Secretary of War, to enter into a contract or contracts for the dredging and improvement of the Anacostia River and the reclamation of its flats, from the line of the District of Columbia to the mouth of said river.

Reference changed to Committee on Rivers and Harbors 187.

II. R. 12175-To correct the military record of Harrison Clark.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2979) 3262.-Passed House 3472.-Referred to Senate Committee on Military Affairs 3420.

and Foreign Commerce 18.

H. R. 12230-For the construction of reservoirs in the arid-land States and

for the disposal of the public lands reclaimed thereby. Introduced by l\1r. Shafroth and referred to Committee on Public Lands

18.-H. R. 14280 reported as substitute 3012.

H. R. 12231-Authorizing the Secretary of War to secure plans and estimates

for a breakwater at Galveston, Tex. Introduced by Mr. Hawley and referred to Committee on Rivers and

Harborsl8.

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H. R.l2232-Granting a pension to Hannah Martha Dusenberry.

Introduced by Mr. Ball and referred to Committee on Pensions 16.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2742) 2114.-Debated and passed House 2860, 2863.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2876.-Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 2434:) 3016.-Passed Senate 350L-Examined and signed 3531, 3595.-Approved by President 3601 .•

H. R.12233-Granting a pension to Ashel C. Aulick.

Introduced by Mr. Berry and referred to Committee on Pensions 18.Repm·ted back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2148) 571.-Passed House 912.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 980.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1960) 1284.-Passed Senate 1483.-Examined and signed 1588, 1592.-Approved by President 2167.

H. R.12234-Granting a pension to Joseph Crist.

Introduced by Mr. Berry and referred to Committee on Pensions 18.

H. R~ 12235-

H. R. 12249--Granting an increase of pension to Gideon Johnson.

Introduced by Mr. Overstreet and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 19.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2078) 456.-Debated, amended, and pa.ssedHonse U82,1,93.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 1517.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2097) 1595.-Passed Senate 2517.-Examined and signed 2617, 2658.-Approved by President 3169.

H. R. 12250--Granting an increase of pension to Patrick Brennan.

Introduced by Mr. Overstreet and r eferred to Committee on In·mlid Pensions 19.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 22!3) 913.-Debated and passed House 2161, 2177.-Referred to Senate Com· mittee on Pensions 2210.-Reported back (S. REPORT2278) 23M.-Passed Senate 2531.-Examined and signed 2611, 2658.-Approved by President 3169.

H. R.12251-Granting an increase of pension to Louisa Wigand.

Introduced by Mr. Ruppert and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 19.

For the relief of J. C. Williams, administrator of Haller Nutt, H R 12252 deceased. · · -

Introduced by Mr. Catchings and referred to Committee on Claims 18.

H. R.12236-Granting a pension to Safa T. Philip.

Introduced by Mr. Cummings and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 18.-Reference changed to Committee on Pensions 87.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT J?WJ) 1818.

H. R. 12237--Granting a pension to Patrick J. Murphy.

Introduced by Mr. Cummings and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 18.-Reference changed to Committee on Pensions 188.

H. R. 12238--For the relief of the widow of Isaiah Smith Hyatt.

Introduced by Mr. Cummings and referred to Committee on Patents 18.

H. R. 12239--Granting a pension to L.izana D. Streeter.

Introduced by Mr. Emerson and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 18.

H. R. 12240--Granting a pension to J. G. Viall.


H. R. 12241-Granting an increase of pension to Franklin Warren.

Introduced by Mr. Emerson and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 19.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2376) 1155.Debated and passed Honse 2173, 2178.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2210.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2242) 235!.-Passed Senate 2529.-Examined and signed -.-Approved by President 3169.

H. R. 12242--Granting an increase of pension to James M. Paul.

Introduced by Mr. Gill and r eferred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 19.

H. R.12243-To correct the military record of George .E. O'Neil.

Introduced by Mr. Gill and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 19.

H. R. 12244--To correct the military record of Harrison Wagner.

Introduced by Mr. Hay and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 19.

H. R.12245-Granting an increase of pension to Henry A. Jordan.

Introduced by Mr. Henderson and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 19.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2039) 413.Debated and passed House 907, 9ll-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 080.-Reported back (8. REPORT 1899) 1065.-Pa.ssed Senate 1{80.-Examined and signed 1588, 1592.-Approved by President 2168.

H. R. 12246--Granting an increase of pension to Samuel Fish.

Introduced by Mr. Bitt and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 19.

H. R. 12247-To refund and repay to Robert Lilley the sum of $200.

Introduced by 1\lr. Johnston and referred to Committee on Claims 19.

H. R. 12248--Granting an increase of pension to William B. Crosby.

Introduce<l hy Mr. McClellan and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 19.

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Granting an increase of pension to Gideon Wright. Introduced by M1·. Shafroth and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· ~sions 19.

H. R.12253-Granting an increase of pension to Colin R. Cundey.

Introduced by Mr. Sha.froth and referred to Committee on Invalid PAn• sions 19.

H. R.12254-Granting an increase of pension to John B. Hanna.

Introduced by Mr. Shafroth and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 19.

H. R.12255-Granting an increase of pension to Thomas Milsted,

Introduced by Mr. Sherman and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen• sions 19.

H. R.12256-Granting an increase of pension to John W. Bedell.

Introduced by Mr. Sherman and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen• sions 19.

H. R. 12257--For the relief of the heirs of A. T. Hensley.

Introduced by Mr. Slay_den and referred to Committee on War Claims 19.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2019) 253.-Laid on table 3262.

H. R.12258-Granting a pension to John H. Doremns.

Introduced by Mr. Stewart of New Jersey and referred to Committee on Pensions 19.-Reported back with amendments {H. R. REPORT 214.0) 571.-Debated and passed House lilm, U93.-Referred to Senate Com· mittee on Pensions 1517.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2128) 1711.-Debated 1876.-Passed Senate 2356.-Examined and signed 2385, 2!3::!.Approved by President 2i70.

H. R. 12259--Granting an increase of pension to Norman W. Herdman.

Introduced by :Mr. Stewart of New York and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 19.

H. R. 12260--Grantjng an increase of pension to Franklin Follansbee.

Introduced by Mr. Sulloway and referred to Committee on Pensions 19.

H. R. 12261--Granting an increase of pension to John Murphy,

Introduced by Mr. Sulloway and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions .ill.

H. R. 12262--Granting an increase of pension to Alonzo F. Page.

In trod need by Mr. Sulloway and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions 19.

H. R. 12263--Granting an increase of pe~sion to Henry Ball.

Introduced by Mr. Sulloway and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen• sitms 19.

H. R.12264-Granting an increase of pension to Sherwood Wesley Goodwin,

Introduced by Mr. Sullo way and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· ~ons 19 . .

H. R. 12265--Granting an increase of pension to George D. Totman.

Introduced by Mr. Sulloway and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen• Jrions 19.

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HOUSE .BILLS. 12266-12296

H. R.12266-Granting an increase of ·pension to Ransolier Hurd.

Introduced by Mr. Sulloway and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 19.

H. R.12267-Granting an increase of pension to Edwin H. Wheeler.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Sulloway and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions 19.

H. R. 12268-Granting an increase of pension to Charles McCartee.


H. R.12269-Granting an increase of pension to Joshua Smith.

Introduced byMr.Snllowayand referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 19:

H. R.l2270-Granting an increase of pension to Richard A. Lawrence.

Introduced by Mr. Snlloway and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 19.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2907) 2615.

H. R.12271-Granting an increase of pension to Edwin J. Godfrey.

Introduced by Mr. SullowaY.: and referred to Committee on In valid Pensions 19.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2806) ~.

H. R.12272-Granting an increase of pension. to John C. Towne.

Introduced by Mr. Sulloway and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensionsl9.

H. R.12273-Granting an increase of pension to Frederick A. Condon.

Introduced by Mr. Sulloway and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 19.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2553) 1709.

H. R.12274-Granting an increase of pension to Rollins D. Moore.

Introduced by Mr. Sulloway and referred to Committee on Inv~lid Pensions 19.

H. R.12275-Granting a pension to Francis Roy~


H. R. 12276-To amend the military record of Joseph McDaniel and grant

him an honorable discharge. Introduced by Mr. Sulloway and referred to Committee on Military

Affairs 19.

H. R.l2277-For the removal of the charge of desertion against Lewis Wells.

Introduced by Mr. Weaver and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 19.

H. R.12278-For the removal of the charge of desertion against Charles S.

Gillespie. . Introduced by Mr. Weaver and referred to Committee on Military

Affairs 19.

H. R. 12279-For the removal of the charge of desertion against William

Wardel. Introduced by Mr. Weaver and referred to Committee on Military

Affairs 19.

H. R. 12280- I

Granting a pension to Emil Frank. Introduced by Mr. Wilson of New York and referred to Committee on

Invalid Pensions 19.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2552) 1709.

H. R.12281-To amend section 3255 of the Revised Statutes of the United

States, concerning the distilling of brandy from fruits. Introduced by Mr. Loud and referred to Committee on Ways and Means

18.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2012) 120.-Passed Honse 189.-Referred to Senate Committee on Finance 200.-Reported back with amendment and consideration objected to 959.-Passed Senate 1438.Honse concurs in Senate amendment 1575.~Examined and signed 1603, 1656.-Approved by President 1980.

H. R. 12282-Granting a pension to Frances Helen Lewis.

Introduced by Mr. Grout tl.nd referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 19.-Laid on table 2866.

H. R.12283-In relation to the celebration of the centennial anniversary of

the establishment of the permanent seat of government in the District of Columbia.

Introduced by Mr. Cannon and referred to Committee on Appropriations 18.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2008) and passed House 4:7.Debated and passed Senate 58.-Examined and s1gned 86, 129.-Ap· proved by President 206.

H.R.12284-Authorizing construction of bridge.

Introduced by Mr. Lane and referred to Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce 53.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2279) 952.-Passed House 1570.-Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce 1597.-Reported back with amendment 1661.-Passed Senate 1950.-Honse concurs in Senate-amendment 2101.-Examined and signed 2180, 2184:.-Approved by President 2!35.

H. R. 12285-To establish a national military park at Valley Forge, Pa.

Introduced by Mr. McAleer and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 53.

H. R.12286-Providing that disabilities existing prior to enlistment shall not ·

be considered ground for rejection of claim for pension. Introduced by Mr. Jones of Washington and referred to Committee on

Invalid Pensions 53.

H. R.l2287-Forbidding the payment of witness fees and mileage to Indians

who instigate violations of the laws prohibiting the sen .. ing or disposal of intoxicating liquors to Indians.

Introduced by Mr. Jones of Washington and referred to Committee on Judiciary 53. .

H. R.12288-To provide for the purchase of a site and the erection of a pub

lic building thereon at Hamilton, in the State of Ohio. Introduced by Mr. Brenner and referred to CommitteeonPublicBnild


H. R.12289-Making the salary of the collector of ctlBtoms for the Sandusky,

Ohio, district 82,500 in lieu of all fees, commissions, and other emoluments heretofore allowed.

Introduced by Mr. Norton of Ohio and referred to Committee on Ways and Means 53.

H. R. 12290-To amend an act entitled "An act to regulate commerce."

Introduced by Mr. Bowersock and referred to Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce 53.

H. R. 12291-Making appropriations for the legislative, executive, and judi·

cial expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1902, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Committee on :Appropriations (H. R. REPORT 2009) 50, 53.-Debated, amended, and passed House~. 207.-Referred to Sen· ate Committee on Appropriations 214.-Reported back with amend· ments (8. REPORT 1776) 528.-Consideration objected to in Senate 588.-Debated and amended 1251, 1288, 1322.-Passed Eenate 1330.House nonconcnrs in Senate amendments 1520.-Senate insists npon its'·amendments 1518.-Conferees appointed 1518, 1520.-Conference report made and agreed to 3071~ 3098, 3389, 3W3.-Examined and signed 3485, 3578.-Approved by Presiaent 3591.

H. R. 12292-For the classification of clerks in first and second class post.

.offices. Introduced by Mr. Bromwell and refelTed to Committee on Post-Office

and Post-Roads 53. H. R. 12293-

Authorizing the adjustment of rights of settlers on the Navajo Indian Reservation, Territory of Arizona.

Introduced by Mr. Wilson of Arizona and referred to Committee on Indian Affairs 53.

H. R.12294-Granting a pension to Lottie M. Rankins.

Introduced by Mr. Allen of Maine and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions &i.-Reference changed to Committee on Pensions 253.Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2147} 571.-Debated and passed House 1490, JA93.-ReferMd to Senate Committee on Pen· sions 1517.-R-eported back (S. REPORT 2059) 159!.-Passed Senate 2514:.-Examined and signed 2617, 2658.-Approved by President 3168.

H. R. 12295-Granting an increase of pension to John Maxwell.

Introduced by Mr. Benton and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions 54.

H. R. 12296-Granting an increase of pension to John F. Starcher.

Introduced by Mr. Benton and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 54.

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H. R.12297-Granting an increase of pension to Andrew J. Harbison.

Introduced by Mr. Benton and referred to Committee on Invalid Penbions 54.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2079,456.Debated and passed House 14.83, 149D.-Referred to Senaw Committee on Pensions 1517.-Reported back (S. REPOHT 2141) 1821.-Passed Senate 2520.-Examined and signed 2617, 2658.-Approved by President3169.

H. R.12298-Granting an increase of pension to John Revely.

Introduced by Mr. Benton and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sionf:l54.

H. R. 12299-Granting a pension to Wells Palmer.

Introduced by Mr. Benton and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 54:.

H. R.12300-Granting increase of pension to William W. Thornton.

Introduced by Mr. Bowersock and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen-sions 54. ·

H. R.12301-Granting an increase of pension to Jacob E. Swap.

Introduced by Mr. Gaston and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions 54.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2ff/7) 456.Debatedand passed House 1482, 1493.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensionsl517.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2171) 192!.-Passed Senate 2522.-Examined and signed 2617, 2658.-Approved by President 3169.

H. R. 12302-To restore pension to William F. Blanchard.

Introduced by Mr. Gaston and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 54.

H. R. ·12303-For the relief of Henry Mulvin.

Introduced by Mr. Gaston and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 54.

H. R.12304-Granting a pension to Mary B. Whiteley.

Introduced by Mr. Gaston and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 54.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2236) 913.Debated and passed House 2160, 2177.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2'210.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2332) 2618.-Passed Sen-

. ate 2901.-Examined and signed 2980, 3012.-Approved by President 3385.

H. R.12305-Granting an increase of pension to Thomas Williams.

Introduced by Mr. Gaston and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions54.

H. R. 12306-To reimburse-Horatio N. Warren for loss during the civil war

and for pension commensm·ate with the services rendered. Introduced by Mr. Alexander and referred to Committee on Invalid

Pensions 5!.

H. R.12307-For the relief of Susan C. Thorne.

Introduced by Mr. Alexander and refarred to Committee on Invalid ~~~54. .

H. R.12308-For the relief of Sarah Riddle.

Introduced by Mr. Alexander and referred to Committee on Pensions M.

H. R. 12309-For the relief of John Brill.

ILtroduced by Mr. Alexander and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 54.

H. R. 12310-To grant authority and jurisdiction to the Court of Claims.

Introduced by Mr. Alexander and referred to Committee on Claims 54.

H. R. 12311-For the relief of St. James Episcopal Church, of Wilmington,

N.C. Introduced by Mr. Bellamy and referred to Committee on War Claims

54.

H. R. 12312-Granting a pension to Mrs. Eliza .J. Norris and her three minor

children. Introduced by Mr. Connell and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen

sions 54.

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H. R. 12313-Granting an increase of pension to Francis McCarthy.

h troduced by Mr. Driggs and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 54.

H. R. 12314-Correcting the military record of Elphas Coakley.

Introduced by Mr. Grosvenor and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 54.

H. R. 12315-Granting an increase of pension to William J. Simmo'ns.

Introduced by Mr. Lawrence and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions:».

H. R.12316-Granting arrears of pension to Elmira E. Harris, formerly El

mira E. Pool. Introduced by Mr. Lanham and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen

sions 54. H. R. 12317-

Granting a pension to Mary Tripp. Introduced by Mr. Littlefield and referred to Committee on Invalid

Pensions &!.-Reference changed to Committee on Pensions 87.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2759) 2181.

H. R. 12318-Granting an increase of pension to Sarah K. Joyce.

Introduced by Mr. Ketcham and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 54:.

H. R. 12319-To correct the military record of Jacob McDowell.

Introduced by Mr. Norton of Ohio and referred to Committee on Military Affairs M.

H. R. 12320-For relief of Thomas Y. Mosby.

Introduced by Mr. Otey and referred to Committee on War Claims 54.

H. R.12321-To authorize the issuance of a patent to James Seldon Cowdon

upon the payment of certain fees. Introduced by Mr. Rixey and referred to Committee on Patents 54.

H. R. 12322-Granting a pension to Daniel Madigan.

Introduced by Mr. Sherman and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 5!.

H. R. 12323-For the relief of Jacob H. Harter.

Introduced by Mr. Sherman and referred to Committee on Military A!.fairs 51.

H. R.12324-Granting a pension to James McMurtrie.

Introduced by Mr. Sibley and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 5!.

H. R.12325-Grantinz an increase of pension to Edward P. Shaw.

Introduced by Mr. Sibley and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 5!.

H. R.12326-To remove the charge of desertion from the naval record of John

Hogan. Introduced by Mr. Wilson of New York and referred to Committee on

N a. val Affairs 54. H. R.12327-

To amend an act granting to railroads the right of way through the public lands of the United States, approved March 3, 1875.

Introduced by Mr. Morris and referred to Committee on Rivers and Harbors 53.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2636) 1818.-Passed House 2837.-Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce 2801.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2413) and passed Senate 2869.Examined und signed 2883, 293=3.-Approved by President 3169.

H. R.12328-To increase the membership of the Court of Claims, and for

other purposes. Introduced by Mr. Rixey and referred to Committee on Judiciary 53.

H. R.12329-For the judicial ascertainment of claims against the United

States. Introduced by Mr. Rixey and referred to Committee on Judiciary 54:.

H. R.12330-For the relief of inspectors of customs who performed double

duty. Introduced by Mr. Mudd and referred to Committee on Claims 87.


H. R. 12331-To amend an act entitled "An act conferring on the supreme

court of the District of Columbia jurisdiction to t.ake proof of the execution of wills affecting real estate, and for other purposes," approved June 8, 1898.

Introduced by Mr. Jenkins and referred to Committee on District of Columbia87.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2748) 2114:.-Passed House 3009.-Referred to Senate Committee on District of Columbia 3019.-Reported back (S. REPORT 24:74) 3188.-Passed Senate 3506, 3507.-Examined and signed 3524, 3590.-Approved by President 3600.

H. R.12332-For the erection of a monument to Andrew Lewis.

Introduced by Mr. Otey and referred to Committee on Library Si.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2030) 348.

H. R.12333-To provide for the extension of the charters of national banks.

Introduced by Mr. Brosius and referred to Committee on Banking and Currency87.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2205) 802.-Debated 1571.-Pa.ssed House 1909.-Referred to Senate Committee on Finance 1951.-Reported back 3016.-Passed over in Senate 3505.

H. R. 12334-To establish a supreme court for the Territories of Arizona, New

Mexico, and Oklahoma. Introduced by Mr. Wilson of Arizona. and referred to Committee on

Judiciary 87.

H. R. 12335-Providing for extra pay for certain soldiers.

Introduced by Mr. Fitz~erald of Massachusetts and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 87.

H. R. 12336-

H. R. 12348-To authorize the Secretary of War to cause to be investigated

and to provide for the payment of the claim of the Presbyterian Church of Huntsville, Ala., for the use and occupation of said church building for Government purposes by the United States military authorities during the late war, and all claims for damages resulting from the appropriation to Government use of any of the furnishings or materials pertaining to said building, and for damage to said building.

Introduced by Mr. Richardson of Alabama and referred to Committee on War Claims 88.

H. R.12349-To authorize the Secretary of War to cause to be investigated

and to provide for the payment of the claim of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Huntsville, Ala., for the use and occupation of said church building for Government purposes by the United States military authorities during the late war, and all claims for damages resulting from the appropriation to Government use of any of the furni-,hings or materials pertaining to said building, and for damage to said building.

Introduced by Mr. Richardson of Alabama and referred to Committeo on War Claims 88.

H. R.12350-Granting an increase of pension to James Paul.

Introduced by Mr. Ryan of New York and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 88.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2076) 456.-Debated and passed House 1482, 1493.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 1517.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2129) 1711.Pa.ssed Senate 2519.-Examined and signed 2617, 2658.-Approved by President 3169. ·

To prohibit the sale of firearms, opium, and intoxicants to abo-riginal tribes and native race~ in the Pacific islands. H. R. 12351-

Introduced by Mr. Littlefield and referred to Committee on Insular Granting a pension to William P. Morrison. Affairs 87· Introduced by Mr. Showalter and referred to Committee on Invalid

H. R. 12337- Pensions88.

For the relief of Mari:\ Roth. Introduced by Mr. Berry and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen

sions88.

H. R.12338-Paying certain claims of Charles Moran.

Introduced by Mr. Driggs and referred to Committee on War Claims 83.

H. R.12339-Granting an increase of pension to James F. Conner.

Introduced by Mr. Driggs and referred to Committee on Im·alid Pensions 88.

H. R.12340-

H. R.12352-Granting an increase of pension to Abram P. Pew.

Introduced by Mr. Showalter and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 88.

H. R. 12353-Granting an increase of pension to Lucie M. Mabry.

Introduced by Mr. Sheppard and referred to Committee on Pensions 88.

H. R. 12354-Granting a pension to Edna K. Hoyt.

Introduced by Mr. Ilenry C. Smith and referred to Committee on Pen· sions 88.

Referring to the Court of Claims the claims of 0. P. Cobb and H. R. 12355-others. , Granting an_ increase of pension to Mary Elizabeth Humphrey.

Introduced by Mr. Griffith and referred to Committee on War Claims E8. I IntrodncPd by Mr. Henry c. Smith and referred to Committee c~ In-.H. R. 12341- valid Pensions .

To remove the charge of desertion against Jeremiah C. Lamar, late of Company E, Twenty-fifth Regiment Indiana Volunt£ers, and authorize his honorable discharge.

Introduced by Mr. Hemenway and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 88. .

H. R.12342-To remove the charge of des<irtion from the military record of

Augustin H. Finn. Introduced by Mr. Littlefield and referred to Committee on Militarv

Affairs 88. •

H. R.12343-For the relief of James H. De Coster.

Introduced by Mr. Littlefield and referred to Committee on Claims 88.

H. R.l2344-Granting an increase of pension to -Julia C'Tenshaw.

Introdl!ced by 1\Ir. Maddox and referred to Committee on Pensions 88.

H. R. 12345-To remove the charge of desertion from the naval record of

Ezekiel Downey. Introduced by Mr. Mann and referred to Committee on Naval Affairs 88.

H. R. 12346-To remove the charge of absence without leave against the mil

itary record of Peleg T. Griffith. Inft!~~~Sg. by Mr. Needham and referred to Committee on Military

H. R. 12347-Granting a pension to G. W. Warnick.

Introduced by Mr. Otey and referred to Committee on Pensions 88.

H. R.1Z356-Granting a pension to Gen. M. Brown.

Introduced by Mr. Wm. Alden Smith and referred to Committee on Inyalid Pensions 88.

H.R.12357-Granting a pension to Albert Guernsey.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Wm. Alden Smith and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 88.

H. R.l2358-Granting an increase of pension to Andrew J. Bellinger.

Introduced by Mr. Wm. Alden Smith and referred to Committee onlnYalid Pensions 88.

H. R.12359-Granting a pension to Peter Weber.

Introduced by Mr. Wm. Alden Smith and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 88.

H.R.12360-Gran ting a pension to Josephine A. Phillips.


H. R. 12361-Granting a pension to Raynor H. Newton.


H.R.12362-Granting a pension to Sylvia H. Lamoreaux.

Introouced by Mr. Wm. Alden Smith and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 88.

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H. R.12363-Granting a pension to Pbila A. Clark.


H. R.12364-Granting a pension to Mary Butler.


H.R.12365-Granting a pe-nsion to Eliza Burcaw.

Introduced by Mr. Wm. Alden Smith and referred to Committee on In valid Pensions 88.

H. ;a. 12366-For the relief of Lemon Barnes.

Introduced by Mr. Wm. Alden Smith and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 88.

H. R.12367-To correct the military record of Fremont C. Downing.

H. R.12381-For the relief of Frank M. Vowels.

Introduced by .Mr. Smith of Kentucky and reterred to Committee on War Claims 88.

H. R. 12382-For the relief of Fenelon B. Matthews.

Introduced by Mr. Smith of Kentucky and referred to Committee on War Claims 88.

H. R. 12383-For the relief of John Fuller.


H. R.12384-For the relief of John A. Heald.


H. R 12385-For the relief of Hubbard K. Milward.

Introduced by Mr. Smith of Kentucky and referred to Committee on War Claims 88. Introducedby Mr. Wm. Alden Smith and referred to Committee on

Military Affairs 88. H. R. 12386-H. R.12368-

To correct the military record of Henry Harris. Introducedb_y Mr. Wm. Alden Smith and referred to Committee on

Military Aifairs 88.

H. R.12369-To correct the military record of Dayton S. Peck.

Introduced by Mr. Wm. Alden Smith and referred to Committee on Military Aifairs 88.

H. R. 12370-Granting a pension to all surviving employees of the Franklin

shops, at Nashville, Tenn., who served six months and over during the war of the rebellion.

Introduced by Mr. Wm. Alden Smith and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions.

H. R. 12371-For the relief of Andrew G. Gorrell.

In troduced by Mr. Smith of Kentucky and referred to Committee on War Claims 88.

H. R. 12372-For the relief of John P. Jones.

Granting an increase of pension to William N. Hall. Introduced by Mr. Southard and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen·

sions 88.-Reference changed to Committee on Pen5ions 126.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2660) 192L-Passed House 2B&f..Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2816.-Reported baa (S, REPORT 2454:) 3016.-Passed Senate 3502.-Examined and signed 3;524-1 3500.-Approved by President 860:1.

H. R. 12387-Granting a pension to Frances L. Poe.

Introduced by Mr. Southard and referred to Committee on Inyalid Pen· sions 88.

H. R.12388-For the relief of Caroline V. English.

Introduced by Mr. Sulloway and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 88.

H. R.12389-For the relief of Marion McKibben.

Introduced by Mr. Sulloway and referred to Committee on Military Affairs88.

H. R.12390-For the relief of Maj. James Rockwell, jr.

Introduced by Mr. Sulloway and referred to Committee on Military Aifairs 88.

Introduced by Mr. Smith of Kentucky and referred to Committee on War Claims 88. H. R. 12391-

H. R.12373-For the relief of Elisha R. Swain.


H. lt. 12374-For the relief of Lemuel C. Canfield.


H. R.12375-For the relief of Carrie M. Boone.

Introduced by Mr. Smith of Kentucky and referr-ed to Committee on War Claims 88.

H. R.12376-For the relief of Lawrence H. Rousseau.

Granting an increase of pension to James M. Campbell. Introduced by Mr. Sutherland ab.d referred to Committee on Invalid

Pensions 88.-Reported back with amendment (H. &. REPORT 2090) 456.-Debated and passed House 1485, U93.-Referred to Senate Com· mittee on Pensions 1517.-Reported back (8. REPORT 2081) 1594.-Passed Senate 2516.-Exa.mined and signed 2617, 2658.-Approved by President 3169.

H. R.12392-Granting a pension to Henry Smith.

Introduced by Mr. Wise and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 89.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2430) 1131.-Debated and passed House 2175, 2178.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2210.-Reported back (S. REPORT 200) 3015.-Passed Senate 3500.-Examined and signed 2524, 3590.-Approved by President 3604:.

H. R.12393-For the relief of Thomas Christy.

Introduced by Mr. Young and referred to Committee on Military Af· fairs 89.

Introduced by Mr. Smith of Kentucky and referred to Committee on H. R. 12394-War Claims 88.

H. R.12377-For the relief of August Schlapp.


H. R.12378-For the relief Columbus P. French.


H. R. 12379-For the relief of Omar H. Case.

Introduced by Mr. Smith of Kentucky and referred to Committee on War Claims 88. ·

H. R.12380-For the relief of Joseph Murray.


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To amend an act entitled "An act to provide ways and means to meet war expenditures, and for other purposes," approved J nne 13, 1898, and to reduce taxation thereunder.

Introduced by Mr. Payne and referred to Committee on Ways and Means 87.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2016) 187.-Deba.ted and amended 245,276,281, 'iJYT'i335.-Pa.ssed House 347.-Referred to Senate Committee on Finance 35 .-Reported back with amendment 1385.Debated, amended, and passed Senate 1981.-Referred to House Com· mitee on Ways and Means with Senate amendments 2113.-House disagrees to Senate amendments 2257.-Senate agrees to conference with House 2256.-Conference apvointed2256, 2268.-Conference report made and agreed to ~1, 3249.-Exa.mined and signed 3280, 3386.-Approved by President 35!11.

H. R. 12395-To provide for the holding of the circuit and di.strict courts of

the United States for the eastern district of Arkansas. Introduced by Mr, Terry and referred to Committee on Judiciary 88.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2031) 385.-Debated and passed House 493.-Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary 501.Reported back and passed Senate 852.-Exa.m.ined and signed 100-i. 100'1.-Approved by President l.la7. ·

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HOUSE BILLS. 12396-124.25

H. R. 12396-To amend an act entitled "An act temporarily to provide reve

nues and a civil government for Porto Rico, and for other purposes," approved April 12, 1900, and to increase the salary of the commissioner of education provided for by said act.

Introduced by Mr. Cooper of Wisconsin and re-ferred to Committee on Insular Affairs 88.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2069) ill.-Debated and passed House 127:l.-Referred oo Senate Committee on Pacific Islands and Porto Rico 1..288.-Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT~} 2051, 2387.-Debatod and passed Senate 25!!!. 294.9.-Referred to Honse Committee on Insnlar Affairs with amendment 3011.-Beported back and House non concurs in Senateamendment3167.- enate insists upon its amendment 3103.-Conference appointed 3100, 3167.()onferenoo report made and agreed to 3216, 33'Z5.-Examined and signed 3300, 3386.-Approved by President 3591.

H. R.12397-Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United

States. Introduced by Mr. Sibley and referred to Committee on Judiciary 88.

H. R.12398-

H. R.12409-Granting a pension to Choe E. Miller.

Introduced by Mr. Cochrane of New York and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 127.

H. R.12410-Granting a pension to Elmer Decker.

Introduced by Mr. Crowley and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1.27.

H. R. 12411-Granting a pension to Catherine T. Howell.

Introduced by Mr. Crowley and re-ferred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 127.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2111) ~9.Debated and passed Housel487,1!93.-Referred to Senate Comnnttee on Pensions 1517.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2166) Hl24.-Passed. Senate 252L-E.xamined and signed 2617, 2657.-Approved by Pres1dent 3168.

H. R. 12412-Granting an increaee of pension to James T. Maxfield.

Introduced by Mr. Crowley and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1.27.

To provide for medical care and surgical treatment of honora-bly discharged soldiers, sailors, and marines. H. R. 12413-

Introduced by Mr. Mandell a.nd referred to Committee on Military Af- To correct the military record of Clark Brashear. fairs 88. Introduced by Mr. Crowley and referred to Committee on Military Af·

H. R.12399-To correct the military record of Thomas Curneen.

Introduced by Mr. Cannon and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 89.

H. R. 12400-To provide for the erection of dwellings for the keepers of the

Grosse Isle, .Michigan, light-houses. Introduced by .Mr. Henry C. Smith and referred to Committee on Inter

state and ~oreign Commerce 126.

H.~.12401-To define the duties of the Medical Department of the Army of

the United States. Introduced by Mr. Hay and referred to Committee on Military Affairs

126.

H. R.12402-For the enlargement and improvement of the public building

at .Alexandria, Va. Introduced by Mr. Rixey and referred to Committee on Public Build


H. R.12403-To authorize the construction of bridges across the Ohio,

Monongahela, Allegheny, Great Kanawha, Cumberland, Tennessee, and illinois rivers, and the Mississippi River between the mouth of the Minnesota River and the city of Natchez, Miss., and to regulate the location, dimensions, and character of the same.

Introduced by Mr. Dalzell and referred to Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce 127.

H. R.12404-To repeal an act entitled "An act to provide ways and means to

meet war expenditures, and for other purposes," approved June 13, 1898, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Underwood and referred to Committee on Ways and Meru1s 127.

H. R.12405-Granting an increase of pension to Samuel Briscoe.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Babcock and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1~.-Heported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2551) 1708.

H. R.12406-For the recognition of the military service of company officers

and enlisted men of the First Union League Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers as emergency militia who served under the field and staff officers of the Forty-fifth Regiment Pennsylvania Militia and were mustered .out as part of the latter regiment.

Introduced by Mr. Bingham and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 127.

H. R.12407-For the relief of George F. Brott.

Introduced by Mr. Brownlow and referred to Committee on War Claims127.

H. R.12408-Granting an increase of pension to Charlotte D. Alden.

Introduced by Mr. Cochrane of New York and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 127. .

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fairs 127.

H. R.12414-To correct the military record of Henry Simmons.

Introduced by Mr. Crowley and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 127.

H. R.12415-Granting an increase of pension to Carrie Otis Wallace.

Introduced by Mr. Finley and referred to Committee- on Pensions 127.Reported back with amendment (H. r... RE.PORT :?1.43) 571.-Debated and passed House 1490. 1193.-Referred to Senn.to Committee on Pensions 1517.-Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 2133) 1767.Passed Senate 2519.-House concurs in Senate amendment 2654:.-Examined and signed 2720, 2723.-Approved by President 3169.

H. R.12416-For the relief of W. 0. Donovan and the heirs of Lizzie M.

Donovan, deceased. Introduced by Mr. Fleming and referred to Committee on War

Claims 127.

H. R.12417-For the relief of the late Andrew S. Core.

Introduced by Mr. Freer and referred to Committee on War Claims 127.

H. R. 12418- . For the relief of Anna M. Mershon, administratrix of Daniel S.

Mershon, deceased. Introduced by .Mr. Gardiner of New Jersey and referred to Committee

on War Claims 127.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT :?171) 750.

H. R. 12419-Granting an increase of pension to Enoch Pearce, jr.

Introduced by Mr. Gill a.nd referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 127.

H. R. 12420-For the relief of Henry Lane.

Introduced by .Mr. Howell and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 127.

H. R.12421-Gran ting a pension to Mrs. Alice Asbury Abbott.

Introduced by Mr. Mann and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions 127.

H. R.12422-To correct the military record of Hall P. Talbot.

Introduced by Mr. Mann and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 127.

H. R. 12423-Granting an honorable discharge to William Noble.

Introduced by Mr. Mann and referred to Committee on Military Af-fairs 1.27. .

H. R.12424-Granting a pension to Henry Wascher.

Introduced by Mr. Norton of Ohio and referred to CommHtee on In· valid Pensions 1.27.

H. R.12425-Granting a pension to Lizzie A. Campbell,

Introduced by Mr. Norton of Ohio and referred to Committee on Inv.alid Pensions 127.

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H. R.12426-Granting an increase of pension to J e:fferson M. Wilson.

Introduced by Mr. Overstreet and referred to Commmittee on Invalid Pensions L'>'T.

H. R.12427-Granting an increase of pension to Michael Haley.

Introduced by Mr. Ray and referred to Committee on Invalid P ensions 127.

H. R. 12428-For the relief of James M. Gullatt.


H. R. 12429-For the relief of Peter Crenshaw.

Inti·oduced by 1\fr. Richardson of Alabama and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 127. ·

H. R. 12430-To correct the military record of Robert Moore.

Introduced by Mr. Rodenberg and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 127.

H. R. 12431-Granting an increase of pension to Albert E. Daniels.

Introduced by Mr. Russoll and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 127.

H. R.12432-For the relief of J. R. Clay brooke.


H. R. 12433-Granting an increase of pension to Ferdinand Wagner.

Introdueed by Mr. Sullowayand referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 127.-Heported back with amendment (H. R. R EPORT 2368) llM.Debated and passed House 2172, 2178.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2210.-Reported. back (8. REPORT 2'253) 2:354.-Passed Sen· ate2530.-Examinedandsigned~17,2658.-Approved by President3169.

H. R.12434-Gran ting a pension to 1\farie Barton Greene.

Introduced by Mr. Thayer and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 127.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2197) 802.Debated and passed House 2153. 2177.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 22ll.-Reported back (8. REPORT 23!5) 2618.-Passed Senate290'~.-Examinedandsigned2980,3012.-Approved by President3385.

H. R. 12435-Granting a pension to Benjamin G. Page.

Introduced by Mr. Thomas of North Carolina and referred to Committee on Pensions 127.

H. R.12436-For the relief of the First Baptist Church of Newbern, N.C. ·

Introduced by Mr. Thomas of North Carolina and referred to Committee on War Claims ]27.

H. R. 12437-For the relief of William H. Crawford.

Introduced by Mr. Young and referred to Committee on Naval Affairs 1:!7.

H. R. 12438-Granting an increase of pension to Alonzo C. Schank.

Introduced by Mr. Young and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensionsl27.

H. R.12439-Granting a pension to Elmira 1\iead.


H. R.12440-For the relief of William Brown.

Introduced by Mr. Emerson and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 127.

H. R.12441-Granting an increase of pension to Aaron R. Rohrbach.

Introduced by Mr. Green of Pennsylvania and r eferrej to Committee on P ensions 127.-Rep:,rted back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 22 ) 914:.-Debated and passed House 216!,2177.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions ~H.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2272) 2354.Passed Senate 25Hl.-Examined and signed 2tH7,2658.-Approved by President 3169.

H. R. 12442-Granting an increase of pension to Mary E. Starr.

Introiluced by Mr. Hill and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions ]:!7.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2215) 913.-Debatetl and passed House21r>8,217i.-Roferred to Senate Committee on P ensions 2'.nl.-Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 2'M6) !!u1 .-Pa...<\SedSenate2002.-HouseconcursinSenateamendments3010.Examined and signed 304:9, 3096.-.A.ppro>ed by President 3471.

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H. R.12443-For the relief of Ann Gallois.

Introduced by Mr. Littauer and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 127.

H. R.12444-Granting an increase of pension to John D. Cobler.

Introduced by Mr. O'Grady and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 127.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2075) 456.-Debated and passed House H81, 1493.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 1517.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2131) 171L-Passed Senate 2519.-Examined and signed 2617,2658.-Approved by President 3169.

H. R.12445-For the relief of Robert Spring.

Introduced by Mr. She;.oman and referred to Committee on Military Affair!'! 127.

H. R.12446-For the erection of a Federal jail at Little Rock, Ark.

Introduced by Mr. Terry and referred to Committee on Judiciary 127.

H. R. 12447-ToamendanactapprovedJune 1,A.D.1900, entitled "An act to

create the southern division of the southern district of Iowa for judicial purposes, and to fix the time and place for hold-ing eonrt therein." ·

Introduced by Mr. Hepburn and referred to Committee on Judiciary 127.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2017) 253.-PasseCi House 392.-Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary 419.-Reported back and passed Senate 6Zl.-Examined and signed 731, 'i'51-Approved by President 1100.

H. R.12448-To increase the limit of co.st for the purchase of site and erec·

tion of a mint building thereon at Denver, Colo. Introduced by Mr. Shafroth and referred to Committee on Public


H. R. 12449-To provide homes and employment for the homeless poor and

make them self-sustaining home owners. Introduced by Mr. Naphena.nd referred to Committee on Public Land&

127.

H. R.12450-Grauting a pension to Charles Forest.

Introduced by Mr. Pearre and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions 127.

H. R. 12451:._ To remove the charge of desertion from the record of Nathan

Trail. Introduced by Mr. Pearre and referred to Committee on Military A!

fairs 127.

H. R.12452-To remove the charge of desertion from the record of David

Smith. Introduced by Mr. Pearre and referred to Committee on Military Af·

fairs 127.

H. R.12453-For the relief of the trustees of the German Reformed Church,

:Middletown, 1\Id. Introduced by 1\fr. Pearre and referred toCommittceon War Claimsl27.

H. R.12154-To authorize Commander Fi·ederick 1\f. Wise, United States

Navy, to accept a testimonial from the Emperor of Germany. Introduced by Mr. Hitt and referred to Committee on Foreign Affairs

127.

H. R.12455-To authorize Capt. Bowman H. McCalla, United States Navy,

to accept a testimonial from the Emperor of Germany. Introduced by Mr. Hitt and referred to Committee on Foreign Affairs

L"'T.

H. R.12456-To amend certain sections of the Revised Statutes of the

United States relating to the District of Columbia as to tho Metropolitan police, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Mr. Babcock and referred to Cummittee on District ot Columbia 1 ' .-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2508) 15il.-Debated, amended, and pas.-.;ed House 1~1.-Referred to Senate Committee on District of Columbia 1597.-Reported ba.ckwith amendments (S. REPORT 2273) ZJ54.-Pas:sed Senate 2531, 2.132.-Motion toreconsider 253:3.-Motiorrto reconsider withdrawn 2683.-House concurs in Senate amendments 2909.-Examined a.nd signed 2980, 3012.-Approved by President 3385.

H. R.12457-For the relief of the State of Kentucky.

Introduced by Mr. Wheeler and referred to Committee on War Olaims 188.


H. R.12458-Providing for raising and preserving the hull of the Niagara,

the flagship of Commodore Perry in the battle of Lake Erie.

Introduced by Mr. S. A. Davenport and referred to Committee on Naval Affairs 188.

H. R.12459-For a customs warehouse at St. Louis, Mo.

Introduced by Mr. Bartholdt and referred to Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds 188.

H. R.12460-To build an abutment for a bridge across the channel of the

Anacostia River west of Congress Heights. Introduced by Mr. Allen of Maine and referred to Committee on Inter

state and Foreign Commerce 188.

H. R. 12461-Granting pensions to soldiers and sailors confined in so-called

Confederate prisons. Introduced by Mr. Graham and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen

sions 188.

H. R.12462-To declare the St. Joseph River, in the State of Indiana, not

navigable, and validating structures thereon. Introduced by M.r. Overstreet and referred to Committee on Interstate


H. R. 12463-To establish the sleeping-berth rights of passengers who ride at

night in ordinary day cars. Introduced by Mr. Moody of Massachpsetts and referred to Committee

on Iuterstato and Foreign Commerce 188.

H. R.12464-To amend sections 7 and 8 of an act entitled "An act to pro

mote the efficiency of the Life-Saving Service and encourage the saving of life from shipwreck."

Introduced by Mr. Jones of Virginia and referred to Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce 188.

H. R.12465-Granting a pension to Ebenezer H. Wood,

Introduced by Mr. Caldwell and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 188. ·

H. R.12466-Granting a pension to Henry G. Wheeler.

Introduced by Mr. Caldwell and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 188.

H. R.12467-For relief of John F. Bretz.

Introduced by Mr. Caldwell and referred to Committee on Claims 188.

H. R.12468-For the relief of the estate of James Crews, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Carmack an!} referred to Committee on War Claims 1fl8.

Er. R. 12469-For the relief of Anthony Mixted.

Introduced by Mr. Cochrane of New York and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 188.

H. R.12470-Granting a pension to Jonas Stough.

Introduced by Mr. Crowley and referred to C.ommittee on Invalid Pensions 188.

H. R. 12471-To remove charge of desertion against Elisha K. White, and

grant him an honorable discharge. IntJ:odnced by Mr. Crowley and referred to Committee on Military Af·

frurs188. .

H. R.12472-Granting an increase of pension to Nathan Thurber.

Introduced by Mr. Emerson and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions 188.

H. R.12473-Granting an increase of pension to E. Bradford Gay.

Introduced b_y Mr. Fitzgerald of Massachusetts and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 188.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT2336) 1107.-Debated and passed House 2170, 2178.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2211.-Reported back (8. REPORT 2254-) ~.-Passed Senate2530.-Ex:amined and signed 2617,2658.A:p:proved by President 3169.

H. R.12474-Granting an increase of pension to James Noble.


H. R.12475-Granting an increase of pension to George W. Luce.


H. R.12476-Gran ting an increase of pension to Samuel Minnich.

Introduced by Mr. Hedge and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 188.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2062) 413.Debated and passed House H80, 1493.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 1.517.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2088) 1594.-Passed Senate 2516.-Examined and signed 2617, 2658.-Approved by President 3169.

H. R.12477-For the relief of Charlotte G. Robertson.

Introduced by Mr. Henry of Mississippi and referred to Committee on War Claims 188.-H. Res. 335 reported as substitute (H. R. REPORT 2162) 'i49.

H. R.12478-For the relief of WaldoW. Putnam.

Introduced by Mr. Henry of Mississippi and referred to Committee on War Claims 188.-H. Res. 336 reported as substitute (H. R. REPORT 2163) 74:9.

H. R.12479-For the relief of the estate of James P. Smith.

Introduced by Mr. Henry of Mississippi and referred to Committee ou War Claims 188.

H. R.12480-For the relief of C. F. Cook, heir of John Cook, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Johnston and referred to Committee on War Claims 188.

H. R.12481-Granting an increase of pension to John J. Martin.

Introduced by Mr. Livingston and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 188.-Reference changed to Committee on Pensions l!J5.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2793) 234:9.

H. R.12482-For the relief of Henry C. Wolfe.

Introdneed by Mr. Mahon and referred to Committeo on :Military A!· fairs 188.

H. R.12483-For the relief of the members of the First, Second, and Third

Marine Corps, and for other purposes. Introduced by Mr. Mercer and referred to Committee ol! Clcims 188.

H. R.12484-To refer the war claim of the estate of John Peacher, deceased,

late of Washington County, Md., to the Court of Claims. Introduced by Mr. Pearre and referred to Committee on War Claims

188. H. R. 12485-

Granting a pension to Amanda Northrop. Introduced by Mr. Ray and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions

188. H. R.12486-

Granting a pension to Ada L. McFarland. Introduced by Mr. Ray and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions

188. H. R.12487-

Granting an increase of pension to Bolivar Aldrich. Introduced by Mr. Ray and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions

188. H. R.12488-

Granting an increase of.pension to Charles B. Weeks. Introduced by Mr. Ray and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions

188.

H. R.12489-Granting an increase of pension to Moses B. Sneden.

Introduced by Mr. Ray and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 188.

H. R. 12490-Granting an increase of pension to Andrew J. West.

Introduced by Mr. Rucker and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions 188.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2109) 489.Debated and passed House 1487, 14!:13.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 1517.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2142) 1821.-Passed Senate 25:a1-Examined and signed 2617, 2658.-Approved by President 3199.

H. R.1249~-Granting an increase of pension to Robert H. :Metcalf.

Introduced by Mr. Rucker and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 188.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2248) 913.Debated and passed House 2161, 2177.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2211.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2"292) ~.-Passed Senate 2533.-Examined and signed 2617, 2657.-A:pproved by President 3169.

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H. R.12492-Granting a pension to Alfred Hatfield.

Introduced by Mr. Rucker and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 188.

H. R.12493-Granting a pension to Lewis A. Vaughn.


H. R.12494-For the relief of James D. Livesay, administrator of John W.

Livesay, deceased. Introduced by Mr. Shackleford and referred to Committee on War

Claims 188.

H. R. 12495-Granting an increase of pension to John Downing.

Introduced by Mr. Sherman and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 188.

H.R.12496-Gra.nting an increase of pension to James A Bates.

Introduced by Mr. Sherman and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 188.

H. R.12497-Granting an increase of pension to Samuel R. Smith.

Introduced by Mr. Sibley and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions183.

H. R.12498-Granting an increase of pension to Simon R. Marston.

Introduced by Mr. Snlloway and referred to Committee on InvaJ.id Pensions US8.

H. R.12499-Granting an increase of pension to John A. Laughton.

Introduced by Mr. Snlloway and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 183.

H. R.12500-Granting an increase of pension to Rollins D. Moore.

Introduced by Mr. Snlloway and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen-sions 188. '

H. R.12501-Granting an increase of pension to John E. White.

Introduced by Mr. Snlloway and referred to Committee on Invalid ·Pensions 183.

H. R.12502-For the relief of M. E. Saville.

Introduced by Mr. Terry and referred to Committee on Military A:f. fairs188.

H. R.12510-For a survey of the Pearl River, in the State of Mississippi,

from, and including, its month to Monticello, Miss. Introduced by Mr. McLain and referred to Committee on Rivers and

Harbors 195. H. R.12511-

For a. survey for a channel through Horn Island Pass, Mississippi,leading from the Gulf of Mexico into the Horn Island Harbor, Mississippi.

Introduced by Mr. McLain and refer1·ed to Committee on Rivers and Harbors 195.

H. R. 12512-For a survey of the present channel leading from the wharf at

Biloxi, Miss., to Horn Island Harbor, Mississippi. Introduced by Mr. McLain and referred to Com.xilittee on Rivers and

Harbors 195. H. R.12513-

To extend the privileges of the seventh section of the immediate transportation act to Saginaw, Mich.

Introduced by Mr. Fordney and referred to Committee on Ways and Means 195.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 25U)

1i08.-Amended and passed House 1 17.-Passed Senate (see bill S. 5138) 1838.-Examined and signed 19TI, 1975.-Approved by President 2326.

H. R.12514-To donate certain lands in Alabama for educational purposes.

Introduced by Mr. Richardson of .Alabama and referred to Committee on Public Lands 195.

H. R. 12515-Granting per diem pension service to honorably discharged offi

cers and enlisted men of the Union Army in the civil war. Introduced by Mr. Graham and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen·

sions 195. H. R.12516-

Granting an increase of pension to Edward Warner. Introduced by Mr. Bull and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions

196.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2098) 4.88,-De. bated and passed Honse 1486, 1493.-Referred to Senate Committee on

Pensions 1518.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2130) 1711.-Passed Senate 2519.-Examined and signed 2617, 2658.-Approved by President 3169.

H. R. 12517-Granting a. pension to Susan Kennedy.

Introduced by Mr. Clayton of Alabama and referred to Commit.tee on Pensions 196.

H. R. 12518-Granting a pension to J. W. Pelts.

Introduced by Mr. Cooney and referred to Committee on lnvalid Pen· sions 198.

H. R. 12519-Granting a pension to John Ethridge.

H. R. 12503- Introduced by Mr. Cooney and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen-To remove the charge of desertion from the military record of sions 196·

James H. Epps. H. R. 12520-Introduced by Mr. Underbill and referred to Committee on Military Granting a. pension to Ozias Hawkins.

Affairs 188. Introduced by Mr. Cooney and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen-H. R.12504-

To revive the grade of vice=admiral in the Navy. Introduced by Mr. Bull and referred to Committee on Naval Affairs

188.

H. R. 12505-To charter the American Legion of Honor.

Introduced by Mr. Bull and referred to Committee on Library 188.

H. R.12506-To appropriate the sum of $100,000 to erect a public building at · Guthrie, Okla.

Introduced by Mr. Flynn and referred to Committee on Public buildings and Grou.r...ds 183.

H. R.12507-Granting an increase of pension to Ezekiel Dawson.

Introduced by Mr. Hoffecker and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 189.--Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2550) 1708.-Passed Honse 2865.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions2870.-Reported back (S. REPORT244D) 3016.-Passed Senate 3501.-Examined and signed 3528, 3591.-Approved by President 3504.

H. R.12508-For the relief of John McDonnell.

Introduced by Mr. Ransdell and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 189.

H. R.12509-For the relief of Maria Thornton, residuary legatee of Richard

Miller, deceased. Introduced by Mr. Kleberg and referred to Committee on War Claims

189.

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sions 196. H. R.12521-

Granting a pension to John Chapman. Introduced by Mr. Cooney and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen

sions 196. H. R. 12522-

Granting a pension to Nercena Wyatt. Introduced by Mr. Cooney and referred to Committee on Pensions 196.

H. R.12523-To correct the military record of the late First Lieut. S. Spencer

Carr, Company B, Eighth lllinoia Cavalry. Introduced by Mr. Cooper of Wisconsin and referred to Committee on

Military Affairs 196. H. R.12524-

For the relief of Henry Neff. Introduced by Mr. Hay and referred to Committee on War Claims 196.

H. R.12525-For the relief of the trustees, or their successors in office, of the

Cherokee Baptist College, located in Cassville, Ga. Introduced by Mr. Maddox and referred to Committee on War Claims

196.

H. R.12526-Granting an increase of pension to Alexander C. Scott.

Introduced by Mr. Miers and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 198.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2191) Bro.Debated and passed Honse 2153,2177.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2211.-Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 2280) 235!.-Passed Senate 253t.-HonseconcursinSenateamendment2654:.-· Examined !Jond signed 27~, 2723.-Approved by President 3169.


H. R.12527-Granting an increase of pen.sion to Thomas F: Townsend.

Introduced by Mr.llliers and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 196.

H. R. 12528-Granting a pension to Anna E. Reed.

Introduced by .Mr. O'Grady and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 195.

H. R. 12529-Granting an increase of pension to Charles Folsom.

Introduced by Mr. Ray and referred to Conunittee on Invalid Pensions 196.

H. R.12530-Gran ting an increase of pension to Almon W. Gould.

Introduced by .Mr. Ray and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 196.

H. R. 12531-Granting a pension to Amelia M. Newton.

Intl'MP""d by .Mr. Ray and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 100.

H. R.l2532-For the relief of W. C. Tipton.

Introduced by Mr. Richardson of Alabama and referred to Committee o~ War Clauns 196.

H.R.12533-For the relief of H. C. Armistead.

Introduced by Mr. Richardson of Alabama and referred to Committee on War Olaims 196.

H.R. 12534-For the relief of Houston L. Bell.

Introduced by .Mr. Richardson of Alabama and referred to Committee on War Chums 196.

H. R. 12535-For the relief of the estate of A. L. Logan, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Richardson of Alabama and referred to Committee on War Cln.ims 196.

H. R. 12536-For the relief of William Moseley, jr., administrator of the

estate of Mrs. Temperance Moseley. Introduced by Mr. Richardson of Alabama and referred to Committee

on War Claims 196. . H. R. 12537-

To refer the claim against the United States of J. M. Huston to the Court of Claims.

Introdnced by Mr. Richardson of Alabama and referred to Committee on War Claims 196.

H. R. 12538-To authorize the Secretary of War to cause to be investigated,

and to provide for the payment of, the claim of the North Alabama College of Huntsville, Ala., for the destruction of said building for Government purposes by the United States military authorities during the late war, and all claims for damages resulting from the appropriation to Government use of any of the fmnishings or materials pertaining to said building, and for damage to said building.


H. R.12539-To authorize the Secretary of War to cause to be investigated,

and to provide for the payment of, the claim of the Cum· berland Presbyterian Church of Athens, Limestone County, Ala., for the use and occupation of said church building for Government purposes by the United States military authorities during the late war, and all claims for damages resulting from the appropriation to Government use of any of the furnishings or materials pertaining to said building, and for damage to said building.

Introduced by Mr. Richardson of Alabama. and referred to Committee on War Claims 196.

H. R.12540-To pay the claim against the United States of the trustees of the

Cumberland Presbyterian Church, of Athens, Limestone County, Ala.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Richardson of Alabama and referred to Committee on War Claims 196.


and to provide for the payment of the claim of the Walnut Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church, of Madison County, for destruction of said church by the United States military authorities during the war.

Introduced by Mr. Richardson o.f Alabama and referred to Committee on War Cla1m.s 196. · .

H. R.12542-For the relief of Jonas Early.

Introduced by Mr. Rixey and referred to Committee on War Claims 196.

H. R. 12543-Granting an increase of pension to Capt. R. H. Atkinson.

Introduced by Mr. Rixey and referred to Committee on Pensions 196.

H. R.12544-Granting a pension to Taylor Jones.

Introduced by Mr. Rucker and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions196.

H. R. 12545-Granting an increase of pension to William M. Strope.

Introduced by Mr. Sherman and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· ~ions 196.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2541) 1708.

H. R.12546-To change and fix the time for holding the district and circuit

courts of the United States for the northeastern division of the eastern district of Tennessee.

Introduced by Mr. Brownlow and referred to Committee on Judiciary 208.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2065) 412.-Debated and passed House 93L-Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary (omitted in Recm·d).-Reported back and passed Senate 980.-Examined audsigned lOBI, 1065.-Approved by President 1109.

H. R. 12547-Amending section 715 of the Revised Statutes of the United

States regulating the compensation and number of criers and bailiffs in the United States courts.

Introduced by Mr. Jenkins and referred to Committee on Judiciary 208.

H. R.12548-To authorize the construction of a bridge across the Mississippi

River at or near Grays Point, Missouri. Introduced b_y Mr. Smith of illinois and referred to Committee on Inter·

state and Foreign Commerce 208.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2123) 488.-Debated and passed House ll83, 1238, 1239.Passed Senate 1.251.-Examined and signed 1283, 1316.-Approved by President Hi!!.

H. R. 12549-Fixing the rate of postage on aU first-class mail matter.

Introduced by Mr. Norton of Ohio and referred to Committee on P ostOffice and Post-Roads 208.

H. R.12550-To amend an act entitled ''An act making appropriations for

the current and contingent expenses of the Indian Department and for fulfilling treaty sti!Julations with the various Indian tribes for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1898, and for other purposes," approved June 7, 1897.

Introduced by Mr. Eddy and referred to Committee on bdian Affairs 208.

H. R. 12551-To prevent the sale of firearms, opium, and intoxicating liquors

in certain islands of the Pacific. Introduced by Mr. Gillett of M.-'l.SSachusetts and referred to Committee

ou Alcoholic Liquor Traffic ~.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT ~7) 2383.-Dabated 344!.

H. R. 12552-Providing for the purchase and making free of certain toll roads

leading into and passing over the Yosemite National Park .. Intrc:duced by .Mr. Metcalf and referred to Committee on Public Lands

2U8.-P.eported b!i.ck with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2989) 3!84.

H. R. 12553-For the establishment of a light-house on the bar at the en

trance of Cambridge Harbor, Maryland. Introduced by Mr. Kerr of Maryland and referred to Committee on In·

terstate and Foreign Commerce 208.-H. R. 13399 reported as substi· tutet02.

H. R. 12554- . For the relief of James M. Chisha.m.

Introduced by Mr. Bailey of Kansas and referred to Committee on Cbims 208.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2357) ll07

H. R.12555-For the relief of Jesse W. Coleman.

Introduced by Mr. Bell and referred to Committee on War Claims 208.

H. R. 12556-For the relief of Dallas W. Spencer.

Introduced by Mr. Bell and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 208.

H. R. 12557-For the relief of Harvey Thompson.

Introduced by Mr. Bell and referred to Committee on Pensions 208.


H. R.12558-Granting an increase of pension to Eliza Knight.

Introduced by Mr. Burkett and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen-sions 208. .

H. R.12559-Granting an increase of pension toT. A. Willson.

Introduced by Mr. Burkett and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 208.

H. R. 12560-Granting an increase of pension to H. G. Knights.


H. R.12561-To remove charge of desertion from military record of Robert

M. Mann. Introduced by Mr. Burkett and referred to Committee on Military Af.

fairs 208.

H. R. 12562-For the relief of the estate of Mrs. E. B. Pugh, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Carmack and referred to Committee on War Claims 2C8.

H. R. 125.63-

H. R.12574- . Granting an increase of pension to Richard Furry.

Introduced by Mr. Eddy and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions209.

H. R.12575-Granting an increase of pension to James W. Roath.

Introduced by Mr. Eddy and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 200.

H. R. 12576-For the relief of Johann A. Killian.

Introduced by Mr. Fitzgerald of New York and referred to Committee on Claims 209. .

H. R.12577-Granting a pension to Sarah B. Schaeffer.

Introduced by Mr. Fletcher and referred to Committee on Pensions 209.-Reported back with amendments \H. R. REPORT 2137) 571.-De· bated, amended, and passed House 1489.z 149:-J.-Referred to Senate Com· mittee on Pensions 1518.-Reported oack (S. REPORT 2118) 1661.Passed Senate 2519.-Examined and signed 2617,2658.-Approved by President 3168.

H. R. 12578-Granting an increase of pension to Caroline Otis Wall ace.

Introduced by Mr. Fletcher and referred to Committee on Pensions 209. To correct the military record of Elliott L. Dorman and grant H R 12579

him an honorable discharge. · • -Introduced by Mr. De Armond and referred to <..Jommittee on Military

Affairs 208.

H. R. 12564-Gran ting an increase of pension to Jeremiah Brown.

Introduced by Mr. De Armond and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 208.

H. R.12565-Granting a pension to Elizabeth V. Pitt.

Introduced by Mr. Driggs and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions208.

H. R. 12566-Granting a pension to George M. Walker.

Introduced by Mr. Driggs and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 208.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2<Y71) 456.Debated and passed House H80, 1493.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 1518.-Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 2107) 1660.-Amendmentdisagreed to and bill passed Senate2518.-Examined and signed 2617, 2658.-Approved by President 3168.

H. R.12567-

For the relief of John P. Willis. Introduced by Mr. Gilbert and referred to Committee on War Claims

209.

H. R.12580-For the relief of Jacob Robinson's estate.

Introduced by Mr. Gilbert and referred to Committee on War Claims 209. ..

H. R. 12581-Granting a pension to Thomas W. Cardwell.

Introduced by Mr. Gilbert and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions209.

H. R. 12582-Granting an increase to pension to James Billingsley.

Introduced by Mr. Gill and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 209.

H. R.12583-For the relief of Emily Waterman.

I Introduced by Mr. Hay and referred to Committee on War Claims 209, Granting a pension to Catharine V. Chevallier. H. R. 12584-

Ins\~~~208~ by Mr. Driggs and referred to Committ-ee on Invalid Pen- Granting an increase of pension to Mary R. Miller,

H. R. 12568-Granting an increase of pension to Gabriel Wolff.

Introduced by Mr. Driggs and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions208.

H. R. 12569-Granting an increase of pension to Clarisa J. Brush.

Introduced by Mr. Driggs and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions 208.

H. R. 12570-Granting an increase of pension to Robert Amner.

Introduced by Mr. Driggs and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 208.

H. R. 12571-Granting an increase of pension to Charles R. Reed.


H. R. 12572-To authorize the Court of Claims to hear and determine the

claims of the legal representatives and assigns of Carpenter & Plass against the United States of 4-merica for munitions of war, labor, and materials furnished the Government, and claims arising under contracts made by said firm with the Government of the United States; also to authorize the Court of Claims to hear and determine the claims of the legal representative and assignee of Oran M. Beach against the United States of America for balance due on transports Savannah and Augusta, and for repairs and insurance, and coal, stores, chains, sails, and pumps furnished the Government for said steamers.

Introduced by Mr. Driggs and referred to Committee on War Claims 200.

H. R.12573-Granting an increase of pension to Stephen H. French.

Introduced by Mr. Eddy and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensiolli! 209.

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Introuuced by Mr. Hull and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 209.

H. R. 12585-Granting a pension to Mary Cavanaugh.

Introduced by Mr. Hull and referred to Committee on Pensions 209.

H. R. 12586-Granting an increase of pension to Hendrix Cool.

Introduced by Mr. Hull and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 209.

H. R.12587-Granting a pension to Mary Elizabeth Craig.

Introduced by Mr. Lacey and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions209.

H. R.12588-For the relief of Samuel Marsh.

Introduced by Mr. Lamb and referred to Committee on War Claims 209.

H. R. 12589-Granting a pension to Lucinda E. Howard.

Introduced by Mr. McRae and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions 209.

H. R.12590-For the relief of E. C. Young, 0. P. Young, and the estate of

J. A. McGinnis, deceased. Introduced by Mr. McRae and referred to Committee on Claims 200.

H. R. 12591-Granting a pension to Phylinda Wright.

Introduced by Mr. Mann and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 209.

H. R. 12592-Granting a pension to Gregor MacGregor Breadalbane.

Introduced by Mr. Mann and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions 209. ·


H. R.12593-Granting an increase of pension to Stewart Barnes.

Introduced by Mr. Miers and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 209.

H. R.12594-Granting .a pension to Walter L. Allison.

Introduced by Mr. Neville and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 209.

H. R.12595-Granting a pension to Eugene J. Boblits.

Introduced by Mr. Neville and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 209.

H. R.12596-For the relief of Mrs. Julia L. Hall.

Introduced by Mr. Shafrothand referred to Committee on Claims 209.Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2i02) 1973.

H. R. 12597-Granting an increase of pension to John H. Smith.

Introduced by Mr. Shafroth and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions209.

H. R.12598-Granting an increase of pension to William H. Seip.

Introduced by Mr. Shafroth and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions209.

H. R. 12599-Granting a pension to Jacob T. Wise.

Introduced by Mr. Henry C. Smith and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 209.

H. R.12600-Granting a pension to Catherine A. Sawdy.


H. R. 12601-Gr3.nting an increase of pension to Christopher C. McGinnis.

Introduced by Mr. Stephens and referred to Committee on Pensions 209.

H. R. 12602-Granting a pension to Mrs. Jane Townsend.

Introduced by Mr. Swanson and referred to Committee on Pensions 209.

H. R. 12603-Granting a pension to Mrs. Martha V. Keenan.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Swanson and referred to Committee on Pensions 209.

H. R. 12604-For the relief of Mrs. Mary F. Pollan, for herself, and as admin

istratrix of the estate of Dr. N. P. Horne, deceased. Introduced by Mr. Terry and referred to Committee on War Claims

209.

H. R. 12605-For the relief of Charles H. Adams.

Introduced by Mr. Underwood and referred ·to Committee on War Claims 209.

H. R. 12606-Granting an increase of pension to Marcellus A. Lothrop.

Introduced by Mr. Weymouth and referred to Commjttee on Invalid P~nsions 209.-Reported back (H. R- REPORT 2Hl3) 800.-Debated and passed House 2152, 2178.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2211.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2255) 235!.-Passed Senate 2530.-Ex:amined and signed 2617, 2658.-Approved by President 316J.

H. R.12607-Granting an increase of pension to Louis M. Chasteau.

Introduced by Mr. Young and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 200.

H. R. 12608-To remodel and extend the United States post-office at Minne

apolis, ~!inn .

Introduced by Mr. Fletcher and referred to Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds 253.

H. R.12609-Providing for the erection ·of a public building at the city of

Fernandina, Fla., and for other purposes. In trounced by Mr. Davis and referred to Committee on Public Build


H. R. 12610-

H. R.12611~ To amend chapter 559 of the Revised Statutes of the United

States, approved March 3, 1891. Introduced by Mr. Mondell and referred to Committee on Public Lands

253.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2094) 456.

H. R. 12612-Allowing settlers in Wyoming and South Dakota the free use

of timber on certain lands for domestic purposes. Introduced by Mr. Mondell and referred to Committee on Public Lands

253.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT ~3) 456.

H. R. 12613-To provide for the establishment of the most advantageous level

for navigable purposes of the waters of Lake Erie and tributary streams by international agreement, and to promote commerce.

Introduced by Mr. Corliss and referred to Committee on Rivers and Harbors 254.

H. R. 12614-To amend the national banking law so as to permit national

banks to consider and treat their surplus as capital in the restrictions on loans.

Introduced by Mr. Bellamy and referred to Committee on Banking and Currency 254.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2732) 20!6.-Debated2!18.

H. R. 12615-For the relief of the Kickapoo tribe of Indians in Oklahoma.

Territory. Introduced by Mr. Miller and referred to Committee on Indian Affairs

25!.

H. R. 12616-Granting an increase of pension to Nancy T. Hardy.

Introduced by Mr. Adamson and referred to Committee on Pensions 251.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2141) 57L-Debated and passed House 1490, 1493.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 1518.-Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 2143) 1E21.-Passed Senate 2520.-House concurs in Senate amendments 265!.-Ex:amined and signed 2720,2723.-Approved by President 3169.

H. R. 12617-Granting an increase of pension to A. C. N o1and.

Introduced by Mr. Bailey of Kansas and referred to Committee on In· valid Pensions 254.

H. R. 12618-Granting a pension to John Dorrow.

Introduced by Mr. Caldwell and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions~

H. R.12619-Granting a pension to Christian Schwarz.

Introduced by Mr. Cooney and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 2;).!.

H. R.12620-Granting an increase of pension to John P. C. Shanks.

Introduced by Mr. Cromer and referred to Committee on In-valid Pensions 254.-l:eported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2187) 802.Debated and passed House 909, 911.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 980.-Reported back {S. REPORT 1940) 1.284.-Indefinitely postponed 1462,2501.

H. R. 12621-Granting an increase of pensi~n to l.aander Smith.

Intr-oiuced by Mr. Curtis and referred to Committee on Invalid Pendons :zM.

H. R. 12622-Granting an increase of pension to John B. Kurth.

Introduced by Mr. Curtis and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 2M.

H. R . 12623-Granting an increase of pension to John Prescott.

Introduced by Mr. Curtis and referred to Committee on lnTalid Pensions 2M.

H. R. 12624-Granting an increase of pension to Tunis J. Roosa.

Introduced by Mr. Curtis and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 2.:>4.

H. R. 12625-For the relief of Joseph Ritter.

Introduced by Mr. Curtis and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 254. .

H. R. 12626-Granting a pension to Jesse Johnson.

Introduced by Mr. Curtis and referred to Committee on Pensions 2M. For a survey of the present channel leading from the wharves

at Carnarsie, New York, to the Atlantic Ocean. H. R. 12627-Introduced by Mr. Wilson of New York and referred to Committee on For the relief of EdwardS. Crill.

Rivers and Harbors 253. Introduced by Mr. Davis and referred to Committee on Claims 2M.

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H. R.12628-~or the relief of Elisha. W. Cook.

Introduct-d by Mr. Emerson and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 2M.

H. R.12629~ Granting a pension to John Lossing.

Introduced by Mr. Haugen and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 2M.

H. R.12630-

H. R.12646-To reimburse Louis Benecke for arms furnished the United

States. Introduced by Mr. Rucker and referred to Committee on War Claims

254:.

H. R.12647-To correct the military record of John P. Griffith.

Introduced by Mr. Rucker and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 2M.

To authorize Herbert W. Bowen, minister resident and consul- H. R. 12648-general of the United States to Persia, to accept a decora- For the relief of H. D. Bonnet. tion from the Shah of Persia. Introduced by Mr. Slayden and referred to Committee on Military Af-

Introduced by Mr. Hitt o.nd referred to Committee on Foreign Affairs fairs 2-R-Reported back adversely (H. R. REPORT 2134) and la1d on 2M. table 522.

H. R.12631--For the relief of G. W. Ratleff.

Introduced by Mr. Johnston and referred to Committee on War Claims 254.

H. R.12632-Granting an increase of pension to James Conley. .

Introduced by Mr. Joy and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 2M.

H. R.12633-For the relief of James G. James and William J. Thomas, sur

viving executor of Ed ward Thomas. Introduced by Mr. Kerr of Maryland and referred to Committee on War

Claims 25!.-H. Res. 3!6 reported as substitute (H. R. REPORT 2209) 8{9.

H. R.12634-

H. R.12649-Granting an increase of pension to J. W. Forbes.


H. R.12650-Granting an increase of pension to Emma Foote Glenn.

Introduced by Mr. Stevens and referred to Committee on Pensions 2M.

H.R.12651-Granting an increase of pension to Nathan H. Metcalf.

Introduced by Mr. Sulloway and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions 251.

H. R.12652-Granting a pension to Erma. G. Harvey.

Introduced by Mr. Sulloway and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen-Granting a. pension to Helen M. Evans. sions 254.

Introduced by .Mr. Lawrence and referred to Committee on Invalid H R 12653 · Pensions 254.-Reported ba~k with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2M9) • • -

1708. Granting a. pension to Simeon C. Chandler, H. R. 12635- Introduced by Mr. Thayer and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen-

sions254. Granting a pension to Alfred Bird.

Introduced by Mr. Lawrence and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 254. ·

H. R.12636-Granting a pension to Nicholas Montag.

Introduced by Mr. McDowell and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions254.

H. R.12637-Granting a pension to Emily Drake.

Introduced by Mr. Needham and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen sions 254.

H. R. 12638-Granting an increase of 'Pension to Timothy B. Lehane.

Introduced by Mr. Norton of Ohio and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 254.

H. R. 12639-Granting an increase of pension to John Brown.

Introduced by .Mr. Pearre and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 21».

H. R.12640-Granting an increase of pension to William H. Johnston.

Introduced by Mr. Pearre and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 25i.

H. R.l2641-For the relief of Frederick R. Smith.

Introduced by~. Ray and referred to Committee on Nava1Affairs254:.

· H. R. 12642-

H. R.12654-To remove the charge of desertion from the military record of

Peter Tatro, alias John Goodro. Introduced by Mr. Thayer and referred to Committee on Military Af

fairs 254:.

H. R.12655-Granting an increase of pension to Henry Wagner, late of

Company D, Seventh New Jersey Volnnteera. Introduced by Mr. Young and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen

sions 2M.

H. R.12656-Granting a pension to James F. Merrill,

Introduced by Mr. Naphan and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 254.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2830) 2350.

H. R.12657-Granting a pension to Rebecca Moore.

Introduced by Mr. Naphan and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen-sions 254. .

H. R.12658-To remove charge of desertion from record of Thomas Kittridge.

Introduced by Mr. Naphen and referred to Committee on Military Atfairs 254.

H. R.12659-To remove charge of desertion from James O'Neill

Introduced by Mr. Naphan and referred to Committee on Military Mfairs254.

H. R.12660-For the relief of the surviving executors of Anna. Maria. Fitz- In relation to the police court of the District of Columbia.

hugh, deceased. . Introduced by .Mr. Alexander and referred to Committee on District of Introduced by Mr. Rixeyand referred to Committee on War Claims 2M. Columbia. 298.

H. R.12643-Granting an increase of pension to Mary Morely.

Introduced by Mr. Robinson of Indiana and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 254.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2834) Z350.

H. R.12644-Granting an increase of pension to John T. Mayhugh.

Introduced by l\Ir. Rucker and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 2M.

H. R.12645-Granting an increase of pension to John A. Smith.

Introduced by Mr. Rucker and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen-sions 2M. .

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H. R. 12661-To promote the inte~est of the agricUlturist, etc.

Introduced by Mr. Burleson and referred to Committee on Agriculture 298.

H. R.12662-To increase the capacity of the fish-cultural station at San Mar·

cos, Tex. Introduced by Mr. Burleson and referred to Committee on Merchant

Marine and Fisheries 298.

H. R. 12663- · For the extension of Fourteenth street, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Mr. Jenkins and referred to Committee on District of Columbia 298.


H. R.l2664-To amend section 709 of the Revised Statutes of the United

States. Introduced by Mr. Sherman and referred to Committee on Judiciary

-.-

H. R.12680-Granting a pension to Nancy J. Marple.

Introduced by Mr. Freer and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions299.

298. H. R. 12681-H. R. 12665- Granting a pension to Joseph Farnsworth.

Supplementary to an act entitled "An act to prohibit the com- Introduced by Mr. Freer and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions ing of Chinese persons into ihe United States," approved 299. May 5, 1892, and fixing the compensation of commissioners H. R. 12682-in such cases.

Introduced by Mr. Ray and referred to Committee on Judiciary 298.Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2156) 74:9.-Debated and passed Rouse 3441.-Debated and passed Senate 3408. -Examined and signed 3!36, 3!&1.-Approved by President 3591.

H. R.12666-To authorize a division in the Department of Justice to be

known as the Bureau of Criminal Identification. Introduced by Mr. Hepburn and referred to Committee on Judiciary

298.

H. R.12667-Providing for the reapportionment of the Representatives in the

several States. Introduced by Mr. Burleigh and referred to Committee on Census 298.

H. R.12668-

Granting a pension to Benjamin C. Dewees. Introduced by 1\Ir. Freer and referred to Committee oninvalidPensioru~

299.

H. R.12683-Granting a pension to Anthony McCale.

Introduced by Mr. Freer and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 299.

H. R.12684-Granting a pension to George J. Wilson.


H. R. 12685-For the relief of Leroy Douglass.

Introduced by Mr. Freer and referred to Committee on War ClaimS 299. To exempt from duty all mineral waters when imported in bar- H. R. 12686-

rels or casks. Introduced by Mr. Grout and referred to Committee on Ways and

Means 298. H. R.12669-

To authorize the Osage Telephone Company to construct and maintain lines and offices for general telephone business in the Osage Reservation, in the Territory of Oklahoma.

Introduced by Mr. Flynn and referred to Committee on Indian Affairs 21J9.

H. R.l2670-Providing for the erection of a public building at tbe city of

Fernandina, Fla., and for other purposes. Introduced by Mr. Davis and referred to Committee on Pnblic Build·


H. R.12671-To provide for the purchase of a sit.e for a public building in the

city of Honolulu, in the Territory of Hawaii. Introduced by Mr. Barham and referred to Committee on Insular Af

fairs 299.

H. R. 12672- . To provide for the erection of public buildings in the city of

Hilo, Territory of Hawaii. . Introduced by 1\Ir. Barham and referred to Committee on Insular Af

fairs ZOO.

H. R.12673-For the establishment and maintenance of a light-house service

in the Territory of Hawaii. Introduced by Mr. Barham and referred to Committee on Insular Af

fairs299.

H. R.l2674-For the relief of John W. Ledbetter.

Introduced by Mr. Aldrich and referred to Committee on War Claims 299.

H. R.12675-For the relief of Richard Smith.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Aldrich and referred to Committee on War Claims 2U9.

H. R.12676-For re!ief of Mrs. Nancy Gates.

Introdu<'ed by Mr. Allen of Kentucky and referred to Committee on War Claims 299.

H. R.12677-

Granting a pension to John W. Conely. Introduced by 1\Ir. Fox and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions

!lW--Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2!37) 1431.-Debated and passed House 2175,2178.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2'.lll.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2339) 2618.-Passed Senate 2901.-Examined and signed 2980, 30ll.-Approved by President 3385.

H. R. 12687-Granting an increase of pension to Fannie A. Wigginton.

Introduced by Mr. Gayle and referred to Committee on Pensions 299.

H. R.l2688-To correct the military record of John McDonald.

Introduced by Mr. Gill and referred to Committee on Military Affairs m.

H. R.12689-Granting a pension to Emily S. Barrett.

Introduced by Mr. Grout and referred to Ccmmittee on Invalid Pensions299.

H. R.12690-Granting a pension to John W. Newton.

Introduced by Mr; Grout and referred to Colmnittee on Invalid Pen-sions299. ·

H. R.12691-Granting an increase of pension to Hilas D. Davis.

Introduced by Mr. Grout and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 299.

H. R.12692-Granting an increase of pension to George W. Shaw.

Introduced by :Mr. Grout and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 299.

H. R.12693-Granting an increase of pension to Lieut. Col. Harry N. Wor·

then. Introduced by Mr. Grout and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen

sions 299. H. R.12694-

Granting an increase of pension to Cornelius C. Perry. Introduced by Mr. Hamilton and referred to Committee on Invalid

Pensions 299. H. R.12695-

Granting a pension to Mrs. S. J. B. Richards. Introduced by Mr. Haugen and referred to Committee on Pensions 299.

To remove the charge of desertion standing against the name of H. R. 12696-Riley Phillips.

Introduced by Mr. Bowersock and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 29D.

H.R.12678-Granting a pension to Mrs. Ida M. Green.

Introduced by Mr. Cooper or Wisconsin and referred to Committee on Pensions 299.

H. R.l2679-Granting a pension to Michael H. Leach.

Introduced by Mr. Cummings and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 299. _

Granting a pension to John B. Frisbee. Introduced by Mr. Littlefield and referred to Committee on Invalid

Pensions 299.-Reported hack with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2-!38) 1!31.-Debated and passed Ron e 2175, 2178.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions~m.-Reported back (8. REPORT 2260) 2354.-Passed Senate 2530.-Examined and signed 2617, 2658.-Approved by President 3169.


Bernhard Reuter. In.i:rr~~~~~Y 1\Ir. McClellan and referred to Committee on Military


H. R.12698-Granting a pension to Ellen Jane Dorr Green.

Introduced by Mr. Mann and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions299.

H. R.12699-Granting a pension to William H. H. Miller.


H. R. 12700-Granting an increase of pension to Miranda S. Sterling.

Introduced by Mr. O'Grady and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions299.

H. R.12701-Granting a pension to Matilda A. Lester.

Introduced by Mr. O'Grady and referred to Committee on Pensions299.

H.R.12702-For the relief of Susan Sloan.

Intro:luced by Mr. Otey and referred to Committee on War Claims 299.

H. R. 12703-For the relief of Elijah Poage.


H. R.12704-For the relief of David Sloan.


H. R.12705-Granting an increase of pensio:a to Alonzo Carpenter.

Introduced by Mr. Payne and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 299.

H. R.12706-Granting a pension to Sarah Pyke.

Int roduced by Mr. Payne and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 299.

H. R.12707-Granting an increa-se of pension to Peter E. Reynolds.


H. R.12708-Granting- an increase of pension to Irvin F. Hoyt.


H. R.12709-Granting a pe:Rsion to J. H. Sage.

Introduced by Mr. Ray and referred to Committee on Invalid PensioM 299.

H. R. 12710-Granting an increase of pension to William H. Simmonds.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Reeder and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 299.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT2310) 1062.Debated and pac;sed House 2168, 2178.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2211.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2294) 2386.-Passed Senate 2533.-Examined and signed 2617, 2657.-Approved by President 3169.

H. R. 12711-Granting an increase of pension to 1\fatthew Johnson.

Introduced by Mr. Rixey and referred to Committee on Pensions 299.

H. R.12712-For the relief of Benjamin M. Yancey.

Introduced by Mr. Rixey and referred to Committee on War Claims 2W.-H. Res. 340 reported as substitute (H. R. REPORT 2178) 802.

H. R.12713-For the relief of Emma C. Franner, George W. Seaton, Hiram

K. Seaton, Howard Seaton, Mary Seaton, Blanche Seaton, George W. Taylor, Edward Taylor, and Catharine Pomeroy.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Rixey and referred to Committee on War Claims 299.

H. R.12714-For the relief of the estate of Robert Brockett, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Rixey and referred to Committee on War Claims 2W.-H. Res. 340 reported as substitute (H. R. REPORT 2178) 802.

H. R. 12715-For the relief of the estate of Lewis Shumate, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Rixey and referred to Committee on War Claims 2W.

H. R. 12716-For the relief of the heirs of Carter B. Butler, deceased. J

Introduced by Mr. Ri.xey and referred to Committee on War Claims .299.

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H. R.12717-For the relief of Richard K. Hughlett.

Introduced by Mr. Rixey and referred to Committee on War Claims 299.-H. Res. 34.0 reported as substitute (H. R. REPORT 2178) 802.

H. R. 12718-For the relief of the estate of William Fletcher, deceased.

In trod need by Mr. Rixey and referred to Committee on War Claims 299.

H. R.12719-To correct the military record of Samuel F. Freiert.

Introduced by Mr. Ryan of New York and referred to Committee on Military Mairs 299.

H. R.12720-Granting an increase of pension to James Mantack.

Introduced by Mr. Shattuc and referred to Committee on ln>alid Pen· sions299.

H. R.12721-Granting an increase of pension to William Dyas.

Introduced by Mr. Sherman and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions 299.

H. R.12722-Granting a pension to Francis A. M. Pattee.


H. R. 12723-Granting a. pension to Jane A. Sherman.


H. R.12724-Granting an ~ncrease of pension to Orville W. Heath.

Introduced by Mr. Henry C. Smith and referred to Committee on In· valid Pensions 299.

H. R.12725-Granting a pension to Elizabeth W. Simmons.

Introduced by Mr. Swanson and referred to Committee on Pensions 299.

H. R.12726-Granting an increase of pension to William Gould.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Van Voorhis and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions~.

H. R.12727-Granting a pension to Nancy M. Guild.

Introduced by Mr. Weymouth and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 299.

H. R. 12728-Granting a pension to Frank W. Nyman.


H. R. 12729-Granting a pension to Elizabeth Taylor.

Introduced by Mr. J. R. Williams and referred to Committee on Pen· sions 299.

H. R. 12730-Granting an increase of pension to Mary E. Wolford.

Introduced by Mr. Ziegler and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions299.

H. R. 12731-To establish a District of Columbia public-improvement cur

rency in lieu of interest-bearing bonds. Introduced by Mr. Ridgely and referred to Committee on District of

Columbia 299.

H. R. 12732-Granting an increase of pension to Elizabeth Reynolds.

Introduced by Mr. Brenner and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions299.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2472) 1495.Debated and passed House 2862, 2863.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2876.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2455) 3016.-Passed enate 3502.-Examined and signed 3528, 3591.-Approved by President 300!.

H. R. 12733-Granting an increase of pension to Elijah Orr.

Introduced by Mr. Cannon and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions300.

H. R.12734-Granting a pension to Aaron S. Post.

Introduced by Mr. King and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 300.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2576) 1762. -

H. R.12735-Granting a pension to John Rice.

Introduced by Mr. King and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 300.


H. R.12736-Granting a pension to D. Lanning Ross.


H. R.12737-Making appropriations for the payment of invalid and other

pensions of the United States for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1902, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Committee on Appropriations (H. R. REPORT 202!) 307, 330.-Debated and passed House 34:7.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 357.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1896) 1066.-Debated and passed &nate 2052, 2055.-Examined and signed 2117, 2145.-Approved by President 2-135.

H. R.12738-Authorizing the Navajo and Moqui Indians to lease mineral

lands within their reservations on a royalty basis. Introduced by Mr. Waters and referred to Committee on Indian Affairs

331.

H. R.l2739-For the erection of a post-office building at Battle Creek, l\1ich.

Introduced by Mr. Gardner of Michlgan and referred to Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds 331.

H. R.12740-Making an apportionment of Representatives in Congress among

the several States under the Twelfth Census. Introduced by Mr. Hopkins and referred to Committee on Census 331.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2100) 486, 488.-Debated and amended 553, 559,561,590,606,607, 6!7, 707, 731.-Passed House 748.Referred to Senate Committee on Census 754.-Reported back (S. RE· PORT 1840) and debated851.-Passed Senate884.-Examinedand signed 1()().!, 1007.-.Approved by President 1137.

H. R.12741-To amend the Revised Statutes so as to change and fix the time

when the certificate of the votes for President and VicePresident by the electoral college of each State shall be delivered by the official messenger to the President of the Senate.

Introduced by Mr. Fleming and referred to Committee on Election of President, Vice-President, and Representatives in Congress331.

H. R.12742-To establish Dayton, in the State of Ohio, as asubportof entry,

and to extend the privileges of the act approved June 10, 1880, to the port of Dayton, in the State of Ohio.

Introduced by Mr. Brenner and referred to Committee on Ways and and Means 331.

H. R. 12743.:__ To amend an act entitled ''An act providing for certain require

ments for vessels propelled by gas, fluid, naphtha, or electric motors," approved January 18, 1897.

Introduced by Mr. Grosvenor and referred to Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries 331.

H.R.12744-For the relief of legal representatives of Anderson Abercrom

bie. Introduced by Mr. Adamson and referred to Committee on War Claims

331.

H. R 12745-Granting an increase of pension toN. L. Yarnall.

Introduced by Mr. Butler and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 331.

H. R.12746-For the relief of J. C. Williams, administrator of Haller Nutt,

deceased. Introduced by Mr. Catchlngs and referred to Committee on War Claims

331.-Re:I>orted back (H. R. REPORT 2169) 750.

H. R.l2747-Granting a pension to Arline E. McNutt.

Introduced by Mr. Cooney and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions S31.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2816) 2350.Debated and passed House 2862,2863.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 28i6.-Reported ba<:k (S. REPORT 2!58) 3016.-Passed Sen· ate 35!f~.-Examined and signed 35.."9, 3591.-Approved by President 36().!.

H. R.12748-Granting a pension to D. E. W. Turner.

Introduced by Mr. Cooney and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 331.

H. R. 12749-Granting a pension to Hadson M. Rice.

Introduced by Mr. Dougherty and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 331.

H. R. 12750-Granting a pension to George W. Drake.


H. R.l2751-Granting a pension to Kezia Washburn.

Introduced by Mr. Gardner of Michigan and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 331.

H. R.12752-Granting an increase of pension to Andrew J. Cline.


H. R. 12753-Granting an increase of pension to Van M. Gween.


H. R. 12754-Granting a pension to Thomas Clark.

Introduced by Mr. Hoffecker and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 331.

H. R. 12755-To restore Ignatius T. Cooper to the active list of the Navy.

Introduced by Mr. Hoffecker and referred to Committee on Naval Affairs 331.

H.R.12756-Granting a pension to H. A. Hale. .

Introduced by Mr. Lawrence and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 331.

H. R. 12757- \ For relief of George W. Symmes.

Introduced by Mr. Livingston and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 331.

H.R.12758-To remove the charge of desertion against Samuel Jobes.

Introduced by Mr. McDowell and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 331.

H. R.12759-Granting a pension to Elizabeth I. Ogden.

Introduced by Mr. McDowell and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 331.

H. R.12760-Granting an increase of pension to George W. Mathews.

Introduced by Mr. McDowell and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions 331.

H. R. 12761-For the relief of Annie C. Osborne, sole heir of William B.

Beall, deceased. Introduced by Mr. Pearre and referred to Committee on War Claims

331.

H. R.12762-For the relief of the estate of Henry Ingram, dec~ased.


H. R.12763-For the relief of the estate of John Wesson, deceased.


H. R.12764-For the relief of John T. Lehman.


H. R. 12765-For the relief of Burwell J. Curry.

Introduced by Mr. Richardson of Alabama and referred to Committee on War Claims 3ll.

H. R. 12766-For the relief of John McMurtry.


H. R.12767-Granting a pension to William Ward.

Introduced by Mr. Ruppert and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 331.

H. R.12768-Granting a pension to William Dixon.

Introduced by Mr. Stephens and referred to Committee onPensions33L

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H. R.12769-Granting an increase of pension to Emeline Drew.


H. R.12770-Granting an increase of pension to Freeman 0. Hodge.·

Introduced by Mr. Sulloway and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 33L

H. R.12771-Granting an increase of pension to Lewis Abbott.

Introduced by Mr. Sulloway and referred to Committee on Invalid PenSIOns331.

H. R. 12772-Granting an increase of pension to Austin G. Jacobs.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Sutherland and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 331.

H. R.12773-For the relief of the estate of William Horlow, deceased.

H. R.12786-Granting a pension to James A. Banghart.

Introduced by Mr. Lacey and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 331.

H. R.12787-To grant an honorable discharge and to remove charge of de

sertion against the name of Edward P. Kain. Introduced by Mr. Mondell and referred to Committee on Military Af

fail .. a 331.

H.R.12788-Permitting the building of a dam across the St. Joseph River,

near the line between the States of Michigan and Indiana. Introduced by Mr. Hamilton and referred to Committee on Interstate


H. R.12789-To provide for erecting for the Department of Agriculture a

laboratory building on reservation No. 2, in the city of Washington, D. C.

Introduced by Mr. Henry of Connecticut and referred to Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds 331.

Introduced by Mr. Smith of Kentucky and referred to Committee on War Claims 33L . H. R. 12790-

H. R.12774-To correct the military record of De Witt C. Robbins.

Introduced by Mr. Vreeland and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 331.

H. R.12775-Granting a pension to Sarah Miller.

Introduced by Mr. Wanger and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions331.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 22!8) 913.-Debated and pa ed House 2161, 2178.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2211.Reported back (S. REPORT~) 2618.-Passed Senate 290L-Examined and signed l'980, 3012.-Approved by President 3385.

H. R.12776-For the relief of Abraham C. N oot.

Introduced by Mr. Young and referred to Conunittee on Military Affairs 331.

H. R.12777-Granting an increase of pension to Bridget Hin~s.

Introduced by Mr. Bull and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensious331.

H. R.12778-Granting a pension to Adoniram J. Holmes.

Introduced by Mr. Conner and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 331.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2219) 913.Debated and passed House 2158, 2177.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions ~LL-Reported back (S. REPORT~) 2291.-Pas~ed Senate 2028.-Examined and signed 2617, 2657.-Approved by President 3168.

H. R.12779-Granting a pension to Caroline L. Rouse.

Introduced by Mr. Curtis and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 331.

H. R.12780-Granting a pension to Elizabeth Crockett.

Introduced bv Mr. Curtis and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 331. •

H. R.12781-Granting an increase of pension to Ezekiel GrewelL


H. R.12782-Granting an increase of pension to Richard Kohl.

Introduced by Mr. Curtis and referred to Committee o.n Invalid Pensions 331.

H. R. 12783-Granting an increase of pension to Luke W. Nichols.


H. R.12784-Granting a pension to Elizabeth P. Searcy.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Curtis and referred to Committee on Pensions 331.

H. R. 12785-For the relief of Ambus Stamers.

Introduced by M.r. Curtis and referred to Committee o.n Military Af- I fairs 33L

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Granting a pension to Emma E. Buell. Introduced by Mr. Alexander and referred to Committee on Invalid

Pensions 331.

H. R. 12791-For the relief of Katherine R. Ogden.

Introduced by Mr. Alexander and referred to Committee on Pensions 331.

H. R.12792-Granting an increase of pension to Jeremiah Law.

Introduced by Mr. Bull and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 331.

H. R.12793-For the relief of the estate of Henry Von Balsan, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Davis and referred to the Committee on War Claims 331.

H. R.12794-For a public building at Fresno, Cal., and appropriating money

therefor. Introduced by Mr. Needham and referred to Committee on Public

Buildings and Grounds 3!9. .

H. R.12795-To provide homes and employment for the homeless poor and

make them self-sustaining home owners. Introduced by Mr. Naphen and referred to Commmittee on Public

Lands 3-!9. ·

H. R.12796-To reimburse detailed or assigned officers.

Inh·oduced by Mr. Norton of Ohio and referred to Committee on War Claims3!9.

H. R. 12797-To amend section 14 of an act entitled "An act to provide rev

enue for the Government and to encourage the industries of the United States," approved July 24, Hl97.

Introduced by Mr. Sherman and referred to Committee o.n Ways and Means3!9.

H. R; 12798-For the relief of the heirs of James N. Kennett, deceased, of

Pendleton County, Ky. Introduced by Mr. Berry and referred to Committee on War Claims

3!9.

H. R. 12799-To remove the charge of desertion from the military reco1·d of

Eli Jones. Introduced by Mr. Cousins and referred to Committee on Military Af

fairs 349.

H. R.12800-For the relief of John H. Demund.

Introduced by Mr. Clayton of New York and referred to Committee on Claims3!9.

H. R. 12801-Granting a pension to Willis BTady.

Introduced by Mr. Crowley and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions3!9.-Reported back with amendments (H. R, REPOBT2201) 802.Debated and passed House 2154:, 2177.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2211.-Reported back (8. REPORT 24:70) 3099.-Passed Senate 3505.-Examined and signed 3029, 359L.~Approved by President 360!.


H. R.12802-Granting an increase of pension to William H. Leavell.

Introduced by Mr. De Armond and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions :H9. ·

H. R.12803-Granting an increase of pension to Benjamin F. Johnson.

Introduced by Mr. Faris and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 3!9.

H. R.12804-To correct the military record of John W. Reser.

Introduced by Mr. Flynn and referred to Committee on Military Aifairs 3!9.


William Parmer. Introduced by 1\Ir. Flynn and referred to Committee on Military Ai

fairs 3!9.

H. R. 12806-Granting a pension to Theodore F. Collins.

Introduced by Mr. Gamble and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 3!9.

H. R. 12807-For the relief of James M. Stradling.

Introduced by Mr. Gardner of New Jersey and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 3!9.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2537) 1657.-Debatedand passed House 3!67.-Referred to Senate Committee on Military Affairs 3420.

H. R.12808-Granting a pension to Sally Ann Bradley.

Introduced by Mr. Gardner of Michigan and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 3!9.

H. R.12809-Granting a pension to William R. Schaffer.

Introduced by Mr. Jack and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions3!9.

H.R.12810-Granting a pension to Carlos Bombard.

Introduced by Mr. Lawrence and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 3!.9.

H. R.12811-For the relief of Calvin J. Cowles.

Introduc-ed by Mr. Linney and referred to Committee on Claims 34.9. H. R. 12812-

For the relief of W. H. Reynolds. Introduced by Mr. Little and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen

sions 3!9.-Reference changed to Committee on Military Affairs 385.

H. R.12813-Granting increase of pension to William Rea.

Introduced by Mr. Lybrand and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 3!9.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2548) 17GIS.

H. R.12814-To pension Lecia H. Shaw.

Intro;luced by Mr. McRae and referred to Committee on Pensions 3!9. H. R. 12815-

Granting an increase of pension to Andrew Jarvis. Introduced by Mr. Miers and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen

sions349.

H. R. 12816-

H. R.12820-To remove charge of desertion from Francis Brady.

Introduced by Mr. Naphen and referred to Committee on Jlli1itary Affairs 349.

H. R.12821-Granting an increase of pension to William H. Johnston.

Introduced by Mr. Pearre and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions3!9.

H. R. 12822-To authorize the name of Elijah Button to be placed on there

tired list of the Navy as a pharmacist. Introduced by Mr. Pearre and referred to Committee on Naval Affairs

3!9.

H. R. 1282.3-Granting an increase of pension to Alexander Gibbs.

Introduced by Mr. Phillips and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions 349.

H. R.12824-Granting an increase of pension to Warner Bell us.

Introduced by Mr. Phillips and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen-sions 3!9. •

H. R.12825-Granting a pension to Salmon Hudson.

Introduced by Mr. Phillips and referred to .Committee on Invalid Pensions 349.-Reported bar.k with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2485) 1945.

H. R.12826-Granting an increase of pension to Charles H. Knapp.

Introduced by Mr. Phillips and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· Rions 3!9.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2"..54) 914.- · Debated and passed House 2162, 2177.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2211.-Reported back (S. REPORT 22M) 2354.-Passed. Sen· ate 253L-Examined and signed 2617, 2658.-Approved by President 3169. -

H. R . 12827-Granting an increase of pension to George W. Crumb.


H. R. 12828-For the relief of S. G. Parker.

Introduced by Mr. Smith of Kentucky and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 349.

H. R. 12829-Granting a pension to Charles M. Walker.


H. R.12830~ Granting a pension to Laura J. Wing.

Introduced by Mr. Henry C. Smith and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 3-19. ·

H. R. 12831-Granting an increase of pension to James H. Flanagan.

Introduced by Mr. Stewart of New York and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 3!9.

H.R.12832-Granting an increa8e of pension to Henry Forcht.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Showalter and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 34.9.

H. R.12833-Granting a pension to William Thompson.

Granting an increase of pension to Samuel A. Needham. Introduced by Mr. Vandiver and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen-Introduced by Mr. Norton of Ohio and referred to Committee on In- sions 3!9.

-mlid Pensions 3!9.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT H R 12834 24.51) 1432.-Debated and passed House 2860, 286'l.-Referred to Senate · • • -Committee on P~nsions 28iq.-Reporte~ back ss. R~oRT 2456) 3016.- Granting a pension to Francis M. White. Passed Senate 3502.-Exanuned and Slgned 3029, 3591.-Approved by Introd db ..... y di d f dto c 'tt In l'd p President 3604 uce y .w.r. an ver an re erre om.m1 ee on va 1 en-

. sions3!9. H. R.12817-

Granting a pension to John H. Eversole. Introduced by Mr. Norton of Ohio and referred to Committee on In·

valid Pensions 349.

H. R.12818-Granting a pension to John B. Lewis.

Introduced by Mr. Norton of Ohio and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 3!9.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2100) 1495.

H. R.l2819-Granting a pension to Joshua H. Reynolds.

Introduced by Mr. Norton of Ohio and referred to Committee on In· valid Pensions 3!9.

H. R.12835-For the diversion of the Grand River in Mesa and Garfield conn·

ties, Colo., and for other purposes. Introduced by Mr. Bell and referred to Committee on Public Lands 3!9.

H. R.12836-For the diversion of the Gunnison River into the Uncompahgre

Valley, Colorado, and other purposes. Introduced by Mr. Bell and referred to Committee on Public Lands 349.

H. R. 12837-For the relief of William D. Wilson.

Introduced by Mr. Williams of Mississippi and referred to Committee on W a.r Claims 3!9.

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12838-12869 OONGR,ESSIONAL RECORD INDEX.

H. R.12838-Making appropriations to supply urgent deficiencies in the ap4

propriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1901, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Committee on Appropriations (H. R. REPORT 2034), debated, and passed Honse 362, 385.-Referred to Senate Committee on Appropriations 391.-Reported back with amendments and passed Senate 4:27.-House concurs in Senate amendments 4'37.-Examined and signed 491, 49!3.-Approved by President 606.

H. R.12839-For the erection of a Federal jail at Little Rock, Ark.

Introduced by Mr. Terry and referred to Committee on Judiciary 385.

B. R. 12840-To provide for the purchase of a site and the erection of a pub 4

lie building thereon at Torrington, in the State of Connecti4

cut.

H. R.12851-For the relief of George W. Webster.

Introduced by Mr. Brownlow and referred to Committee on War Claiml 386.

H. R. 12852-Granting a pension to Thomas J. Gibbs.

Introduced by Mr. Benton and referred to Committee on Pensions 386.

H.R.12853-Grailting a pension to William R. Collins.

Introduced by .Mr. Benton and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen4

sions 386.

H. R.12854-Granting an increase of pension toN. C. Davis.


Introduced by Mr. Hill and referred to Committee on Public Buildings H. R. 12855-and Grounds 385.

Granting an increase of pension to D. T. Bruck. H. R. 12841-

For the suppression of train robbery in the Territories of the United States and elsewhere, and for other purposes.

• Introduced by Mr. Ray and referred to Committee on Judiciary 385.

H. R. 12842-


H. R.12856-Granting a pension to William T. Martin.

Introduced by Mr. Benton and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions 386.

To create separate supreme and district courts for the Territory of Oklahoma, etc. H. R. 12857-

Introduced by Mr. Flynn and referred to Committee on Jndicia.ry 385. Granting a pension to D. J. Reavis.

H. R.1?843-Introduced by Mr. Benton and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen

sions386. Prescribing the qualifications, pay, and manner of selecting H. R. 12858-

juries in the district courts of the Territory of New Mexico held for the trial of causes arising under the Constitution and laws of the United States.

Introduced by Mr. Ray and referred to Committee on Judiciary 386.

H. R.12844-For the disposition and settlement of arid lands, and for the

construction of reservoirs and necessary hydraulic works for the storage of water on and near the Humboldt River, Nevada.

Introduced by Mr. Newlands and referred to Committee on Irrigation of Arid Lands 386.

H. R.12845-To provide for the purchase of a site and the erection of a pub

lic building thereon at Ironton, in the State of Ohio. Introduced by Mr. Morgan and referred to Committee on Public Build


H. R.12846-Making appropriations for the support of the Military Academy

for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1902, and for other purposes. '

Introduced by Committee on Military Affairs (H. R. REPORT 2005) 365, 385,386.-Debate.d, amended, and passed Honse 483.-Referred to Senate Committee on Military Affairs 5(ll.-Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 1923) ll58.-Debated and amended 1951, 1952,1977, 19i9.-Passed Senate 19 1.-Honse nonconcnrs in Senate amendments 2102.-Conference appointed 2103.-Conference report made, debated, and rejected in Senate 2389,2583,2625,2640, 2650.-Senate further insists upon its amendments 2651.-House further insists upon its disagreement to Senate amendments 2916.-Second conference appointed 2651, 2916.-Conference report made and agreed to 3156, 3195.-Examined and signed 3220, 3261..-Approved by President 3591.

H. R.12847-For the recognition of the military service of noncommissioned

officers and enlisted men of the United States Volunteers as commissioned officers in certain State military organiza4

, tions. Introduced by Mr. Bingham and referred to Committee on Military

Affairs 386.

H. R.12848-Granting mining privileges on Indian reservations.

Introduced by Mr. Flynn and referred to Committee on Indian Affairs 386.

H. R. 12849-Providing for free homesteads on the public lands for actual

and bona fide settlers in the north one-half of the Colville Indian Reservation, State of Washington,andreservingthe public lands fp~ that purpose.

Introduced by Mr. Jones of Washington and referred to Committee on Public Lands 386.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2397) 120i.

H. R. 12850-For the relief of the estate of W. F. Young.

Introduced by Mr. Allen of Mississippi and referred to Committee on War ()laims 386. .

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To remove the charge of desertion against and complete the military record of Richard P. Gardner.

Introduced by Mr. Boutell of Illinois and referred to Committea on Mill ta.ry Affairs 386.

H. R. 12859-Granting an increase of pension to James Morris.

Introduced by Mr. Butler and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions 386.

H. R.12860-For the relief of Isaiah Lightner, W. H. Winterbottom, and

Gustave Mollin. Introduced by Mr. Burkett and referred to Committee on Claims 386.

Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2406) 1242.-Debated and passed House 284.6, 2849.-Debated and passed Senate 2875.-E:x:amined and signed 2980, 8012.

H. R.12861-For the relief of Charles B. Bentley.

Introduced by Mr. Brick and referred to Committee on Claims 386.

H. R. 12862-Granting a pension to Harriet Snyder.

Introduced by Mr. Brick and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 386.

H. R.12863-For the relief of the heirs of Henry Ware.

Introduced by llfr. Broussard and referred to Committee on Claims 386. H. R.12864-

For the relief of Florence A. Brown. Introduced by Mr. Broussard and referred to Committee on War Claims

386. H. R. 12865-

For the relief of Benjamin J. Kilbourn. Introduced by Mr. Caldwell and referred to Committee on War Claims

386. H. R.12866-

To remove the charge of desertion from the record of Dan B. Stone.

Introduced by Mr. Caldwell and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 386.

H. R.12867-Granting a pension to Mrs. Margaret M. Armor.

Introduced by Mr. Dalzell and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 386.

H. R. 12868-Granting a pension to William Bieber.

Introduced by Mr. Denny and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions 386.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2577) 1762.

H. R.12869-Granting an increase of pension to John A. Tucker.

Introduced by Mr. Davis and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 386.


B. lt. 12870-Granting a pension to Vianna R. Huston.

Introduced by Mr. Flynn and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions 386.-Reference changed to Committee on Pensions 2721.

B. R.12871-Granting a pension to William R. Duval.

Introduced by Mr. "Flynn and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 386.

B. R.12872-Granting a pension to Josie Riggs.

Introduced by Mr. Grosvenor and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 386.

B. R.12873-Granting an increase of pension to Christian May.


B. R.12874-Granting an increase of pension t'o Benjamin Zane.


B. R.12875-Granting an increase of pension to Samuel M. Hines.

Introduced by Mr. Gill and referred to Comnrlttee on Invalid Pensions 386.

H. R.12876-Granting a pension to Henry C. Edmiston.

Introduced by Mr. Hepburn and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 386.

H. R.12877-Granting a pension to John J. Stingle.

Introduced by Mr. Hedge and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions386.

B. R.l2878-Granting an increase of p'ension to Owen Devine.

Introduced by Mr. Hedge and referred to Committee on Invalid PensiC\!l.S 386.

H. R.12879-To correct the military record of Matthew Hogan.

Introduced by Mr. Knox and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 386. .

B. R.12880-For the relief of Samuel B. Horne.

Introduced by Mr. Russell and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 386.

H. R. 12881-Granting a pension to Catherine Murphy.

Introduced by Mr. Ryan of New York and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 386.

H. R. 12882-Granting an increase of pension to George Stork.

Introduced Ly Mr. Ryan of New York and referred to Committee on In valid Pensions 386.

B. R. 12883-Granting an increase of pension to Candy Menalis.

Introduced by :Mr. Ryan of Pennsylvania and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions &..~.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2-!41) 1431.--Debated and passed Hoase 2176, 2178.--Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2211.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2334) 2618.-Passed Senate 2!JOL-Examined and signed 2980, 3012.-Approved · by President 3385.

H. R.l2884-Granting a pension to Margaret .A. Weaver.

Introduced by Mr. Stewart of New York and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 386.

H. R.12885-For the relief of H. A. Wilson.

Introduced by Mr. Underwood and referred to Committee on Claims386.

B. R.12886-For the relief of David K. Maxwell.

Introduced by Mr. Underwood and referred to Committee on War Claims336.

H. R.12887-To grant relief to Francis A. Bliss.

Introdu1ced by Mr. Vreeland and referred to Committee on War Claims

386. H. R. 12888-

To remove the charge of desertion now standing against Phillip Hahn.

Inf~~SSS.d by Mr. Wate!s and referred to Committee on Military A!-

H. R.12889-To remove the charge of desertion now standing against the

name of John Maybohm. Introduced by Mr. Waters and referred to Committee on Military Af

fairs 386.

H. R.12890-Granting an increase of pension to H. L. Carpenter.

Introduced by Mr. Waters and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 386.

H. R.12891-Granting an increase of pension to Austin P. Melton.

Introduced by Mr. Waters and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions386.

H. R.12892-For the relief of Mrs. Louise E. Ord.

Introduced by Mr. Waters and referred to Committee on Claims 386.

H. R. 12893-Granting a pension to Mary E. Harris.


H. R. 12894-To correct military record of Capt. S. W. Baird.

Introduced by Mr. Morgan and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 386.

H. R.12895-For the relief of John Comly.

Introduced by Mr. Salmon and referred to Committee on Patents 386.

H. R.12896-Granting a pension to Penrose Wiley Reagan.

Introduced by Mr. Wanger and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 386.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2484) 14:95.

H. R. 12897-To extend the pl'ivileges provided by an act entitled "An act to

amend the statutes in relation to the immediate transportation of dutiable goods, and for other purposes," approved June 10, 1880, as amended.

Introduced by Mr. Grosvenor and referred to Committee on Ways and Means413.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 261:0) 1874:.-Passed House

. 2149.-Passed Senate (see billS. 5365) 2211.-Examined and signed 2293, ~.-Approved by President 2770.

H. R. 12898-. Relating to the assessment and reassessment of water-main

taxes in the District of Columbia. Introdueed by Mr. Babcock and referred to Committee o District of

Columbia 413.-H. R.13'i'06 reported as substitute 124L

H. R. 12899-To reincorporate and preserve all the corporate franchises and

property rights of the de facto corporation known as the German Orphan Asylum Association of the District of Columbia.

Introduced by Mr. Kahn and referred to Committee on District of Columbia 413.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2510) 15-il.-Passed House 15'i6.-Debated, amended, and passed Senate 1659.House concurs in Senate amendment 1811.-Examined and signed 1838, 1862.-Approved by President 2167.

H. R. 12900-To regulate the removal of causes from the State courts to the

Federal courts on account of prejudice or local influence. Introduced by Mr. Richardson of Alabama and referred to Committee

on Judiciary 413.

H. R. 12901-To supplement existing laws relating to the disposition of lands,

etc. Introduced by Mr. Flynn and referred to Committee on Public Lands

1413.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2274) 912.-Debated and passed House 1571, 2603.-Referred to Senate Committee on Public Lands 2621.-Reported back with amendments 2948, 2953.-Debated and passed Senate 3017.-House concurs in Senate amendments with an amendment 3386.-Senate disagrees to House amendment 3396.-Conference appointed 3386, 3396.-0onference report made and agreed to 3438, 3470.-Examined and signed 3496, 3578.-Approved by President 3591.

H. R.12902-To appoint an advisory board of public works for the city of

Washington. Introduced by Mr. Brosius and referred to Committee on District of

Columbia 413.

H. R. 12903-To authorize the Baltimore and Washington Tl'ansit Company

to extend its street railway in the District of Columbia. Introduced by Mr. Greene of Massachusetts and referred to Committee

on District of Columbia 413.

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H. R. 12904.-Making appropriations for the current and contingent expenses

of the Indian Department and for fulfilling treaty stipula· tions with various Indian tribes for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1902, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Committee on Indian Affairs (H. R. REPORT 2064:) 395, 412, 4.13.-Debated, amended, and passed House i69, 478.-Referred to Senate Committee on Indian Affairs 5(Jl.-Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 1979) !285.-Debated and amended 137111385, 1436, 1~ 1447, H99, 1503, 1511, 1557, 1558, 1597, 1598, 1603.-Passed Mnase 1600.-.tlouse nonconcurs in Senate amendments 1916.-Senate insists on its amend· ments 1952.-Conference appointed 1916, 1952.-Conferencereport made, debated, and agreed to in House 2654:.-House further insists on its disagreement to amendment not covered by conference report 2657.Conference report made, debated. and rejected in Senate 2839, 2826.Senate further insists upon its amendments 2833.-Second conference appointed 2657, 2833.-Conference report made and agreed to in Senate 2897.-8enate further insists upon its amendments2898. -Houae further insists upon its disagreement to Senate amendments 2916.-Third conference appoillted 2898, 2916.-Conference report made and agreed to 3072. 8289, 3384.-Examined and signed 3408, 3!80.-Approved by President359L

H. R. 12905-To establish a home for disabled soldiers of the Federal and Con·

federate armies in the war between the States, 1861 to 1865, at or near Huntsville, Madison County, Ala.

Introduced by Mr. Richardson of Alabama and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 4 L3.

H. R.12906-For the purchase of a site for a hall of records.

Introduced by Mr. Jenkins and referred to Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds 414.

H. R.12907-Granting a pension to George Hooper.

Introduced by Mr. Bishop and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 414.

H. R.12908-To pension David T. Nuttle.

Introduced by Mr. Butler and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions Ul.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2598) 1763.

H.R.12909-Granting an increase of pension to SamuelS. Swann.

Introduced by 1\!r. Baker and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 414.

H. R.12910-For the relief of George F. Brott.

Introduced by Mr. Bankhead and referred to Committee on Claims4U.

H. R.12911-Granting a pension to Minerva McClernand,

Introduced by Mr. Caldwell and referred to Committee on Pensions 414.-Reference changed to Committee on Invalid Pensions 494.-Laid on table 2867.

H. R.12912-Granting a pension to Daniel W. David.

Introduced by Mr. Cochran of Missouri and referred to Committee on In valid Pensions 414.

H. R. 12913-· Granting a pension to Martha Wilson.

Introduced by Mr. Cochran of Missouri and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 414.

H. R.12914-Granting a pension to Henry C. Martin.

Introduced by Mr. Cochran of Missouri and referred to Committee on In>a.lid Pensions 414.

H. R. 12915-Granting a pension to Willis Rhodes.

Introduced by Mr. Cochran of Missouri and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions .U4.

H. R.12916-Granting a pension to Willi~m H. Miller.


H. R. 12917-Granting a pension to Mary C. Roney.


H. R. 12918-Granting a pension to John·N. Smith.

Introduced by Mr. Cochran of :Missouri and referred to Committee on In valid Pensions 414.

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H. R. 12919--For the relief of G. B. Colyer.

Introduced by Mr. Cochran of Missouri and referred to Committee on War Claims 414:.

H. R.12920-To remove the charge of desertion standing against Edgar B.

Willoughby. Introduced by Mr. Cochran of Missouri and referred to Committee on

Military Affairs ill.

H. R. 12921-Granting a pension to Benjamin Wylie.


H. R.12922-Granting an increase of pension to George C. Leighton.

Introduced by Mr. Littlefield and referred to Committee on Pensions 414.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 26!8) 1874.

H. R.12923-Granting a pension to Catherine Fodderill.

Introduced by Mr. Miers and referred to Committee on Invalid PensionsUl

H. R.12924-Appropriating money for the relief of Henry T. Clarke.

Introduced by Mr. Mercer and referred to Committee on Cla.ims 414.

H. R.12925-Granting a pension to Benjamin D. Yates.

Introduced by Mr. Noville and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions414.

H. R. 12926-Granting an increase of pension to George W. McKey.

Inh·oduced by Mr. Neville and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions414.

H. R. 12927-For the relief of R. H. T. Adams, jr., Lynchburg, Va.

Introduced by Mr. Otey and referred to Committee on Claims 414.

H. R.12928-Granting an increase of pension to Daniel Robinette.

Introduced by Mr. Pearre and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· · sions414.

H. R. 12929-Granting a pension to Richard Bowman.

Introduced by Mr. Pearre and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 414.

H. R. 12930-For the relief of Albion M. Christie.

Introduced by Mr. Pearre and referred to Committee on Claims 414.Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2398) 1204.

H. R.12931-For the relief of William H. Snider.

In trod need by Mr. Rixey and referred to Committee on War Claims 4U.

H. R. 12932-For the relief of the trustees of Cedar Run Baptist Church, of

Culpeper County, Va. Introduced by 1\Ir. Rix:ey and referred to Committee on War Claims 414:.

H. R. 12933-To refer the war claim of John C, Newton, of Stafford County,

Va., to the Court of Claims. Introduced by Mr. Rix:ey and referred to Committee on. War Claims

414:.-H. Res. 340 reported as substitute (H. R. REPORT 2178) 802.

H. R.12934-To refer the war claim of the estate of John Sullivan, deceased,

late of Stafford County, Va., to the Court of Claims. Introduced by Mr. Rixey and referred to Committee on War Claims

414:.-H. Res. 34.0 reported as substitute (H. R. REPORT 2178) 802.

H. R. 12935-Granting an increase of pension to Sylvanus Wilson.

Introduced hy Mr. Rucker and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions414.

H. R.12936-Granting an increase of pension to Daniel Nagle.

Introduced by Mr. Ryan of Pennsylvania and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 414.

H. R. 12937-Granting an increase of pension to Mrs. Frances H. Anthony.

Introduced by Mr. Shattuc and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions 414.

HOUSE BILLS. 12938-129.72

H. R. 12938-Granting an increase of pension to Erastus F. Phelps.

Introduced by Mr. Shafroth and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions 414.

H. R. 12939-Granting an increase of pension to Thomas J. Kerstetter.

Introduced by Mr. Sibley and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions 414:.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2545) 1708.Deba.ted and passed House 2859, 2862.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2876.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2439) 3016.-Passed Sen· ate 3501.-Examined and signed 3529, 3591.-Approved by President 360!.

H. R.12940-Granting an increase of pension to Franklin Follansbee.

Introduced by Mr. Sulloway and referred to Committee on Pensions 414.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2658) 1921.

H. R.12941-Granting an increase of pension to Joseph A. Spaulding.

Introduced by Mr. Smith of Iowa and referred to Committee on Inva.lid Pensions 414.

H. R.12942-Granting an increase of pension to George W. Mathews.

Introduced by Mr. Smith of Iowa and referred to Committee on Inva· lid Pensions 414.

H. R.l2943-Granting an increase of pension to William W. Morton.

Introduced by Mr. Smith of Iowa. and referred 'to Committee on Inva· lid Pensions 414:.

H. R.12944-Granting an increase of pension to Mahlon B. Eckert.

Introduced by Mr. Smith of Iowa and referred to Committee on Inva· lid Pensions ill.

H. R.12945-Granting an increase of pension to David H. Thompson.

Introduced by Mr. Smith of Iowa and referred to Committee on Inva· lid Pensions 414.

H. R.l2946-Granting a pension to J. D. Williams.

Introduced by Mr. Smith of Iowa and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 414.

H. R.12947-Granting a pension to Sarah C. Ocean.

Introduced b:r Mr. Smith of Iowa and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 414:.

H. R.12948-Amendingsections2oftheactsof June27, 1890,andMay9, 1900,

so as to grant a pension of $50 a month to the officers and enlisted men named in the act who are now totally blind or who may become totally blind.

Introduced by Mr. Hepburn and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions 414:.

H. R.12949-To fix the compensation of district superintendents in the Life

Saving Service. In troduced by Mr. Moody of Massachusetts and referred to Committee

on Interstate and Foreign Commerce 414.

H. R.12950-Relating to school-ships for nautical instruction.

Introduced by Mr. Bull and referred to Committee on Naval Affairs tl!l.

H. R.12951-For the relief of the legal representatives of Jeremiah Simon

son, deceased. Introduced by Mr. Gillett of Massachusetts and referred to Committee

on War Clalms 4l.<l.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2168) 750.

H. R.12952-Providing for the erection of a public building at Clayton, ID. . Introduced by Jlli·. Marsh and referred to Committee on Public Build


H. R.12953-Providing for the erection of a public building at Carthage, Til.

Intro5ucf:d by Mr. Marsh and referred to Committee on Public Build· ings and Grounds 456.

H. R.12954-Providing for the erection of a public building at Mount Ster

ling, Ill. Introduced by Mr . .Marsh and referred to Committee on Publi~ Build


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H. R.12955-Providing for the erection of a public building at Camppoint,

Til. Introduced by Mr. Marsh and referred to Committee on Public Build


H. R.12956-Providing for the erection of a public building at Augusta, Ill.

Introduced by Mr. Marsh and referred to Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds 456.

H. R.12957-Providing for the erection of a public building at Roseville, Ill.

Introduced by Mr. Marsh and referred to Committee on Public Build· ings and Grounds 456.

H. R. 12958-Providing for the erection of a public building at Alexis, Til.


H. R. 12959-Providing for the erection of a public building at Kirkwood, Til.

Introduced bv Mr. Marsh and referred to Committee on Public Build· tngs and Grounds 457.

H. R.12960-Providing for the erection of a public building at Hamilton, Til.

Introduced by .Mr. Marsh and referred to Committee on Public Build· ings and Grounds 457.

H. R. 12961-Providing for the erection of a public building at Oquawka, Til.


H. R.12962-Providing for the erection of a public building at Rushville, Til.

Introduced by Mr. Marsh and referred to C-ommitt ee on Public Build· ings and Grounds 457.

H. R.12963-Providing for the erection of a public building at Laharpe, Ill.

Introduced by Mr. Marsh and referred to Commit tee on Public Build· ings and Grounds 457.

Providing for the erection of a public b · gat Warsaw, ill. H. R. 12964- ~

Introduced by Mr. Marsh and referred to Com ee on Public Build· ings and Grounds 457.

H. R. 12965-Providing for the erection of a public building at Bushnell, ill.

Introduced by Mr. Marsh and referred to Committee on Public Build· ings and Grounds 457.

H. R.12966-Providing for the erection of a public building at Colchester,

Ill. Intr oduced by Mr. Marsh and referred to Committee on Public Build

ings and Grounds 457. H. R. 1£967-

Providing for the erection of a public building at Macomb, Ill. Introduced by Mr. Marsh and referred to Committee on Public Build

ings and Gr ounds 457. H. R. 12968-

Designating uniforms to be worn on state occasions by soldiers who served in the war with Spain.

Introduced by Mr. Sibley and referred to Commit tee on Military Affairs 457.

H. R. 12969-To provide for the purchase of a site and the erection of a pub

lic building thereon at Ithaca, in the State of New York. Introduced by Mr. Ray and referred to Committee on Public Buildings

and Grounds 457. H. R.12970-

To regulate sales in bulk in the District of Columbia. In troduced by Mr. Rixey and referred to Committee on District ot• Columbia 457.

H. R. 12971-To amend section 290 of the Revised Statutes of the United

States. Introduced by Mr. Wright and :referred to Committee on War Claims

457. H. R.12972-

To extend the privileges provided by an act entitled "An act to amend the statutes in relation to the immediate transportation of dutiable goods, and for other purposes," approved June 10,1880, as amended ..

Introduced b7 Mr. Sherman and referred to Commit tee on Ways and Means457.

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H. R.12973-For preventing the adulteration, misbranding, and imitation

of foods, beverages, candies, drugs, and condiments in the District of Columbia and the Territories, and for regulating interstate traffic therein, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Mr. Brosius and referred to Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce 457.

H. R. 12974-To provide for an increase of pay of certain employees of the

Government. Introduced by Mr. Southard and referred to Committee on Naval Affairs

457.

H. R.12975-To purchase an addition to the Government public-building site

at Binghamton, N. Y. Introduced by Mr. Ray and referred to Committee on Public Buildings

and Grounds 457.

H. R. 12976-Granting an increase of pension to Russell B. Armstrong.

Introduced by Mr. Bowersock and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 457.

H. R. 12977-For the relief of Mary Walker.

Introduced by Mr. Bowersock and referred to Committee on Claims 457.

H. R. 12978-To remove the charge of desertion from the record of Peter H.

Kittle. Introduced by 1\ir. Cochrane of New York and referred to Committee

on Military .Affairs 457.

H. R.12979-Granting a pension to William St. Martz.

Introduced by Mr. Crowley and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 457.

H. R.12980-Granting a pension to Sarah D. Brucknell.

Introduced by Mr. Crowley and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen-sions 457. .

H. R. 12981-Granting a pension to Thomas B. Mouser.


H. R. 12982-Granting a pension to Angus Rude.

Introduced by Mr. Crowley and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions457.

H. R. 12983-For the relief of the estate of Rebecca E. Sexton, deceased.

Introdaced by Mr. Catchings and referred to Committee on War Claims 457.-H. Res. 3ll reported as substitute (H. R. RF.PORT 2179) 802.

H. R.12984-For the relief of W. S. Atwood.

Introduced by Mr. Catchings and referred to Committee on Wru.· Claims 451.

H. R.12985-Granting .an increase of pension to Samuel G. Fletcher.

Introduced by Mr. Driggs and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen-sions457. ·

H. R.12986-Granting a pension to Anna Shea.

Introduced by Mr: Foster and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions457.

H. R.12987-Granting a pension to Lillie A. Baker, of Aurora, Ind.

Introduced by Mr. Griffith and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 457.

H. R.12988-Granting an increase of pension to Cornelius Fallowell.

Introduced by Mr. Griffith and referred to Committee on Pensions 457.

H. R. 12989-Granting a pension to David H. Hair.


H. R.12990-For the relief of Nancy Maria Minter.

Introduced by Mr. Henry of Mi.Esissippi and refer1·ed to Committee on War Claims 457.-H. Res. 338 reported as substitute (H. R. REPORT 2165) 749.

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H. R.12991-Granting an increase of pension to Ira Waldo.

Introduced by Mr. Hull and referred to Committee on Invalid PensioiUI 457.

H. R.12992-Granting an increase of pension to Rachel Brown.


H. R.12993-For the relief of Thomas Burns.

Introduced by Mr. Hull and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 457.

H. R.12994-Increasing the pension of William Bagley.


H. R.12995-Increasing the pension of Jesse Truitt.


H. R. 12996-For the relief of William H. Wears.

Introduced by Mr. Hull and referred to Committee on Military Affairs457.

H. R. 12997-Granting an increase of pension to Thomas J. Young.

Introduced by Mr. Kerr of Maryland and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 457.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2220) 913.-Debated

· and passed House 2158, 2178.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2211.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2335} 2618.-Passed Senato ~1.-Examined and signed 2980, 3012.-Approved by President 3385.

H. R.12998-Granting a pension to Elenore F. Adams.

Introduced by Mr. Kerr of Maryland and referred to Committeo on In· valid Pensions 457.

H. R.12999-Granting a pension to M.edie M. Flanders.

Introduced by Mr. Littlefield and referred to Committee ou Invalid Pensions 457.

H. R.13000-Granting a pension to Mary E. Pennock.

Introduced by Mr. Littlefield and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 457.

H. R.13001-Granting a pension to Martha A. Ford.

Introduced by Mr. Marsh and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 457.

H. R.13002-Granting a pension to Sophia Kellar.

Introduced by Mr. Marsh and referred to Committee on Pensions 457.

H. R.13003-Granting an increase of pension to Joseph Woods.

Introduced by Mr. Marsh and referred to Committee on Pensions 457.

H. R.13004-Granting an increase of pension to John J. Merideth.

Introduced by Mr. Marsh and referred to Committea on Pensions 457.

H. R.13005-Granting an honorable discharge to Edward H. Scott.

Introduced by Mr. Marsh and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 457.

H. R. 13006-Granting an increase of pension to Ernest Longpre.

Introduced by Mr. Ransdell and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 457.

H. R.13007-Granting a pension of $20 per month to Eleanor M. Laise.

Introduced by Mr. Ransdell and referred to Committee on Pensions 4.57.

H. R.13008-Granting a pension to James M. Busby.


H. R.13009-Gra.ating a pension to Andrew Cotton.

Introduced by Mr. Rucker and referred to Committee on Invalid Pe11< sions 457.


H. R.13010-Granting an increase of pension to Richard C. Smith.


H. R. 13011-Granting a pension to Mary J. Brown.

Int1·oduced by Mr. Sulloway and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 457.

H. R. 13012-Granting a pension to Maria L. Place.


H. R. 13013-Granting an increase of pension to Egbert Webb.


H. R. 13014-To increase the pension of Samuel D. Fournia.

Introduced by Mr. Southard and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 457.

H. R. 13015-Granting an increase of pension to John F. McBride.

Introduced by .Mr. Southard and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 457.

H. R. 13016-To increase the pension of John A. Chase.

Introduced by Mr. Southard and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 457.

H. R. 13029-Granting an increase of pension to Thomas T. Finney.

Introduced by Mr. McDowell and referred to Committee on Invalid Peru;ions 458.

H. R.13030-Granting pens:ons to surviving officers, soldiers, and sailors of

the Mexican war. Introduced by Mr. Richardson of Alabama and referred to Committee

on Pensions 489.

H. R. 13031-To provide for the purchase of a site and the erection of a pn b

lic building thereon at Gainesville, in the State of Texas. Introduced by Mr. Bailey of Texas and referred to Committee on Pub

lic Buildings and Grounds 489.

H. R. 13032-A uthorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to exchange gold

coin for any pieces of money coined by the United States. Introduced by Mr. Levy and referred to Committee on Coinage,

Weights, and Measures 489.

H. R. 13033-To provide for a public building at Batesville, Ark.

Introduced by Mr. Brundidge and referred to Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds 489.

H. R.13034-Fixing salary of Vice-President and members of the Cabinet.

Introduced by Mr. Loudenslager and referred to Committee on Appropriations 489.

H. R. 13035-H. R. 13017- Granting a pension to Simeon D. Pope.

For the relief of the officers and crew of the U.S. s. Charleston Introduced by Mr. Adamson and referred to Committee on Pensions lost in the Philippines November 2, 1899. ' 490·

Introduced by Mr. Wright and referred to Committee on Claims 457. H. R. 13036-H. R. 13018- Granting a pension to W. S. Riggs.

For the relief of Henry D. Macomber. Introduced by Mr. Curtis and referred to Committee on Military Af

fairs 457.

H. R.13019-For the relief of D. E. Kelsey.

Introduced by Mr. Curtis and referred to Committee on War Claims 457.

H. R. 13020-Granting a pension to Jacob Goehring.

In~roduced by Mr. Curtis and referred to Committee on Invalid PenSions 458.

!I. R. 13021-Granting an increasa of pension to Nahum Daniels.

In~oducad by Mr. Curtis and referred to Committee on Invalid PensiOns458.

H. R.13022-Granting an increase of pension to Denison Brandon.


H. R . 13023-Granting an increase of pension to Eli J. Youngheim.

Introduced by Mr. Curtis and-referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 458.

H. R.13024-Granting an increase of pension to Elizabeth Stewart.

Int.roduced by Mr. Curtis and referred to Committee on Invalid PenSlOns 458.

H. R.13025-For the relief of George H. Hogan.

In&~duced by Mr. Maddox and referred to Committee on War Claims

H. R.13026-Granting a pension to Martha Oliver.


H. R.13027-Granting a pension to Mrs. Mary E. Cole.


H. R.13028-Granting a pension to Dr. William C. Flowers.

Introduced by Mr. McCall and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 458.


H. R. 13037-For the relief Mrs. Rebecca Tharp.

Introduced by Mr. Cann'on and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions 490.

H. R. 13038-For the relief of the estate of James Brown, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Cummings and referred to Committee on War Claims 490.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2322) 1063.

H. R. 13039-Authorizing the Dewey Hotel Company to construct and main

tain an electric and steam conduit on Stanton alley. Introduced by Mr. Cummings and referred to Committee on District of

Columbia 490.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2277) 952.-Debated and passed House 1267.-Referred to Senate Committee on District of Columbia 1288.

H. R.13040-Granting a pension to Harriet G. Hall.

Introduced by Mr. Chanler and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 490.

H. R. 13041-Granting an increase of pension toW. L. Smith.

Introduced by Mr. Eddy and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 490.

H. R.13042-Restoring Alexander D. Harper to the pension 'roll.

Introduced by Mr. Griffith and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 4c90.

H. R.13043-Granting an increase of pension to Mrs. Florence Simpson.


H. R.13044-Granting a pension to Jacob Cox.

Int:'oduced by Mr. Hepburn and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions490.

H. R. 13045-To correct the military record of Alonzo Vining.

Inj:U~'l~~ by Mr. Knox and referred to Committee on Military Af-

H. R.13046-Increasing the pension of Byron Robinson.


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H. R.l3047-For the relief of trustees of Four Mile Creek Baptist Church.

Introduced by Mr. Lamb and referred to Committee on War Claims 490.

H. R.13048-To correct the military record of James Earls.

Inti·oduced by Mr. Miers and referred to Committee on Military Affairs {90.

H. R.13049-Granting a pension to Elizabeth Fury.

Introduced by Mr. Steele and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 490.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT ~) ll<Y7.-Debated, amended, and passed House 2171, 2178, 2179.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2211.-Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 23!7) 2618.~Passed Senate 2902.-House concurs in Senate amendment 2010.-Examined and signed 304:9, 3096.-Approved by President 34:71.

H. R.13050-To increru:e the pension of James D. Woodward.

Introduced 1>y Mr. Tawney and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 490.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2!83) 14.95.

H. R. 13051-For the relief of Capt. Ferdinand Hansen.

Introduced by Mr. Thomas of Iowa and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 490.

H. R.13052-

Granting a pension to Carlos A. Rugg. Introduced by 1\fi'. Vreeland and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen

sions 4:90.

H. R.13053-To remove the charge of -desertion from the military record of

Fred W. Stein. Introduced by Mr. Waters and referred to Committee on Military Af

fairs 490.

H. R.13054-For the relief of Elisha. D; W. ShekelL

Introduced by Mr. Waters and referred to Committee on War Claims 4:00.

H. R. 13055-To clear the record of Leverett Bradley.

Introduced by Mr. Naphen and referred to Committee on Military Af. fairs 4.00. .

H. R.13056-Granting a pension to Charles B. Smith.

Introduced by Mr. Roberts and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions400.

H. R.13057-Granting a pension to Thomas Kirwan.

Introduced by Mr. Roberts and referred to Committee on IIivalid Pensions 490.

H. R. 13058-Granting an increase of pension to Ezra S. Pierce.

Introduced by Mr. Spalding and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensjona 490.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT ~) 1002.-Debated and passed House 2168, 21.7'8.-Referred to Senate CommitteeonPensions2211.-Reported back (S. REPORT2217) 2291.-Pa.ssed Senate 2356.-Exam.ined and signed2!38.-Approved by President-~770.

H. R. 13059-To increase the pension of John Smith.

Intr()duced by Mr. J. R. Williams and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensiona 490.

H. R-.13060-To increase the pension of Eliza. beth Burnett.

Introduced by Mr. J. R. Williams and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensiona 490.

H. R. 13061-Granting a pension to Richard M. Gaddy,

Introduced Mr. by J. R. Williams and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 490.

H. R. 13062-Granting a pension to Sarah A. Tanquary.

Introduced by Mr. J. R. Williams and referred to Committee on Pensions 490.

B. R.13063-To amend the act relating to the public printing and binding

and the distribution of public documents, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Mr. Heatwole and referred to Committee on Printing 489.

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H. R.13064-To promote the interest of the agriculturist, etc.

Introduced by Burleson and referred to Committee on Agriculture 4S9.

H. R. 13065-To authorize the wearing of distinctive badges upon occasions

of ceremony by officers and men in the Army and Navy of the United States.

Introduced by Mr. Brosius and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 489.

H. R. 13066-To provide for giving a medal to those who served in the Army

during the war with Spain. Introduced by Mr. Cowherd and referred to Committee on Military Af-

fairs 490. · H. R.13067-

To enlarge the powers of the courts of the District of Columbia in cases involving delinquent children, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Mr. Pearre and referred to Committee on District of Columbia 4:90.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2281) 952.-Debated and passed House 1263.-Referred to Senate Committee on District of Columbia. 1288.-Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 2193) 2116.-Pa.ssed Senate 2525.-House nonconcurs in Senate amendments 26U.-Senate insists upon its amendments 2883.-Conference appointed 26U, 2683.-Conference report made and agreed to 3263, 3385.-Examined and signed 3!08, 3!80.-Approved by President 3603.

H. R. 13068-To waive and release all claims of the United States by way of

escheat to the real estate in the District of Columbia of which Patrick Kavanagh or his sons, Charles W. Kavanagh and William Kavanagh, died seized. .

Introduced by Mr. Denny and referred to Committee on District of Columbia. 490.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2573) 1709.-Pa.ssed House 3009.-Referred to Senate Committee on District of Columbia 3019.Reported back (S. REPORT 24:73) 3188.-Passed Senate 3506.-Examined and signed 3524. 3590.-Approved by President 3603.

H. R.13069-To extend the limit of cost of the public building at Joliet, Ill.

Introduced by Mr. Cannon and referred to Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds 400.

H. R.13070-To authorize the sale of a part of the lands donated to the Terri

tory of New Mexico for university purposes. Introduced by Mr. Perea and referred to Committee on Territories 494:.

H. R.13071-To set apart certain lands in the Territory of New Mexico as a

public park, to be known as The Cliff Dwellers' National Park, for the purpose of preserving the prehistoric caves and ruins and other works and relics therein.

Introduced by Mr. Lacey and referred to Committee on Public Lands 4!M:.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2427) 1365.

H. R.13072-Authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to purchase additional

ground for the accommodation of the court-house, post-office, and other Government offices in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Introduced by Mr. Smith of Iowa and referred to Committee on Public Bui.ldings and Grounds 49!.

H. R. 13073-Providing for the construction of a steam revenue cutter for

service in the harbor of Boston, Mass. Introduced by Mr. Roberts and r eferred to Committee on Interstate and

Foreign Commerce 494.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT2207) 802.-Committee discharged from further consideration and S. 5337 reported as substitute 1793.

H. R.l3074-To appoint a memorial bridge commission for the District of

Columbia. Introduced by Mr. Henry of Connecticut and referred to Committee on

District of Columbia 494.

H. R.13075-To regulate the size, weight, equipment, and speed of certain

street cars within the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Mr. Levy and referred to Committee on District of Columbia.494.

H. R.13076-Granting a pension to John Laffey.

Introduced by Mr. Carmack and referred to Committee on Pensions 494.-Reference changed to Committee on Invalid Pensions 620.

H. R.13077-Granting an increase of pension to Mathew C. White.

Introduced by Mr. De Armond and referred to Committee on Pensions 4.94:.

HOUSE 'BILLS. 13078-13110

H. R.13078-Granting an increase of pension to John Shepley.

Intl'oduced by Mr. De Armond and referred to Committee on Pensions 49!.

H. R. 13079-Granting a pension to Elymas F. Wilkins.

Introduced by Mr. Griffith and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions494.

H. R.13080-Granting an increase of pension to John F. Carbee.

Introdnced by Mr. Lawrence and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 4.94.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. R'EPORT 24:40) H31.-Debated and passed House 2176, 2178.-Refel'red to Senate Committee on Pensions 2211.-Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 24-21) 3015.-Passed Senate 3500.-House concurs in Senate amendment 3587.-Examined and signed 3529, 3591.-Approved by President 300!.

H. R. 13081-For the relief of John Welty, of Portsmouth, Ohio.

Introduced by Mr. Morgan and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 4.9!.-Reference changed to Committee on Military Affairs 523.

H. R.13082-For the relief of Jacob Shela, of Portsmouth, Ohio.

Introduced by Mr. Morgan and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 494:.-Reference changed to Committee on Military Affairs 523.

H. R.13083-Granting a pension to Margaret Lewis.

Introduced by Mr. Morgan and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 4.9!.

H. R.13084-Granting an increase of pension to Uriah S. Karmany.

Introduced by Mr. McCleary and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 4.9! -Reported 'back (H. R. REPORT 2864:) 2383.

H. R.13085-Granting an increase of pension to Albert.H. Steifenhofer.

£ntroduced by Mr. McCleary and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions494.

H. R. 13086-Granting an increase of pension to Eunice Henry.

Introduced by Mr. Minor and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions4.94.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT2195) 802.-Debated and passed House 2153,2178.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 221LReported back with amendment (S. REPORT 2377) 2618.-Passed Senate 290!.-House concurs in Senate amendment 3010.-Examined and signed 30!9,3096.-Approved by President 34.72.

H. R.13087-Granting an increase of pension to Caroline W. Read.

Introduced by Mr. Minor and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 4:94.

H. R. 13088-Granting an increase of pension to Peter Brunette.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Minor and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensionst9.J:.-Reported backwithamendmant(H.R.REPORT 2311.) 1107.Debated and passed House 2170,2178.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2211.-R~ported back (S. REPORT 2378) 2618.-Passed Senate 290i.-Examined and signed 2980,0012.-Approved by President 3335.

H. R.13089-Granting an increase of pension to John G. Hart.

Introduced by Mr. Minor and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 4.94.

H. R.13090-To clear record of John H. Thompson.

Introduced by Mr. Napl>.en and r eferred to Committee on Naval Affairs 4!)!.

H. R.13091-Granting a pension to Sarah A. Tubbs.

Introdu~d by Mr. O'Grady and referred ~o Committe~ on Invalid Pensions 494.-Reference changed to Oomnnttee on Pensions 914.

H. R.13092-Granting an increase of pension to Berenice K. Luna.

Introduced by Mr. Perea and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 49-!.

H. R. 13093-To remove the charge· of desertion standing against Harrison

Pooler. Introduced by Mr. Reeder and referred to Committee on Military Af

fairs 4:9!.

H. R.13094-For the relief of the trustees of the Methodist Episcopal Church

South, of Marshall, Va. Introduced by Mr. Rixey and referred to Committea on War Claims4!J.l.

H. R. 13095-Granting a pension to James Frey.

Introduced by Mr. Roberts and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions 494:. .

H. R.13096-Authorizing the granting of an honorable discharge to Eli Nor

ris, Company K, Fifty-ninth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Introduced by Mr. Shattuc and referred to Committee on Military Af·

fairs 49!.


Chester Davis. Introduced by Mr. Sperry and referred to Committee on Military Af·

fairs 4.94.

H. R. 13098-Granting an increase of pension to Melvin C. Wadsworth.

Introduced by Mr. Burleigh and referred to Committee on Invalid Pon- · sions 4.94:.

H. R.13099-To maintain the legal-tender silver dollar at parity with gold.

Introduced by Mr. Hill and referred to Committee on Coinage, Weights, and Measures 523.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2156) H31.

H. R. 13100-Providing for the erection of a public building at Blandinsville,

m. Introduced by Mr. Marsh and referred to Committee on Public Build


H. R.13101-To provide for the purchase of a site and the erection of a· pub

lic building thereon at Waterloo, in the State of Iowa. Introduced by Mr. Henderson and referred to Committee on Public


H. R. 13102-For the establishment of a subport of entry at Douglas, Ariz.

Introduced by Mr. Wilson of Arizona and referred to Committee on Ways and Means 523.

H. R.13103-To provide for and establish a Naval Reserve for the Navy of

the United States. Introduced by 1\Ir. Cummings and referred to Committee on Naval Af.

fairs 523.

H. R.13104-To tax manufactures from the wood of the Sequoia gigantea, or

" big trees." Introduced by Mr. Lacey and referred to Committee on Ways and Means

523.

H. R. 13105-Requiring the Metr.opolitan Railroad Company of the District

of Columbia to extend its Ninth street line, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Mr. Jenkins and referred to Committee on District of Columbia~.

H. R. 13106-To establish a life-saving station at Salem Willows, Massachu·

setts. Introduced by Mr. Moody of Massach118etts and referred to Committee

on Interstate and Foreign Commerce 523.

H. R.13107-To provide for improvements in the office of the assessor for the · District of Columbia.

Introduced by Mr. Jenkins and referred to Committee on District of Columbia 523.-Reference changed to Committee on Appropriations 888.

H. R.13108-To amend an act to regulate gas works, approved June 23,1874.

Introduced by Mr. Jenkins and referred to Committee on District of Columbia 523.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2570) 1708.

H. R. 13109-To authorize the registration of the names of persons, firms, or

corporations engaged in transportation business. Introduced by Mr. Adams and referred to Committee on Patents 523.

Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2737) 2114.-Debated 3!00.

H. R.13110-Granting an increase of pension to Hiram Van Ormen.

Introduced by Mr. Bowersock and referred to Committee on In·mlid Pensions 523.

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H. R. 13111-For the relief of William Courtenay.

Introduced by Mr. Burleigh and referred to Committee on War Claims 523.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2332) 1063.

H. R.13112-Granting a pension to Andrew Denton.

Introdueed by Mr. Benton and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 523.

H. R. 13113-For the relief of George R. Frye.

Introduced by Mr. Bull and referred to Committee on Claims 523.

H. R. 13114-Granting an increase of pension to George W. Andrews.

Introduced by Mr. Bull and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 5!!3.

H. R. 13115-Granting an increase of pension to John B. Cozzens.


H. R. 13116-Granting an increase of pension to Henry M. Chase.

Int_roduced by Mr. Bull and referred to Committee on Invalid Penswns 523.

H. R. 13117-Granting an increase of pension to Ida R. Siegfried.

Introduced by Mr. Bull and r eferred to Committee on Pensions 523.Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2626) 1818.

H. R. 13118-Granting a pension to Rebecca J. Gray.

Introduced by Mr. Brownlow and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 523.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2308) 10f?2.-Debated ~nd passed Honse 2168,2178.-Referred to Senate Com~ttee on Pens1ons 2211.-Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT . Z350) 2618.-Passed Senate 2902.-House concurs in Senate amendment 0010.-Examined and signed 30!9,3096.-.Approved by President 3171.

H. R. 13119-Granting a pension to Augusta Ohne.

Int_roduced by Mr. Berry and referred to Committee on Invalid PenBlons 523.

H. R. 13120-Granting an increase of pension to Albert L. Duddleson.

Introduced by Mr. Brick and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 523.-Reported back with amendment (H . .R. REPORT 2305) 10"?.Debated and passed House 2166,2178.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2211.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2283) 2354.-Passed Senate 2532.-E:x:.amined and signed 2617, 2658.-Approved by President 3169.

H. R. 13121-Granting an increase of pension to John Flood.

Introduced by Mr. Capron and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions~.

H. R. 13122-Granting an increase of pension to Bridget Fallon.

Introdur.ed by Mr. Capron and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 523.

H. R. 13123-Granting an increase of pension to Charles Hawkins.

Introduced by Mr. Capron and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 523.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2-!49) 1432.Debated and passed Honse 2177, 2178.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2211.-Reported back (8. REPORT 2259) 2354.-Passed Senate 2530.-E:x:.amined and signed 2617, 2658.-Approved by President 3169.

H. R.13124-Granting an increase of pension to Thomas Young.

Introduced by Mr. Cooney and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 523.-lieported back with amendment (H. R. H.EPORT 2811) 2350.

H. R. 13125-

H. R. 13128-Granting an increase of pension to William Brown.


H. R. 13129-Removing the charge of desertion standing against the military

record of Valentine F. Ferguson. Introduced by Mr. Griffith and referred to Committee on Military

Affairs 523.

H. R. 13130-Removing the charge of desertion against George W. Knotts.

Introduced by .Mr. Griffith and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 523.

H. R. 13131-Removing the charge of desertion against Johnson Gilbert.

Introduced by Mr. Griffith and r~ferred to Committee on Military Affairs 523.

H. R.13132-Granting a pension to D. H. Wills.


H. R.l3133-Granting a pension to Joseph V. Hoffecker.

Introduced by Mr. Hoffecker ·and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 523.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 24.42) !tn.-Debated and passed House 2176, 2178.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions ~11.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2304) 2387.-Pa.ssed Senate 2533.-Examined and signed 2617, 2057.-Approved by President 3168.

H. R. 13134-Granting an increase of pension to William P. Rucker.

Intrcduced by Mr. Johnston and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 523.-Rep0·:ted back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2364:) 115-!.-Debated and passed House 2172, ~17 .-Referred to Senate Committee on Pen ions 2211.-Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 2250) 23.'>4.-Passed Senate 2530.-House concm·s in Senate amendments 2654.-Examined and signed 2'i20, 2723.-Approved by President 3169.

H. R. 13135-Granting a pension to Anna L. Baxter.

Introduced by Mr. Jenkins and referred to Committee on Invalid PenEions 523.

H. R. 13136-Granting an increase of pension to Ambrose Bur on.

Introduced by Mr. Kleberg and referred to Committee on Pensions 52::5.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2199) 2350. ·

H. R. 13137-Granting a pension to Georgianna Eubanks.

Introdueed by Mr. Long and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 523.

H. R. 13138-Granting a pension to John A. McDaniel.

Introduced by Mr. Long and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 5:!3.

H. R. 13139-Gran ting an increase of pension to James Hawkins.

Introjuced by Mr. Long and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 523.

H. R. 13140-Granting an increase of pension to Richmond F. Hammond.

Introduced by Mr. Long and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 5.."3.

H. R. 13141-Granting a pension to Ruth E. Wright.

Introduced by Mr. Long and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 523.

H. R. 13142-Granting an increase of pension to William A. Ward.

Introduced by Mr. Long and referred to Committee on Invalid Pens ions523.

For the relief of the legal representatives of John A. Stephens, deceased. H. R. 13143-

Introduced by Mr. Cooney and referred to Committee on War Claims For the relief of James l\I. Campbell. &23. Introduced by Mr. Long and referred to Committee on Military Affairs

H. R. 13126- 5Z3.

Granting a pension to Angeline Ross. Introduced by Mr. Emerson and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen

_ions 523.

H. R. 13127-Granting a pension to Isaac A. Chandler.


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H. R.13144-For the relief of James George.

Introduced by Mr. Long and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 523.

H. R. 13145-For the relief of John Carrington.

Introduced by Mr. Long and referred to Committee on Claims 523.


H. R.13146-Granting a pension to Fred W. Boyd.

Introduced by Mr. Long and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 5~.

H. R. 13147-Granting a pension to Irvin M. Ivey.

Introduced by Mr. Long and referred to Committee on Pensions I>Zl.

H. R. 13148-Gra'nting an increase of pension to L. D. Trent.

Introduced by Mr. Miers and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions523.

H. R.13149-Granting a pension to James D. Johnson.

Introduced by Mr. McRae and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 523.

H. R. 13150-Granting an increase of pension to Willis Manasco.

Introduced by Mr. McRae and referred to Committee on Pensions 523.

H. R.13151-For the relief of the estate of L. M. Epperson, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. McRae and referred to Committee on War Claims 5~.

H. R. 13152-Granting a pension to Lizzie C. Young.

Introduced by Mr. McRae and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 523.

H. R. 13153-Granting a pension to Lyman A. Smolk.

Introduced by Mr. Minor and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 523.

H. R. 13154-Granting a pension to Ernestine Lavigne.

Introduced by Mr. Minor and r eferred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 523.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. H.EPORT 2:."JQ3) sm.Debated and passed House 2lt6, 2177.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2:..'11.-Reported back with amendment (8. REPORT 2394) 2681. --Pa sed Senate 2Wl.-House concurs in Senate amendment3010.Examined and signed 30!9, 3006.-Appro!ed by President 3471.

H. R. 13155-Granting an increase of pension to Florian V. Sims.

Introduced by Mr. Minor and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 523.

H. R. 13156-. Granting a pension to James Bintliff.


H. R. 13157-Granting an increase of pension to John P. Wishart.

Introduced by Mr. Mercer and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 5:!4.

·H. R. 13158-Granting an increase of pension to Oliver P. Goodwin.

Introduced bv Mr. Mondell and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 5:M.-Reference changed to Committee on Pensions 620.-Repor ted back (H. R. REPOHT 2625) 1818.

H. R.13159-Granting an increase of pension to William J. Wallace.

Introduced by Mr. McAleer and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 524.

H. R. 13160-Granting a pension to Sarah M. Lowell.

Introduced by Mr. Packer and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 52!.-Reported back with amendment(H. R. REPORT~72) 1155.Debated and passed House 2173,2178.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2'Jll.-Reported back (S. REPORT2336) 2618.-Passed Senate 2901.-Exa.mined and signed 2980, 3012.-Approved by President 3385.

H. R. 13161-Granting an increase of pension to William Nine.

Introduced by Mr. Pearre and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 5:!!.

H. R. 13162-

H. R.13164-Granting an increase of pension to Joseph Zittle.

Introduced by Mr. Pearre and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 52!.

H. R. 13165-Granting a pension to Andrew Mulholland,

Introduced py Mr. Pearre and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 52!.

H. R. 13166-Granting an increase of pension to William H. Koch.

Introduced by Mr. Pearre and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 524:.

H. R. 13167-For the relief of the vestry of Lambs Creek Protestant Episco

pal Church. Introduced by Mr. Rixey and referred to Committee on War Claims 52!.

H. R. 13168-For the relief of Christian Nisewaner.

Introduced by Mr. Rixey and referred t_o Committee on. Invl!-Jid Pen· sions 52!.-Reference changed to Comm1ttee on War Cla1ms 610.

H. R. 13169-For the relief of the Presbyterian Church at Marshall, Va.

In trod need by Mr. Rixey and referred to Committee on War Claims 524:.

H. R. 13170-Granting an increase of pension to Charles Dunn.

Introduced by Mr. Henry C. Smith and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 524:.

H. R.13171-Granting an increase of pension to Jane .A. Butts.


H. R. 13172-Granting an increase of pension to John Bedford.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Henry C. Smith and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 524:.

H. R. 13173-Granting an increase of pension to Ellen Pratt.

Introduced by Mr. Henry C. Smith and referred to _Committee on. Invalid Pensions 52-i.-Reference changed to Committee on PensiOns 750.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2028) 1818. Passed House 2864.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions :as76.Reported back (S. REPORT 2426) 3016.-Passed Senate 3503.-Examined and signed 3529, 3591.-Approved by President 360!.

H. R. 13174-Granting an increase of pension to Ann Kelley.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Henry C. Smith and referred to Committee on In· valid Pensions 52!.

H. R. 13175-Granting an increase of pension to George Shepherd.

Introduced by Mr. Stark and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen-~M~ •

H. R. 13176-Granting an increase of pension to Gilbert J. Webb.

Introduced by Mr. Sutherland and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 52!.

H. R. 13177-Granting an increase of pension to Albert G. Dole.

Introduced by Mr. Sutherland and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions5.~

H. R. 13178-Granti11g an increase of pension to Henry P. Malcom.

Introduced by Mr. Sutherland and referred to Committee on ID.valid Pensions 521.

H. R. 13179-Granting an increase of pension to Willis J. Kendall.

Introduced by Mr. Shafroth and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions524.

H. R. 13180-Granting a pension to Orla E. Adams.

Introduced by Mr. Shafroth and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 524. To remove the charge of desertion from the record of Abraham

A. McRobie. H. R. 13181-Introduced by Mr. Pea1·re and referred to Committee on Military Af

fairs 52!. H. R. 13163-

To pay James F. Barnsley a sum of money for quartermaster stores.

Introduced by Mr. Pearre and referred to Committee on War Claims 524..

Granting an increase of pension to William J. Remington. Introduced by Mr. Shafroth and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen

sjons 524. H. R.13182-

For the relief of H. C. Nixon. In~duced by Mr. Small and referred to Committee on War Claims

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H. R.13183-For the relief of Elizabeth Bigelow.

Introduced by Mr. Steele and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 524.

H. R. 13184-For the relief of Wil1iam Cole.

Introduced by Mr. Sims and referred to Committee on War Claims 52!.

H. R.13185-Granting an increase of pension to John F. Moyer.

Introduced by Mr. Sherman and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 52!.

H. R.13186-Granting an increase of pension to Francis M. Thompson.

Introduced by Mr. Thomas of Iowa and referred t-o Committee on In· valid Pensions 52i.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2-182) 1495.-Debated and pas..~ House 2859, 2862.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2876.-Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 24-20) 3015.-Passed Se.nate 3500.-Examined and signed 3531, 3595.-Approved by President 3604.

H. R. 13187-For the relief of the Laird-Norton Company, of Winona, Minn.

Introduced by Mr. Tawney and referred to Committee on Claims 524.

H. R.13188-Granting an increase of pension to William W. H. Davis.

Introduced by Mr. Wanger and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 52!.

·H. R. 13189-

Making appropriations for the construction, repair, and preservation of certain public works on rivers and harbors, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Committee on Rivers and Harbors (H. R. REPORT 2136) 553, 571.-Debated and amended 778, 79Z, 799, 825, 845, 936, 985, 11m, 1007, 1082, 1101.-Passed House 1103.-Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce 1113.-Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 2381j 26ro.Debated and amended 3195,3198, 3201,3205, 320S, 3216.-Passed Senate 3219.-Nonooncurrence in Senate amendments objected to in House, and bill referred to House Committee on Rivers and Harbors with Senate amendments 3325.-Committee on Rivers and Harbors discharged and House nonooncnrs in Senate amendments 356!, 3567.Sena.te insists on its amendments 3189.-Conference appointed 3!89, 3567.-Conference report made and agreed to 34:97, 3519, 3578, 35m.Honse further insists on its disagreement to Senate amendment 3583.-Senate further insists on its amendments3!99, 35..<>o.-Second conference a.pp9inted 3{99, 3584-.-Conference report made and agreed to 3588, 3597.-Housefurther insists on itsdisagreementto Senate amend-

. ments 3588, 3597.-Senate further insists on its amendments 3524, 3529, 3531~ 3533.-Third conference appointed 3533, 3588.-Conference report maae, debated, and agreed to in Senate 3M!, 3550, 3555, 3556, 3559.

H. R.1~190-To amend the war-revenue act approved June 13, 1898, so as to

return to all religions, charitable, or educational institutions all moneys collected to this date under the provisions of the so-called war-revenue act. -

Introduced by Mr. Naphen and referred to Committee on Ways and Means 571.

H. R.13191-Providing for the erection of a public building at the city of

Gainesville, Fla., and for other purposes. Introduced by Mr. Davis and referred to Committee on Public Build


H. R. 13192-To authorize the construction of artesi~m wells in Kansas.

Introduced by Mr. Reeder and referred to Committee on Irrigation of Arid Lands 572.

H. R. 13193-To authorize the Director of the Census to make payments for

information concerning cotton gins, and for other purposAs.

Introduced by Mr. Hopkins and referred to the Select Committee on the Census 512.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2W7) 12!2.-Debated and passed Honse 1654.-Referred to Senate Commit· tee on Census 1662.-Reported back, debated, and passed Senate 2535.Examined and signed 2017, 2657.-Approved by President 3167.

H. R. 13194-Authorizing the purchase of a building and lot for the me of

the Post-Office Department at Asbury Park, N.J. Introduced by Mr. Howell and referred to Committee on Public Build


H.R.13195-To amend section 5153 of the Revised Statutes of the United

States. Introduced by Mr. Payne and referred to Committee on Ways and

:Means 572.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 29'29) 2721.-Debated and passed House 3#2.-Referred to Senate Committee on Finance 34:09.Reported back 3ll3.-Pas ed Senate 3507.-Exa.mined and signed 3524, 0590.-Approved by President 3603.

104

H. R. 13196-To change United States notes into legal-tender gold certifi·

cates, and for other purposes. Introduced by Mr. Hill and referred to Committee on Banking and Cur

rency 572.

H. R.13197-To regulate the coming of Chinese persons into the United

States, and for other purposes. Introduced by Mr. Jenkins and referred to Committee on Foreign Af

fairs572.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2503) U9!.Debated, amended, and passed House 1196.-Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relatwns 1822.

H. R. 13198-Supplemental to an act entitled "An act to incorporate the Re


Introduced by Mr. Jenkins and referred to Committee on District o! Columbia 572.-H. R. 13802 reported as substitute HBL

H.R. 13199-For the relief of Daniel H. Towle, alias Henry Roberts.

Introduced by Mr. Allen of Maine and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 572.

H. R.13200-Granting a pension to Thomas W. McCubbin.

Introduced by Mr. Bowersock and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 572.

H. R. 13201-For the relief of the estate of William J. Thompson.

Introduced by Mr. Burnett and referred to Committee on War Claims 472.

H. R. 13202-To remove the charge of desertion from the record of Joseph

G. Curtis. Introduced by :Mr. Boreing and referred to Committee on .llilitary

Affairs 572.

H. R. 13203-For the relief of the estate of Emil Rost.

Introduced by Mr. Breazeale and referred to Committee on War Claims 572.

H. R.13204-Granting an increase of pension to Henry H. Brown.

Introduced by Mr. Cooney and referred to Committee on Invalid Pension~:~ 57:?.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2!48) 1432.Debated and passed House 2177, 2178.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2'lll.-Reported back (S. R"EPORT ~7) 235!.-Passed Senate 25;:)~.-Ex:amined and signed 2611, 2658.-Approved by President 3169.

H. R. 13205-Granting a pension to Caroline Fitzsimmons.

Introduced by Mr. Cousins and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 572.

H. R. 13206-Granting a pension to Luvania Hawkins.

IntroduC"ed by Mr. Gibson and referred to Committee on Invalid Penions 5'i2.

H. R. 13207-Granting a pension to Martin Parker.

Introduced by Mr. Gibson and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 51'2.

H. R. 13208-Granting a pension to Mary King.

Introduced by Mr. Gibson and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 572.

H. R. 13209-Granting a pension to Frederick Smith.


H. R. 13210-· Granting a pension to George W. Bean.


H. R.13211-Granting a pension to Samuel Howard.


H. R. 13212-Granting a pension to Andrew Goddard.

Introduced by Mr. Gibson and referred to Committee on Inv-alid Pensions 572.

HOUSE. BILLS. 13213-13248

R. R. 13213-For the relief of the estate of J. H. Frith.

Introduced by Mr. Gaines and referred to Committee on War Claims 5'i2.

H. R.13214-Granting an increase of pension to "Jacob C. Hansel.

Introduced by Mr. Graff and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensins 572.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2214) 912.Debated andpassed House 2158,217i.-Referred to. SPnate Committee on Pensions 22ll-Reported back (S. RJ:PORT ZJU) 2618.-Pa<>sed Senate 2900.-Exatcined and signed 2980, 3012.-Approved by President 3385.

H. R. 13215-Granting an increase of pension to Andrew R. Jones.

Introduced by Mr. Graff and referred to Committee on Im·alid Pen· sions 57'2.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2bU7) 2".:>50.

H. R. 13216-Granting a pension to Huldah H. Smith.

Introduced by Mr. Hamilton and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 572.

H. R. 13217-Granting an increase of pension to Loyd B. Stephens.


H. R. 13218-Anthorizing and directing the Secretary of the Treasury to pay

certain money to A. May, late postmaster at Yoakum, Tex. Introduced by Mr. Kleberg and referred to Committee on Claims 572.

H. R. 13219-Granting a pension to Isham Collins.

Introduced by Mr. 1\Iorris and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 572.

H. R. 13220-

H. R.13231-For the relief of the estate of W. W. McCrary.

Introduced by Mr. Richardson of Alabama and refe-rred to Committee on War Chums 572.

H. R.13232-For the relief of the estate of William P. Tanner.

Introduced by Mr. Richardson of Alabama. and referred to Committee on War Clauns 572.

H. R. 13233-For the relief of Jacob A. Paulk.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Richardson of Alabama and referred to Committee on War Claims 572.

H. R.13234-For the relief of James Massey.

Introduced by :Mr. Richardson of Alabama and referred t.o Committee on War Claims 512.

H. R.13235-Granting a pension to William Kyle, a soldier of the Mexican

war. Introduced by Mr. St.ephensand referred to Committee on Pensions 572.

H. R.13236-Gran ting an increase of pension to James Barton.

Introduced by Mr. Vandiver and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 512.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT Z335) 1107.-Debated and passed Honse 2170,2178.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 221L-Reported back (S. REPORT 23ru) 2387.Passed Senate 2533.-Exam.ined and signed 2617, 2657.-Approved by President 3169.

H. R.13237-Granting a pension to Jacob Hoerr.

Introduced by :Mr. Vandiver and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 57~.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2431) U1l.~Debated and passed House 217a,2178.-Referred to Senate Com· mittee on Pensions 2211.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2301) 2387.Pas ed Senate 2533.-Examined and signed 2617, 2657.-Approved by

Granting an increase of pension to Hubert Bascombe. President 3168. Introduced by :Mr. Morris and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· H. R. 13238-

sions 572.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2586) 1763.-Laid on table 3'.!6~. . Granting a pension to Lieut. Andrew Litze1felner.

R. R. 13221-Granting a pension to William W. Isaacs.

Introduced by .Mr. Pearre and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 57:~.

H. R.13222-Granting a pension toN. B. McKay.

Introdu_g_~d by Mr. Reeder and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· SlOnS D•-·

H. R. 1S223-Granting an increase of pension to Francis O'Leary.

Introdn~l'd by Mr. Reeder and referred to C.ommittee on Invalid Pension · 5<~.

H. R.l3224-To correct the military record of David Kunkle.

Introduced by Mr. Reeder and referred to Committee on Military Affair!>;;;:!.

H. R. 13225-Granting a pension to Albert Donaldson.

Introduced by Mr. Reeder and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 572.

H. R.13226-Granting an increase of pension to William C. McGonigal.

Introduced by Mr. Reeder and referred to Committee on Invalid P en· sions 572.

H. R. 13227-Grantrng an increase of pension to Lewis Williams.

Introduced by Mr. Reeder and referred to Committee on-Invalid Pensions 572.

H. R.13228-Granting an increase of pension to John M. Phifer.

Introduced by Mr. Reeder and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions572.

H. R. 13229-

Intr oduced by :Mr. Vandiver and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 57~.

H. R. 13239-Granting a pension to John Bartmann.

Int roduced by Mr. Vandiver and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 572.

H. R. 13240-To increase the pension of Laban Rickets.

IntrOduced by Mr. J. R. Williams and referred to Committee on Invalid t·en. ions 57:!.

H. R. 13241-For the relief of Jesse M. Pearson. •

Introduced by Mr. Williams of Mississippi and referred to Committee en War Claims 5i2.

H. R. 13242-To authorize the construction of artesian wells in Nebraska.

Introduc('d by Mr. Sutherland and referred to Committee on Irrigation of Arid Lands 572.

H. R. 13243-For the relief of the estate of Raphael Segnra.

Introduced by Mr. Broussard and referred to Committee on War Claims 572.

H. R. 13244-For the relief of Gustave Neriaux.

Introduced by Mr. Broussard and referred to Committee on W a.r Claims 572.

H. R.13245-For the relief of Rose E. Neriault.


H. R.13246-For the relief of the estate of Adolph C. Orillion.

Introduced by Mr. Broussard and referred to Committee on Wu Claims 5'i2.

To remove the charge of desertion standing against John c. H. R. 13247-Jones. · For the relief of the estate of Alexander Roth.

Introduced by :Mr. Reeder and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 57'2

H. R.13230-For the relief of the estate of PeterS. Baker.

Introduced by :Mr. Richardson of Alabama and referred to Committee on War Clanns 572.


H. R.13248-For the relief of the estate of Mrs. Ellen Morri...qgey.

Introduced by Mr. Broussard and referred to Committee on War Olaims 573.

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H. R.13249-Granting a pension to Frances A. Tillotson.

Introduced by Mr. Russell and refened to Committee on Invalid Pensions 573.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2599) 1763.

H. R.13250-For the relief of B. W. Johnson.

Introduced by Mr. Sparkman and referred to Committee on Claims 573.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2825) 2350.

H. R. 13251-Granting a pension to James M. Alderson.

Introduced by Mr. J. R. Williams and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 573.

H. R. 13252-Granting a pension to Margaretha Mossman.

Introduced by Mr. J. R. Williams and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 5TJ.

H. R.13253-Appropriating money to pave Florida avenue between First and

Fourth streets NW. Introduced by Mr. King and referred to Committee on Appropriations

572.

H. R.13254-For the reduction of interest penalties on arrears in taxes and

special assessments in the District of Columbia. Introduced by Mr. King and refened to Committee on District of Co

lumbia 572.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2750) 21H.

H. R.13255-To authorize Jefferson County, Ark., to construct and maintain

a free bridge across the Arkansas River within 5 miles of Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Ark.

Introduced by Mr. Little and referred to Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce 6...<>o.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. RE· PORT 2526) 1657.-Passed House 18i9.-Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce 1!"K>l.-Reported back with amendments 1!JZ!.-Passed Senate ]977.-House concurs in Senate amendments 2101.-Examined and signed 2180, 2184.-Approved by President 2435.

H. R. 13256-

H. R. 13257-

H. R. 13263- . To provide for the construction and operation of transportation,

communication, merchandising, housing, lighting, heating, electric, and other plants in the District of Columbia without i<;suing interest-bearing bonds.

Introduced by Mr. Ridgely and referred to Committee on District of Columbia 620.

H. R.13264-To provide for the appointment of a Commissioner for the north

east, for the southeast, for the southwest, and for the northwest portions of the District of Columbia, instead of as at present.


H. R. 13265-To provide for the dikeage and drainage of the Anacostia Flats

above the Pennsylvania avenue bridge southeast without issuing interest-bearing bonds.


H. R. 13266-To authorize the Paris, Choctaw and Little Rock Railway

Company to construct and maintain a bridge across Red River, and to construct and operate a line of railwa.y~ with telegraph and telephone lines, across the Indian Territory, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Mr. Sheppard and referred to Committee on Indian Af. fairs 620.

H. R.13267-To authorize the readjustment of the accounts of Army officers

in certain cases, and for other purposes. Introduced by Mr. Boreing and referred to Committee on Claims 620.

H. R. 13268-Granting an increase of pension to J. S. Vallet.

Introduced by Mr. Capron and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 6...9Q-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2839) 2351.

Granting a pension to Edward Wesner. Introduced by Mr. Crowley and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen

sions 6~.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2604:) 1763.

H. R. 13270-Granting a pension to Calvin S. James.

Introduced by Mr. Crowley and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions 630.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2841) 2351.Passed House 2865. -Referred to Benate Committee on Pensions 2876.

To provide for tha completion of a system of sewage disposal in the District of Columbia without issuing interest-bearing H. R. 13271-bonds. Granting a pension to George H. Higgins.

Introduced by Mr. Ridgely and referred to Committee on District of Introduced by Mr. Crowley and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen-Columbia 620. sions 620.

H. R. 13258-To provide for the improvement of the streets, roads, sidewalks,

and highways in the Distl:ict of Columbia without issuing interest-bearing bonds.

Int roduced by Mr. Ridgely and referred to Committee on District of Columbia 620.

H. R. 13259-To provide for bridging the Anacostia River, the Potomac

River, and Rock Creek, in the District of Columbia, without issuing interest-bearing bonds.


H. R. 13260- · To provide for the construction of municipal buildings in the

District of Columbia without issuing interest-bearing bonds.


H. R. 13261-To provide for the construction of a sea wall and grand boule

vard from the Old Naval Observatory site around the Potomac Flats Arsenal grounds, navy-yard, and across the Anacostia River, in the District of Columbia. without issuing interest-bearing bonds.

Introduced by :Mr. Ridgely and referred to Committee on District of Columbia 620.

H. R. 13262-To provide a grand union railway and shipping station in the

District of Columbia without issuing interest-bearing bonds. Introduced by Mr. Ridgely and referred to Committee on District of

Columbia 620.

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H. R.13272-Granting an increase of pension to Milton Love.

Introduced by Mr. S. A. Davenport and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 620.

H. R. 13273-To correct the mill tary record of Henry Finnegass.

Int roduced by Mr. Kahn and referred to Committee on Military Affair 6..Q().

H. R. 13274-To authorize the Postmaster-General to lease suitable premises

for use of the Post-Office Department. Introduced by :Mr. Loud and referred to Committee on Post-Offic.e and

Post-Roads 620.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2158) 749.-Debated a.nd passed House 777.-Referred to Senate Committee on Post-Offices and Post- Roads 75-!.-Reported back and consideration objected to 1066.-Passed Senate 1159.-Examined and signed 1186, 1206.-Approved by President 1409.

H. R.13275-To increase the pension of GabrielS phens.

Introduced by Mr. Little and referred to Committee on Pensions 620.

H. R. 13276-For the allowance of certain claims for stores and supplies ra.

ported by the Court of Claims under the provisions of the acts approved March 3, 1883, and March 3, 1887, and generally known as the Bowman and Tucker acts, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Mr. Mahon and referred to the Committee on War Claims 620.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2320) 1063.

H. R.13277-For the relief of William Shepherd.

Introduced by Mr. Maddox and referred to Committee on War Claims 620.


H. R. 13278-For the relief of James E. Howard.

Introduced by Mr. Mudd and referred to Committee on Naval Affairs 620.

H. R.13279-To enable the directors of Providence Hospital to increase the

accommodations of that institution. Introduced by Mr. Mudd and referred to Committee on District of Co

lumbia 620.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2'282) 952.-Debated and passed House 1202.-Referred to Senate Committee on District of Co· lumbia 1288.-Reported back with amendments and passed Senate 143!.-House concurs in Senate amendment 1575.-Ex:amined and signed 1603, 1656.-Approved by President 2167.

H. R.13280-For the relief of Joseph White.


H. R.13281-Granting a pension to Mary A. Giles.

Introduced by Mr. Roberts and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions~.

H. R. 13282-To correct the military record of Leander Frost, alk'l.S James

Benston. · Introduced by Mr. Ryan of New York and referred to Committee on

lllilitary Affairs 620.

H. R.13283-Granting nn increase of pension to H. P. Abbott.

Introdnced by Mr. Ryan of New York and referred to Committee on In valid Pensions 621.

H. R.13284-For the relief of John Thomas Owen.

Introduced by 1\fr. Richai·dson of Alabama and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 621.

H. R. 13285-For the relief of the heirs of George T. Howard.

Introduced by Mr. Slayden and referred to Committee on War Claims 6:?1.

H. R.13286-Granting a pension to He~ry Hinckley.

Introduced by Mr. Waters and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensionsti:!L

H. R. 13287-Granting a pension to Carrie LeBaron.

Introduced by Mr. Waters and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 6:?1.-Reference changed to Committee on Pensions 670.

H. R. 13288-Granting a pension to Lucie Place.

Introduced by Mr. Waters and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions u~J .

H. R.13289-Granting a pension to John W. Miller.

Introduced by Mr. Waters and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions ti~l.

H. R. 13290-Granting an increase of pension to James F. Cosgro.


H. R. 13291-Granting an increase of pension to Stephen B. Yeoman.


H. R. 13292-Granting an increase of pension to Charles H. Edmonds.

Introduced by Mr. Waters and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions ti2L

H. R. 13293-Granting an increase of pension to William Lomsberry.

Introduced bv M.r. Waters and referred to Uommittee on Invalid Pen-sions 621. •

H. R.13294-

H. R.13296-Granting a pension to Elizabeth A. Collins.


H. R.13297-Granting an increase of pension to Oscar M. Peck.


H. R.13298-For the relief of the heirs of the estate of John Hogan.


H. R.13299-Granting a pension to Milia Williams.


H. R. 13300- . To increaSe the pension of Thomas Sheridan.

Introduced bL Mr.J. R. Williams and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 62 .

H. R. 13301-Prohibiting and regulating the coming of Chinese persons into

the United States. Introduced by Mr. Kahn and referred to Committee on Foreign Affairs

610. H. R. 13302-

To encourage the exportation of manufactured articles of which domestic alcohol is a constituent.

Introduced by Mr. Rnssell and referred to Committee on Ways and Means 670.

H. R.13303-To make the currency responsive to the varying needs of busi

ness at all seasons and in all sections. Introduced by Mr. Lovering and referred to Committee on Banking and

Currency 670.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2955) 3012.

H. R.13304-To provide for the disposition of useless papers in the Executive

Departments. Introduced by Mr. Minor and referred to Joint Committee on Disposi

tion of Useless Papers in tbe Executive Departments 670.

H. R.13305- . To provide for the erection of a bronze equestrian statue of the

late Brig. Gen. Count Casimir Pulaski at Washington, D. C. Introduced by Mr. Mann and referred to Committee on Library 670.

H. R.13306-Providing for additional appointments to United States Naval

Academy. Introduced by Mr. McCall and referred to Committee on Naval Affairs

tiiO. H. R. 13307-

To provide for the rebuilding of the Aqueduct Bridge, in the District of Columbia.

Introduced by Mr. Rixey and referred to Committee on District of Columbia 670.-H. R. 13949 reported as substitute 176:?.

H. R. 13308-To amend an act approved August 13, 1894, entitled "An act for

the protection of persons furnishing materials and labor for the construction of public works."

Introduced by Mr. Ray and referred to Committee on Judiciary 670.

H. R. 13309-To amend section 19 of chapt~r 252, 29th Statutes at Large, ap

proved May 28, 1896. Introduced by :Mr. Adamson and r eferred to Committee on Judiciary

670.-R. R. 13803 reported as substitute 1131.

H. R. 13310-To amend section 3296, Revised Statutes of the United States.

Introduced by Mr. Adamson and referred to Committee on Ways and Means 670.

H. R. 13311-To provide for the electric illumination of certain of the public For the benefit of the legal representatives of Asbury Dickins.

buildings and grounds on the occasion of the inauguration Introduced by Mr. Bankhead and referred to Committee on Claims 670. of the President-elect on March 4, 1901.

Introd11ced by Mr. Loud and referred to Committee on Appropriations 6..90.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2285) 100!.

H. R.13295-For the erection of an equestrian statue to the memory of Brig.

Gen. Casimir Pulaski at Washington, D. C. Introdu<'.ed by Mr. Southard and referred to Committee on Library

620.-Reported back (H. B. REPORT 3000) 3605.

H. R. 13312-Granting an increase of pension to Albert Foster.

Introduced by M.r. Barber and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 670.-Reported back with admendments (H. R. REPORT 23l!l) 1063.-Debated and passed House 2169, 2178.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions221L-Reported back (S. REPORT 2271) 235-1.-Passed Senate 2531.-Ex:amined and signed 2617, 2658.-App.roved by President3169.

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H. R.l3313-For the relief of the heirs and legal representatives of Peter

Rubadeau. . Introduced by Mr. Capron and referred to Committee on Claims 670.

H. R.13314-Granting an increase of pension to Orville E. Campbell.

Introduced by Mr. Davis and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 670.

H. R. 13315- . For the relief of Gideon C. Corley.

IPtroduced by Mr. Dovener and referred to Committee on Claims 670.

R. R. 13316- . To restore to the pension rolls the name of Andrew C. Smith.

In trod need by M.r. Dovener and referred to Committee on Pensions 6'i0.Reference changed to Committee on Invalid Pensions 750.

a-. Ih 13317-Granting an increase of pension to Frederick N. Hopkins.

Introduced by Mr. Fordney and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen:sions b"70.

&R 13318-Gr&nting an increase of pension to .Mary J. Hill.

Introduced by Mr. Fordney and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 6'i0.

:H. :a. 13319-'Jranting an increase of pension to Elizabeth Babcock.

Introduced by Mr. Fordney and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 670.

H. R. 13320-To increase the pension of Lambert Johnson.

Introduced by Mr. Fordney and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions670.

H. R.13321-Granting a pension to John Wallace.

Introduced by Mr. Fordney and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions6i0.

H. R.13322-Granting a pension to Hannah Waldron.

Introduced by .Mr. Fordney and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions b70.

H. R.13323-For the relief of Almon McNinch.

Introduced by Mr. Fordney and referred to Committee on 1\Hlitary Affairs 6i0.

H. R.13331-Granting a pension to Joseph Nelson.

Intfo~uced by Mr. Jack and referred 1;o Committee on Invalid Pensions

H. R.13332-For the relief of holders and owners of certain District of Co ..

lumbia special-ta_.x scrip. Introduced by Mr. Lamb and referred to Committee on District of Co

lnmbia670.

H. R. 13333-Ex:tending Letters Patent No.1293740, issued to ~sa.ac S. Hyatt,

for seven years from February 19, 1901. Introduced by Mr. Needham and referred to Committee on Patents 670.

H. R.13334-For the relief of the State Savings Bank of Roanoke, Va.

Introduced by Mr. Otey and referred to Committee on Claims 6i0.


William H. Battelle. Introduced by Mr. O'Grady and referred to Committee on Military

Affairs 670.

H. R. 13336-To compensate Sophie Kosack for injuries sustained and reward

her for bravery displayed in rescuing the imperiled in the "Old Ford's Theater" disaster.

Introduced by Mr. Richardson of Tennessee and referred to Committee on Claims 670.

H. R. 13337-For the relief of Phillip Hague.

Introduced by Mr. Ruppert and referred to Committee on Claims 670.

H. R. 13338-For the relief of Thomas H. Streeter,


H. R. 13339-For the relief of the heirs of George W. Hughes.

Introduc~d by Mr. Richardson of Alabama and referred to Committee on War Claims 670.

H. R. 13340-For the relief of Margret L. Watkins.


H. R. 13324- H. R. 13341_- . Amending the record of Frederick Soloten. I For the relief of Cha~"lty Bayed.

I trod db M F d d f d to C 'tt Milit .Af Introduced by Mr. Richardson of Alabama and referred to Committee nfair ~¥8. y r. or ney an re erre omnu ee on . a.ry - on War Claims 670.

H. R. 13325- H. R. 13342- . Granting an honorable discharge to Frank Paul. For the relief of Robert D. Cox.

Introduced by Mr. Fordney and referred to Committee on Military Af· Introduced by Mr. Richardson of Alabama and r~ferred to Committee fairs 670. on War Claims 670.

H. R.13326-To correct the record of Frederick Stewart.

Introduced by Mr. Fordney and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 670.

H. R.13327-Granting a penSion to James Davis.

Introduced by Mr. Gibson and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen- · sions 670.

H. R. 13328-Granting a pension to Catharine Wallis.


H. R.13329-Granting an increase of pension to Grotius N. Udell.

Introduced by Mr. Hepburn and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 670.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 254:!) 1708..Amendment rejected and bill passP-d House 2859 2862.-Refen-ed to Senate Committee on Pensions 2876.-Reported back with amendments (S, REPORT 2!21) 30Lil.-Passed Senate 3500.-House concurs in Senate amendments 3587.-Exam.ined and signed 3524, 3590.-Approved by President 300!. .

H. R. 13330-For the relief of Mrs. Kate Skipwith Lemman, of Hinds County,

1\Iiss. Introduced by Mr. Henry of Mississippi and referred to Committee on

War Claims 670.

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H. R.13343-For the relief of the heirs of John Petti pool,

Introduced bv Mr. Richardson of Alabama. and referred to Committee on War Claims 670.

H. R.13344-For the relief of the heirs of Josiah Springer.

Introduced by Mr. Richardson of Ab.bama and referred to Committee on War Claims 670.

H. R.13345-For the relief of Mrs. W. E. Trousdale.

Introduced by Mr. Richardson of Alabama. and referred to Committee on War Claims 670.

H. R.13346-For the relief of Mrs. W. R. Britton.

Introduced by Mr. Richardson of Alabama and referred to Committee on War Claims 670 .

H. R.13347-For the relief of the heirs of John Wilson.

Introduced hy Mr. Richardson of .Abbama. and referred to Committee on War Clauns 6i0.

H. R.13348-For the relief of the heirs of Rebecca Haley.



H. R .. 13349-For the relief of the heirs of Moses Wright.


H.. R. 13350-For the relief of the heirs of Stewart Wilson.

Introduced by Mr. Richardson of Alabama and referred to Committee on War Clal.DlS 671.

H. R. 13351-To place the name of Sandy Crawford on the pension roll.

Introduced _b_y Mr. Richardson of Alabama and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 671.

H. R. 13352-For the relief of officers and men who suffered loss of all per

sonal property by the storm at Galveston. Introduced by Mr. Slayden and referred to Committee on Military Af.

fairs 671.

H. R. 13353-Gran ting an increase of pension to Joseph Gregory.


H. R.13354-Granting an increase of pension to James Brown.

Intr~duced py Mr. Henry C. Smith and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 671.

H. R. 13355-Granting a pension to Dock Brackin.

Introd~ced by Mr. Snodgrass and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 671.

H. R.13356-Increasing pension of Hezekiah E. Burchard.

lntrod~ced by Mr. Snodgrass and referred to Committee on Invalid PensiOns 671.

H. R.13357-Granting pension to Hardy Shadwick, jr.

Introd~ced by Mr. Snodgrass and referred to Committee on Invalid PensiOns 671.

H. R. 13358-Granting a pension to Martin Dismukes.

Introdnced by Mr. Snodgrass and referred to Committee on Pensions 671.

H. R. 13359-For the relief of Benjamin F. Lutman.

Intl·oduce~ by Mr. Smith of Kentucky and referred to Committee on War Clauns 671.

H. R.13360-For the relief of Dennis Pride.

Introduce~ by Mr. Smith of Kentucky and referred to Committee on War Claims 671.

H. R. 13361-For the relief of Alderson T. Keen.

H. R.l3368-For the relief of John I. Craig, heir Johnston Craig, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Graff and referred to Committee on War Claims 671.

H. R.13369-To maintain the parity of the money c,f the United States.

Introduced by Mr. Overstreet and referred to Committee on Banking and Currency 750.

H. R.13370-Re1ating to extra pay of officers and enlisted men in the Army

in the war with Spain. Introduced by Mr. Fitzgerald of Massachusetts and referred to Com·

mittee on Military .Afiairs 750.

H. R. 13371-To authorize advances from the Treasury of the United States

for the support of the government of the District of Columbia.

Introduced by Mr. Babcock and referred to Committee on District of Columbia 750.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2208) 802.-Debated, amended, and passed House 1263.-Referred to Senate Committee on District of Columbia 1288.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2031) 143!.-Debated and passed Senate 1826.-Examined and signed 1882, 1920, 1923.-Approved by President~.

H. R.l3372-To provide for subparts of entry and delivery in the Territory

of Hawaii. Introduced by Mr. Knox and referred to Committee on Territories 750.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT Wl3) H31.-Laid on table (see billS. 5484) 3480.

H. R. 13373-For improving and arching Hot Springs Creek in the city of

Hot Springs, Ark. Introduced by Mr. Little and referred to Committee on Appropriations

'i50.

H. R. 13374-Authorizing the Indiana, illinois and Iowa Railroad Company

to construct and maintain a bridge across St. Joseph River at or near the city of St. Joseph, Mich.

Introduced by Mr. Hamilton and referred to Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce 750.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2521) 1656.Passed House 1Bl5.-Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce 1822.~eported back 1878.-Passed Senate 2292.-Examined and signed ZM8, 2358.-Approved by President 2170.

H. R. 13375-For the extension of Wyoming avenue, Prescott place, ·and

Twenty-third street. Introduced by 1\fr. Pearre and referred to Committee on District of

Columbia 'i50.

H. R. 13376-For the relief of William T. Edgeman.

Introduced by Mr. Bailey of Kansas and referred to Committee on In· valid Pensions 750.

H. R. 13377-For the relief of Robert White.

Introduced by Mr. Smith of Kentucky and referred to Committee on Introduced by Mr. Bailey of Kansas and referred to Committee on In· War Claims 671. valid Pensions 750.

H. R. 13362- _ H. R. 13378-For the relief of Columbus B. Allen. I For the relie~ of certain occupant~ and owners of land in Mon-

Introduced by Mr. Smith of Kentucky and referred to Committee on roe County, Ark. ln'\""a.lid Pensions 671. . Introduced by Mr. Brundidge and referred to Committee on Claims 750.

H. R. 13363- H. R. 13379-For the relief of the estate of William Parker.

Introduced by Mr. Spight and referred to Committee on War Claims 671.

H. R.13364-To refer the claim of Louis A. Guerber to the Court of Claims.

Introduced by Mr. Tompkins and referred to Committee on Claims 671.

H. R. 13365-For the relief of Nancy Rose, light-house keeper.

Introduced by Mr. Tompkins and referred to Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce 671.

H.R.13366-

Granting an increase of pension to Frederick Hart. Introduced by Mr. Emerson and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen·

sions 'i50. .

H. R.13380-Granting an increase of pension to John Tibbetts.


H. R. 13381-Granting an increase of pension to William S. Hosack.

Introduced by Mr. Graham and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 750.

Authorizing an additional survey of an inland-water route from H. R. 13382-Norfolk, Va., to Beaufort Inlet, North Carolina.

Introduced by Mr. Sma.ll and referred to Committee on Rivers and Bar bors 670.

H. R.13367-Removing the charge of desertion from the military record of

Gilbert Moore. Introduced by Mr. Gillet of New York and referred to Committee on

Military .Afiairs 671.

For the allowance of certain claims for stores and supplies reported by the Court of Claims under the provisions of the act approved March 3, 1883, and commonly known as the Bowman Act, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Mr. Gibson and referred to Committee on War Claims 750.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2264) 914.-Debated, amended, and passed House 1803.-Referred to Senate Committee on Claims 1822.-Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 2003) 2250.-Passed over in Senate 2525, 2568, 2621.

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H. R. 13383-To pension George W. Sheeks.


H. R.l3384-To place on the pension roll the name of Charles E. Miller.

Int.rodnced by Mr. Naphen and referred to Committee on Invalid PenSIOns 750.

H. R.13385-For the relief of the trustees of Harmony Methodist Church.

Introduced by Mr. Richardson of Alabama and referred to Committee on War Clauns 750.

H. R.13386-Granting a pension to Martin Uehlein.

Introduced by Mr. Ryan of New York and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 750.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 25!3) 1708.

H. R.13387-Increasing pension of August Schill, alias Silville.

Introduced by Mr. Snodgrass and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 750.

H. R.13388-Granting an increase of pension to Ellen Pratt.

Int:·od~ced by Mr. Henry C. Smith and referred to Committee on Pensions .50.

H. R. 13389-Granting an increase of pension to Mary Ann Deline.

Intr oduced by Mr. Henry C. Smith and referred to Committee on In'\" alid Pensions 750.

H. R.13390-Relating to the Washington Gaslight Company, and for other

purposes. Introduced by Mr. Pearre and referred to Committee on District of

Columbia 750. H. R.13391-

Ceding arid lands to the States and Territories. Introduced by Mr. King and referred to Committee on Public Lands 'i50.

H. R.13392-To amend section 4472 of the Revised Statutes.

Introduced by Mr. Wachter and referred to Committee on Interstate a nd Foreign Commerce 750.

H . . R.13393-Authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to remit duties on

certain seed wheat imported. Introdu~~ by M.r. Calder head and referred to Committee on Ways and

Meam; •50. · .

H. R. 13394-Providing for the payment of electoral messengers.

Introduced by Mr. Bingha~ debated and passed Honse 749.-Passed ~cnate 754:.- Examined and signed 82!, 848, 851.-Approved by Presi-dent 1100. ·

H. R. 13395-Providing that section 15 of the act approved 1\Iay 28, 1896, rela

tive to the employment of clerical assistance by United States attorneys, shall apply to the district of Alaska.

Introduced by Mr. Ray and r eferred to Committee on Judiciary 800.

H. R.13396-To amend section 5546 of the Revised Statutes.

Introduced by Mr. Ray and referred t o Commit tee on Judiciary 800.Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2639) 1818.-Debated and passed House 3461.-Referred to l::lenat e Commit tee on Judiciary 3!20.-Reported back 3496.-Passed Senate 3515.-Examined and signed 3531,3595.-Appr oved by President 3003.

H. R.13397-To provide an American register for the barkentine J. C. Pflu

ger, of San Francisco, Cal. Introduced by Mr. Kahn and referred to Committee on Merchant Ma

r ine and Fisheries 803.

H. R. 13398-To provide for the purchase of a site and the erection of a pub

lic building thereon at Superior, in the State of Wisconsin. Intr oduced by Mr. J enkins and referred to Committee on Public Build

ings and Grounds a03. H. R.13399-

For the establishment of a beacon light onHambrookBar, Choptank River, Maryland, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce (H. R. REPORT 217~) a.q substitute for H. R. 12553, 80'2.-Passed Honse 935.Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce 919.-Reported back (S. REPORT 1908) llll.-Consideration objected to 1712.-Passed Senate 1823--Examined and signed 1882,1920, !~.-Approved by President 2326.

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H. R.13400-To remove the charge of desertion against Thomas Dignan,

Introduced by Mr. Cowherd and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 800.

H. R. 13401-Granting a pension to Joseph H. Woodruff.

Introduced by Mr. Conner and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 800.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2600) 1763.

H. R.13402-Granting a pension to Wi.llia.m W. Plank.

Introduced by Mr. Conner and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 803.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2693) 1973.

H. R.13403-Granting an increase of pension to John W. Thompson.

Introduced by Mr. Cochrane of New York and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 803.-Reference changed to Committee on Pensionsll55.

H. R.13404-Granting a pension to Thomas M. Harris.

Introduced by Mr. Dovener and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions803.

H. R.13405-Grariting an increase of pension to Samuel Dorwin.

Introduced by Mr. Esch and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 803.

H. R.13406-Granting a pension to S. Josie Hill.

Introduced by Mr. Gillett of Massachusetts and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 803 . .

H. R.13407-Granting a pension to William Cooper.


H. R.13408-Granting a pension to George Owens.

Introduced by Mr. Gibson and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen-sions 800. •

H. R.13409-To amend the military record of John O'M. Hurley.

Int roduced by Mr. Lawrence and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 800.

H. R. 13410-Granting a pension to Hannah Lynch.

Introduced byMr.Nortonof Ohio and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 803.

H. R. 13411-Granting a pension to Charles E. Chapman.


H. It. 13412-Granting a pension to Jerome J. Garrett.

Intr oduced by Mr.O'Grady and r eferred to Committee on InvaU~ Pensions BLC3.

H. R. 13413-For the relief of the heirs of Robert Green.

Introduced by Mr. Rixey and r eferred to Committ ee on War Claims 803.

H. R. 13414-To correct the military record of Eli Norris and to grant him

an honorable discharge. Int1·odnced by Mr. Shattuc and referred to Committee on Military

Affairs 803.

H. R. 13415-Granting an increase of pension to Libbie D. Lowrey.


H. R.13416-For the relief of Lafayette L. Griffith.

Introduced by Mr. Turner and r eferred to Committee on Pensions 803.

H. R. 13417-Granting an increase of pension to George KelT.

Introduced by Mr. Turner and r eferred to Committee on Inva.IU.! Pensions 803.

H. R.13418-Granting a pension to Helena Brondt.

Introduced by Mr. Turner and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 800.


H. R.l3419-Granting an increase of pension to William H. Hudson.

Introduced by Mr. Turner and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen• sions 803.

H. R.l3420-Grantmg a pension to Benjamin F. Hazen.

Introduced by Mr. Vreeland and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 803.

H. R.13421-

H. R.13436-To authorize the Charleroi and Monessen Bridge Company to

construct and maintain a bridge across the Monongahela River.

Introduced by Mr. Dalzell and referred to Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce 849.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2915) 2680.-Passed House 3443.-Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce 3414.-Reported back with amendments 3!38.-Passed Senate 3508.-House concurs in Senate amendments 3586.-Examined and signed 3519, 3590.-Approved by President 3600.

To remove the charge of desertion from the military record of H. R. 13437-Halsey Lindsey. Providing for the construction of a bridge across the Yalobusha

Introduced by Mr. Vreeland and referred to Committee on Military River, in Grenada County, State ofi.Miasissippi. Affairs 800. Introduced by :Mr. Fox and referred to Committee on Interstate and

H. R. 13422-To authorize and regulate the transaction of business in the

Indian Territory by trust companies organized under the laws of Missouri.

Introduced by Mr. Bartholdt and referred to Committee on Indian Af· fairs 800.

H. R.13423-To revise and codify the laws relating to the Post-Office Depart

ment and postal service, and for other purposes. Introduced by Mr. Loud and referred to Committee on Post-Office and

Post-Roads 803.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2272) and made special order 825, 912, ll33.-Debated and amended 1134, 1137, 1220,1520, 1527, 1530, 1583.-Passed House 1586.-Referred to Senate Committee on PostOffices and Post-Roads 1662.-Debated 3008.

H. R.l3424-Granting an increase of pension to HenryS. Comer.

Introduced by Mr. Hall and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 803.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2802) 1763.

H. R.13425-Granting a pension to Martha M. Stephens.

Introduced by Mr. Gibson and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 803.- Laid on table 286i.

H. R. 13426-For the relief of Charles R. Hooper.

Introduced by Mr. Pearre and referred to Committee on Claims 803. ' H. R.13427-

To increase the pension of Zachariah R. Saunders. Introduced by Mr. Steele and referred to Committee on Pensions 803.

H. R.13428-Granting increase of pension to John B. Tucker.


H. R.13429-Granting a pension to Lucy B. Bevis.

Introduced by Mr.J.R. Williams and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 803.

H. R. 13430-To increase the pension of Abraham Stine.

Foreign Commerce 849.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. RE· PORT 2330) 1062.-Passed House 1238.-Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce 1.250.-Reported back with amendments 151L-Passed Senate 1978.-House concurs in Senate amendments 2107.-Exanined and signed 2180, 218·1.-Approved by President 24.35.

H. R.13438-To authorize the United New Jersey Railroad and Canal Com

pany and the Philadelphia and Trenton Railroad Company, or their successors, to construct and maintain a bridge across the Delaware River.

Introduced by Mr. Gardner of New Jersey and referred to Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce 849.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2-Wl) 1364.-Passed House 1796.-Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce 1923.-Reported back and passed Senate 2050.-Examined and signed 2180, 2184.-Approved by President 2'i70.

H. R.l3439-For the relief of St. James Episcopal Church, of Rap ides Par

ish, La. Introduced by Mr. Breazeale and referred to Committee on War Claims

84:9.

H. R.13440-Granting an increase of pension to Isaac Blanchard.

Introduced by Mr. Capron and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 84:9.

H. R.13441-Granting a pension to Julia McCarthy.

Introduced by Mr. Fitzgerald of Massachusetts and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 849.

H. R. 13442-Granting land patents to Henry C. Jones and others.

Introduced by Mr. Flynn and referred to Committee on Indian Affairs 84!1.

H. R. 13443-Granting an increase of pension to MichaelS. Dougherty.

In trod need by Mr. Henry of Connecticut and referred to Committee on In valid Pensions 849.


Benjamin F. Virgin. Introduced by Mr. Littlefield and referred to Committee on Military

Affairs 849. · Introduced by Mr. J. R. Williams and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 803. H. R. 13445-

H. R.13431-To increase the pension of Lucius C. Moss.

Introduced by Mr. J. R. Williams and referred to Committee on Pensions 803.

H. R. 13432-Granting thirty days' leave of absence, with pay, to the em

ployees of the Government Printing Office and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.

Introduced by Mr. Mudd and referred to Committee on Printing 849.

H. R. 13433-Authorizing the Secretary of the Navy to purchase the Langs

ton mooring device. Introduced by Mr. Cummings and referred to Committee on Naval Af

fairs 84:9.

To reri10ve the charge of desertion from the military record of Charles F. Allen.

Introduced by Mr. Littlefield and referred to Committee on Milituy Affairs 84:9.

H. R.13446-For the relief of Thomas B. Burgess.

Introduced by Mr. Mudd and referred to Committee on War Claims 849.

H. R.13447-Granting an increase of pension to Benjamin Eason.

Introduced by Mr. McDowell and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 849.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2!44) H3;!.-Debated and passed House 2176, 2178.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 221L-Reported back (S. REPORT 2367) 2618.Passed Senate 2903.-Examined and signed 2980, 3011.-Approved by President 3385.

H. R.13434-For relief of purchasers and locators of swamp and overflowed H. R. 13448-

lands. · Granting an increase of pension to Paul Fuchs. Introduced by Mr. Conner and referred to Committee on Public Lands Introduced by Mr. Ruppert and referred to Committ-ee on Invalid Pen·

849. sions 849.

H. R. 13435- H. R. 13449-To further promote the study of military science and tactics at

institutions of learning. In~~~~~Y Mr. Showalter and referred to Committee on Military

To grant an honorable discharge to Jacob M. Taylor, alias John Trav13rs.

Introduced by Mr. Ruppert and referred to Commit~e a on Milita1·y Affairs 849.

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13450-13485 OONGRESSION.A.L RECORD INDEX.

H. R.13450-For the relief of James S. Iglehort.


H. R. 13451-To correct the military record of Emil Bott.

Introduced by Mr. Showalter and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 84:9.

H. R. 13452:-Granting a pension to Catherine Lyons.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Wilson of New York and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 849.

H. R. 13453-To widen the Anacostia road in the District of Columbia.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Mudd and referred to Committee on District of Columbia 849.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2766) 2181.

H. R.13454-Extending the provisions of the agricultural college grant, ap

proved August 30, 1890, to the District of Columbia. Introduced by Mr. Grout and referred to Committee on Agriculture

849.

H. R.13455-Granting an increase of pension to Isaac VanValkenburgh.


H. R.13456-

H. R.13467-Granting an increase of pension to Laura L. HilL

Introduced by Mr. Curtis and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions 915.

H. R.13468-Granting an increase of pension to Sanford Weaver,

Introduced by Mr. Curtis and referr~d to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions915.

H. R.13469-Granting a pension to Perry Abbett.

Introduced by Mr. Curtis and referred to Committee on Pensions915.Reference changed to Committee on Invalid Pensions 952;

H. R.13470-Granting a pension to Thomas Edens.

Introduced by Mr. Curtis and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions 915.

H. R.13471-Granting a pension to John Moore.

Introduced by Mr. Curtis a.nd refe_rred to Committee on Pensions 915.

H. R.13472-For the relief of Charles Artzt.

Introduced by Mr. Curtis and referred to Committee on War Claims 915.

H. R.13473-For the relief of J. A. McDonald, Edwin Nelson, E. L. White,

Z. T. Merritt, and W. A. Filer. Introduced by Mr. Davis and referred to Committee on Claims 915.

For the relief of the legal representatives of J. J. Abrahams, deceased. H. R. 13474-

Introduced by Mr. Wachter and referred to Committee on War Claims 849.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2396) 120!.

H. R.13457-Granting an increase of pension to William Matthews.

Introduced by Mr. Graham and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen-sions849. ·

H. R. 13458-To divide the Indian Territory into counties and to establish

the county seats thereof, and for other purposes. Introduced by Mr. Flynn and referred to Committee on Indian Affairs

914.

H. R.13459-Granting additional pay to soldiers engaged in the Spanish·

American war. Introduced by Mr. Fitzgerald of Massachusetts and referred to Com-

mittee on War Claims 914-. .

H. R.13460-To amend an act entitled "An act to adopt regulations for pre

venting collisions at sea," approved August 19, 1890. Introduced by Mr. Grosvenor and referred to Committee on Merchant

:Marine and Fisheries 9U.

H. R.13461-To punish frauds at elections for Representatives and Delegates

in Congr.ess, and for other purposes. Introduced by 1\Ir. Pearce and referred to Committee on President,

Vice-President, and Representatives in Congress 9U.

H. R.13462-To regulate the issuance of writs from the district and circuit

courts. Introduced by Mr. Sheppard and referred to Committee on Judiciary

914.

H.R.13463-To prevent intruders, citizens by marriage, and reservators

from sharing in the lands and annuities of the Cherokee Nation.

Introduced by Mr. Sheppard and refeiTed to Committee on Indian Affairs9U.

H. R.13464-Making an appropriation for the improvement of the Brazos

River from its mouth to Old Washington, Tex. Introduced by Mr. Burleson and referred to Committee on Rivers and

Harbors9U.

H. R. 1"3465-For relief of John W a~ worth.

Introduced by Mr. Benton and referred to Committee on Claims 915.

H. R. 13466-Granting a pension to Ellen A. Plmnl.ey,

Introduced by Mr. Conner and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions 915.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2872) 23SJ.

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Granting an inot·ease of pension to William H. Leavell. Introduced by Mr. De Armond and referred to Committee on Invalid

Pensions 915. ·

H. R.13475-To remove the charge of desertion from the military service of

Michael Clifford, alias Kelleher. Introduced byl\Ir. Fitzgerald of Massachusetts and referred to Com·

mittee on Military Affairs 915.

H. R.13476-Granting a pension to Rachael Curreston.

Introduced by Mr. Fordneyand referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions 915.

H. R.l3477-Granting a pension to Martha J. Chapell.

Introduced by Mr. Fordney and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions !H5.

H. R.13478-Referring the claim of the legal representatives of William T.

Duvall, deceased, against the United States to the Court of Claims.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Gardner of New Jersey and referred to Committee on Claims 915.

H. R.13479-Granting an increase of pension to Walter Barbery.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Littauer and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 915.

H. R. 13480-For the relief of John Albright.

Introduced by Mr. Lane and referred to Committee on Military A!.· fairs 915.

H. R.13481-Granting a pension to G. J. Shaffer, of Clinton, Iowa. ·

Introduced by 1\Ir. Lane and referred to Committee on In valid Pensions 915.

H. R.13482-To correct the m_ilitary record of Joseph F. Simpson.

Introduced by Mr. Ruppert and referred to Committee on Military A!.· fairs 915.

H. R.13483-For the relief of Nora Stokes.

Introduced by Mr. Richardson of Tennessee and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 915.

H. R.13484-For the relief of William B. Olive.

Introduced by Mr. Richardson of Alabama and referred to Committee on W a.r Claims 915.

H. R.13485-For the relief of John C. Thomas.

Introduced by Mr. Richardson of Alabama and referred to Committee 4 on W a.r Claims 915.


H. R. 13486--Granting an increase of pension to Charles W. Jerome.

Introduced by l\Ir. Richardson of Tennessee and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 915.

H. R. 13487-Granting an increase of pension to Dewit C. Pierce.


·H. R. 13488-Granting a pension to Mary E. Conner.


H. It. 13489-Granting an increase of pension to James A. Edmonds.

Introduced by Mr. Vreeland and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions !Jl5.

H. R. 13490-Granting a pension to Joseph Sullivan.

Introduced by Mr. J. R. Williams and referred to Committee on lnYalid Pensions 915.

H. R. 13491-

Granting a pension to Benjamin M. Prentiss. Introduced by Mr. Dougherty and referred to Committee on Invalid

Pensions 915.

H. R. 13493-Granting a pension to Jacob Jackson.


H. R.13494-Granting a pension to Henry F. Peery.


H. R. 13495-For relief of Sarah Ann Collins and Lauretta Turlington.

Introduced by Mr. Jones of Virginia and referred to Committee on Pensions 915. ·

H. R. 13496-Granting a pension to S. H. Williamson.

Introduced by Mr. Shafroth and referred to Committee on Invalid Penions 915.

H. R. 13497-For the erection of an addition to the post-office and custom

house in the city of Newport, R. I. Introduced by Mr. Bull and referred to Committee on Public Buildings

and Grounds !lH. ·

H. R. 13498-Granting a pension to James G. Head.

Introduced by Mr. Clark and referred to Committee on Inyalid Pensions 915.

H. R.13499-Granting a pension to Mrs. Elizabeth Seifert.

Introduced by Mr. Clark and referred to Committee on ln>alid Pensions 915.

H. R.1350o-To develop the interstate and foreign commerce of the Missis

sippi Valley. Introduced by Mr. Aldrich and referred to Committee on Interstate


H. R. 13501-For the relief of gangers, storekeeper-gaugers, and storekeepers.

Introduced by Mr. Otey and referred to Committee on Ways and Means M2.

H. R. 13502-For the purchase of a national forest reserve in the Southern

Appalachian Mountains. Introduced by Mr. Pearson and referred to Committee on Agriculture

952.

8

H. R. 13503-Relating to compensation of fourth-class postmasters.

Introduced by Mr. Littauer and r(lferred to Committee on Post-Office and Post-Roads 953.

H. R. 13504-For the relief of Catherine Pflueger.

Introduced by Mr. Alexander and referred to Committee on Pensions 953.-Reference changed to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1103.-Re· ported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2820) 2350.

H. R~ 13505-For the relief of certain officers and men who served as volun

teers during Kirby Smith raid in Kentucky. Introduced by Mr. Berry and referred to Committee on Military .Affairs

953. H. R. 13506-

Granting a pension to Alfred M. Wheeler. Introduced by l\Ir. Brundidge and referred to Committee on Invalid

Pensions 953.

H. R. 13507-Granting a pension to Silas R. Harris.

Introduced by Mr. Brundidge and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 95:3.

Granting a pension to Tim Clifford. Introduced by Mr. Cooney and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen

sions 953.

H. R. 13509-Granting a pension to William Ridge.

Introduced by Mr. Cooney and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen-sions 953. -

Granting a pension to Robert Bryant. Introduced by Mr. Crowley and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen

sions !!53.

H. R. 13511-For the relief of Abram G. Hoyt.

Introduced by Mr. S. W. Davenport and referred to Committee on Claims 953.

H. R. 13512-To increase the pension of Benjamin F. Bolen.

Introduced by Mr. Faris and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions !)j3,

H. R. 13513-Granting an increase of pension to George Burton.

Introduced by Mr. Faris and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 953.

H. R. 13514-Granting an increase of pension to George E. J. Hasson.


H. R.13515-Granting an increase of pension to William Clark.

Introduced by Mr. Hall and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 9Ja.

H. R. 13516-To remove the charge of desertion from the military service ot

John Gilsenen. lutrod_uce<! by Mr. Hoffecker and referred to Committee on Military

Affairs 953.

H. R. 13517-To remove the charge of desertion from the record of John

Roberts, Company E, Thirtieth Regiment New York Infantry Volunteers.

Introduced by Mr. Ketcham and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 953.

H. R. 13518-To correct the military record of Seth Bonney. mgi~~~ by Mr. McCall and referred to Committee on Military .Af.

H. R. 13519-Granting an increase of pension to William M. Guy.

Introduced by Mr. Miers and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 953.

H. R.l3520-Granting an increase of pension to Cornelia Hays.

Introduced by Mr. Payne and referred to Committee on Pensions 953.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2796) 2349.-Debated and passed House 2861, 2863.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2876.-Reported back (8. REPORT 2!27) 3015.-Passed Senate 0000.-Examined and signed 352!,3590.-Approved by President 360-i.

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H. R. 13521-For the relief of the estate of Alfred Hambrick.


H. R. 13522-

For the relief of the estate of Bradford Hambrick. Introduced by .Mr. Richardson of Alabama and referred to Committee

on War Claims 953.

H. R. 13523-Granting a pension to Mary A. Brown.

Introduced by Mr. Russell and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 953.

H. R. 13524-For the relief of John W. Brooks.

Introduced by Mr. Shackleford and referred to Committee on War Claims 953.

H. R.13525-Granting an increase of pension to Capt. John B. Calhoun.

Introduced by Mr. Shackleford and referred to Committee on Pensions 95H.

H. R. 13526-For the relief of the estate of Solomon N. Adams and James W.

Adams. Introduced by Mr. Small and referred to Committee on Wa.rClaims953.

H. R. 13527-Granting a pension to Michael Scherer.

Introduced by Mr. Vandiver and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 95a.

H. R. 13528-Granting a pension to John W. Eichelberger.

Introduced by Mr. Wachter and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 953.

H. R. 13529-Granting a pension to Polly M. Johnson.

Introduced by Mr. Vreeland and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 953.

H. R. 13530-To provide an American register for the steamship .Manauense

and the ships Antiope and Balclutha. Introduced by Mr. Kahn and referred to Committee on Merchant Ma

rine and Fisheries lOOt-Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2962) 3012.-Debated and passed House 3-!79.-Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce 3137.-Reported back 3494.-Passed Senate

H. R.13537-To amend section 4417 of the Revised Statutes as amended by

section 4 of an act of Congress approved December 21, 1898. Introduced by Mr. Littlefield and referred to Committee on Merchant


H. R. 13538-To establish an intermediate rate of pension.

Introduced by Mr. Landis and referred to Committee on Pensions 1005.Reference changed to Committee on Invalid Pensions 11~.

H. R. 13539-Authorizing and directing the Secretary of War to purchase

2,000 copies of Ups and Downs of an Army Officer, by Col. George A. Armes, United States Army, retired.

Introducedby Mr. Wilson of New York and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 1005.

H. R. 13540-Granting a pension to George R. Grubaugh.


H. R. 13541-Granting a pension to Elisha Painter.


H. R. 13542-Granting a pension to David C. Sharp.


H. R. 13543-For the relief of Solomon Lyons.

Introduced by Mr. Brownlow and referred to Committee on War Claims 1005.

H. R. 13544-Granting an increase of pension to William F. Ackerman.

Introduced by Mr. Brownlow and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1005.

H. R.13545-Granting a pension to George F. Holland.

Introduced by Mr. Capron and referred to CommitLee on Invalid Pen· sions 1005.

H. R. 13546-Granting a pension to Elizabeth Wright.


3515.-Examined and signed 3524, 3590.-Approved by President 3001 H. R. 13547-H. R. 13531- I Granting an increase of pension to Joel P. Mosley.

To constitute a new division of the eastern J"udicial district of Introduced by Mr. De Armond and referred to Committee on Invalid Penswns lliU5.

Texas, and to provide for the holding of terms of court at Sherman, Tex. , and for the appointment of a clerk for said H. R. 13548-court, and for other purposes. Granting a pension to Izora Haggerty.

Introduced by Mr. Lanham and referred to Committee on Judiciary Introduced by Mr. Gaston and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen-l OOt-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2621) 1818.-Passed Honse 1.814.-Re- sions 1005. fen·ed to Senate Committee on Judiciary 1822.-Reported back 2ll6.-Passed Senate 2'212.-Examined and signed ~3, 23!8.-Approved by H. R. 13549-President2770· Granting a pension to Catherine McLachlan, widow of John

H. R. 13532-Providing for a commission to formulate plans for the futm·e

improvement of Washington City. Introduced by Mr. Fowler and referred to Committee on Public Bnild·

ings and Grounds 100!.

H. R. 13533-Providing for an additional district judge in the eastern district

of Pennsylvania. Introduced by Mr. Adams and referred to Committee on Judiciary1001.

H. R. 13534-To amend the internal-revenue laws in relation to distilled

spirits. Introduced by Mr. Joy and referred to Committee on Ways and Means

100!.

H. R. 13535-To amend the internal-revenue laws in relation distilled spirits.

Introduced by Mr. Joy and referred to Committee on Ways and Means 1005.

H. R. 13~36-

McLachlan, late private, Company C, First Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.

Introduced by Mr. Gillett of Massachusetts and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions l()()j.

H. R. 13550-Granting an increase of pension to Thomas Thompson.

Introduced by Mr. Green of Pennsylvania and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1005.

H. R. 13551-Granting an increase of pension to James M. Adams.

..... Introduced by Mr. Griffith and referred to Committee on Invalid :Pen· sions 1005.

H. R.13552-Granting an increase of pension to Charles H. Gott.


H. R.13553-For the relief of Otho Adams.

Introduced by Mr. Griffith and referred to Committee on Claims 1005.

Providing for the appointment of commissioners to revise the H. R. 13554-internal-revenue laws in relation to distilled spirits. Granting an increase of pension to John Gagan.

Introduced by M.r. Joy and referred to Committee on Ways and Means Introduced by Mr. Hill and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1005. 1005.

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B. R.13555-For the relief of Adam Hiller.

Introduced by Mr. Kleberg and referred to Committee on War Claims 1005.

B. R. 13556-Granting an increase of pension to William H. Shaffer.

Introduced by Mr. Miller and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1005.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2542) 1708.

B. R. 13557-To remove the charge of mutiny from the record of David Boyd.

Introduced by Mr. Pearre and referred to Committee on Military .Alfairs 1005.

H. R.13558-Granting an increase of pension to Elijah M. Friend.


B. R. 13559-Granting an increase of pension to A. F. Salisbury.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Pearre and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1005.

B. R. 13560-For the relief of the estate of Peter and Margaret Turner de-

ceased, late of East Carroll Parish, La. ' Introduced by Mr. Ransdell and referred to Committee on War Claims

1005. v . B. R. 13561-

For the relief of John M. Jamieson. Introduced by Mr. Ray and referred to Committee on War Claims 1005.

B. R. 13562-For the relief of Mrs. Nancy M. Weaver.

Introduced hy Mr. Richardson of Alabama and referred to Committee on War C'la1ms 1005.

H. R. 13563-For the relief of Mary J. Bailey.

Introduced b;v Mr. Richardson of Alabama and referred to Committee on War Clauns 1005.

H. R.13564-For the relief of Mrs. H. H. Cribbs.


H. R. 13565-For the relief of Ann E. Damon.


H.R.13566-For the relief of Sandy Crawford.

Introduced by Mr. Richardson of Alabama and referred to Committee on Claims 1005.

H.R.13567-Granting a pension to Martha M. Stephens.

Introduced by Mr. Sheppard and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1005.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2443) 1431.-Debated and passed House 2116,2178.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2211.-Reported ba~k (8. REPORT 2351) 2618.-Passed Senate 2902.-.Exa.mined and signed 2980,001.2.-Approved by President 3385.

H. R. 13568--Granting an increase of pension to James Hickey.

Introduced by Mr. Sheppard and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1005.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2M7) 1708--Passed House 2865.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2876.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2437) 3016.-Passed Senate 3501.-Examined and signed 3529, 3591.-Approved by President 360!.

H. R.13569-Granting a pension to the minor children of Henry R. Hinkle.

Introduced by Mr. Sims and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1005.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2428) 1431.-Debated and passed House 2174:.,2178.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2211.-R-eported back with amendment (S. REPORT ~) 2618.-Passed Senate 2903.-House concurs in Senate amendment 3010.Examined and signed 0019,3096.-Approved by President 3471.

H.R.13570-Granting an increase of pension to Christopher C. Perry.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Sulloway and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1005.

H. R. 13571-For the relief of James R. Smith.

Introduced by Mr. Southard and referred to Committee on Claims 1005.

H. R.13572-For the relief of Henry Hegwer.

Introuuced b;y- Mr. Shafroth and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1005.-Laid on table 2867.

H. R. 13573-Granting an increase of pension to Joseph Corey.

Introduced by Mr .Robert:.son and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1005.

H. R.13574-Fixing the rate of pension for persons eligible under section 2

of the act of June 27, 1890, who require constant care and. attendance.

Introduced by Mr. Calderhead and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1005.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2731) 2046.

H. R.13575-Making appropriations to provide for the expenses of the gov·

ernment of the District of Columbia for the fiscal year end· ing June 30, 1902, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Committee on Appropriations (H. R. REPORT 2286) lOOi, 1005.-Debated and amended 1312, 1343.-Passed House 1351.-Referred to Senate Committee on Ap_propriations 1369.-Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 2137) 1768.-Debated and amended 1898,1928, 1933.-Passed Senate 1950.-House nonconcurs in Senate amendments 0015.-Senate agrees to conference requested by House 2055.-Conference appointed 2045, 2055.-Conference report made and agreed ta 2952, 3019, 3160.-Examined and signed 3197, 3261.-Approved by President 3385.

H. R. 13576-For the relief of estate of P.M. M. Alexander.

Introduced by Mr. Williams of Mississippi and referred to Committee on Post-Office and Post-Roads 1005.

H. R. 13577-· To amend section 7, legislative, executive, and judicial appro

priation bill for fiscal year ending June 30, 1899, discontinu· ing "sick leave."

Introduced by Mr. Robinson of Indiana and referred to Committee on Reform in the Civil Service 1063.

H. R.13578-Granting an increase of pension to James Smith.

Introduced by Mr. Benton and referred to Committee on Pensions 1063.

H. R.13579-To correct military record of Joseph Bentz.

Introduced by Mr. Conner and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 1063.

H. R. 13580-Granting an increase of pension to M. A. Knight.

Introduced by Mr. Davis and referred to Committee on Pensions 1063.

H. R. 13581-For the relief of Charlotte Spears.

Int roduced by Mr. Henry of Mississippi and referred to Committee on War Claims 1063.-H. Res. 366 reported as substitute (H. R. REPORT 23.)5) 1107. .

H. R. 13582-Granting an increase of pension to John l\1, Hartnett.

!nt.::-o:luce::l by Mr. Long and referred to Committee on Pensions 1063.

H. R . 13583-Granting an increase of pension to John W. Burns.

Introduced by Mr. Long and r eferred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1003.

H. R. 13584-For the relief of John C. Sims.

Introduced by Mr. Long and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 101i3.

H. R. 13585-Granting a pension to Nancy Cate.

Introduced by Mr. Mudd and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1063.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2677) 1972.

H. R. 13586-Granting a pension to Milton Phillips.

Introduced by Mr. Mudd and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 106-3.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2675) 1972.

H. R. 13587-For the relief of Col. Azor H. Nickerson.

Introduced by Mr. Norton of Ohio and referred to Committee on Milita_ry Affairs 1063.-Repot·ted back adversely (H. R. REPORT 2981:S) and la1d on table 3!8-!.

H. R. 13588-For the relief of the heirs of Stephen D. Castleman.

In1~uced by Mr. Rixey and referred to Committee on Wc..r Claims

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H. R.l3589-For the relief of the heirs of Eli Stake.

Imroduced by Mr. Rixey and referred to Committee on War Claims 1063.

H. R.13590-To remove the charge of desertion from the record of Rufus D.

Hindman. • Introduced by Mr. Showalter and referred to Committee on Military

Affairs 1063.

H. R.l3591-To pay Samuel Lee for services in Forty-seventh Congress.

Introduced by Mr. Spalding and referred to Committee on Appropriations 1063.

H. R. 13592-To correct the military record of Henry Brunn, alias Henry

Brown. · Introduced by Mr. Southard and referred to Committee on Military

Affairs 1063.

H. R. 13593-Granting an increase of pension to Lewis W. Phillips.

Introduced by Mr. Sullo way and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 10C3.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2431) 143L-Debated and passed House 2175, 2178.-R-eferred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2:m.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2258) 2354..-Passed Senate 2000.-Exam.iLed and signed 2617, 2658.-App.roved by President 3169.

H. R.13594-Granting an increase of pension to John Smith.


H. R. 13595-For the relief of N. N. Lowry.

Introduced by Mr. Adamson and referred to Committee on War Claims 1~.

H. R.13596-For the relief of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the

United States. Introduced by Mr. Bingham and referred to Committee onPatents1063.

H. R. 13597.-Directing the Secretary of the Navy to deliver condemned ord

nance to the Sockanosset School for Boys, located at Howard, R.I.

Introduced by Mr. Bull and referred to Committee on Naval Affairs 1063.

H.R.13598-Donating a 3-inch field gun, with carriage, to the Sockanosset

School for Boys, at Howard, R. I. In troduced by Mr. Bull and referred to Committee on Military Affairs

100-l:.

H.R.13599-To supply a (leficiency in the appropriation for transcripts of

records and plats in the General Land Office. Introduced by Committee on Appropriations (H. R. REPORT 2334) 10G2,

1063.-Debated and passed House 1106.-Passed Senate 112i.-Examined and signed 1186, 1206.-Approved by President U09.

H.R.13600-To prevent the assignment of clerks to duty as exhibitors at any

exposition. Introduced by Mr. Linney and referred to Committee on Reform in the

Civil Service 1108.

H. R.13601-

H.R.13605-To amend the immigration laws of the United States relative

to the insane, idiotic, or epileptic. Introduced by Mr. O'Grady and referred to Committee on Immigration

and Naturalization 1108.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. RE· PORT 2751) ~181.

H. R.13606-Authorizing the establishment of a first-order light at or ~ear

Hillsboro Point, Florida. Introduced by Mr. Davis and referred to Committee on Interstate and

Foreign COmmerce 1108.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2418) 1317.-Passed House 1796.-Referred to Senate Committee on Comm~rce 1822.-Reportoo back 1924.-Debated and passed Senate 2052, 2053.-Examined and signed 2117, 21~.-Approved by President 2326.

H. R.13607-To provide additional force at the workhouse and the alms

house, District of Columbia. Introduc-ed hy Mr. Otey and referred to Committee on District of Co

lumbia ll08.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2m!) 1.242.-Passed House 1268.-R&erred to Senate Committee on District of Columbia 1288.

H. R.13608-For the extension of Seventeenth street to the Walbridge sub·

division of Ingleside. Introduced by Mr. Pearre and l'eferred to Committee on District of

Columbia 1108.

H. R. 13609-To incorporate the Society of American Florists and Ornamen

tal Horticulturists within the District of Columbia. Introduced by Mr. McCall and referred to Committee on Judiciary

1108.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2638) 1818.Debated, amended, and passed House 2838.-Referred to Senate Committee on Library 2870.-Com.m ittee discharged from further consideration and bill referred to Committee on Agriculture and Forestry 0093.-Reported back (8. REPoRT 2!75) 3188.-Debated, amended. and passed s~nate 3506.-House concurs in Senate amendments 3587.Examined and signed 3531, 3595.-Approved by President 3603.

H. R. 13610-For the benefit of Jane Day.

Introduced by Mr. Berry and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions ll08.

H. R.13611-For the relief of the heirs of James Billiu, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Broussard and referred to Committee on War Claims 1l08.

H. R. 13612-For the relief of the estate of Francois Lagleize, deceased.


H. R. 13613-Granting an increase of pension to A. J. Green.


H. R. 13614-Granting a pension to B. Sappington.

Introduced by Mr. Cooney and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions lllk!.

H. R. 13615-Granting an increase of pension to William H. Price.


H. R. 13616-.· Granting an increase of pension toW. W. Donhan. . Introduced by Mr. Cooney and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen-

sions 1108. To prevent overhead wires within the fire limits of the District of Columbia. H. R. 13617-

Int r oduced by Mr. Jenkins and referred to Committee on Distl•ict of Columbia 1108.

H. R. 13602-Enlarging and defining the jurisdiction of the United States

district court for Porto Rico. Introduced by Mr. Crumpacker and referred to Committee on Insular

Mairs 1108.

B. R.13603-To provide for two additional associate justices of the supreme

court of the Territory of Oklahoma, and for other purposes. Introduced by Mr. ~'lynn and referred to Committee on Judiciary 1108.

Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2ro7) 1818.

H. R.l3604-'l'o create a Railway Mail Service relief fund.

Introduced by Mr. Bromwell and referred to Committee on Post-Office and Post Roads 1108.

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Granting an increase of pension to Georl!e W. Parker. Introduced by Mr. Cromer and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen-

8ions 1108.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 25!6) 1108.

H. R. 13618-Granting a pension to Mary Elizabeth Hawk.


H. R. 13619-Granting a pension to Henry King.

Introduced by Mr. Freer and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions li08.

H. R.13620-To remove the charge of desertion standing against the name of

Thomas F. Adams. . Introduced by Mr. Glynn and referred to Committee on Military .Affairs ll~.


H. R. 13621-Granting an increase of pension to James P. Burchfield.

Introduced by Mr. Hall and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1108.

H. R.13622-Granting a pension to Silas H. Cronk.

Introduced by Mr. Ketcham and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1108.

H. R. 13623-To amend "An act to incorporate the Masonic Mutual Relief

Association of the District of Columbia." Introduced by Mr. Richardson of Tennessee and referred to Committee

on District of Columbia 1108.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2506) 1541..-Laid on table (.see billl:$. 5585) 1576.

H. R.13624-Granting a pension to Stephen D. Hamilton.

Introduced by Mr. Snodgrass and referred to Comm.iitee on Invalid Pensions 1108.

H. R.13625-To correet the military record of Calvin Smith, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Snodgrass and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 1108.

H. R. 13626-To remove the charge of desertion now standing against John

Milan. Introduced by' Mr. Weymouth and referred to Committee on Military

Affairs 1108. .

H. R. 13627-To remoye the charge of desertion standing against the name of

Jerry Horan. Introducerl by Mr. Gillett of Massachusetts and referred to Committee

on Military Affairs 1108.

H. R.l3628-For the relief of the estate of F. L. Hammond, deceased, late of

Madison County, Ala. Introduced by Mr. Richardson of Alabama and referred to Committee

on War Claims 1108.


and to provide for the payment of the claim of the Florence Masonic Lodge, of Florence, Ala., for the destruction of their buildings for Government purpo~es by the United States military authorities during the late war, and all claims for damages resulting from the appropriation to Government use of any of the furnishings or materials pertaining to said buildings, and for damage to said buildings. ·


H. R.13630-Granting a pension to Emma M. Thompson.

Introduced by Mr. Ridgely and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1108.

H. R. 13631-To extend the time to redeem or make allowance for internal

revenue stamps, and to authorize the redemption of such stamps upon presentation of a certified copy of deed where the original deed is not obtainable, and being an amendment to bill entitled "An act authorizing the Commissioner of Internal Revenue to redeem or make allowance for internalrevenue stamps/' approved May 12, 1900.

Introduced by Mr. Sulzer and referred to Committee on Ways and Means 1155.

H. R.13632-To establish a light at Cape Romano, Florida.

Introduced by Mr. Sparkman and referred to Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce 1155.-Reported ba<Jk (H. R. REPORT 2520) 1656.

H. R. 13633-To amend section 4472 of the Revised Statutes so as to permit

the transportation by steam vessels of gasoline and other products of petroleum when carried by motor vehicles (commonly known as automobiles) when used as source of motive power.

Introduced by Mr. Fitzgerald of New York and referred to Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce 1155.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2565) 1708.-Debated and p~ssed House 2179.-Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce 2211.-Re~orted back (as substitute for bill S. 5427) 2353.-Passed Senate 2501.-Examined and signed 2568, 2600, 2616.-Approved by President 2710.

H. R.13634-For the establishment of a beacon light near Grubbs Landing,

Delaware River, Delaware. Introduced by Mr. Hoffecker and referred to Committee on Interstate

and Foreign Commerce 1155.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2519) 1.656.-Laid on table (see billS. 5776) 2180.

H. R. 13635-To authorize the construction of a bridge across Little River, at

or near the mouth of Big Lake, State of Arkansas. Introduced by Mr. McCulloch and referred to Committee on Interstate

and Foreign Commerce 1155.-Reported back with amendment (H.~· REPORT 2ti13) 1762.-Passed House 2216.-Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce 2253.-Reported back with amendments 2291.Passed Senate 2528.-Rouse concurs in Senate amen~ents 2654.-Examined and signed 2683, 2720, 2723.-Approved by PreSident 3168.

H. R.13636-Granting a pension to Ed ward Bryan.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Bingham and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions 1156.

H. R. 13637-Granting an increase of pension to William H. Bolson.

Introduced by Mr. Barney and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions 1156.

H. R.13638-Granting a pension to 0. Gustave Roedel.

Introduced by Mr. Bell and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions 1156.

H. R. 13639-For pension to Mabel H. Lazear.

Introduced by Mr. Denny and referred to Committee on Pensions ll56.Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2627) 1818.

H. R. 13640-Granting a pension to Alexander Sandford Utter, alias Alexan·

der M. Sandford. Introduced by Mr. Fowler and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen·

sions 1156.

H. R. 13641-Granting a pension to Malinda Van Pelt.

Introduced by Mr. Fowler and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1156.

H. R. 13642-;-Granting a pension to Oscar W. Humphrey.

Introduced by Mr. Fowler and referred to Committee on ln>alid Pensions 1100.

H. R. 13643-Granting an increase of pension to William H. Van Riper.

Introduced by Mr. Fowler and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions 1156.

H. R.13644-Granting an increase of pension to Christine B. Knapp.

Int r oduced by Mr. Fowler and referred to Committee on Invalid Penions 1156.

H. R.13645-Granting an increase of pension to Katharina Becker.

Introduced by Mr. Fowler and referred to Committee on Pensions 1156.

H. R.l3646-For the relief of John B. Rail.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Griffith and referred to Committee on Military .Affairs 1156.

H. R.13647-To exempt two boilers built by Middleport Boiler Works from

certain provisions of section 4434, Revised Statutes. Inn·odaced by Mr. Grosvenor and referred to Committee on Merchant


H. R. 13648-For the relief of Dr. D. R. Lemman.

In trod aced by Mr. Henry of :Mississippi and referred to Committee on War Claims 1156.-H. Res. 370 reported as substitute (H. R. REPORT 2395) 12()-1%.

H. R. 13649-Granting an increase of pension to John W. Gibbs.


H. R. 13650- , For the relief of Mrs. E. L. Eblen.

In traduced by Mr. Moon and referred to Committee on War Claims 1156.

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H. R.l3651-Granting a pension to Peter Mulligan.


H. R.l3652-Granting a pension to John Beeson.

Introduced by- Mr. Sparkman and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1156.

H. R.13653-For the relief of Enoch B. Chamberlin.

Introduced by Mr. Sparkman and referred to Committee on Claims 1156.

H. R. 13654-ReJeasing unto W. J. Cosgrove, Mary Cosgrove, Mary Ellen

Cosgrove, and Annie Cosgrove any rights the United States may have in certain lands in Pensacola, Fla.

Introduced by Mr. Sparkman and referred to Committee on Claims 1156.-Reference changed to Committee on Public Lands 1709.

H. R. 13655-To peif'sion Hix Patterson.

Introduced by Mr. Tate and referred to Committee on Pensions 1156.

H. R. 13656-Granting an increase of pension to Silas Stotts.

Introduced by Mr. Van Voorhis and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1156.

H. R. 13657-Granting a pension to Mary B. Evans.


H. R.13658-Granting a pension to Henry Miller.

Introduced by Mr. Ryan of New York and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 115G.


Peter Tatro, alias John Goodro. Introduced by Mr. Thayer and referred to Committee on Military Af

fairs 1156 . . H. R.13660-

Relating to the Washington Gaslight Company, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Mr. Pearre and referred to Committee on District of Columbia 1155.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2-109) 1.242.-Debated amended, and recommitted 1256, 1259, 1262.-Motion to reconsider re: committall266.-House refused to reconsider recommittal1577, 15!!0.Reported back adversely (H. R. REPORT 2984) 3387.

H. R. 13661-Fixing the rate of pension for persons eligible under the ·act of

June 27, 1890, who require constant aid and attention. Introduced by Mr. Calderhead and referred to Committee on In>alid

Pensions 1155.

H. R. 13662-Granting a pension to Sarah B. Ward.

Introduced by Mr. Davidson and referred to Committee on Pensions 1156.

H. R. 13663-To authorize the Secretary of War to cause to be inve~tigated,

and to provide for the payment of, the claim of the Primitive Baptist Church, of Huntsville, Ala. , for the use and occupation of said church building for Government purposes by the United States military authorties during the late war, and all claims for damages resulting from the appropriation to Government use of any of the furnishings or materials pertaining to said building, and for damage to said building.


H. R. 13664-Providing for free homesteads on the public lands for actual

and bona fide settlers in the ceded portion of the Fort Hall Indian Reservation, State of Idaho, and reserving the public lands for that purpose.

Introduced by Mr. Wilson of Idaho and referred to Committee on Pub-

H. R. 13666-To authorize the President to nominate as captain of cavalry in

the United States Army, on the retired list, a major of the First United States Volunteer Cavalry (Rough Riders), Spanish-American war, who was promoted as such for gal· lantry in action.

Introduced by Mr. Elliott and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 120i.

H. R. 13667-To authorize the Commissioners of the District of Columbia to

prescribe license fees, make regulations governing the same, and fix penalty for noncompliance therewith, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Mr. Babcock and referred to Committee on District of Columbia 1204.

H. R. 13668-Enlarging and defining the jurisdiction of the United States

district court for Porto Rico and fixing the fees of jurors and witnesses in said court.

Introduced by Mr. Cooper of Wisconsin and referred to Committee on Insular Affairs 1201.

H. R. 13869-For the relief of William W. Kurz.

Introduced by Mr. Baker and referred to Committ-ee on Claims 1205.

H. R. 13670-For the relief of Leonard A. Dill.

Introduced by Mr. Bailey of Kansas and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1205.

H. R. 13671-To r emove charges standing against the name of J. W. Par·

meter. Introduced by Mr. Bowersock and referred to Committee on Military

Affairs 1205. H. R. 13672-

To correct the military record of John L. Cochnower. Introd_uced by Mr. Bromwell and referred to Committee on Military

Affalrsl:.?05. H. R. 13672-

Granting a pension to Christina Heitz. Introduced-by Mr. BarthQldt and referred to Committee on Invalid

Pensions 1205.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2538) 1708.

H. R.13674-Granting an increase of pension to Elisha L. Elam.

Introduced by Mr. Benton and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 120i>.

H. R. 13675-Granting an increase of pension to Alfred Diehl.

Introduced by Mr. Caldwell and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions .l;..>u5.

H. R. 13676-Granting an increase of pension to James Davidson.

Introduced by Mr. Griffith and referred to Committee on Pensions 1.205.

H. R. 13677-Granting a pension to Alexander Gossett.

Introduced by Mr. Gibson and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1.;..>()5.

H. R. 13678-To amend the military record of Henry Keeler.

Intr.odu~sJ. by Mr. Hopkins and referred to Committee on Military Affall'S 1"05.

H. R. 13679-For the relief of Orville B .. Merrill.

Introduced by Mr. Hopkins and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 1205.

H. R.13680-Granting an increase of ·pension to Rachel J. B. Williams.

Introduced by Mr. Henry of Connecticut and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1205.-La.id on table 2867.

H. R.13681-Granting an increase of pension to Francis M. Moore.


H. R. 13682-lic Lands 120!. Granting a pension to Charles W. Thomas.

H. R. 13665- Introduced by Mr. Norton of Ohio and referred to Committee on In· To ratify an agreement with the Indians of the Klamath Indian valid Pensions 1205.

Reservation, in Oregon, and making appropriations to carry H. R. 13683-the same into effect. Granting a pension to William Holdridge.

Introduced by Mr. Tongue and referred to Committee on Indian Af- Introduced by Mr. Norton of Ohio and referred to Committee on In-fairs ~ valid Pension.<; 1205. '

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H. R.13684-Granting a pension to John B. Smith.

Introduced by Mr. Norton of Ohio and referred to Committee on In· valid Pensions 1205.

H. R.13685-Granting a pension to Elias Wentling.


H. R.13686-Granting a pension to Mary E. Fleming.


H. R.13687-Granting a pension to Ann E. Bever.


H. R. 13688-Granting an increase of pension to JosephS. Chilcoat.


H. R. 13689-To r emove the charge of desertion from record of Jon a than

Redfox. Introduced by Mr. Norton of Ohio and referred to Committee on Mili

tary Affairs 1.205.

H. R. 13690-To correct the military record of Joseph Gardner.

Introduced by Mr. Norton of Ohio and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 1205.

H. R. 13691-To remove the charge of desertion from the record of Millard

F. Nicholson. Introduced by Mr. Norton of Ohio and referred to Committee on Naval

Affairs 1205.

H. R. 13692-For the relief of P. S. Townsend.

H. R.l3702-Granting an increase of pension to Jessie Smith.

Introduced by Mr. Mudd and referred to Committee on Pensions 1205.

H. R.13703-Granting an increase of pension to William E. Dement.

Introduced by Mr. Mudd and referred toCommitteeon .Invalid Pensions 1205.-Reference changed to Committee on Pensions 1242.

H. R.13704-For the sale of saline lands, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Mr. McRae and referred to Committee on Public Lands 1204.

H. R. 13705-Making appropriations for the naval service for the fiscal year

ending June 30,1902, and for other purposes. Introduced by Committee on Naval Affairs (H. R. REPORT 2402) 121!),

12U.-Debated and amended 1351,1391, U09, 1411, 14-H, 1474:, 1478.-Passed Bouse H79.-Referred to Senate Committee on Naval Affaii·s 15l8.Reported back with amendments ( 3. REPORT 2187) 2051.-Debated and amend~d 21U. 2187. 2?....o1.-Passed Senate 2'Z53.-House nonconcurs in Senate amendments 2347.-Senate insists on its amendments 2359.Conference appointed 2348, 2359.-Conference report made and agreed to in Senate 2896.-Senate further insists U"()On its amendments 2897.Conference report made and agreed to in House 2988.-House further insists on its disagreement to ~enate amendments 2991.-Second conference appointed 2897, 3002.-Conference report made and agreed to 3082, 0'201.-House further insists on its disagreement to Senate amendments 0082, 3169,3176.-Senate further insists on its amendments 320LThird conference appointed 3091. 3176, 3201.-Conference report made and agreed to 3!90, 3496, 3508, 3586.-Senate recedes from its amendment 0514..-E.xamined and signed 3550, 3600.-Approved by President 3603.

H. R. 13706-Regulating assessments for water mains in the District of Co

lumbia. Introduced by Committee on District of Columbia. (H. R. REPORT 2!03)

as substitute for bill H. R. 12898, 1242.-Passed House 1266.-Referred to Senate Committee on District of Columbia 1288.-Reported back (8. REPORT2034) H34.-Passed Senate2502.-Examined and signed2568, 26re, 2016.-A~proved by President 27i0.

H. R.13707-Authorizing the Citizens' Bridge Company to construct a bridge

across the Mississippi River. Introduced by Mr. Richardson of Alabama and referred to Committee Introduced by Mr. Hedae and referred to Committee on Interstate and

on War Claims 1205. Foreign Commerce 00.-Reported ba~k with amendments (H. R. RE-H R 13693- PORT 2730) 204.6.-Passed House 2839.-Referred to Senate Committee

' · on Commerce 2870.-Reported back 3188.-Passed Senate 3196.-Exam· For the relief of the legal heirs of J. I. Donegan. I ined and signed 3280, 3386.-Approved by President 3591.

Introduced by Mr. ~ichardson of Alabama and referred to Committee H R 13708-on War Cllnms 1205. • •

H. R.13694-Granting a pension to Catherine A. Harrington.

Introduced by Mr. Henry C. Smith and referred to Committee on Invalid en&ions 1205.

H. R. 13695-Increasing pension of John C. Nelson.

Introduced by Mr. Snodgrass and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions ~O.i.

H. R. 13693-Granting a pension to Newton Hodge.

Introduced by Mr. Snodgrass and referred to Committee on Invalid ' Pensions 1.205.

H. R. 13697-Increasing pension of Giles Walden.

Introduced by Mr. Snodgrass and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 120J.

H. R. 13698-Granting an increase of p ension to John Hooper.


H. R. 13699-Granting an increase of pension to Samuel C. F. Seabury.

Introduced by Mr. Weymouth and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1205.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2694) 1973.-Passed House 2865.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2870.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2-!28) 3015.-Passed Senate 3500.-Examined and signed 3529,3591.-Approved by President 3601.

H. R. 13700-Granting an increase of pension to James Green.


H. R.13701-To fix the rank and pay of the superintendent and the com

mandant of cadets at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md.

Introduced by Mr. Gardner of New Jersey and referred to Committee on Naval Affairs 12&.

To amend an act entitled "An act to amend the pension laws by increasing the pensions of soldiers and sailors who have lost an arm or leg in the service," approved August 4, 1886, by extending the provisions thereof to soldiers and sailors who are otherwise so disabled as to render their incapacity to perform manual labor equivalent to the disabilities therein provided for.

Introduced by Mr. McDermott and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1242.

H. R.13709-Providing for the assessment of real and personal property and

regulating licenses in the District of Columbia. Introduced by ~r. Cowherd and referred t~ Committee on District of

Columbia. 12!2. I H. R. 13710-

To refund the pension debt, and the payment of same in one lump sum.

Introduced by Mr. Lentz and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1242.

H. R. 13711-Granti n g a pension to Winfield Scott Riggs.

Introduced by Mr. Bell and referred to Committee on Pensions 1242.

H. R. 13712-Granting a pension to John Washburn.

Introduced by Mr. Grout and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen• sions 12-t!.

H. R. 13713-Granting a pension to 0. R. Freeman.

Introduced by Mr. Howell and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions~.

H. R. 13714-Gran ting a pension to Mary Shelton Huston.

Introduced by Mr. Hedge and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 124:2.

H. R. 13715-Granting an increase of pension to James Brown.

Introduced by Mr. Miers and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 12!2.

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H. R.13716-For the relief of Keith Hill.

Introduced by Mr. Morgan and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 1212.

H. R. 13717-Granting an increase of pension to James Harper.

Introduced by Mr. Morgan and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 12!2.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2809) ~.

H. R.l3718-To correct the naval record of John Halpin.

Introduced by Mr. Morrell and referred to Committee on Naval Affairs 1242.

H. R. 13719:-To correct the military record of Francis Remmlein.

Introduced by Mr. Morrell and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 1242.

H. R. 13720-Granting an increase of pension to James Fitzpatrick.

Introduced by Mr. Morrell and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1242.

H. R.13721-To correct the military record of Thomas McReynolds.


H. R.13722-Granting a pension to Eliza Davies Coxe.

Introduc~d by Mr. Richardson of Alabama and referred to Committee on Pensions 1242.

H. R. 13723-For the relief of Sallie C. Smith,


H. R.13724-Granting an increase of pension. to Linda W. Slaughter.

Introduced by Mr. Spalding and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 12!2.

H. R.13725-Granting a pension to Emily S. Knight.

Introduced by Mr. Weymouth and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1.242.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2540) 1708.-Debated and passed House 2860, 2862.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2876.-Reported back £S. REPORT 2-!29) 3015.-Passed Senate 3500.-Examined and signed 3529, 3591.-Approved by President 360!.

H. R.13726-Granting a pension to Amalia Engel.

Introduced by Mr. Young and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 12!2.

H. R.13727-. To authorize the payment of the claim of Joseph GuHtard against

the Oto and Missouri Indian tribes. Introduced by Mr. Calder head and referred to Committee on Indian Af

fairs 1242.

H. R.13728-To place on the pension roll the name of John S. Mitchell.

Introduced by Mr. Hawley and referred to Committee on Pensions 124:2.

H. R.13729-Making appropriations for the service of the Post-Office Depart

ment for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1902. Introduced by Committee on Post-Office and Post-Roads (H. R. REPORT

2411) 1256, 1281.-Deba.ted and amended 1745,1850,1851,1916,1954, 1960J.965, 201!), 2091.-Passed House 2101.-Referred to Senate Committee on .t"ostOffices and Post-Roads 2123.-Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 2284) 235!.-Debated and amended 2532, 2563, 2568, 2651, 2683, 2734-"' 2805.-Passed SE>nate 2821.-House disagrees to Senate amendments 2917.-Senate insists upon its amendments 2945.-Conference appointed 2917, 294.1.-Conference report made and agreed to in Senate 3002.-Senate further insists upon its amendments 3005.-Conference report made and agreed to in Hou e 3176.-House further insists on its disagreement to Senate amendments 3177.-8econd conference appointed 3005, 3177, 3216.-Conference report made, debated, and rejected in House 3229.-House further insists on its disagreement to Senate amendments 3234:.-Conference report made in Senate 3507.-Senate still further insists upon its amendments 3507.-Third conference appointed 3234, 3507.-Conference report made in House 358!.-House further insists on its disagreement to Senate amendments 3585.-Fourth conference ~}!pointed in House 3585.-Conference report made and agreed to 3524, 3589.-Examined and signed 3M2, 8603.-:.A.pproved by President 3603.

H. R.13730-To supplement existing laws relating to the possession of lands

in the Indian Territory, etc. Introduced by Mr. Stephens and referred to Committee on Indian .Af-

fairs 1281. .

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H. R.l3731-To provide an American register for the steamer Enterprise.

Introduced by Mr. Cummings and referred to Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries 1281.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2734:) 2016.Debated and passed House 2U7.-P1aced on Senate Calendar as substitute for billS. 5588, 2!4:2.-Passed Senate 2U04-, 2513, 2521.-Examined and signed 2ti17, 2658.-Approved by President 3167.

H. R.13732-To authorize the Bradshaw Mountain Railroad Company to

construct a railroad through forest reserve and public lands of the-United States in Yavapai County, Ariz., to Crowned King and other mining camps in said county.

Introduced by Mr. Wilson of Arizona and referred to Committee on Public Lands 1281.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2568) 1708. .

H. R. 13733-For lighting suburban streets by the electric railway companies

whose hnes occupy said streets in the District of Columbja, Introduced by Mr. Jenkins and referred to Committee on District of

Columbia 1281. H. R.l3734-

Granting an increase of pension to William J. Dodson. Introduced by Mr. Davis and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen

sions 128L. H. R. 13735-

For -the relief of William Shepperd. Introduced by Mr. Grosvenor and referred to Committee on Claims

128:?.

H. R. 13736-Granting an increase of pension to Seth Weldy.

Introduced by Mr. Grosvenor and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1282.

H. R. 13737-Granting a pension to Albert Russell.

Introduced by Mr. Hepburn and referred to Committee on Pensions 1282.

H. R.13738-Granting a pension to Wesley J. Banks.

Introduced by Mr. Hepburn and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 12lS2.

H. R. 13739-To authorize Dr. Eugene Wasdin. Marine-Hospital Ser'\'ice, and

Dr. H. D. Geddings, Marine-Hospital Service, to accept testimonials from the Government of Italy.

Introduced by Mr. Hitt and referred to Committee on Foreign Affairs 1282.

H. R.13740-Granting a pension to Jane Day.

Introduced by Mr. Lester and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions 1282.

H. R. 13741-To punish frauds on keepers of hotels and inns in the District

of Columbia. Introduced by Mr. Otey and referred to Committee on District of Co

lumbia 1281.

H. R.13742-For the relief of R. C. Stokes.

Introduced by Mr. Otey and referred to Committee on Claims 1282.

H. R.13743-For the relief of Joseph M. Campbell and Stephen Blacksmith.

Introduced by Mr. Robinson of Nebraska and referred to Committee on Inruan AffiW's 1282.-Reported ba~k (H. R. REPORT 2458) 1432.

H. R. 13744-Granting an increase of pension to Abbie T. Daniels.

Introduced by Mr. Russell and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen sions 1282.

H. R.13745-For the relief of John Treftz.

Introduced by Mr. Salmon and referred to Committee on Military .Af. fairs 1282.

H.R.13746-Authorizing the restoration of the name of Thomas H. Carpen ..

ter, late captain, Seventeenth United States Infantry, to the rolls of the Army, ·and providing that he be placed on the list of retired officers in the grade he would have attained had he remained in the service.

lntroduced by Mr. Spalding and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 1282.

H. B.13747-Granting an increase of pension to Daniel Schram.

Introduced by Mr. Stewart of New York and rt'lferred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1282.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2695) 1973.

HOUSE .·BILLS. .13748-13780

H. R.13748-Granting an increase of pension to Solomon D. Sturtz.


H. R.13749-Granting an increase of pension to George W. Brill.


H. R.13750-Granting a pension to Olive Howard.

Introduced by-Mr. Wadsworth and referred to Committee on Pensions 1282.

H. R. 13751-To remove the charge of desertion now standing against the

record of Patrick Hanigan, alias John Congreu. Introduced by Mr. Weymouth and referred to Committee on Naval Af

fair!$1282.

H. R.13752-To regulate the collection of taxes in the District of Columbia.

Introduced by Mr. Babcock and referred to Committee on District of Columbia.l281.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2607) 1762.-De bated and passed House 3008.-Referred to Senate Committee on District of Columbia 3019.

H. R. 13753-Granting a pension to Joseph Denney.

Introduced by Mr. Cochran of Missouri and referred to Co~~ttee on Invl)}id Pensions 1282.

H. R.13754-Granting a pension to Elizabeth Stoner.


H. R. 13755-Granting a pension to Mrs. M. J. Randall, of Mound City, Mo.

Introduced by Mr. Cochran of 1\fissouri and referred to Committee on Invalid Pension:s 1282.

H.R.13756-Granting a pension to Charles Maxon, of Waldron, Mo.


H. R. 13757-

H. R.13766-For the relief of the heirs of Eliza Breckenridge.

Introduced by Mr. Cochran of Missouri and referred to Committee on Claims 1282.

H. R.13767-Granting land for cemetery purposes. .

Introduced by Mr. King and referred to Committee on Public Lands 1281.-Reference changed to Committee on Military Affairs 1.365.

H. R.l3768-For relief of police pension fund beneficiaries of the District of

Columbia. lntToduced by Mr. Livingston and referred to Committee on Dis~ri~t of

Columbia 1317.-Reference changed to Committee on Appropnat10ns 136.5.

H. R. 13769-To maintain the parity of the money of the United States.

IntToduced by Mr. Overstreet and referred to Committee on Banking and Currency 1317.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2535) 1651.

H. R.13770-Providing for the election of a Delegate from the district of

Alaska to the House of Representatives of the United States, defining citizenship and the qualifications of electors in said district.

Introduced by Mr. Knox and referred to Committee on Territories 1317.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2665) 11!72.

H. R.13771-Making appropriation for the Cape Fear River above Wilming

ton, N.C. Introduced by Mr. Thomas of North Carolina and referred to Commit

tee on Rivers and Harbors 1317.

H. R. 13772-To authorize the construction and to maintain a dam and wagon

bridge across Twelve-Mile Bayou, in the parish of Caddo, in the State of Louisiana.

Introduced by Mr. Breazeale and referred to Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce 1317.

H. R. 13773-To amend an act entitled "An act providing for certain require

ments for vessels propelled by gas, fluid, naphtha, or electric motors," approved January 18, 1897.

Inh·oduced by Mr. Grosvenor and referred to Committee on Merchant Granting a pension to Mary A. Stewart. 1 Marine and Fisheries1317.

Introd~eed by_Mr. Cochran of Missouri and referred to Committee on H. R: 13774-ln>alid Pens10ns 1282. • •

n .I Granting rncrease of pensiOn to Mary J. Clark. H. R. 1t:S758- 1 Introduced by Mr. Ad~son and referred to Committee on Pensions

Granting a pension to Elizabeth A. Beaver. I 1318.-Reported back w1~h amendment (H. R. REPORT 2973) 31&!.

Introd-qced by_ Mr. Cochran of Missouri and referred to Committee on H. R. 13775-In valid Perunons 1.282. ' • •

H. R. 13759- Introduced by Mr. Jenkins and referred to Committee -on Pensions

I

Granting an mcrease of pens10n to Christopher Mossman.

Granting a pension to Thomas J. Stockton. . 1318. Introduced by Mr. Cochran of Missouri and referred to Committee on H. R. 13776-

In>alid Pensions 1282. Authorizing and directing the Secretary of the Treasury to de. H. R. 13760-- · liver to the mayor and city council of Baltimore, Md., Ionic

To remove the charge of desertion standing against James Stephenson, alias Stevenson.

lntrodueed by Mr. Cochran of Missouri and referred to Committee on Military AffairS 1282.

H. R. 13761-Granting a pension to Mary F. Parcher.


H. R.13762-Granting a pension to George F. Mire.

Introdnced by Mr. Cochran of Missouri and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions1282.

H. R.13763-For the relief of Thomas Clark.

Introduced by Mr. Cochran of Missouri and referred to Committee on War Claims 1.282.

H. R.13764-To correct the military record of W. H. Self.

Introduced by Mr. Cochran of Missouri and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 1282.

H. R.13765-Granting a pension to Christina Donley.


columns. Introduced by Mr. Wachter and referred toCommitteeon PublicBuild

ings and Grounds 1318.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2736) 2016.-Consideration objected to in House3!44.-Passed House 3!61.-Passed Senata3!36.-Examinedandsigned3495,3o"'78.-Approved by President3591.

H. R. 13777-Granting a pension to Lucy B. Bevis.

Introduced by Mr. J. R. Williams and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1318.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2843) 2351.

H. R.13778-To construct a light-house keepers dwelling at Calumet Pier

head. Introduced by Mr. Mann and referred to Committee on Interstate and

Foreign Commerce 1365.-R~ported back (H. R. REPORT 2530) 1657.

H. R.13779-To authorize surveys of the arid lands of the United States with

a view to the irrigation thereof, and to estimate the cost ~f the irrigation of such lands.

Intr~duced by lli Barham and referred to Committee on Irrigation of Arid Landsl365. .

H. R. 13780--Providing for purchase of land used as a cemetery on J ohnsons

Island, in Sandusky Bay, Ohio. Introduced by Mr. Norton of Ohio and referred to Committee on Mili

tary Affairs 1.365.

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13781-13812' CONGRESSIONAL RECORD INDEX.

H. R.13781-Authorizing national banks to include national-bank notes in

the lawful money reserve. Introduced by Mr. Levy and referred to Committee on Banking and

Currency 1365.

H. R. 13782-To amend section 4427, title 52, of the Revised Statutes, relating

to inspectors of hulls and boilers. Introduced by Mr. Hill and referred to Committee on Merchant Marine

and Fisheries 1365.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2642) 1874.-Passed House 2181.-Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce 22ll.-Reported back with amendment (S. REPORT 2235) 2353.-Debated, amended, and pas5ed Senate 2528.-House concurs m Senate amendments 2654.-Examined and signed 2683,2720, 27ZJ.-Approved by President3167.

H. R. 13783-Relating to the Washington Gaslight Company, and for other

purposes. ' . Introduced by Mr. Pearre and referred to Committee on District of

Columbia 1365.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2509) 1341.

H. R.13784-Granting a pension to Aurelius Clemons.


H. R. 13785-Granting an increase of pension to William B. Matney.


H. R.137S6-Granting an increase of pension to Erika A. Norman.


H. R. 13787-Granting an increase of pension to J. F.-Slade.

Introduced by Mr. McLain and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1365.

H. R.13788-Granting an increase of pension to George W. Plummer.

Introduced by Mr. Mesick and referred to Committee on Inviilid Pensions 1385.

H. R. 13789-Granting a pension to C. C. Sheets.

Introduced by Mr. Richardson of Alabama and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1365.

H. R. 13790-Granting an increase of pension to Enos G. Budd.

Introduced by Mr. Salmon and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1365.

H. R. 13791-·~

For the relief of Adoniram J. Rose. Introduced by Mr. Sibley and referred to Committee on Military Affairs

13H5. H. R. 13792-

Granting an increase of pension to Nancy A. Carrol. Introduced by Mr. Snodgrass and referred to Committee on Invalid

Pensions 131>5.

H. R. 13793-

H. R.13798-To amend section 1395 of the Revised Statutes, to increase the

number of chaplains in the Navy. Introduced by Mr. Fitzgerald of New York and referred to Committee

on Naval Affairs 1365.

H. R.13799-To provide for the appointment of official stenographers for the

supreme court of the District of Columbia. Introduced by Mr. Pearre and referred to Committee on District of

Columbia 1'365.

H. R.13800-For the relief of Meyer Feder.

Intl·oduced by Mr. Pea.rre and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions 1365.

H. R.13801-Making appropriations for the Department of Agriculture for

the fiscal year ending June 30, 1902. Introduced by Committee on Agriculture (H. R. REPORT 2452) lU!, 1481,

1432.-Debated and amended 1627, 16-!3, 1685.-Pa sed House 1700'.-Referred to Senate Committee on Agricultare and Forestry 1734:.-Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 2201) 2185.-Debated and amended 2292, 2293, :!.:x.l5, 2359, 2390, 2«3.-Pas ed Senate 2456.-House nonconcura in Senate amendments 2910.-Senate insists upon its amendments 2898.-Conference appointed 2898, 2916.-Conference report made and agreed to 3195, 3259.-Ex.amined and signed, 3280, 3386.-Approved by President 3591. ·

H. R. 13802-Supplemental to an act entitled "An act to incorporate theRe


Introduced by Committee on Di!!trict of Columbia (H. R. REPORT 2453) as substitute for bill H. R. 13198 1481.-Debated and passed House 1576.-Referred to Senate Committee on District of Columbia 1597.Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 217'2) 1924.-Passed Senate 2504.-House concurs in Senate amendments 265a.-Examined and signed 2720, 27ZJ.-Approved by President 3168.

H. R.13803-To amend section 19 of chapter 252, Twenty-ninth Statutes at

Large, approved May 28, 1896. Introduced by Committee on Judiciary (H. R. REPORT 2-164) as substi

tute for bill H. R.l3309 1481.1432.-Deba.ted and passed House 1572.Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary 1597.-Reported back 2!95.-Passed Senate 3222.-Examined and signed 3280, 3386.-Approved by President 359L

H. R. 13804-For the relief of S. R. Timberlake.

Introduced by Mr. Carmack and referred to Committee on War Claims 1~.

H. R.13805-Granting a pension to Mrs. Mary Followill.

Introduced byMr.Clarkandreferred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 148~.

H. R. 13806-Granting an increase of pension to Cornelius Springer.

Introduced by Mr. Clark and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1-132.

H. R.13807-Removing the charge of desertion from the record of William

E. Talbert. Introduced by Mr. Clark and referred to Committee on Military Affairs

To enable the Secretary of the Treasury to refund additional 1432. duties imposed under section 32 of the tariff act of July 24, 13808 1897. H. R. -

Introduced by Mr. Sulzer and referred to Committee on Claims 1365.

H. R.13794-Granting a pension to Hix Patterson.

Introduced by Mr. Tate and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1305.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2678) 1972.-Debated and passed House 2859, 2882.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2876.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2!32) 3015.-Passed Senate 3500.-Examined and signed 3524, 3590.-Approved by President 361».

H. R. 13795-Granting an increase of pension to Edward Leahy.

Introduced by Mr. W.E. Williams and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1365.

H. R. 13796-To remove the charge of desertion from the record of Patrick

Murphy. Introduced by Mr. W. E. Williams and referred to Committee on Mili

tary Affairs 1365.

H.R.13797-Granting an increase of pension to Sarah J. Paynter.

Introduced by Mr. Zenor and referred to Committee on Pensions 1365.

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Granting a pension to Andy Thompson. Introduced by Mr. Gibson and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen

sions a32. H. R. 13809-

To remove the charge of desertion now standing against Edward Reno.

Introduced by Mr. Knox and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 14'.>~.

H. R. 13810-Granting an increase of pension to Isaac C. Boley.


H.R.13811-Granting an increase of pension to Mrs. Bessie H. Lester.

Introduced by Mr. Rixey and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions H32.

H. R.13812-Granting an increase of pension to Clara S. Coleman.



H. R. 13813-Granting an increase of pension to Ira L. Evans.


H. R. 13814-Gra.nting a pension to John B. Wilson.

Introduced by Smith of illinois and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1432.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2683) 1973.

H. R.13815-Granting a pension to Martha R. Griswold.


H. R. 13816-Granting a pension to Ma,rgaret Mitchell.

Introduced by Mr. J. R. Williams and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions U32.

H. R. 13817-For the relief of R. H. Dunaway.

Introduced by Mr. J. R. Williams and referred to Committee on War Claims 1432.

H. R. 13818-Granting a pension t.o Thaddeus A. Smith.

Introduced by Mr. Ziegler and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 14.~.

H. R. 13819-Granting an increase of pension to Margaret Jane Lewis.

Introduced by Mr. Capron and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1432.

H. R. 13820-Regulating the number of chaplains in the United States Navy.

Introduced by Mr. Fitzgerald of Massachusetts and referred to Committee on Naval Affairs 1432.

H. R. 13821-

H. R. 13829-Gran ting an increase of pension to Joe Cowgill.

Introduced by Mr. Steele and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions H96.

H. R. 13830-Grant:ng a pension to Joseph W. White.

Introduced by Mr. Hedge and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions H96.

H. R. 13831-To protect employees of street-railway companies, etc.

Introduced by Mr. Corliss and referred to Committee on District of Columbia 1496.

H. R. 13832-Granting a pension to Joel Rice.

Introduced by Mr. Cooper of Wisconsin and referred to Committee on In valid Pensions 14:96.

H. R. 13833-For the relief of Wesley J. Brant.

Introduced by Mr. Ha.milton and referred to Committee on Military Affairs US6.

H. R. 13834-Granting a pension to Frank Mead.


H. R.13835-Granting a pension to Minnie R. Jacks.


H. R. 13836-Granting a charter to the General Federation of Women's

Clubs. Intro:luced by Mr. Landis and referred to Committee on Judiciary 1496.

H. R. 13837-For the relief of the heirs of George W. Foster.

Introduced by .Mr. Richardson of Alabama and referred to Committee on War Claims 1496. Prescribing and regulating the pay of certain classes of em

ployees at the Government Hospital for the Insane, in the District of Columbia. H. R. 13838-

Introduced by Mr. Mudd and referred to Committee on District of Columbia H-'32.

H. R. 13822-l\Iaking appropriations for fortifications and other works of de

fense, for the armament thereof, for the procurement of heavy ordnance for trial and service, and for other purp03es.

Introduced by Committee on Appropriations (H. R. REPORT 2!66) HU, 1495.-Debated, amended, and passed House 173i.-Referred to Senate Committee on Appropriations 1769.-Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT Zil5) 2495.-Debated and amended 2870, 2816, 28 7.-Passed Senate 289!.-House nonconcurs in Senate amendments 3006.-Senate insists upon its amendments 2983.-Conference appointed 2003, 300U.Conference report made and agreed to 3103, 3166.-Examined and signed 3197, 3261.-Approved by President 34TI.

H. R. 13823-To create and establish a commission known as the National

Freight Commission and to fix, determine, adjust, and regulate freight rates and rates of transportation.

Introduced by Mr. Henry C. Smith and referred to Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce 1496.


Adrian J. Weller. Introduced by Mr. Gaines and referred to Committee on Military Af

fairs 1496.

H. R. 13825-For the relief of the estate of James C. Mitchell, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Henry of Mississippi and referred to Committee on War Claims 1496.

H. R. 13826-To correct the military record of Calvin Hough.

Introduced by Mr. Morrell and referred to Committee on Military Affairs U96.

H. R. 13827-Granting an increase of pension to William Minnick.


H. R.l3828-Granting an increase of pension to Selden E. Flowers.

Introduced by Mr. Pearre and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen,sions 14~

Granting leaves of absence to employees of the Post-Office Department in the mail-bag repair shop.

Introduced by Mr. Pearre and referred to Committee on Post-Office and Post-Roads 1496.

H. R. 13839-For the relief of the Masonic lodge of Tuscumbia, Colbert

County, Ala. Introduced by Mr. Richardson of Alabama and referred to Committee

on War Claims 1496.

H. R. 13840-To place Gilbreath's Guides and Scouts upon the rolls of the

United States Army. Introduced by Mr. Richardson of Alabama and t·eferred to Committee

on Military Affairs 14!>6.

H. R.13841-To amend an act to prohibit the passage of local or special laws

in the Territories, to limit Territorial indebtedness, etc. Introduced by Mr. Flynn and referred to Committee on Territories

1541. H. R. 13842-

To authorize the Glassport Bridge Company to construct and maintain a bridge across the Monongahela River, in the State of Pennsylvania.

Introduced by Mr. Dalzell and referred toCommittee on Interstate and Forei~ Commerce 15!1.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2664:) 1!n"2.-Laid on table (see billS. 5775) 2"215.

H. R. 13843-To amend section 7 of "An act to establish circuit courts of

appeal and to define and regulate in certain cases the jurisdiction of the courts of the United States, and for other purposes," approved March 3, 1891, as amended by act approved February 18, 1895, and further amended by act approved June 6,1900.

Introduced by Mr. Overstreet and refer.red to Committee on Judieiary 11)!1.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 28-!9) ~-Debated and passed House 3227,3234.-Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary~.

H. R. 13844-To authorize the Western Bridge Company to construct and

maintain a bridge across the Ohio River. Introduced by Mr. Graham alld referred to Committee on Interstate

and Foreign Commerce 15!2.

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13845-13876 .CONGRESSIONAL RECORD INDEX.

H. R.13845-Granting to the Alabama tribe of Indians in the State of Texas

25,000 acres of land. Introduced by Mr. Cooper of Texas and referred to Committee on Indian

Affairs 1542. H.R.l3846-

To authorize the construction of reservoirs for the storage of water a.nd for other hydraulic works for the reclamation of the public lands within the arid and semiarid land States and Territories.

Introduced by Mr. New lands and referred to Committee on Irrigation of Arid Lands 1542.

H. R.13847-Providing for survey, examinationt and report, under the Sec

retary of the Interior, of the possibilities and cost of a comprehensive system of water storage in the arid region, and for other purposes, and making appropriations therefor.

Introduced by Mr. Mondell and referred to Committee on Irrigation of Arid Lands 1542.

H. R.13848-

H. R. 13861-Forthere1ief of thelega.lrepresentativesof the estate of Thomas

F. Brumby. Introduced by Mr. Richardson of Alabama and referred to Committee

on War Cla.uns 1542. H. R.13862-

Granting an incre~e of pension to Francis X. Soleau. Introduced by Mr. Henry C. Smith and referred to Committee on Invalid

Pensions 1542.

H. R. 13863-For the payment of travel allowances, on discharge from the



H. R.13864-To authorize the construction of a bridge across Trail Creek in

Michigan City, Ind. Introduced by Mr. Crumpacker and referred to Committee on Interstate

and Foreign Commerce 1589. To establish a fish-hatching and fish station in the State of Utah. H. R. 13865-

In;~~~~d~~e~5J!.and referred to Committee on Merchant Ma- Relative to the suit instituted for the protection of the interests

H.R.13849-Providing for extra sessions of Congress.

Introduced by :Mr. Fitzgerald of Massachusetts and referred to Committee on Judiciary 1542.

H. R.13850-Making appropriations for the diplomatic and consular service

for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1902. · Introduced by Committee on Foreign Affairs (H. R. REPORT 2512) 1537

l.Ml, 1542.-Debated and amended 2107, 2216, 2268, 2280, 228L-Passed House 2286.-Referred to Senate Committee on Appropriations ~2.Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 2310) 249!.-Debated amended, and ~ed Senate 2822.-House nonconcurs in Senat~ amendments 2916.-Senate insists upon its amendments 2945.-Conferen_ce appoin~d 2916, ~.-Conference report made and agreed to 3205, 3257.-Ex~mmed and Signed 3280, 3386.-Approved by President 359L

H.R.13851-For the relief of the heirs of Margaret Kennedy.

Introduced by Mr. Berry and referred to Committee on War Claims 1542.

H. R.13852-To remove the charge of desertion against Nathan P. Randall.

Introduced by Mr. Capron and referred to Committee on Military .A!fairs1542.

H.R.13853-Amending the record of Roy V. Witter.

Introduced by Mr. Hull and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 1&-t~.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2852) 2351.

H.R.13854-Am.ending the record of Granville H. Twining.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Hull and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 1M2.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2851) ~l.

H. R.13855-Granting a pension to Lewis W. Merrick.

Introduced by Mr. Kerr of Maryland and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 15-12.

H. R. 13856-Granting a. pension to Levin W. Bothum.

Introduced by Mr. Kerr of Maryland and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1.542.

H. R. 13857-Granting a pension to Sara Maria Jenks.


H. R. 13858-Granting an increase of pension to Francis W. Pool.

Introduced by Mr. Lovering and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1542.

H. R.13859-Granting a pension to Richmond L. Booker.

Introduced by Mr. Morris and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions l542.

H. R.l3860-Granting an increase of pension to Carpenter Bennett.

Introduced by Mr. Ray and referred· to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1542.

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of the United States in the Potomac River Flats. Introduced by 1\Ir. Babcock and referred to Committee on District of

Columbja 1589.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2509) 1708.-Amended and passed House 3008.-Referred to Senate Committee on District of Columbia 30!8.-Reported back with amendments and passed Senate 310L-House concurs in Senate amendments 326L-E:xamined and signed il'.?80, 3386.-Approved by President 3591.

H. R. 13866-To provide for the proceedings for admission to the Government

Hospital for-the Insane in the District of Columbia in cer· tain cases.

Introduced by 1\fr. Babcock and referred to Committee on District of Columbia 1589.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT2770) 2244:.-Debated and passed House 3008.-Referred to Senate Committee on District of Co· lumbia 3019.

H. R. 13867-To divide the State of illinois into judicial districts, to provide

terms of court therein, and to repeal certain acts in relation to certain terms of court in that State.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Rodenberg and referred to Committee on Judiciary 15b'9.

H.R.13868-To amend the internal-revenne law in ~elation to distilled spirits.

Introduced by Mr. Bankhead and referred to Committee on Ways and Means 15SV.

H. R. 13869-Granting certain privileges to the special policemen stationed at

street crossings in the city of Washington, D. C. Introduced by Mr. Pearre and referred to Committee on District of Co·

lumbia 1589.

H. R. 13870-Granting a pension to Ephraim Werkheiser.

Introdu<'ed by Mr. Barber and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1~.

H. R. 13871-Granting a pension to W. P. Badgett.

Introduced by Mr. Benton and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sion 1589.

H. R. 13872-Gran ting a pension to Mary E. Cash.

Introduced by Mr. Benton and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions lOS!!.

H. R. 13873-Granting a pension to Gilbert P. Howe.

Introduced by Mr. Boutelle of Maine and referred to Committee on lie valid Pensions 1589.

H. R. 13874-Granting an increase of pension to James King.

Introduced by Mr. Brundidge and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1589.

H. R.l3875-Granting an increase of pension to William A. Perkins.


H. R.l3876-Granting an increase of pension to James H. Chedister.

Introduced by Mr. Brundidge and referred to Committee on Jnvalid Pensions 1589.

HOUSE BILLS. .13877-13911

H. R. 13877-Granting a pension to Lizzie Casey.


B. R. 13878-For the relief of William H. Queen, alias Henry W. Queen.

Introduced by Mr. Brundidge and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 1589.

B. R.13879-Granting a pension to Mary Nagle.

Introduced by Mr. Calderhead and referred to Committee on Pensions 1589.

B. R.13880-Granting an increase of pension to Augustus P. Bullard.


H. R.13881-Granting an increase of pension to James T. Gilkison.


H. R. 13882-Granting a pension to Ruth A. Avery.


H. R.13883-Granting a pension to William Quinsler.


B. R.13884-Granting an increase of pension to Andrew H. Gifford.

Introduced by Mr. Morgan and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1589.-Reported back with amendment (H.R. REPORT 2808) 2350.

B. R.13885-Granting an increase of pension to John Dickey.

Introduced by Mr. Morgan and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1589.

H. R.13886-Granting an increase of pension to James J. Eigham.


H. R.13887-Granting an increase of pension to William H. Prosser.

Introduced by Mr. Reeder and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 158V.

H. R. 13888.:.._ Granting an increase of pension to John Costello.

Intro:incod by Mr. Reeder and referred to ·committee on Invalid PenEions 15;>9.

H. R.13889-Granting a pension to J. H. Criswell.

Introduced by Mr. Reeder and referred to Committee on Invalid Pension 1500.

H. R. 13890-For the relief of James M. Schilling.

Introduced by Mr. Robertson and referred to Cominittee on War Claims 1590.

H. R.13891-For the relief of James Good win.

Introduced by Mr. Robertson and referred to Committee on War Claims 1590.

B. R.13892-For the relief of the estate of Mary A. D. Badger.


B. R.13893-Granting an increase of pension to Ira Munson.

Introduced by Mr. Salmon and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1590.

H. R.13894-For the relief of the heirs of William Tinder, deceased.

H. R. 13896-For the relief of the estate of William J. Keith.

Introduced by Mr. Thayer and referred to Committee on Claims 1590.

H. R.l3897-Authorizing the Secretary of war to appoint a board of survey

for Sheepshead Bay, New York. Introduced by Mr. Clayton of New York and referred to Committee on

Rivers and Harbors 1589.

H. R. 13898-Granting a pension to Vinson R. Prior.

Introdneed by Mr. Gibson and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions 1590.

H. R. 13899-Granting a pension to Levi Goodrich.


H. R.13900-Granting a pension to Sarah Stevens.

Introduced by Mr. Wm. Alden Smith and referred to Committee on In valid Pensions 1590.

H. R.-13901-Granting a pension to John Van Horn.


H. R.13902-Granting pension to George Cook.


H. R.13903-Granting a pension to Mary A. H. Hartz.

Introduced by Mr. Wm: Alden Smith and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1590.

H.R.13904-Granting pension to Samuel B. Tibbets.


H. R. 13905-Making additional appropriations for the Department of Labor.

Introduced by Mr. Livingston and referred to Committee on Appropriations 1657.

H. R. 13906-To extend the general land laws of the United States to the

Territory of Hawaii, with rnles and regulations for homestead entries by the Secretary of the Interior.

Introduced by Mr. Wil::ox and referred to Committee on Territories 1657.

H. R.13907-To authorize the Georgia Pine Railway, of Georgia, to construct

a bridge across the Flint River, a navigable stream, in Decatur County, Ga.

Introduced by Mr. Griggs and referred to Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce 1057.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2853) 234:9.-Passed House2839.-Referred to Senate Committ ee on Commerce 28'i0.-Reported back 2947.-Passed Senate 3197.Examined and signed 3220, ~61.-Approved by President 359L

H. R. 13908-To amend section 15 of an act entitled "An act to provide rev

enue for the Government and to encourage the industries of the United States," approved July 24, 1897.

Introduced by Mr. S. A. Davenport and referred to Committee on Ways and Means 1657.

B. R.13909-Providing for the adjustment of accounts of laborers, work·

men, and mechanics arising under the eight-hour law. Introduced by Mr. Curtis and referred to Committee on Claims 1657.

H. R. 13910-To remove the record of dishonorable discharges from the mil

itary records of John Shamburger, Louis Smith, and Henry Metzger.

Introduced by Mr. Alexander and referred to Committee on Military Introduced by Mr. Sims and referred to Committee on Claims 1590. Affairs 1658.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2982)

H. R. 13895- 3387.

Granting an increase of pension to Dr. E. M. Kanouse. I H. R. 1 ~911-. . Introduced by Mr. Stewart of Wisconsin and referred to Committee on Grantmg an Increase of pens10n to Rebecca H. Stratton.

Invalid Pensions 1590.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. RE- Introduced by Mr. Burkett and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen-PORT 2686) 1973. sions 1658.

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13912-13946 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ~DEX.

H. R. 13912-Granting an increase of pension to Julia Lawrence.


H. R. 13913-Granting an increase of pension to Joseph Church.


H. R.13914-Granting a pension to Sarah L. Jac~son.


H. R. 13915-Granting a pension to Nancy J. Riley. ,


H. R.13916-Granting an increase of pension to Frederick K. Noyes.

Introduced by Mr. Curtis and referred to Committee on Inva.lid Pensions 1658.

H. R. 13917-Granting an increase of pension to James A. Copen.


H. R. 13918-To remove the charge of desertion from the record of John H.

Lad d. Introduced by Mr. Curtis and referred to Committee on Military Affairs

1658. H. R.13919-

To remove the charge of desertion against Thomas Kelley. Introdu<'.ed by Mr. Dahle and referred to Cozn.IDittee on Military Affairs

1658. H. R.13920-

Granting a pension to Helen A. B. Du Barry. Introduced by Mr. Dovener anci referred to Committee on Pensions

1658.

H. R. 13921-Granting a pension to Solomon Riddell.

Introduced by Mr. Gilbert and referred to Committee on Invalid Pentiona 1658.

H. R.13922-Granting a pension to Lydia A. Magoon.

Introduced by Mr. Lovering and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1658.

H. R.13923-Granting a pension to Samuel B. Wilson.

Introduce.d by Mr. Sibley and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1658.

H. R.13924-

H. R.13930-For the payment of travel allowances, on discharge from the


Introduced by Mr. Gaines and referred to Committee on Military Af· fairs 1709.

H. R. 13931-To authorize certain municipal improvements in the District of

Columbia. · • Introduced by Mr. Mudd and referred to Committee on District of Co-

lumbia 1709. ,

H. R. 13932-For the establishment of a life-saving station on Bogue Banks,

near Beaufort Inlet, North Carolina. Introduced by Mr. Small and referred to Committee on Interstate and

Foreign Commerce 1709.

H. R. 13933-To prevent and punish the desecration of the flag of the United

States. Introduced by Mr. Tompkins and referred to Committee on Judiciary

1i09. H. R. 13934-

Grauting a pension to Mrs. Catherine Smith. Introduced by Mr. Boreing and rererred to Committee on Invalid Pen·

sions 1709.

H. R. 13935-For the relief of Robert B. Stubbs.

Introduced by Mr. Davey and referred to Committee on Military Af· fairs 1700.

H. R. 13936-Granting a pension to Mrs. Helen A. B. Du Barry.

Introduced by Mr. Dovener and referred to Committee on Pensions 1709.

H. R. 13937-To reimburse Myron C. Tice.

Introduced by Mr. Hamilton and referred to Committee on Claims 1709.

H. R. 13938-Granting a pension to Patience L. Rosa Archer.

Introduced by Mr. King and referred to Committee on Pensions 1709.

H. R.13939-Granting an increase of pension to John Brown.

Introdu<'ed by Mr. Pearre and referred to Committee on Inva.lid Pen-sions li09. ·

H. R.13940-For relief of Mrs. Margaret Thompson.

Introduced by Mr. Rix.ey and referred to Committee on Claims 1709.

H. R. 13941-For the relief of the heirs of Robert L. Martin.

Granting a pension to Jane Johnson. Introduced by Mr. Rix.ey and referred to Committee on War Claims 1709.

Introduced by Mr. Su.lloway and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen-sions 1658.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2691) 1973. H. R. 13942-

For the relief of Thomas Whittaker. H. R. 13925- d Introduced by Mr. Terry an referred to Committee on War Claims Granting a pension to Richard Howell, alias George Carroll. 1709.

Introduced by .Mr. Sulloway :md referred to Committee on Invalid Pen- H R 13943 sions 1658.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2690) 1973. · · -

H. R.13926-Granting an increase of pension to Alexander Moulton.

Introduced by Mr. Sulloway and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1658.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2689) 1973.

E. R.13927-Granting an increase of pension to Reverdy Davis.

Introduced by Mr. Mudd and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1658.

H. R. 13928-

To authorize the establishment at Corpus Christi, Tex., of a station for the investigation of problems connected with marine fishery interests on the South Atlantic coast.

Introduced b;y_Mr. Kleberg and referred to Committee ·on.Merchant Marine and Fisheries 1709.


Thomas F. Lindersmith. Introduced by Mr. Brick and referred to Committee on Military Affairs

1709. J

To amend an act of Congress approved June 19, 1878, entitled H. R. 13945·-"An act regulating exemptions in the District of Columbia." To r~move the charge of desertion from the military record of

Introduced by Mr. Dayton and referred to Committee on District of Charles Rankart. Columbia 1709. Introduced by Mr. Brick and referred to Committee. on Military Affairs

H. R.13929-Toe tablish a national military park at Washington's Crossing,

New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Introduced by Mr. Wanger and referred to Committee on Military Af

fairs 1709.

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1709. H. R.13946-

For the relief of J. W. Johnson. Introduced by Mr. Richardson of Alabama and referred to Committee

on War Claims 1709.

I {


H. R.13947-Increasing the limit of cost of certain public buildings and for

other purposes. Introduced by Mr. Mercer and referred to Committee on Public Build

ings and Grounds 1709.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2663) 1921.-Debated and passed Honse3447.-Debated and passed Senate 3!10, 3il3.-Examined and signed 3436, 3483.-Approved by President3591.

H. R.13948-To provide for an extension and enlargement of the post-office

and custom-house building at Racine, Wis. Introduced by Mr. Cooper of Wisconsin and referred to Committee on

Public Buildings and Grounds 1763-

H. R.13949-To provide for laying a single electric-railway track across the

Aqueduct Bridge, in the District of Columbia, and for other pm·poses.

Introduced by Committee on District of Columbia (H. R. REPORT 2612) as substitute for bill H. R. 1:m7, 1762,1763.

H. R. 13950-To prevent imitation, infringement, or illegal use of trade

marks; penalty and accounting. Introduced by Mr. Lentz and referred to Committee on Patents 1763.

H. R. 13951-Authorizing Calhoun County, State of Texas, to construct and

maintain a free bridge across Lavaca Bay. Introduced by Mr. Kleberg and referred to Committee on Interstate

and Foreign Commerce 1163.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 21:!00) 234:9.-Passed House 2417.-Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce2«2.-Reported back with amendments2-!95.-Passed Senate 2871,-House concurs in Senate amendments 2986.-Examined and signed 30i9, 3096.-Approved by President 34:71.

H. R.13952-To promote the purity of elections.

Introduced l>Y Mr. Lentz and referred to Committee on Election of · President, Vice-President, and Representatives in Congress 1763.

H. R.13953-

H. R.13963. For the relief of the estate of Louis Vnagnat, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Robertson and referred to Committee on War Claims 1764 ..

H. R. 13964. For the relief of Francois Bouligny and Marie Annette Bouligny.


H. R. 13965. Granting an increase of pension to John Walz.

Introducei by Mr. Henry C. Smith and referred to Committee on In· valid Pensions 1764.

H. R-. 13966-Granting an increase of pension to Elijah J. Goodell.

Introduced by Mr. Henry C. Smith and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 176!.

H. R.13967-To remove the charge of desertion from the record of Alonzo

1\IcCurtie. Introduced by Mr. Henry C. Smith and referred to Committee on Mili

tary Affairs 1764.

H. R.13968-Granting a pension to William C. Kelly.

Intl"odnced by Mr. Sparkman and referred to Committee on Pensions m».

H. R. 13969-Granting an increase of pen~ion to Pleasant llixson.

Introduced by Mr. Terry and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 176!.

H. R. 13970-To establish a fish-hatching and fish-culture station at Tupelo,

in the State of Mississippi. Introduced by Mr. Allen of Mississippi and referred to Committee on

Merchant Marine and Fisheries 1764.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2635) 1818.

To pay claimants for goods and effects lost or destroyed by fire at Ellis Island, New York, on June 15, 1897: H. R. 13971-

Introduced by Mr. Cochrane of New York and referred to Committee Granting a pension to Dorcas McArdle. on Claims1764. Introduced by Mr. Clayton of Alabama and referred to Committee on

H. R. 13954- Pensions 1704.

For the relief of John Brewer. H. R. 13972-Introduced by Mr. Curtis and referred to Committee-on Military Affairs

176i.

H. R. 13955-Granting an increase of pension to Arthur F. Devereux.


H. R. 13956-Granting an increase of pension to George Cromley.


H. R. 13957-Granting a pension to Hiram Stanley.

Introduced by Mr. Long and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions1764.

H. R.13958-To correct the military record of George Moltz.


H. R.13959-Granting an increase of pension to James Grissinger.

Introduced by Mr. Mndd and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1764.

H. R.13960-For the relief of Anderson Malon.

Introduced by Mr. Richardson of Alabama and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 1764.

H. R. 18961. Granting an increase of pension to John G. Sanders.

Introduced by Mr. Richardson of Alabama and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 17M.

H. R. 13962. To extend the time granted to the Muscle Shoals Power Com

pany by an act approved March 3, 1899, within which to commence and complete the work authorized in said act to be done by said company.

Introduced by Mr. Richardson of Alabama and referred to Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce 176-!.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2666) 1972.-Laid on table 3262.

Granting an increase of pension to Persia. M. Hawkins. Intro:iuced by Mr. Sims and referred to Committee on Pensions 1764.

H. R. 13973-To amend section 14 of the act approved June 29, 1898, entitled

"An act to provide for the construction of a bridge across the Niagara River."

Introduced by Mr. Alexander and referred to Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce 1818.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2733) 20!6.-Consideration objected to in House 3464.-Passed House 3468.Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce 3420.

H. R. 13974-Relating to the entrance of foreign ships into the ports of the

United States, Hawaii, and Porto Rico. Introduced by Mr. Jones of Washington and referred to Committee on

Merchant Marine and Fisheries 1818.

H. R. 13975-Relative to the snit instituted for the protection of the interests

of the United States in the Potomac River Flats. Introduced by Mr. Jenkins and referred to Committee on District of

Columbia.1818.

H. R.13976-To authorize the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company

to construct, maintain, and operate a bridge across the Choctawha.tchee River at Geneva, Ala.

Introduced by Mr. Clayton of Alabama and referred to Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce 1818.

H. R. 13977-To amend the provisions of section 4 of the act of August 18,

1894, entitled "An act making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1895, and for other purposes."

Introduced by :Mr. Mondell and referred to Committee on Irrigation of Arid Lands 1818.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2904) 2-!93.

H. R.l3978-Granting a pension to John E. Page.


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H. R.13979-For the relief of the legal representative of' Sven J. Johnson,

deceased. Introduced by Mr. Boutell of illinois and referred to Committee on

Claims 1819.

H. R.13980-Granting an increase of pension to James McTwiggan.


H. R. 13981-Granting an increase of pension to Anne Morris Ramsay.

Introduced by Mr. Bull and referred to Committee on Pensions 1819.

H. R.13982-Granting a pension to Mathias Schlick.

l'ntroduced by Mr. Dahle and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1819.

H. R.13983-To correct the military record of Herman Wringe.

Introduced by Mr. Naphen and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 1819.

H. R. 13984-Granting a pension to John Sullivan.

Introduced by Mr. Naphan and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions l!S19.

H. R.13985-Granting an increase of pension to William Kelley.

Introduced by M.r. Naphan and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen~ons 1819.

H. R. 13986-

H. R.13995-For the relief of Francois Petitfi.ls.

Introduced by:Mt.Bronssard and referred to Committee on War Claims 1675.

H. R.13996-For the relief of the city of Portage, Wis.

Introduced by l1r. Dahle and referred to Committee on Claims 18i5.

H. R. 13997-To remove the charge of desertion standing against the name of

William Keyse. Introduced by Mr. Gillett of Massachusetts and referred to Commit

tee on Military Affairs 1875.

H. R.13998-Granting an increase of pension to Margaret L. B. Parsons.

Introduced hy Mr. Henry of MiSsissippi and referred to Commit e on Pensions 18i5.-Reference changed to Committee on Invalid Pensions 20!7.-Reported back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 28H) :?:150.Pa sed House 2865.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2:ii6.Reported back (8. REPORT 2457) 301G.-Passed Senate 3502.-Examined and signed 35:..'9, 3591.-Approved by President 3604:.

H. R.13999-Granting a pension to James W. Hoover.


H. R~ 14000-Granting an increase of pension to Israel Haller.

Introduced by Mr. Jett and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1875.

H. R.14001-Granting an increase of pension to Augustus R. Dixon.

Introduced by M.r. Jett and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions Granting a pension to Martin Moats. 1875.

Int:oduced by Mr. Pearre and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen- H. R. 14002-BIOns 1 19. • I ·

H R 13987

_ Granting an increase of pension to Joseph L. Cannon. • ' Introduced by M.r. Jett and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions For the relief of the Central National Bank of the city of New 1875.

York. Introduced by Mr. Sherman and referred to Committee on Claims 1819.

H~ R. 13988-Granting an increase of pension to William B. Davis.

Introduced by Mr. Lloyd and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1811:1.

H. R. 13989-Authorizing the President to restore John R. Bartlett to the

active list of the Navy. Introduced by Mr. Bull and referred to Committee on Naval Affairs

1819.

H. R.13990-To pay Joseph Hunter certain arrearages of pension.

Introduced by Mr. W. E. Williams and referred to Committee on Claims 1!!19.

H. R.13991-To prevent vicious and evilly disposed persons from resorting to

the District of Columbia for the purpose of committing crime.

Introduced by Mr. Babcock and referred to Committee on District of Columbia l!i75.

H. R. 13992-Authorizing the construction of a bridge across the Cumberland

River at or near Carthage, Tenn. Introduced by .Mr. Snodgrass and referred to Committee on Interstate

and Foreign Commerce 1875.-Reported back with amendments {H. R. REPORT 2::!02) ~.-Passed Hoose 2837.-Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce 2870.-Re~orted back 2868.-Passed Senate 319ftExamined and signed ~,3!?ol.-Approved by President 3591.

H. R.13993-To authorize the expenditure of money received from the sale

of public lands in the survey and construction of works for the prevention of flood destruction and the utilization of water that now runs to waste, with a view of making the same available for the irrigation and reclamation of arid lands.

Introduced by 1\lr. Mondell and referred to Committee on Irrigation of Arid Lands 1875.

H. R.13994-For the relief of Irene E. Johnson, administratrix of Leo L.

Johnson, deceased. Introduced by Mr. Berry and referred to CommittE'e on War Claims

1875.

H;R. 14003-Granting a discharge to Adelm.ar Albrecht, alias Adelmar

Albright. Intr~~uced by Mr. Jett and referred to Committee on Military Affairs

1 •a.

H. R.14004-Granting an increase of pension to James W. Osborne.


H. R. 14005-Granting a pension to Sarah C. Nock.

Introduced by Mr. Jones of Virginia and referred to Committee on Pensions 1875.

H. R.14006-Granting an increase of pension to Emma E. S. Wright.

Introduced by Mr. Jones of Virginia and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1875.

H. R. 14007-Granting a pension to Moses Wyman.

Introduced by Mr. Knox and referred to Committee on Invalid P('nsions 11!75.

H. R. 14008-Granting an increase of pension toN. L. Meands.

-=- IntroduCE>d by Mr. Littlefield and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1!S75.

H. R.14009-For the relief of the estate of John .M. N ace, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Livingston and referred to Committee on War Claims 1875.

H. R. 14010-Granting an increase of pension to Joshua Clayton.

Int rodnceu by Mr. Long and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1875.

H. R. 14011-Granting an increase of pension to Thomas J. Redgate.


H. R. 14012-To restore Maj. Stephen R. Stafford to the active list of the

Army. Introduced by Mr. O'Grady and referred to Committee on Military A!·

fairs 1875.


H. R.14013-Gt·anting a pension to Stephen S. Whipple.

Introduced by Mr. Henry C. Smith and referred to Committee on Pensions 1875.

H. R.14014-Granting an increase of pension to John Ludwig,

Int_rodu~g by 1\Ir. Tawney and referred to Committee on Invalid PenS1ons 18.a.

H. R. 14015-Granting a pension to Alexander Gossett.

Introduced by Mr. White and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1875.-Reported back (H . .R. REPORT 2699) 1973.-Debated and passed House 2862.-Referred to Senate Committee on Pensions 2870.

H. R.14016-To equalize the pay of officers of the line, Medical Corps, and

Pay Corps of the Navy with officers of corresponding rank in the Army and Marine Corps.

Introduced by Mr. Bull and referred to Committee on Naval Affairs 1~.

H. R.14017-Making appropriation for the support of the Army for the fis

cal year ending June 30, 1902. Introduced by Committee on Military Affairs (H. R. REPORT 2654) 190_ 7,

1921, 1.922.-Debated and amended ZJ22, 2326.-Passed House 234:7.-Referred to Senate Committee on Military Affairs 2359.-Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 2398) 2682--k~:M.-Debated and amended 289!, 2899, 29-19, 2954, 2972, 2983,3022, ares, oooo, 3050,3055,3100, 3136.-Passed Senate 3155.-Motion in House to nonconcur in Sen.ate amendments disagreed to 3234.-House concurs in Senatelamendments 3331,3338, ~-Examined and signed 3396.-Approved by President 3591.

H. R.l4018-Making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Govem

ernment for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1902, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Committee on Appropriations (H. R. R~ORT 2655) 1908, 1921, 1922.-Debated and amended 2343,2347, Z367, 2372, 237a, 2419,2435,2537, 2M6,260!,2657,2659,2697.-Passed House 2700.-Re!erred to Senate Committee on Appropriations 2726.-Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 2471) 3155.-Debated and amended 8220, 3221, 3222, 3280, B28il, 3301.-Passed Senate 3319.-House disagrees to Senate amendment 3453.-Sena.te insists on its amendments 3396.-Conference appointed 3396, 3453.-Conference report made and agreed to 3570, 3573.-House further insists on its disagreement to Senate amendments 3577.-Sena.te further insists on its amendments M86.-Second conference ap:pointed 3!86,357'1.-Conference report made 3!86, 3594.-House further msists on its disagreement to Senate amendments 359-1.-Senate further insists on its amendments 3529.-Third conference appointed 3529, 3594.-Conference rej)ort made and agreed to 3531, 3599.-Benate recedes from its amendment 3542.-Examined and signed 3555,3603.-Approved by Preside:1t 3603.

H. R.14019-To amend an act entitled "An act for the relief and civilization

of the Chippewa Indians of Minnesota,'' approved January 14, 1889.

Introduced by Mr. Eddy and referred to Committee on Indian Affairs 1922.

H.R.l4027-To remove the charge of desertion standing against the name of

James Russell Cochrane. Introduced by Mr. Gillett of Massachusetts and r~ferred to Committee


H.R.14028-For the relief of Aquilla J. Daugherty.

Introduced by Mr. Graff and referred to Committee on Claims 1922.-Renorted back (H. R. REPORT 2791) 2288.-Debated and pa.ssed House 2839, 285o.-Referred to Senate Committee on Claims 2876.-Reported back (S. REPORT 2487) 8207.-Passed Senate 3507.-Examined and signed 3529, 3591.-Approved by President 3603. .

H.R.14029-Granting a pension to Mary A. Wilber.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Landis and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen_sions 1922.

H.R.14030-Granting a pension to William F. Wilcox.

Introduced by Mr. Landis and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 192"Z.

H. R. 14031-Granting a pension to George W. Voris.

Introduced by Mr. Landis and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1922.

H. R.l4032-Granting an increase of pension to Jeremiah Wall.

Introduced by Mr. Landis and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 192".?.

H. R.14033-Granting an increase of pension to A. R. Renner.

Introduced by 1\Ir. Pearre and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1922.

H. R.14034-For the relief of H. H. Carrow, Samuel R. Carrow, and the heirs

of Margaret V. Hill, deceased. Introduced by Mr. Small and referred to Committee on War Claims

1922.

H. R.14035-For the relief of Matilda Pearson.

Introduced by Mr. Southard and referred to Committee on Claims 1922.

H. R.14036-Granting a pension to Mary M. Shriver.

Introduced by .Mr. Van Voorhis and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 19'~.

H. R.14037-Granting a pension to Jason D. Whitaker.

Introduced by Mr. Weymouth and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 19'22.

H. R.14038-H. R. 14020- To revive and amend an act entitled "An act to authorize the

To establish Lowelltown, Me., a subport of entry. Pittsburg and Mansfield Railroad Company to construct T-t od db Mr Littl fi ld d f d to Co 'tte W and maintain a bridge across the Monongahela. River." Ul r uce y . e e an re erre mm.1 e on ays and .

Means 1922 I Introduced by .Mr. Dalzell and referred to Comrmttee on Interstate and · • Foreign Commerce 1973.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2801) 2349.

H. R. 14021- I H. R. 14039-Authorizing and directing the Secretary of War to make certain To grant the right of way to and authorize the Union Electric

improvements at Fort Snelling' Minn. Construction Company to build, own, and operate in and Introduced by Mr. St-evens and referred to Committee on Military Af.· through the District of Columbia an electric street railway.

fairs 192"Z.

H. R.14022-To provide for the establishment of a port of delivery at Still

water, Minn. Introduced by Mr. Stevens and referred to Oommittee on Ways and

.Means 1922.

H. R.14023-Granting an increase of pension toM. V. Welsh.

Introduce:! by .Mr. Benton and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions Hr22.

H. R.14024-Granting a pension toW. H. McCune.

Introduced by Mr. Conner and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen-sions 1922. .

H. R.14025-Granting a pension to Helen F. Waldron.


H.R.14026-Granting a pension to Emarance Gervais.

Introduced by Mr. Eddy and referred to Committee on Pensions 1922.

0

Introduced by Mr. Salmon and referred to Committee on District ot Columbia 1973.

H. R. 14040- • Granting a pension to Martha Maddox.

Introduced by Mr. Boreing and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen-sions 1973. . ·

H. R.14041-Granting a pension to George W. Ingram.

Introduced by Mr. Boreing and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions1973.

H. R. 14042-Granting an increase of pension to Kephart Wallace.

Introduced by Mr. Borefng and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1973.

H. R.14043-Granting an increase of pension to Perry F. Belden.

Introduced by Mr. Boreing and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1973.

H. R 14044-Granting an increase of pension to Sophia Campbell.

Introduced by Mr. Boreing and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1973.



George W. Philpott. · Introduced by Mr. Brick and referred to Committee on Military Af:

fairs 1973. ,

H. R.14046-Granting an increase of pension to Benjamin Brittingham.

Introduced by Mr. Cannon and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions 1973.

'H. R. 14047-

H. R.14063-To remove the charge of desertion from the record of Simpson

Coplin. Introduced by Mr. Wheeler and referred to Committee on Military

Affairs 1974.

H. R.14064-To provide for the purchase of a site for and the erection thereon

of a court of justice building for the accommodation of the Supreme Court of the United States, and for other pur· poses.

Introduced by Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds (H. R. RE-To provide compensation for injuries received by George E. PORT 2707) as substitute for billa H. R. 3724 and 8&55,1972.

Giles, of Watertown, Wis., at the Ford's Theater disaster, H R 14065 which occurred June 9, 1893. · · -

Introduced by ¥r. Dahle and referred to Committee on Olaims 1973. Granting a pension to A. J. De Wolf.

H. R.14048-For the relief of William Vincent.

Introduced by Mr. Hitt and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 1973.

H. R.14049-Amending the record of Howard W. Seager.


H. R.14050-Gran ting an increase of pension to Joel J. Warren.


H. R. 14051-For the relief of Margaret Myers.

Introduced by Mr. Lamb and referred to Committee on War C1a.imsl9i3.

H. R.14052-For the relief of the personal representative of the estate of

Alexander Meyers, deceased. Introduced by Mr. Lamb and referred to Committee on Claims 1974 ..

H. R.14053-Granting a pension to Mary Diffenbaugh.


H. R.14054-Granting an increase of pension to Thomas Bliss.

Introduced by Mr. Norton of Ohio and referred to Committee on Inva· lid Pensions 1974:.

Introduced by Mr. King and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions 1974.

H. R.14066-To provide an American register for the barkentine Hawaii.

Introduced by Mr. Kahn and referred to Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries 204:7.

H. R.14067-To reopen and readjust the accounts of certain registers and

receivers of the United States land offices, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Mr. Smith of Illinois and refen·ed to Committee on Public Lands 204:7.

H. R.14068-To change the boundaries between the southern and central

judicial districts of the Indian Territory, and to establish a United States commissioner's court at Durant, Ind. T.

Introduced by Mr. Moon and referred to Committee on Judiciary 204:7.

H. R.1406S-For closing up the affairs of the Freedman's Savings and Trust

Company. Introduced by Mr. Lamb and referred to Committee on Banking and

Currency 20!7. -

H. R.14070-To amend the act of Congress entitled "An act authorizing the

Secretary of War to furnish a duplicate certificate of dis· charge when the same has been lost.''

Introduced by Mr. Shafroth and referred to Committee on Military Affairs OO{i.

H. R. 14071-

1

1 For the establishment of a light-house at the entrance to Cape H. R. 14055- Channel, Pamlico Sound, North Carolina.

Granting an increase of pension to George W. Bush. Introduced by Mr. Small and referred to Committee on Interstate and Introduced by Mr. Pearre and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· Fore.ign Commerce 204:7.

sions 1974.

H. R.14056-Granting a pension to Vincent Daucer.

Introduced by Mr. Reeder and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1974:.

H. R. 14057-For the relief of John Jones.

Introduced by Mr. Richardson of Alabama and referred to Com~ttee on War Claims 197 4.

H. R.14058-For the relief of William J. Wilcoxson.

Introduced by Mr. Richardso~ of Alabama and referred to Committee on War Claims l tl74:.

H. R.14059-Granting a pension to Mary Weiss.

Introduced by Mr. Ryan of New York and referred. to Committee on Invalid Pensions 1974:.

H. R. 14072-For the construction of public works regulating the flow of the

rivers of the arid region of the United States, storing the water, and continuing surveys.

Introduced by Mr. Newlands and referred to Committee on Irrigation of Arid Lands 204:7. 1

H. R.14073-Granting an increase of pension to Benj Howard.

Introduced by Mr. Adamson and referred to Committee on Pensions 204:7.

H. R.14074-For the relief of Eberhard Giebler.

Introduced by Mr. Bartholdt and re.ferred to Committee on War Claims 204:7.

H. R.14075-To remove the charge of desertion from the record of Samuel

Lane. Introduced by Mr. Brownlow and referred to Committee on Military

H. R. 14060- Affairs 204:7. . To remove the charge of desertion from the record of John H. R. 14076-

Brewster. Granting a pension to Eliza J. West. Introduced by Mr. Henry C. Smith and referred to Committee on Mill· Introduced by M.r. Cromer and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen·

tary Aiiairs 1974. sions 20!7.

H. R.14061-For the relief of Wolfe Abrahams.


H. R.14062-Granting an increase of pension to Lorenzo Weeks.

h!treduced by Mr. Stewart of Wisconsin and referred to Committee on In valid Pensions 1974:.

130

H. R.14077-Granting an increase of pension to James T. Chalfant.

Introduced by Mr. Graham and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen• sions 20!7.

H. R.14078-For the relief of Captain Sylvester 'B. Truesdell.

Introduced by Mr. Ketcham and referred to Co:mznittee on Military Af· fairs 2047.


H. R.l4079-For the relief of the heirs of MarkS. Gorrill.

Introduced by Mr. Knox and referred to Committee on Claims 2017. H. R.14080-

Granting a pension to Kate Howard. Introduced by Mr. Lovering and referred to Committee on Pensions

204ft

H. R.14081-

H. R. 14095-Granting a pension to Milton Barnett.

Introduced by Mr. Cushman and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 2114.

H. R.14096-Granting a pension to Hamlin B. Williams.

Introduced by Mr. Cushman and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 2115.

To remove the charge of desertion from the name of Frank H. R. 14097-Ferrin. Granting an increase of pension to Lewis C. Killam.

Introduced by Mr. Mercer and referred to Committee on Military Af- Introduced by Mr. Cushman and referl'ed to Committee on Invalid fairs 2018. Pensions 2ll5.

H. R.l4082-To correct the military record of J obn Hammond.

Introduced by Mr. Reeder and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 2048.

H. R.l4083-For the relief of the estate of Reuben Street, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Richardson of Alabama and referred to Committee on W 11.1' Claims 20<!8.

H. R.l4084-For relief of Mrs. E. L. Raney.

Introduced by Mr. Richardson of Alabama and referred to Committee on War Claims 20<!8.

H. R.l4085-

H. R.14098-Granting a pension to John Hotchkiss.

Introduced by Mr. Dahle and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 2115.

H. R.14099-Granting a pension to Columbus Robey.

Introduced by Mr. Hoffecker and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 2115.

H. R. 14100-To correct the military record of James S. Coyle.

Introduced by Mr. Hoffecker and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 2115.

H. R.14101-For the relief of the trustees of the Missionary Baptist Church Granting a pension to Isabella Compton.

at Gravelly Springs, Ala. Intr~duced by Mr. Lane and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions Introduced by Mr. Richardson of Alabama and referred to Committee 2110

· on WarClaims21W3. I H. R. 14102-

H. R. 14086- For the relief of the Cape Smythe Whaling and Trading Com-To remove the cha1·ge of desertion from the record of C. L. Gal- pany.

!away Introduced by Mr. Loud and referred to Committee on Interstate and ' Foreign Commerce 2ll5.

Introduced by Mr. Robertson and referred to Committee on Military Affairs20!8. H. R. 14103-

H. R.14087-For the relief of Henry Peal.

Introduced by Mr. Small and referred to Committee on War Claims 2(}18.

H. R.14088-To authorize the construction of reservoirs for the storage of

water and for other hydraulic works for the reclamation of the arid public lands, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Mr. Newlands and referred to Committee on Irrigation of Arid Lands 204:7.-H. R. 142ll reported as substitute 272L

H. R.14089-Granting a pension to Amos Strauser.

Introduced by Mr. Bartholdt and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 2048. ·

H. R.14090-Granting a pension to Marie Bosslet.

Introduced by Mr. Barthold~ and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 2048.

H. R. 14091-Relating to the anchorage and movement of vessels in the port

of Buffalo. Introduced by Mr. Alexander and referred to Committee on Merchant


H. R. 14092-Authorizing the Muskogee and Clarksville Bridge Company to

construct a bridge across the Arkansas River between Muskogee and Clarksville, in the Creek Nation, Indian Territory, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Mr. Flynn and referred to Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce 2114:.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2917) 2680.

H. R.14093-To authorize the Paris, Choctaw and Little Rock Railwav

Company to construct and maintain a bridge across Red River, in the State of Texas.

Introduced by Mr. Sheppard and referred to Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce :mi.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2916) 2680.-Passed Honse3323, 3443.-Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce 3420.-Reported back 3438.-Passed Senate 3515-Examined and signed 3517, 3590.-Approved by President 3603. ·

H. R.l4094-To provide for the purchase of a site and the erection of a public

building thereon at Oil City, in the State of Pennsylvania. Introduced by Mr. Sibley and referred to Committee on Public Build


Granting an increase of pension to James Grissinger. Introduced by Mr. Mudd and referred to Committee on Pensions 2115.

H. R. 14104-For the relief of Johnson Hemphill.

Introduced by Mr. Ransdell and referred to Committee on War Claims 2115.

H. R.14105-Granting an increase of pension to James Campbell.

Introduced by Mr. Shafroth and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions2ll5.

H. R. 14106-For the relief of Alexander Brown.

Introduced by Mr. Sibley and referred to Committee on Claims 2115.

H. R. 14107-Granting an increase of pension to :Marvin Chandler.

Introduced by Mr. Stewart of New York and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 2115.

H. R. 14108-To provide for the casting in bronze and erection in the city of

Washington of the colossal equestrian group known as "The Indian Buffalo Hunt." ·

Introduced by Mr. Tompkins and referred to Committee on Library 211!. .

H. R. 14109-For the relief of the estate of Marius B. Cawthon, deceased.

Int1·oduced by Mr. Richardson of Alabama and referred to Committee on War Claims 2115.

H. R.14110-To develop the interstate and foreign commerce of the Missis

sippi Valley, Introduced by Mr. Vandiver and referred to Committee on Interstate


H.R.14111-To develop the interstate and foreign commerce of the United

States. Introduced by Mr. Vandiver and referred to Committee on Ways and

Means2182. H. R. 14112-. To develop the interstate and foreign commerce of the Southern

and Pacific States. Introduced by MI-. Vandiver and referred to Committee on Interstate


131


H. R.14113-For the establishment of a subport of entry at Naco, Ariz.

Introduced by Mr. Showalter and referred to Committee on Ways and Means 2182.

H. R. 14114-Authorizing the Secretary of the Int~rior to grant to the village

of Cass Lake, in the Sta~ of Minnesota, a right of way over the west half of the southwest quarter of section 15, township 145 north, range 31 west, of the ceded lands of the Chippewa Indian Reservation in said State, for the purpose of constructing and maintaining an outlet sewer for the sewer system of said village. ·

Introduced by Mr. Morris and referred to Committee on Public Lands 2182.

H. R.14115-Providing for the erection of a public building at Da.llas City, Til.

Introduced by Mr. Marsh and referred to Committee on Public Build· ings and Gronnds 2182.

H. R.14116-Providing for the erection of a public building at Nauvoo, Til.

Introduced by 1\lr. Marsh and referred to Committee on Public Build· ings and Gronnds 2182. .

H. R.14117-For the relief of Francis D. Allen and others, of Brenham, Tex.

Introduced by Mr. Cooper of Texas and referred to Committee on War Claims 2182.

H. R. 14118-Granting an increase of pension to John W. Waldrop.

In~roduce? by Mr. Cooper of Texas and referred to Committee on Invalid PensiOns 2182.

H. R.14119-Granting a pension to Laban M. Dugan.

In~roduced by Mr. Hepburn and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions2182.

H. R.14120-Granting a pension to B. E. Burns. · Introduced by Mr. Ridgely and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen·

sious 2182. H.R.14121-

Granting a pension to Maggie Rakestraw. . Introduced by Mr. Ridgely and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen

sions 2182.

H.R.14122-Granting a pension to William G. Rucker.

Introduced by Mr. Ridgely and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions 2182.

H.R.14123-For the relief of the legal representatives of John F. Jett.

Introduced by l\Ir. Rixey and referred to Committee on War Claims 2182.

H.R.14124-Gran ting an increase of pension to John A. Warner.


H.R.14125-

H.R.14129-To require cases of typhoid fever occurring in the Dist1ict of

Columbia to be reported to the health department of said District.

Introduced by Mr. Babcock and referred to Committee on District of Columbia~.

H. R.14130-To prohibit the sale or manufacture of distilled spirits, fermented

liquors or wines, under the authority of the United States, in States where the same is prohibited by the laws of said States.

Introduced by Mr. Small and referred to Committee on Judiciary 29..45.

H. R.14131-Regulating the trial of actions at law in the circuit court of the

United States for the western district of Louisiana. Introduced by Mr. Ransdell and referred to Committee on Judiciary ~-

H. R. 14132-To provide freedom of local legislation to municipalities in the

Territories of the United States. Introduced by Mr. Ridgely and referred to Committee on Territories

22-15. H. R. 14133-

For the relief of Dora Terrell. Introduced by Mr. Bankhead and referred to Committee on War Claims

2245.

H. R.14134-Granting an increase of pension to Nancy Blankenship.

Introduced by Mr. Boreing and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions 2245.

H. R.14135-To remove the charge of desertion from the record of Patrick

F. McDermott. Introduced by Mr. Connell and referred to Committee on Military A!.,

fairs 2".A5. H. R.14136-

Granting an increase of pension to William Butler. Introduced by Mr. Gillett of Massachusetts a.nd referred to Committee

on Invalid Pensions 2245.

H. R. 14137-For the relief of Eliphlet Hickman.

Introduced by Mr. Marsh and referred to Committee on War Claims 2;!45.

H. R. 14138-· To authorize the Pigeon River Improvement. Slide, and Boom

Company, of Minnesota, to enter upon the Grand Portage Indian Reservation, and improve the Pigeon River in said State at what is known as the cascades of said river.

Introduced by Mr. Morris and referred to Committee on Indian Affairs 2245.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 29«) 2796.-Debated and passed House 3482.-Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce 3420.-Reported baok3515.-Passed Senate3516.-Exam.ined and signed 3524,3590.-Approved by President 3600.

H. R.14139-For the relief of Harry L. Kellogg and John 0. Carbys.

Introduced by Mr. Otjen and referred to Committee on Claims 22{5.

H. R.14140-For the relief of Calvin G. Perkins.

Introduced by Mr. Thomas or North Carolina and referred to Commit· t ee on War Claims 2245.

To authorize the Pigeon River Improvement, Slide and Boom Company, of Minnesota, to enter upon the Grand Portage Indian Reservation and improve the Pigeon River in said Stateatwhatisknownasthecascadesofsaidriver. H. R. 14141-

Introduced by Mr. Morris and referred to Committee on Interstate and For the relief of the estate of George S. De Bruhl, deceased. Foreign Commerce 2182. Introduced by Mr. Thomas of North Carolina and referred to Commit·

tee on War Claims 2245. H. R.14126-

Granting a pension to Mary Jane Mock. Int1·oduced by Mr. Watson and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen

sions 2182.

H. R. 14127-To aid in the preservation and enforcement of discipline at the

United States Military Academy at West Point, in the State of New York.

Introduced by Special Committee to Investigate Hazing at Military Academy at West Point (H. R. REPORT 2768) 22-U.

H. R.14128-To authorize the Montgomery and .Autauga Bridge Company to

construct a bridge across the Alabama River near the city of Montgomery, Ala.

Introduced by Mr. Stallings and referred to Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce 2245.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT ~18) 2680.-Laid on table (see billS. 5935) ~61.

132 ,

H. R. 14142- · Relating to postal affairs.

Introduced by Mr. Fitzgerald of Massachusetts and referred to Com mittee on Post-Office and Post-Roads 2245.

H. R.14143-For the relief of the trustees of the Primitive Baptist Church

(colored) at Huntsville, Ala. Introduced by Mr. Richardson of Alabama and referred to Committee

on War Clauns 2'M5.

H. R.14144-To authorize the construction of a bridge across Pearl River at

Monticello, Miss. Introduced by Mr. McLain and referred to Committee on Interstate

and Foreign Commerce 2288.-R~ported back (H. R. REPORT 2889) 2383.-Passed House 2838.-Referred to Senate Committee on Com· merce 2870.-R~ported back 2868.-Passed Senate 31ln'.-Examined and signed 3220, 3261.-Approved by President 3591.

HOUSE -BILLS. 14145~14177

H. R.14145-RepeaHng c.ertain sections of the act approved July 24, 1897,

entitled ''An act to provide revenue for the Government and to encourage the industries of the United States."

Introduced by Mr. Babcock and referred to Committee on Ways and Means2288.

H. R. 14146-To eatablish a court of pension appeals to relieve pension claim

ants and Congress, and for other purposes. Introduced by Mr. Boreing and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen

sions 2288.

H. R.14147-To amend an act entitled "An act to authorize theW ashingtou

and Gettysburg Railway Company, of Maryland, to extend its line of road into and within the District of Columbia," approved March 3, 1899.

Introduced by Mr. Jenkins and referred to Committee on District of Columbia 2'288.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2003) 26ll.-Laid on table (seeS. R. 159) 3009.

H. R. 14148-To provide for two additional justices of the supreme court

within and for the Territory of Oklahoma and defining the jurisdiction of said court and the judges thereof.

Introduced by Mr. Stephens and referred to Committee on Judiciary ~.

H. R.14149-Granting an increase of pension to David A. Ireland.

Introduced by Mr. Brick and referred to Committee on Irivalid Pensions2289.

H. R. 14150-Granting a pension to Mary K. Lewis.

Introduced by Mr. Clayton of Alabama. and referred to Committee on Pensions 2289.

H. R. 14151-Granting an increase of pension to William Hall.

Int_rod~ed by Mr. Faris and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· Sions .. 238.

H. R.14152-Granting a pension to Barbara A. Cornett.

Introduced by Mr. Faris and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 2'28!).

H. R.14153-Granting a pension to Hezakiah Scott.

Introduced by Mr. Freer and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 2!!89.

H. R.14154-To remove the charge of desertion standing against the name of

Robert Coughlin. Introduced by Mr. Gillett of Massachusetts and referred to Committee


H. R .. 14155-Granting a pension to Ephraim Jefferson.

Introduced by Mr. Hoffecker and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 22S9.

H. R. 14156-For the relief of Clementine Vaughn.

Introduced by Mr. Howard and referred to Committee on War· Olaim.c.; 2289.

H. R. 14157-To authorize the private sale of lot No. 1, otherwise described

as fractional northwest one-quarter of northwest onequarter of section No. 24, township No. 40 north, range 3 east, in Price County, Wis., qontaining 20 acres, at the WaUBau, Wis., local United States land office.

Introduced by Mr. Jenkins and referred to Committee on Public Lands 22 !).

H. R. 14158-For the relief of John W. McAfee.


H. R.14161-Granting a pension to William C. Blevins.

Introduced by :Mr. Gibson and referred to committee on Invalid Pensions 2289.

H. R.14162-To reduce and reorganize the Pay Corps of the United St~tes

Navy. Introduced by Mr. Bull and referred to Committee on Naval Affairs

2351.

H. R. 14163-To autholize the Portland, Nehalem and Tillamook Railway

Company to construct a bridge across Nehalem Bay and River, in the State of Oregon.

Introduced by Mr. Moody of Oregon and referred to Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce 235L-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 29'21) 2680.-Passed House 3480.-Passed Senate 3487.Examined and signed 3514, 5578.-Approved by Pre&ident 3600.

H. R. 14164-Providing for the adjustment of accounts of laborers, work

men, and mechanics arising under the eight-hour law. Introduced by Mr. Gillett of Massachusetts and 1·eferred to Committee

on Claims 2351.

H. R. 14165-Dedicating the proceeds of the sales of public lands to the con

struction of works in the aid of irrigation, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Mr. Mondell and referred to Committee on Irrigation of Arid Lands 2351.

H. R. 14166-To increase the compensation of fourth-class postmasters.

Introduced by Mr. Richardson of Alabama and referred to Committee on Post-Office and Post-Roads 2351.

H. R. 14167-Granting an increase of pension to Charity M. Farmer.

Introduced by Mr. Adamson and referred to Committee on Pensions 2351.

H. R. 14168-Granting a pension to James W. Conaway.

Introduced by Mr. Clark and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 2351.

H. R. 14169-For the relief of Thomas B. Vanhorn.

Introduced by Mr. Long and referred to Committee on Military Aftairs 2351.

H. R. 14170-Granting a pension to Dr. Ralph Lewis Graves.

Introduced by Mr. Ransdell and referred to Committee on Pensions 2351.

H. R. 14171-Granting a pension to James W. Tunnell.


H. R.14172-To correct the military record of Thomas Keating.

Introduced by Mr. Reeder and referred to Committee on Military Aff ::Urs Zl<>J..

H. R. 14173-Granting a pension to Cornealiu..s Springsteel.

Introduced by Mr. Underhill and referred to Committee on'Inva.lid Pensions 2351.

H. R. 14174-Granting an increase of pension to Cloyd C. Maulding.

Introduced by Mr. J. R. Williams and referred to Committee on Inva.· lid Pensions 2351.

H. R. 14175-To amend section 4438 of the Revised Statutes of the United

States. Introduced by Mr. Gillett of Massachusetts and referred to Committee

on Merchant Marine and Fisheries 2384.

H. R. 14159- H. R. 14176-For the relief of Elijah Crudgington. Transferring a lot in Woodland Cemetery to city of Quincy, Ill.

Introduced by Mr. Stephens and referr~d to Committee on Military Introduced by Committee on Military Affairs (H. R. REPORT 2888) 2J83, Affairs 2280. 2334.

H. R. 14160- ·I H. R. 14177- . Granting a pension to James L. Cunningham. I For the relief of Ed ward Haile.

Introduced by Mr. J. R. Williams and referred to Committee on Invalid Introduced by Mr. Adamson and referred to Committee on War Claims Pensions 2'209. 238!.

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H. R.14178-For the relief of Sol Bear & Co.

Introduced by Mr. Bellamy and referred to Committee on Claims 2384:.

H. R. 14179-For the relief of the trustees of the Methodist Church at Pros

pect, Giles County, Tenn. Introduced by Mr. Cox and referred to Committee on War Claims 238!.

H. R.14180-

H. R. 14196-Granting a pension to Henriette Salomon.


H. R.14197-To reimburse Scott P. Stewart and Andrew J. Stewart, jr., for

extra surveys of the public lands in the State of Utah. Introduced by Mr. King and referred to Committee on Claims 2439.

For the erection of a public building in the city of Evanston, H. R. 14198-lll. To amend an act entitled "An act to allow the bottling of dis-

' . .._..Introduced by Mr. Foss and referred to Committee on Public Buildings tilled spirits in bond," approved March 3, 1897. and Grounds~- Introduced by Mr. Adams and referred to Committee on Ways and

H. R. 14181. Granting an increase of pension to Marie B. Flannery.

Introduced by Mr. Fowler and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions2384.

H. R.14182. For the relief of Elizabeth A. Smith.

Introduced b~ Mr. Richardson of Alabama and referred to Committee on War Claims 238t

H. R.14183. For the relief of the heirs of Eliah Matheny.

Introduced br Mr. Richardson of Alabama and referred to Committee on WarClauns238!.

H. R. 14184. For the relief of John Young.

Introduced by Mr. Rix:ey and referred to Committee on War Claims 2384.

H. R. 14185. For the relief of William Ketland.

Introduced by Mr. Rixey and referred to Committee on War Claims 238-!. .

H. R.14186-Granting an increase of pension to Amanda W. Ritchie.

Introduced by Mr. Wanger and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensiorus 2384.

H. R.14187-To amend an act entitled "An act to establish a uniform sys

tem of bankruptcy throughout the Unit-ed States," approved July 1, 1898.

Introduced by Mr. Ray and referred to Committee on Judiciary 2384:.

H. R.14188-Granting a pension to Louise Poole.

Introduced by Mr. Pearre and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions2384.

H. R. 14189-Providing for extra pay for certain officers and men.

Introduced by Mr. Fitzgerald of Massachusetts and referred to Committee on War Claims 2384.

H. R. 14190-For the relief of John D. Chadwick.

Introduced by Mr. Richardson of Alabama and referred to Committee on Claims 238!.

H. R. 14191-Authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to appear in suits

brought by States relative to school lands. Introduced by Mr. Eddy and referred to Committee on Public Lands

2438.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 29!8) 2914:.-Laid on table (see bill S. 5978) 0071.

H. R. 14192-To authorize the construction of reservoirs · for the storage of

water and other hydraulic works for the reclamation of the arid public lands, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Mr. Wilson of Idaho and referred to Committee on Irrigation of Arid Lands 2438.

H. R.14193-Granting a pension to William A. Luther.


H. R.14194-For the relief of Benjamin T. Hooper and Marcellus Aaron.

Introduced by Mr. Kerr of Maryland and referred to Committee on War Claims 2439.

H. R.14195-Granting an increase of pension to Charles N. Lee.

Introduced by Mr. Overstreet and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 2439.

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Means2!93.

H. R.14199-Defining the taxable proof of distilled spirits.

Introduced by Mr. Adams and referred to Committee on Ways and Means 24.93.

H.R.14200-To authorize the Birmingham, Mobile and Navy Cove Harbor

Railway Compa:ny to construct and maintain a bridge across theMobileRiveratornearMountVernon,inMobileCounty, Ala.

Introduced by Mr. Taylor of Alabama and referred to Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce 24.93.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2953) 3012.

H. R.14201-For the completion and furnishing of the Government building

at Richmond, Ky. Introduced by Mr. Gilbert and referred to Committee on Public Build·

ings and Grounds 24.93.

H. R.14202-To provide for the purcha.se of a site and the erection of a public

building thereon at Muscatine, in the State of Iowa. Introduced by Mr. Lane and referred to Committee on Public Buildings

and Grounds 24.93.



Introduced by Mr. Wilson of Idaho and referred to Committee on lrri· gation of Arid Lands 24.93.

H. R.14204-To provide for the purchase of a site and the erection of a public

building thereon at Iowa City, in the State of Iowa. Introduced by Mr. Lane and referred to Committee on Public Buildings

and Grounds 24.93.

H. R.14205-Granting ah increase of pension toW. H. Hunter.

Int roduced by Mr. Burkett and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions 2!93.

H. R.14206-For the relief of the heirs of S. H. Ayers, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Hawley and referred to Committee on War Claims 2493.

H. R._14207-For the relief of the legal representatives of Henry Ohlekopf,

deceased. Intr oduced by Mr. Lane and referred to Committee on Claims 2(93.

H. R. 14208-Granting a pension to Leota K. Gutierrez.

Introduced by Mr. Metcalf and referred to Committee on Pensions 2!93.

H. R. 14209-Granting an increase of pension to Charles W. Adams.

Introduced by Mr. Metcalf and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 2!93.

H. R.14210-Granting a pension to John Krieg.

Introduced by Mr. Morrell and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions2!93.

H. R. 14211-Granting a pension to Charles G. Foster.

Introduced by Mt. Morrell and referred to Committee on Pensions 2493.

H. R.14212-For the relief of the legal representatives of William Hough, de

cea.sed. Introduced by Mr. Rix:ey and referred to Committee on War Claims

2!93.

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H. R.14213-For the relief of D. S. Barrus and others.

Introduced by Mr. Thomas of North Carolina. and referred to Committee on War Claims 2493.

H. R.14214-Granting an increase of pension to Solomon J. Donaldson.

Introduced by Mr. Van Voorhis and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 24:93.

H. R. 14215-For the relief of the widow and minor children of John F.

Lanier, deceased. Introduced by Mr. Richardson of Alabama and referred to Committee

on Claims 2493.

H. R.14216-To supplement existing laws relating to the disposition of lands

in Oklahoma Territory. Introduced by Mr. Stephens and referred to Committee on Public

Lands 2558.

H. R. 14217-For the purchase of a bronze replica of the Vendome statue of

General Rochambeau. ' Introduced by Mr. McCleary and referred to Committee on Library

2558.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2928) 2721. '

H. R.14218-To empower the Secretary of War to set aside a part of each

H. R.14230-Granting an increase of pension to Mrs. Marion Dickson.

Introduced by Mr. Henry of Mississippi and referred to Committee on Pensions 2615.

H. R. 14231-For the relief of the legal representatives of Eliza C. Wrenn.


H. R.14232-To correct the naval record of and grant an honorable discharge

to Joseph Shea. Introduced by Mr. Ruppert and referred to Committee on Naval Affairs

2615.

H. R.14233-To regulate commerce and industry.

Introduced by Mr. Ridgely and referred to Committee on Reform in the Civil Service 2615.

H. R.14234-Granting an increase of pension to Morgan T. Burkhart.


H. R.14235-Granting an increase of pension to Samuel L. Butcher.


national cemetery in the United States for the burial of de-ceased enlisted men and their wives. H. R. 14236-

Making appropriations to supply deficiencies in the appropria· tions for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1901, and for prior years, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Mr. Brownlow and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 2558.

H. R. 14219--To revjse the patent laws relating to assignments.

Introduced by Mr. Henry of Connecticut and referred to Committee on Patents 2558.

H. R. 14220-

Introduced by Committee on Appropriations (H. R. REPORT 2909) 2653, 2680.-Deba.ted and amended 2709, 2760, 2770.-Passed House 279!.Referred to Senate Committee on Appropriations 280i.-Reported back with amendments (S. REPORT 2496) 3391.-Debated and amended 3396, 3399.-Passed Senate 3!08.-House nonconcurs in Senate amendments 3483.-Senate insists upon its amendments B486.-Conference appointed 34.83, 34B6.-Conference report made and agreed to 3!89, 3577.-Ex.amined and signed 3514, 3590.-Approved by President 3591. For the repeal of an act to provide ways and means to meet war

expenditures, and for other purposes, approved June 13, 18!J8. H. R. 14237-

Introduced by Mr. King and referred to Committee on Ways and Means 2558.

H. R. 14221-Granting an increase of pension to Allen Demaree.

Introduced by Mr. Gilbert and referred to Committee on Pensions 2558.

H. R.14222-Granting an incrsase of pension to Elihu Wheeler.

Introduced by Mr. Griffith and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· sions 2558.

H. R. 14223-Granting an increase of pension to Almond Partridge.

Introduced by Mr. Longandreferred to Committee on InvalidPensions 255ft

H. R.14224-Granting an increase of pension to William H. H. Adams.

Introduced by Mr. Miers and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions2558.

H. R. 14225-For the relief of Capt. J. E. Turtle.


H. R. 14226-Granting a pension to Mary E. Frankland.

Introduced by 1\ir. Dovener and referred to Committee on Pensions 2558.

H. R.14227-To protect ancient ruins on the public domain.

Introduced by Mr. Perea and referred to Committee on Public Lands 2615.

H. R.14228-To authorize the city of Nashville to construct a free public

bridge across the Cumberland River within the corporate limits of said city.

Introduced by Mr. Gaines and referred to Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce 261'l.-Reporteli back with amendments (H. R. REPORT 2974) 318!.-Debated and passed House Wit-Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce 3420.-Reported back with amendment 2-138.-Amendment disagreed to and bill passed Senate 35H.-Examined and signed 3531,3595.-Approved by President 36m.

H. R.14229-To establish a pension court, and for other purposes.

Introduced by .M.r. Miers and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 2615.

To amend an act entitled ''An act to reduce taxation, to provide revenue for the Government, and for other purposes, "which became a law on the 28th day of August, 1894:.

Introduced by Mr. Grosvenor and referred to Committee on Ways and Means2680.

H. R.14238-To extend the session of the present session of the legislative as·

sembly of Arizona. Int roduced by Mr. Wilson of Arizona and referred to Committee on

Territories 2680.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2926) 2721.

H. R. 14239-Granting an increase of pension to Eli Lane.


H. R.14240-To provide an American register for the steam yacht May.

Introduced by Mr. Adams and referred to Committee on Merchant M~ rine and Fisheries 272L-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2949) 2f.J-!4.Laid on table (see bill S. 6012) 3261.



Introduced by Committee on Irrigation of Arid Lands (H. R. REPORT 2927) as substitute for bill H. R. 14083 2721, 20!4, 3097, 34.84.

H. R.14242-To erect a monument in memory of the Union soldiers who fell

at Lone Jack, Mo. Introduced by Mr. Cowherd and referred to Committee on Library

2721.

H. R.14243-Granting a pension to Asahel M. Thayer.

Introduced by Mr. Neville and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen-sions 2121. · .

H. R.14244-Granting a pension to Cynthia Thomas.

Introduced by Mr. J. R. Williams and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 27~1.

H. R.14245-Granting an increase of pension to James L. Cunningham.

Introduced by Mr. J. R. Williams and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 27~1.

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H. R.14246-Granting a pension to Jobniken L. Mynatt.

Introduced by Mr. Gibson and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions2721.

H. R.14247-To authorize the location of a. Branch Home for Disabled Vol

unteer Soldiers and Sailors in either of the States of Lonisiana or Mississippi, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Mr. Davey and referred to Committee on ·IDlitary M-fairs2J96. .

H. R.14248-To amend an act entitled "An act to establish circuit courts of

appeals and to define and regulate in certain cases the jurisdiction of the courts of the United States, and for other purposes," approved March 3, 1891.

Introduced by Mr. Ruppert and referred to Committee on Judiciary 2796.

H. R.14249-To amend the law relating to copyright.

Introduced by Mr. Dayton and referred to Committee on Patents !!796.


water, and for other hydraulic works for the irrigation of arid public lands~

Introduced by Mr. Needham and referred to Committee on Irrigation of Arid Lands 2796. _

H. R.14262-Creating the Colorado Cliff Dwellings National Park.

Introduced by Mr. Sha.froth .and referred to Committee on Public Lands2867.

H. R.14263-To repeal Section 5 of the act of July 24, 1897, entitled "An act

to provide revenue for the Government and to encourage the industries of the United States."

Introduced by Mr. Mann and referred to Committee on Ways and Means2867.

H. R.14264-For the relief of John Patterson.

Introduced by Mr. Brundidge and referred to Committee on.Military Affairs 2867.

H. R. 14265-For the relief of Thomas J. Nichols.

Introduced by Mr. Rix:ey a.nd referred to Committee on War Cbims 2861.

H. R.14266-Granting an increase of pension to Mary F. Fuller.

Introdu-ced by Mr. Russell and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 2867.

H. R.14267-Granting an increase of pension to Leroy Coates.

Introduced by Mr. Southard and referred to Committee on In-valid Pensions 2867.

H. R~ 14268-lL R. 14251- Granting an _increase of pension to Walter EckeL

Granting a pension to Laura A. Wyant and her children under Introduced by Mr. Son~hard and ref.erred to Committee on Invalid the age of 16. Pensions 2807.

Introduced by Mr. Brick a.nd referred to Committee on Invalid Pen· H. R. 14269-sions 2796. Confirming a lease between J. W. Peglow and the Seneca

H. R. 1~252- Nation of New York Indians. Introduced by Mr. Sherman and referred to Colll!Dittee on Indian At

fairs 294-!.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 29521 3012.-Debated a.nd passed House 3797.-Passed Senate 3i80, 3515.-Exa.mined and signed 35:.'9, 359L-A_p_proved by President 3003.

Fo1· the relief of the estate of S. L Evans. Introduced by Mr. Brundidge and referred to Committee on War

Claims 2796.

H. R.14253-For the relief of the heirs of Benjamin Pigman, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Dinsmore and referred to Committee on War Claims 2796.

H. R. 14254--For the relief of the trustees of Lebanon Methodist Episcopal

Church South. Introduced by Mr. Richardson of Alabama and referred to Committee

on War Claims 2796.

H.lt~ 14255-For the.relief of Jason Howard.


lL R. 14256-

H. R.14270-To extend to the city of Paducah the operation of an act entitled

"An act to amend an act approved June 10, 1880, governing the immediate transportation of dutiable merchandise with· out appraisement. "

Introduced by Mr. Wheeler and referred to Committee on Wars and Means2945.

H.R.14271-For the relief of Rasmussen & Strehlow.

I'ntroduced by Mr. Mercer arid referred to Committee on Claims 2'J-i5.Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2951) 0012.

H.R.14272-Granting a pension to F. J. Mead.


For the relief of the trustees of the Missionary Baptist Church H. R. 14273-at Waterloo, in Lauderdale County, Ala. For the relief of F. H. Driscoll.

Introduced by Mr. Richardson of Alabama. a.nd referred to Committee on War Claims 279f).

lL R. 14257-For the relief of William G. Edwards.


H. R. i4258-For the relief of the estate of Harry Downing.

Introduced by Mr. Small and ·referred to Committee on War Claims 2796.

H. R.14259-For the relief of David H. Cork.

Introduced by Mr. Wilson of South Carolina and referred to Committee on W a.r Claims 2796.

H. R.14260-To amend an act entitled "An act to constitute a new division

of tbe eastern judicial district of Texas, and to provide for . the holding of terms of court at Sherman, Tex., and fm· the

appointment of a clerk for said court, and for other purposes," approved February 19, 1901.

Introduced by Mr. Bailey of Texas and .referred to Committee an the Judiciary 2867.-Reported baek and J)&SSed House Si66.-Passed Senate 3!36.-Examined and signed 3!96, 3578.-Approved by President 36m.

H. R. 14261-To incorporate the Lake Erie and Ohio River Ship Canal Com

pany, and defining the powers thereof. Introdueed by Committee nn Railways .and Canals (H. R. REPORT

2946) as substitute for bill H. R. 1067, 2867 .

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Introduced by Mr. Metcalf and referred to Committee on Claims 294:5.

H.R.14274-Granting a pension to William McElroy.

Introduced br Mr. Metcalf and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions29!5.

H.R.14275-Granting a pension to Susan J. Taylor.

Introduced by Mr. Sibley and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 294:5.

H. R.14276-Granting a pension to Cynthia Martin.

Introduced by Mr . .J. R. Williams and referred to Committee on Im·alid Pensions 2915.

H. R.14277-To provide for celebrating the one hundredth anniversary of the

purchase of the Louisiana Territory, in the city of New Orleans, etc.

Introduced by Mr. Meyer and referred to Special Committee on Cen· tennial of the Louisiana Purchase 294:5.

H. R.14278- -Amending an acl relating to forest reserves, selection of lands in lieu of relinquished claims or lands in forest reservations, national parks, and amending the act of June 4, 1w.l7, en· titled '·An act making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June 30: 1898., and for other pnrpmes. u ·

In&'~uoed by .Mr. Fordney and referred to Committee on .Public Lands

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H. R.14279-Authorizing the Texas and Pacific Railway to construct a bridge

across Red River, Louisiana. Introduced by Mr. Ransdell and referred to Committee ou Interstate

and Foreign Commerce 3012.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2U'i2) 3184.-Laid on table {see billS. OOM) 3261.

. H. R. 14280-To authorize the construction of hydraulic works for the pur

pose of making the waters of the arid and semiarid region available for use in irrigation.

Introduced by Committee on Public Lands (H. R. R'EPORT 2!154) as substitute for bill H. R. l2'&JO, 3012.

H. R.14281-For the relief of George W. Raney.

Introduced by Mr. Gibson and referred to Committee on Military Af. fairs 3013.

H. R. 14282-Granting an increase of pension to Benjamin R. Hackney.

Introduced by l\Ir. Gibson and referred to Oommit!ee on Pensions 3013.

H. R.14283-Granting an increase of pension to George Johnson.

Introduced by Mr. Tawn"6y and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 3013.

H. R.14284-Granting an increase of pension to Peter Tuper.

Introduced by Mr. Tawney and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions8013.

H. R.14285-Granting a pension to Adelia C. Chandler.

Introduced by Mr. Gibson and referred to Committee on Pensions 3013. H. R.14286-

Granting a pension to Andrew Baird. Introduced by Mr. Gibson and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen

sions 3013.

H. R.14287-For the relief of Emma Templeton W 6od.

Introduced by Mr. Pearce and referred to Committee on War Claims 3013.

H. R.14288-For the relief of Catherine Barry Meeha.

Introduced by Mr. Pearce and referred to Committee on War Claimc:; 3U13.

H. R.14289-To authorize the supreme court of the District of Columbia to

decree the sale or lease of real estate in certain cases. Introduced by Mr. Jenkiu and referred to Committee on District of

Columbi:l. 3097.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2975) 3184. . H. R. 14290-

To incorporate the Eastern Star Home for the District of Columbia.

Introduced by l\Ir. Richardson of Tennessee and referred to Committee on District of Columbia 3097.

H. R.14291-Granting a pension to John T. Starkey.

Introduced by Mr. Dovener and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions8098.

H. R.14292-To authorize Leo Bergholz to accept a decoration from the Shah

of Persia. Introduced by Mr. Hitt and referred to Committee on Foreign Affairs

3098. H. R.14293-

To authorize WilliamS. Sims, United States Navy, to accept a decoration from the President of France.

Introduced by l\Ir. Hitt and referred to Committee on Foreign Affair.; 3098.

H. R.14294-Gra.nting a pension to Joseph B. Phelps.

Introduced by Mr. Long and referred toCommittee on Invalid Pensions 3098.

H. R. 14295-Referring to the Court of Claims for adjudication a claim of the

Cherokee Indians against the United States, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Committee on Indian Affairs (H. R. R'EPORT 29TI) 3097.

H. R.14296-Authorizing the extension of the post-office at Bangor, Me.

Introduced by Mr. Bnrleigh and l'eferred to Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds 3091.

H. R.14297-0ranting an increase of pension to D. C. Maples.

· Introduced by Mr. Gibson a.nd referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 3098.

H. R.14298-For the relief of Robert McCampbell .

Introduced by l\Ir. Gibson and referred to Committee on War Claims 3098.

H. R.14299-To authorize the revoking of approval of useless or obstruction

ary rights of way for canals, ditches, and reservoirs. Introduced by Mr. Kahn and referred to Committee on Irrigation and

Arid Lands 3184:. H. R.14300-

Providing for the payment of certain losses sustained by citizens of Indiana during Morgan's raid through said State, and also for the payment for services rendered by the Indiana Legion and lndiana Home Guards.

Introduced by Mr. Griffith and referred to Committee on War Claims 318-!.

H. R. 14301-Granting a pension to Fanny Wallace.

Introduced by Mr. Driggs and referred to Committee on Pensions 318!.

H. R.14302-Granting a pension to Cornelia Wood.

Introduced by l\Ir. Mann and referred to Committee on Invalid Pen-sions 3184:. ·

H. R.14303-Granting a pension to Andrew J. Baker.

· Introduced by Mr. Reeves and referred to.Committee on Invalid Pensions3184.

H. R.14304-Granting a pension to David Brobst.

Introduced by Mr. Reeves and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 3184.

H. R.14305-Granting a pension to Lewis Runkle~

Introduced by l\Ir. Salmon and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 3184:.

H. R.14306-Granting a pension to Mary Probasco.

Introduced by l\Ir. Salmon and referred to Committee on Pensions 318!.

H. R.l4307-Granting an increase of pension to William B. Dungan.

Introduced by Mz:. Salmon and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions 3184.

H. R.14308-For the building of a bridge across the Missouri River at Kan

sas City, Mo. Introduced by Mr. Cowherd and referred to Committee on Interstate

and Foreign Commerce 318!. -H. It. 14309-

For the reward of enlisted men of the Navy or Marine Corps. Introduced by Mr. Dayton and referred to Committee on Naval Affairs

3202.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2980) 3387.-Debated and passed House 3-!71.-Debated and passed Senate 3437.-Examined and signed 3±96, 3578.-Approved by President 3591.

H. R.14310-To ratify and oonfirm an agreement with the Choctaw and

Chickasaw tribes of Indians, and for other purposes. Introduced by Mr. Curtis and referred to Committee on Indian Affairs

3:?62. H. R.14311-

For the relief of John P. Duke. Introduced by Mr. Cowherd and referred to Committee on War Claims ~

H. R.14312-For the relief of the heirs of James T. Anderson, deceased.

Introduced by Mr. Richardson of Alabama and referred to Committee on War C1.a.ims 3262.

H. R.14313-For the relief of Adolph Cohn, administrator of the estate of

John Chapman, deceased~ Introduced by Mr. Thomas of North Carolina and referred to Commili

tee on War ClaimS 3262. H. R. 14314-

To amend section 37 of an act entitled "An act providing for the public printing and binding and the distribution of public documents," approved January 12, 1895.

Introduced by Yr. Latimer and referred to Committee on Printing 3262.-Reported back and passed House84:70.-Referred to Senate Committee on Printing 3487.

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H. R. 14315-To amend an act to ratify and confirm an agreement with the

Cherokee tribe of Indians, and for other purposes. Introduced by Mr. Little and referred to Committee on Indian Affairs

3262.

H. R. 14316-For the relief of Bartley Giffin.

Introduced by Mr. Gibson and referred to Committee on War Claims 3262.

H. R. 14317-For the relief of John M. Dailey.

Intr_oduced by Mr. Gibson and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 3262.

H. R. 14318-Authorizing the appointment of a clerk for the district courts

of the eastern district of Texas at Sherman and Beaumont, T~x., and for other purposes. _

Introduced by Mr. Cooper of Texas and referred to CommitteeonJudiciary3387.

H. R.14319-To provide a means of determining and expressing the total

quantities of all kinds of property in the United States in decimal terms independent of value.

H. R.14327-For the relief of Ella Willburn.

Introduced by Mr. Little and referred to Committee on Claims 3484. H. R.14328-

Granting a pension to George Baker. Introduced by Mr. Long and referred to Committee on Invalid Pensions

348-!. H. R. 14329-

Granting a pension to John C. Bishop. Introduced by Mr. Wm. Alden Smith and referred to Committee on In·

valid Pensions 34.8!. H. R.14330-

, Granting a pension to Mary B. Jennings. Introduced by Mr. Wm. Alden Smith and referred to Committee on In

yalid Pensions 3184:. H. R. 14331-

Granting a pension to Electa McLean French. Introduced by Mr. Wm. Alden Smith and referred to Committee on

In valid Pensions 348!. H. R.14332-

Granting a pension to Adelaide C. Morse. Introduced by Mr. Wm. Alden Smith and referred to Committee on

Invalid Pensions 3!&!. H. R. 14333-Introduced by Mr. Ridgely and referred to Committee on Coinage,

Weights, and Measures ~7. Granting a pension to Frank Hiler. H. R. 14320- Introduced by Mr. Wm. Alden Smith and referred to Committee on

To correct the military record of George L. Hayne, late first Invalid Pensions 3484· lieutenant Company C, First Regiment Louisiana Cavalry. H. R. 1433-1-

Introduced by Mr. Bartholdt and referred to Committee on Military For the relief of James K. Davie. Affairs 3388. • Introduced_Jt Mr. Wm . .Alden Smith and referred to Committee on

H. R. 14321- Military airs 3!84. . f . t H EM H. R. 14335-Granting an mcrease o pensiOn o enry . unger.

Granting an increase of pension to Theodore C. Putnam. Introduced by Mr. Cooper of 'l.'exas and referred to Committee on Mili-tary Affairs 3388. Introdured by Mr. Wm. Alden Smith and referred to Committee on

Invalid Pensions 3484. H. R.14322- H. R. 14336-

Granting a pension io Martha A. Hollingseed. Granting an increase of pension to Thomas Wilkinson. Introduced by Mr. Cooper of Texas and referred to Committee on In- Introduced by Mr. Wm. Alden Smith and referred to Committee on

valid Pensions 3388. Iuvalid Pensions 3!84.

H. R. 14323-· H. R. 14337-For the relief of Luke Stinnett. To amend an act entitled "An act to amend title 60, chapter 3,

Introd)lced by Mr. Long and referred to Committee on lllilitary Affairs of the Revised Statutes of the United States, relating to 3388. copyrights," approved March 3, 1891.

H. R. 14324- Introduced by Mr. Driggs and referred to Committee on Patents 3605. To prevent superannuation and favoritism in the classified civil H. R. 14338-

service. Introduced by Mr. Gillett of Massachusetts and referred to Committee

on Reform in the Civil Service 3387. ·

H. R.14325-Relating to the care of the remains of all officers, soldiers, sailors,

or other persons connected with the Army, Navy, or transport service, who lose their lives while in the service of their country.

Introduced by Mr. Jett and referred to Committee on Military Affairs 3484.

H. R.14326-To provide for the disposal of the arid public lands and to author-

. ize the construction of reservoirs for the storage of water and other necessary irrigation works for arid-land reclamation, and for other purposes.

Introduced by Mr. Newlands and referred to Committee on Irrigation of Arid Lands 348!.

.To provide for the disposal of the arid public lands and to authorize the construction of reservoirs for the storage of water and other necessary irrigation works for arid-land reclamation, and for ot-her purposes.

Introduced by Mr. Newlands and referred to Committee on Irrigation of Arid Lands 3605.

H. R. 14339-To provido for the acquisition, purchase, construction, and con

demnation by the United States of America of railroads lying in the 'l'erritories of the United States, the respective States, and the District of Columbia engaged in interstate commerce in carrying the mails, and to provide for the operation of said roads by the United States, and amending the act of Congress of February 4, 1887, entitled "An act to regulate interstate commerce," and for other purposes.

Introduced by Mr. Ridgely and referred to Committee on Railways and Canals 3005.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONS.

H. J. Res. 7-Authorizing foreign exhibitors at the Pan-American Exposi

tion, to be held in Buffalo, N. Y., in 1901, to bring to this country foreign labor from their respective countries for the purpose of preparing for and making their exhibits under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury.

Laid on table 32U2.

H. J. Res. 28-

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution, providing for the election of Senators of the United States.

Passed over in Senate 2499, 3!9i.

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H. J. Res. 47-Granting permission for the erection of a bronze statue in Wa-sh

ington, D. C., in honor of Gen. Francis E. Spinner, late Treasurer of the United States.

Debated in House 3183. H. J. Res. 74-

Authorizing articles imported from foreign countries for the sole purpose of exhibition at th~ San Antonio Inte~~tional Fair and at the Texas State Fair and Dallas Exposition, to be held in the cities of San Antonio, Tex., and Dallas, Tex., to be imported free of duty, under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury.

Reported back and passed Senate 3017.-E:x:amined and signed 3136, 3182.-Approved by President 3385.

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H. J. Res. 101-Authorizing the publication of an edition of "A Digest of Inter

national Law." Reported back and passed Senate fl8.-Examined and signed 487, {96.

Approved by President llOO.

H. J. Res. HiS-Granting permission for the erection of a monument or statue

in Washington City, District of Columbia, in honor of the late Benjamin F. Stephenson, founder of the Grand Army of the Republic.


H. J. Res. 213-Setting aside certain lands within the Mescalero Indian Reser

vation, in New Mexico, for the use of the Indians thereon, and providing for the sale of the residue of the lands therein for the benefit of said tribe of Indians.

Debated 3!63.

H. J. Res. 249-Providing for the publication of the report of the board of

management of the United States Government exhibit at the Tennessee Centennial Exposition.

Reported back with amendments and passed HOllSe 3006.-Referred to Senate Committeeon Printing3050.-Reported back and passed Senate 3189.-Ex:amined and signt~d 3280, 3386. -Approved by President 3591.

H. J. Res. 252-

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Authorizing foreign exhibitors at the Ohio Centennial and Northwest Territory Exposition, to be held in Toledo, Ohio, in 1902, to bring to this country foreign laborers from their respective countries for the purpose of preparing for and making their exhibits under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury.

Laid on table 3262.

H. J. Res. 259-To regulate the distribution of public documents to the Library

of Congress for its own use and for international exchange. R-eported back ~th amendments and passed House 3007.-Roferred to

Senate Com..tnlttee on Printing 3000.-Reported back 3100.-Debated and pas~ed Senate 3l!l8.-Examined and signed 3280, 3386.-Approved by President 359L

H. J. Res. 271-Sympathizing with the Boer Republics.

Introduced by Mr. Fitzgerald of Massachusetts and referred to Committee on Foreign Affairs 18.

H. J. Res. 272-Proposing an amendment to the Constitution providing for the

repeal of the fifteenth amendment. Introduced by Mr. Kitchin and referred to Committee on Judiciary 5!.

H. J. Res. 273-Permitting certain officers and enlisted men to wear distinctive

badges. , Introduced by Mr. Dick and referred to Committee on Military Affairs

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H. J. Res. 274-Protesting against the continuation of the war in South Africa.

Intr.odnced by Mr. Sulzer and referred to Committee on Foreign Af. fa:t.rs 54.

H. J. Res. 275-Requesting the President to furnish transportation to the Boers

who desire to immigrate to this country. Introduced by Mr. Fitzgerald of Massachusetts and referred to Com·

mittee on Foreign Affairs 88. ·

H. J. Res. 276-For the diversion of moneys heretofore appropriated fo~ the

harbor of Davenport, Iowa. Introduced by Mr. Lane and referred to Committee on Rivers and Har

bors 88.

H. J. Res. 277-To appoint Charles A. Boutelle a captain on the retired list of

the Navy. Introduced by Mr. Burleigh and referred to Committee on Naval Af.

fairs 127.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2023) 298.Debated and passed Honse 38!.-Passed Senate il6.-Ex:amined and signed i87, {96.-Approved by President 1100.

R. J. Res. 278-Authorizing the Commissioners of the District of Columbia to

employ an additional assistant to the attorney.

H. J. Res. 279-Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United

States, conferring power on Congress to enact uniform laws on the subject of marriage and divorce.

Introduced by Mr. Tayler of Ohio and referred to Committee on Judi· ciary 188.

H. J. Res. 280-In relation to the navigation of Green and Barren rivers, Ken

tucky. Introduced by Mr. Hemenway and referred to Committee on Rivers

and Harbors 195. H. J. Res. 281-

To pay the officers and employees of the Senate and House of Representatives their respective salaries for the month of December, 1900, on the 20th day of said month.

Introduced by Mr. Loudenslager and passed House 307.-Passed Senate 33-1.-Ex:am.ined and signed 350, 363.-Approved by President 395.


States. Introduced by Mr. McDermott and referred to Committee on Judiciary

331. H. J. Res. 283-

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States fixing the number of members of the House of Representatives.

Introduced by Mr. Brosius and referred to Committee on Election of President, Vice-President, and Representatives in Congress 331. ·

H. J. Res. 284-Providing for remodeling the Hall of the House of Representa

tives, and for other purposes. Introduced by Mr. Prince and referred to Committee on Ventilation

and Acoustics 386.

H. J. Res. 285-Providing for the printing annually of the Report on Field Op

erations of the Division of Soils, Department of Agriculture.

Introduced by Mr. Henry of Connecticut and referred to Committee on Printing 386.-Reported back with amendments, debated, and passed House 2238.-Referred to Senate Committee on Printing 2253.-Re· ported back and passed Senate 2561.-Examined and signed 2683, 2720.Approved by President 3167.

H. J. Ree. 286-Granting a life~saving medal to Reynold A. Crisner, of Port

Huron, Mich. Introduced by Mr. Weeks and referred to Committee on Interstate and

Foreign Commerce 00.

H. J. Res. 287-Authorizing the Secretary of War to grant permits to the com

mittee on inaugural ceremonies for use of reservations or public spaces in city of Washington on the occasion of the inauguration of the President-elect on March 4,1901, etc.

Introduced by Mr. Jenkins and referred to Committee on District of Columbia 572.-Reported ~back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 2211) 849.-La.id on table (seeS. R. H5) 888.

H. J. Res. 288-Providing for the printing of 5,000 copies of Bulletin No. 86 of

the Department of Agriculture. Introduced by Mr. Mendell and referred to Committee on Printing 573.

H. J. Res. 289-To permit railroads in the District to occupy additional parts of

streets to accommodate the traveling public attending the inaugural ceremonies.

Introduced by Mr. Jenkins and referred to Committee on District of Columbia 620.


States. Introduced by Mr. Henry C. Smith and referred to Committee on Judi·

ciary 750.

H. J. Res. 291-To continue copyists in the General Land Office.

Introduced by Mr. Livingston and referred to Committee on Appro· priat:ons 803.

H. J. Res. 292-Providing for reprint of Bulletin No. 80, entitled "The Agri

cultural Experiment Stations of the United States." Introduced by Mr. Henry of Connecticut and referred to Committee on

Printing 803.-Reported back with amendments and passed House 2238.-Referred to Senate Committee on Printing 2253.-Reported

Introduced by Mr. Cannon and referred to Committee on District of back and passed Senate 2682.-Examined and signed 2723, 279-L-Ap· Columbia 121.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 2015) 187. proved by President 3167. ·

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H. J. Res. 293-Directing a suitable shaft to be placed at the grave of George

Wythe. Introduced by Mr. Lamb and referred to Committee on Library 953.

H. J. Res. 294-Authorizing and directing the Secretary of the Treasury to pay

certain sums in connection with the annexation of Hawaii. Introduced by Mr. Dalzell and referred to Committee on Appropria

tions 1005.


States. Introduced by Mr. Glynn and referred to Committee on Judiciary1005.

H. J. Res. 296-To authorize certain officers of the Treasury Department to

audit, certify, and pay claims of certain counties of Arizona.

Introduced by Mr. Wilson of Arizona and referred to Committee on Claims 1108.-Reported back (H. R. REPORT 289!) :M38.

H. J. Res. 297-Directing the printing and binding of 4,000 copies of House

Document No. 459, Fifty-sixth Congress, first session, and the printing of 4,000 copies of House Document No. 566, Fifty-sixth Congress, first session.

Introduced by Mr. Gillett of Massachusetts and referred to Committee on Printing 1365.

H. J. Res. 298-Providing for the printing of digest of election cases and to pay

for the manuscript thereof. Introduced by Mr. Tayler of Ohio and referred to Committee on Print

ing 1657.

H. J. Res. 299-Providing for the printing of digest of election cases.

Introduced by Mr. Tayler of Ohio and referred to Committee on Print· ing 1764:.

H. J. Res. 300-Canceling the license of certain traders on the Osage Indian

Agency in Oklahoma Territory. · Introduced by Mr. Stephens and referred to Co:z;nmittee on Indian Af

fairs 1973.

H. J. Res. 301-Declaring the purpose of the United States in retaining posses·

sion of the Philippine Islands. . Introduced by Mr. Brown and referred to Committee on Insular Affairs

2lli.

H. J. Res. 302-Foi' the relief of P. J. McMahon.

Introduced by Mr. Sparkman and referred to Committee on Naval Affairs 2245.

H. J. Res. 303-Awarding medals of honor to Capt. Francis Tuttle, Lieuts.

David H. Jarvis, Ellsworth P. Bertholf, and Dr. Samuel J. Call, officers of the Revenue-Cutter Service, for able and gallant senvices in the overland expedition to Point Barrow, Arctic Ocean, for relief of imperiled whalers.

Introduced by Mr. Mann and referred to Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce 224:5.

H. J. Res. 304--To correct the military record of Silas D. Baldwin.

Introduced hy Mr. Mann and referred to Committee on Military Affairs ~. .

H. J. Res. 305-Ratifying agreement between Tennessee and Virginia with

reference to the boundary line of said States. Introduced by Mr. Rhea of Virginia and referred to Committee on Ju

diciary 2289.

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H. J. Res. 306-Concerning printing of additional copies of the Annual Report

of the Geological Survey. Introduced by Mr. Heatwole and referred to Committee on Printing

2H5.-Reported back and passed House 3000.-Referred to 8enate Committee on Printing 3019.-Reported back and pas~d Senate 32&1.Examined and signed a!:OJ, 3386.-Approved by President 3591.

H. J. Res. 307-Authorizing the President of the United States to appoint a

commission to examine and report upon a route for the construction of a free and open waterway to connect the waters of the Chesapeake and Delaware bays.

Int-roduced by Mr. Mudd and referred to Committee on Rivers and Harbors 2015.-Reference changed to Committee on Railways and

anals 2697, 2721.-Reported back with amendment (H. R. REPORT 204,7) 2867.

H. J. Res. 308-To facilitate the utilization of the Government departments for

the purposes of research in extension of the policy enunciated by Congress in the joint resolution approved April12, 1892.

Introduced by Mr. Sherman and referred to Committee on Judiciary 2080.

H. J. Res. 309-Extending the time within which certain street railroads in the

District of Columbia may be constructed. Introduced by Mr. Mudd and referred to Committee on District of

Columbia 2721.


States. Introduced by Mr. McDermott and referred to Committee on Judiciary 2~1.

H. J. Res. 311-Relating to theater licenses in the District of Columbia.

Introduced by Committee on District of Columbia (H. R. REPORT 2339) 2795.

H. J. Res. 312-To prohibit the use of public buildings for the inauguration of

the President. Introduced by Mr. Bell and referred to Committee on Public Buildings

and Grounds 3013.

H. J. Res. 313-For the erection of a monument to the memory of Dorothea

Lynde Dix. Introduced by Littlefield and referred to Committee on Library 8097.


H. J. Res. 314-To receive and deposit in the Library of Congress a memorial

volume to the memory of the late Hon. John Sherman. Introduced by lli. Kerr of Ohio and referred to Committee on Library

318!.-Coru;ideration objected to in House 3!82.

H. J. Res. 315-Tenderingthe thanks of Congress to Rear-Admiral Louis Kempff,

United States Navy, for meritorious conduct at Taku, China. Introduced by Mr. Bartholdt and referred to Committee on Foreign

Affairs 3!8!. H. J. Res. 316-

Concerning improvements in the free-delivery service in the city of Washington, D. C. ·

Introduced by Mr. Bromwell and referred to Committee on Post-Offioe and Post-Roads 3!84:.

H. J. Res. 317-Traru;mitting the claim of Turtle Mountain Indians to the

Court of Claims for adjudication and settlement. Introduced by Mr. Stephens and referred to Committee on Indian M

fairs 3!84:. H. J. Res. 318-

To provide for the appointment of a commission to visit Porto Rico, the Philippines, and Cuba, and report on the conditions therein.

Introduced by Mr. Dalzell as substitute for H. Res. 4.38, 8561.-Debated 8567, &"'18, 3588, 3592, 359!.

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