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CRANDALL SUPERINTENDENT OF DOCUMENTS Government Printing Office Washington Government Printing Office 1897 '^ V Table of Contents Congress of United States 3 Laws 3 Senate 8 House 19 Sheepliound Reserve 36 President of United States 37 State I)ep:irtment 37 Treasurv Dt-jtartiuent 38 War Department -43 Navy Department i^ I'age Justice, Department of 49 Post-t )ttice Department ['0 Interior Department 51 Airriciiltiire. Department of 56 Courts of United States 59 District of Columbia 59 Smithsonian Institution 60 Various Bureaus 62 Sale of Documents ^5 Abbreviations Used in this Catalogue Agricultural Soils A. S. Agriculture agric. Api>endix «ipi'- Couirress Cong. Consular cons. Department dept. Division div. Document doc. Executive ex. Experinieiit Stations ....Exp. Sta. Facsimile, facsimiles facsim. Folio f '■ tieneral A]ipraisers G. A. (Jeological ge.o'- Hvdrogiapliic Office H.O. Illustrated, illustration, illustrations .. il. Inch, inches ■ in. Island Is. Latitude lat. Leaf, leaves 1 . Longitude long. ^Mile. miles ni. Miscellaneous mis. Nautical mile naut.m. No date n.d. Number, numbers no. Oblong obi. Octavo 8' Page, pages p.. ]»p- I'art, parts pt., pts. Plate, plates pi- Portrait, portraits por. Quarto 4» lleport rp. Uesolution res. Section, sections sec. Series ser. Session sess. Sixteenmo '6" Supplement supp. Table, tallies tab. Thirtvtwo-mo 32" Treasurv Department Treas. Dept. Twelveiiio 12« Vegetable Physiology and Pathologv. r.p.p. I Versus v. Volume, volumes v. Weather IJureau W. B. Note.— Words and fiarures inclosed in brackets f ] are jriven for information, hut do not appear on the title-pages of the publications catalogned. When size is not given, octavo -s to be understood. Size of maps is measured from outer edge of border, excluding margin. Doc V.3 4>CC. Catalogue of Public Documents Printed During the Month of January, 1897 Congress of United States (Fifty-fourth Congress, second session.) Congressional Eecord, 54th Congress, 2d session, v. 29, no. 14-36; Jan 5-30, 1897. p. 435-1441, 4" Note.— The Congressional Record, containing the proceedings and debates of Congress, is issued daily when Congress is in session, and indexes Thereto are jiubiished semimonthly. It is sold by the Public Printer on tlie following terms: Siogle copy, 3c. if not more than 24 pp., and Ic. more for each additional 8 pp. : )>er month. $1.50; per short session, $4.00; jier long session, $8.00. (Thecurrentsession, the second of the 54th Congress, is a short session.) Same, index [including history of bills and joint resolutions] no. 2, [to] no. 14-24; Jan. 5-16, 1897. 47+24 pp. 4 ' Sam.-, index, no. 3, [to] no. 25-36; Jan. 18-30, 1897. 58+36 pp. 4' Official Congressional Directory, 54tli Congress, 2d session ; prepared by Pitman Pulsifer. 2d edition, corrected to Jan. 22, 1897. 330 pp. il. 1 pi. map. (Senate doc. 16, pt. 2.) Paper 20c, cloth 35c LAWS Abbey, George C. Act to increase jiension of Abbey. Approved Jan. 30,1897. Ip. (Private 77.) Alcohol in arts. Joint resolution continuing in force sec. 2, act of June 3, 1896 [establishing joint committee to report on rebate of tax on alcohol used in arts]. Approved Jan. 8, 1897. 1 p. (Public res. 2.) Allen, Mrs. Lucy A. Act to pension Mrs. Allen. [Became law by limi- tation of time, Jan. 16, 1897, ^vithout approval.] 1 p. (Private 39.) Audrain County, !Mo. Act to detach county from Avestern [judicial] district of Missouri and attacli [it] to eastern district. Approved Jan. 28, 1897. 1 p. (Public 31.) Bachelder, Mrs. Elvira. Act to pension Mrs. Bachelder. Approved ,Jan. 14,1897. Ip. (Private 16.) Bacon, ]\Irs. ]\Iary L. Act to increase ]>ension of Mrs. Bacon. [Became la\v by limitation of time, Jan. 16, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 44.) Baker, Mrs. Caroline S. Act to increase pension of Mrs. Baker. [Became law by limitation of time, Jan. 19, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 50.) Barnard, George V. Act to increase pension of Barnard. [Became law by limitation of time, Jan. 16, 1897, withotit ajiproval.] 1 p. ^ (Private 46.) 3 ?<^S 4 January, 185)7 Barrv, Mrs. Celestia R. Act to itensioii Mrs. Barrv. Approved Jan. 1.3, 1897. 1 p. (Private 9.) Benscoter, Stratton H. Act for relief of Beuscoter. [Became law by limitation of time, Jan. 16, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Pri- vate 41.) Bidweli, Fort. Joint resolution to authorize Secretary of luterior to use Fort Bidweli for Indian traininii,- school. Approved Jan. 39, 1897. Ip. (Public res. 6.) Black River, La. Act authorizing Kansas City, Watklns, and Gulf Rail- way Company to bridge river. Approved Jan. 13, 1897. 2 i>p. (Public 11.) Boughton, Mrs. Celeste A. Act to increase pension of Mrs. Houghton. Approved Jan. 30, 1897. 1 p. (Private 7S.) Britton, John L. Act to increase pension of Britton. Apitroved Jan. 13,1897. Ip. (Private 14.) Brookins, Richard. Act to pension Brookins. Approved Jan. 27, 1897. 1 p. (Private 72.) Brooks, George M. Act to pension Brooks. Approved Jan . 27, 1897. 1 p. (Private 70.) Bulette, Oscar A. Act to remove charge of desertion from Oscar A. Bulette, known as Austin Bulette. Approved Jan. 16, 1897. 1 ]}. (Private 18.) Burrell, Samuel. Act for relief of Burrell. Approved Jan. 13, 1897. Ip. (Private 10.) Buss, Alfred P. Act to increase jiension of Buss. Approved Jan. 28, 1897. 1 p. (Private 76. ) Caddo Lake. Act to approve construction of bridge over Caddo Lake at Mooringsport, La., by Kansas City, Shreveport, and Gulf Rail- way Comijany. Approved Jan. 13, 1897. 2 pp. (Public 10. ) Gary, Augustus G. Act to pension Gary. Approved Jan. 16, 1897. 1 p. (Private 25.) Chapman, Mrs. Lydia. Act to pension Mrs. Chapman. Approved Jan. 16,1897. 1 p. (Private 20.) Clark, Mrs. Orleina J. Act to increase pension of Mrs. Clark. Approved Jan. 13, 1897. 1 p. (Private 13. ) Collins, Mrs. Mary. Act to pension Mrs. Collins. [Became law by limitation of time, Jan. 20, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 58.) Columbia River. Act authorizing bridge across river, in State of Wash- ington. Approved Jan. 27, 1897. 2pp. (Public 30.) Comly, Mrs. Sarah E. Act to increase pension of Mrs. Comly. Approved Jan. 27, 1897. 1 p. (Private 71.) Convention of American Instructors of the Deaf. Act to incorporate convention. Approved Jan. 26, 1897. 1 p. (Public 27.) Coombs, John. Act to increase pension of Coombs. Approved Jan. 13, 1897. Ip. (Private 3.) Copyrights. Act to amend [sec. 4966] Revised Statutes, relating to copy- rights [of dramatic or musical compositions]. Apjiroved Jan. 6, 1897. Ip. (Public 4.) Cotton, Byron. Act to increase pension of Cotton. [Became law by limitation of time, Jan. 16. 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 33.) Courts. Act to withdraw from Supreme Court jurisdiction of criminal cases not capital and confer same on circuit courts of appeals. Ap- proved Jan. 20, 1897. 1 p. (Public 18.) Cumberland River. Act to establish railroad bridges across Cumber- land and Tennessee rivers. Approved Jan. 30, 1897. 2 pp. (Pub- lic 36.) January. 1897 5 Cunniugliatn, Susan E. Att to pension Susan E. Cunningham. Ap- proved Jan. 27, 1897. 1]'. (Private 74.) Curtiss, Mrs. Eleanor L. Act to pension Jlrs. t'urtiss. [Became law by limitation of time, Jan. 20. 1897. without apnroval.] 1 p. (Private 61.) Davragli, Mrs. Catharine. Act to pension Mrs. Darragh. [Became law bv limitation of time. Jan. 16. 1897. without approval.] 1 ji. (Pri- vate 37.) Death penalty. Act to reduce cases in which penalty of death may be iuihcted. Approved Jan. 15. 1897. 1 p. (Public 12.) District of Columbia. Act authorizing loaning of ensigns, flags [etc.] for decorating Washington on Mar. 4. 1897. Approved Jan. 6, 1897. 1 p. (Publics.) Act to provide for payment of claims against District [for losses by destruction of Northern Libertv Market] bv drawback certiticates. Approved Jan. 26, 1897. 1 p. (Public 29.) .Joint resolution authorizing buildinaof telephone line in District. Approved Jan. 11, 1897. 1 p. (Public res. 3.) Joiutresolution to permit railroads in District to occupy additional parts of streets to accommodate public attending inaugural cere- monies. Approved Jan. 16, 1897. 1 p. (Public res. 4.) East River. Act extending time for comiiletion of bridge across river between New York and Long Island. Ajiproved Jan. 30, 1897. 1 o. (Public 37.) Ellis, ^Villiam B. Act for relief of Ellis. Approved Jan, 18, 1897. 1 p. (Private 48.) Emmart, Dunbar. & Co. Act for relief of Emmart, Dunbar, & Co. Approved Jan. 9, 1897. 1 p. (Private 2.) Ferris, Mrs. Lydia Boyntou. Act for relief [by pension] of Mrs. Ferris. [Became law bv limitation of time, Jan. 20. 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 59.) Filgate, Mrs. Emeline. Act to pension Mrs. Filgate. Apjiroved Jan, 16,1897. 1 p. (Private 19,) Fisher, Mrs. Jane. Act to pension Mrs. Fisher. Approved Jan. 14. 1897. 1 p. (Private 17.) Flagstaff, Ariz. Act to enable Flagstalf to issue bonds to construct water system. Approved Jan. 26, 189?. 1 ji. (Public 28. ) Fulford, D, Act for relief of heirs of Fulford. Approved Jan. 20, 1S97. 1 p. (Private 52.) Gibbon, Mrs. Fannv Moale. Act to pension Mrs. Gibbon. Approved Jan. 27, 1897. 1 p. (Private 73.) Gibbons, Mrs. Maria. Act to pension Mrs. Gibbons. Aj^proved Jan. 16, 1897. 1 p. (Private 24.) Gilman, Samuel D. Act to pension Gilman. [Became law by limitation of time, Jan. 20, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 62.) Grebe, M. R. William. Act for relief of Grebe. [Became law by limi- tation of time, Jan. 16, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private30.) Greer County, Okla. Act to provide for entry of lands in Greer County, to give preference rights to settlers, and for other purpo.ses. Ap- proved Jan. 18, 1897. 2 pp. (Public 15.) Harris, Ira. Act to pension Harris. Approved Jan. 16, 1897. 1 p. (Private 21.) Hazelip, Ransom C. Act to pension Hazelip. Approved Jan. 16, 1S97. 1 p. (Private 26.) Helfensteiu, Mrs. Frances E. Act to pension Mrs. Helfenstein. Ap- proved Jan. 16, 1897. 1 p. (Private 22.) Hodgdon, George William. Act to pension Hodgdon. Approved Jan. 20,1897. 1 p. (Private 55.) 6 January, 1897 Hosnier, Addison A. Act for relief of Mosraer. Approved Jan. 8, 1897. 1 p. (Private 1.) Indian Territory. Act to validate appointments of deputy marshals in Territory [made Mar. 1, 18y.")-Ai)r. 14. 189ti, etc.]. Approved Jan. 20,1897. 1 p. (Public 20.) Indians. Act to prohibit sale of intoxicating drinks to Indians. Ap- proved .Ian. 30, 1897. 1 p. (Public 33.) Johnson, Mrs. Anna P. Act to pension Mrs. Johnson. Approved .Jan. 21, 1897. Ip. (Private 61.) Johnson, George. Act to increase pension of Johnson. [Became law by limitation of time, Jan. 20, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Pri- vate 60. ) Jones, Mrs. Sarah Weedon. Act to pension Mrs. .Jones. [Became law by limitation of time, Jan. 16, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Pri- vate 34.) Kahului, steamer. Act to jtrovide American register for steamer. Ap- proved Jan. 20, 1897. 1 p. (Public 16.) Keefe, John. Act for relief of Keefe. Approved Jan. 27, 1897. 1 p. (Private 75.) Kehl, John. Act for relief [by increased pension] of Kehl. [feecame law by limitation of time, Jan. 25, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 65. ) Kidwell, Mrs. Margaret A. Act to pension Mrs. Kidwell. [Became law by limitation of time, Jan. 25, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Pri- vate 66.) Ladd, Andrew R. Act to increase pension of Ladd. [Became law by limitation of time, Jan. 16, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Pri- vate 47.) Life-saving station. Act authorizing establishment of life-saving station on coast of Maryland. Approved Jan. 30, 1897. 1 p. (Pub- lic 34.) McNeil, Neil. Act to pension McNeil. Approved .Jan. 13, 1897. 1 p. (Private 6.) Mallery, Mrs. Helen M. Act to increase pension of Mrs. Mallery. [Be- came law by limitation of time, Jan. 16, 1897, without approval.] Ip. (Private 31.) Marple, Henderson. Act to pension Marple. Approved Jan. 20, 1897. Ip. (Private 54.) Martin, Mrs. Marv. Act to pension Mrs. Martin. Approved Jan. 13, 1897. Ip. (Private 8.) Medals. Act construing acts of Congress in relation to award of life- saving medals. Approved Jan. 21, 1897. 1 p. (Public 21.) Monongahela River. Act to authorize bridge over river from Braddock, Pa. Approved Jan. 26, 1897. 2 pp. (Public 23.) Act to authorize Union Railroad Companv to bridge river. Approved Jan. 26, 1897. 2 pp. (Public 24.) Munson, Edward H. Act to correct military record of Munson. A]>proved Jan. 26, 1897. 1 p. (Private 69.) Muskogee, Oklahoma, and Western Railroad. Act to authorize com- pany to construct railway through Oklahoma and Indian Territory, [liecamelaw by limitiiMon of time, Jan. 29, 1897, without approval.] 5 pp. (Public 32.) Nesbitt, William H. Act to increase pension of Nesbitt. [Became law by limitation of time, Jan. 16, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Pri- vate 42.) New Mexico. Act approving acts of legislative assembly of New Mex- ico, authorizing issue of bonds. [Became law by limitation of time, Jan. 16, 1897, Avithout approval.] 3 pp. (Public 13.) January, 1897 7 Newport,Ky. Act to ameuil Chapter 111 of acts of 3d session, 53d Con- gress [relatiDg- to public buildiug at Newport]. Approved Jan. 9, 1897. 1 p. (Publico.) Paine, Riifus H. Act to increase pension of Paine. Approved Jan. 30, 1897. 1 p. (Private 79.) Palmeter, Mrs. Pbwbe M. Woolley. Act to pension Mrs. Palmeter. Ap- proved Jan. 13, 1897. 1 p. (Private 5. ) Pauley, Hiram P. Act for relief [by pension] of Pauley. [Became law by limitation of time, Jan. 16, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Pri- vate 32. ) Peebles, Mrs. Theresa. Act to increase pension of Mrs. Peebles. Ap- proved Jan. 13, 1897. 1 p. (Private 12.) Pollock, Thomas. Act to pension Pollock. Approved Jan. 21, 1897. 1 p. (Private 63.) Prince, Mrs. Mary. Act to pension Mrs. Prince. [Became law by limi- tation of time, Jan. 16, 1897, without approval.] 1 ]t. (Private 35.) Prince, Mrs. Nancy B. Act to pension Mrs. Prince. [Became law by limitation of time, Jan. 16, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Pri- vate 36. ) Public lands. Act to contirm cash entries of public lauds. Approved Jan. 30, 1897. 1 p. (Public 35. ) Eainey, Patrick. Act for relief of Rainey. Apjiroved Jan. 18, 1897. 1 p. (Private 49.) Eawliugs, Armstead M. Act t<» pension Rawlings. Approved Jan. 13, 1897. 1 p. (Private!.) Eed River. Act to approve construction of bridge across river above Fulton, Ark., owned by Tesarkana and Fort Smith Railway Com- pany. Approved Jan. 20, 1897. 2 pp. (Public 19.) Act authorizing Kansas City, Watkins, and Gulf Railway Company to bridge river at Alexandria, La. Approved Jan. 26, 1897. 2 pp. (Public 26.) Reservoir sites. Act providing for location and purchase of public lands for reservoir sites. Approved Jan. 13, 1897. 1 p. (Public 9.) Revised Statutes, su[)plemeut, v. 2, no. 6; legislation of 51 th Congress, Ist session, l89.")-96; edited by William A. Richardson, assistants George A. King and William B. King. 1896. v-(-411-531-fxiv pp. 15c Rickards, Mrs. Lucinda. Act for relief [by pension] of Mrs. Rickards and minor children. Approved Jan. 16, 1897. 1 p. (Private 28.) Rixey, P. M. Joint resolution authorizing Rixey to accept from Spain grand cross of naval merit. Approved Jan. 26, 1897. 1 p. (Private res. 1.) Robei'ts, Ellis H. Act for relief of Roberts. Approved Jan. 26, 1897. 1 p. (Private 68.) Euhm, ,Iohu, sr. Act for relief of Ruhm. Approved Jan. 30, 1897. 1 p. (Private 83.) Shipping. Act for certain retiuirements for vessels propelled by -gas, fluid, naphtha, or electric motors. Approved Jan. 18, 1897. 1 p. (Public 14.) Act to amend act to amend sec. 4178, Revised Statutes, approved Feb. 21, 1891 [so as to repeal prohibition of loading beyond certified draft]. Approved Jan. 20. 1897. 1 p. (Public 17.) Smalls, Robert. Act to pension Smalls. Approved Jan. 13, 1897. 1 p. (Private 7.) Smith, Mrs. Lena D. Act to pension Mrs. Smith. Approved .Jan. 30, 1897. 1 p. (Private 82.) Stopckel, Helmutb F. Act to remove charge of desertion from Sia, jirotesting against Sen- ate bill 1.552, for prevention of crueltj' to animals in District; pre- ' sentedbyMr. Cockrell. Jan. 25, 1897. 16 pp. (Senate doc. 31, pt. 2.) Memorial of humane convention at Cleveland, and letters in favor of bill to prevent cruelty to animals in District of Columbia; ])re- sented by Mr. Galiinger. Jan. 20, 1897. 6 pp. (Senate doc. 70.) APPHOPKIATIOXS COMMITTEE Cullom, Shelby M. Report amending House bill 9643, making appro- priations for legislative, executive, and judicial expenses, 1898. .Jan. 18, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1224.) Quay, Matthew S. Report amending House bill 9638, making appro- priations for Army, 1898. Jan. 14^1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1212.) Teller, Henry M. Report amending House bill 9707, making appropri- ations for Military Academy, 1898. Jan. 18, 1897. 2 pp. (Senatfr rp. 1225.) CENSUS COMMITTEE Chandler, William E. Informal hearing, Jan. 9, 1897, in reference to 12tli census and permanent census service, with 3 bills pending. Jan. 18, 1897. 39 pp. (Senate doc. 68.) CLAIMS COMMITTEE Allen, William V. Re])ort favoring Senate bill 567, for relief of Conti- nental Fire Insurance Company and others. Jan. 20, 1897. 2 iip (Senate rp. 1264.) Report amending Senate bill 2.588, identical with House bill 7425, for relief of George S Simon. Jan. 13, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. IIJ'8.) Bacon, Augustus O. Report favoring House bill 939. for relief of Ccs- well & Co. Jan. 20, 1897. ''• pp. ^Senate rp. 1270.) Rejtort amending Senate bill 3239, for relief of estate of Richard Lawson. .Jan. 28, 1897. 1 ]». (Senate rp. 1340.) Burrows, .Julius C. Report favoring Senate bill 3539, for adjudication of claims fof I. F. Bailey & Co., and others] by Court of Claims. Jan. 20, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 12(5.) January, 1897 11 Burrows, Julius C. — Continued. R('])ort favoriuc; House bill 130, to execute findings of Court of Claims in case of Augustus P. Burditt. Jan. 13, 1897. 3 pp. (.>?euate rp. 1201.) Report favoring House bill 2741, for relief of Peter Cook. Jan. 22, 18it7. 16 pp. (Senate rp. 1306.) Report favoring Senate bill 3443, for relief of Globe Works. Boston, Mass. Jan. 20, 1^97. o ])p. (Senate r|). 1277.) Report I'avoring House bill 897, for relief of James Stewart. .Ian. 20.1897. 2 pp. (Senate r|). 1276. ) Report lavoriug Senate bill 700, for relief of John E. Welch [by pensicm due Mary Welch, deceased]. Jan. 22, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1305.) Martin, Thomas S. Report favoring House bill 1524, identical with Senate bill 2058, to execute tindings of Court of Claims in luatter of William B. Isaacs & Co. Jan. 28, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1348.) Stewart. William M. Report favoring amendment to House bill 10329, making approiniatious to sujijily deticiencies, 1897 and jirior years, to pay ilrs. Catherine Burns. Jan. 20, 1897. 3 pp. (Senate rp. 1287.) Report favoring amendment to House bill 10292. making appropria- tions for sundry civil expen.ses. 1898, to pay interest from Jan. 1, 1854-Sept. 1, 1856, to holders of certain California Indian war bonds. Jan. 13, 1897. 6 pp. (Senate rp. 1210.) Report favoring Senate bill 3424, for relief of George W. (Joethals. Jan. 20, 1897. 3 pp. (Senate rp. 1272. ) Re]iort favoring Senate bill 514, for relief of Warren Hall. Jan. 20, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate ] p. 1273.) Report favoring amendment to House bill 10292, making ap)>ropria- tioiis for suiulry civil expenses. 1898, for pavment of Stout, Hall, & Bangs. Jan.'25, i897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1320.) Report favoring Senate bill 881, for relief of administrators of Isaac P. Tice. Jan. 20, 1897. 5 pp. (Senate rp. 1274.) Teller. Henry M. Report favoring House bill 4538, for relief of John Keefe. Jan. 1.3, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1197.) CO.MMERCE COM.MITTK?: Caftery, Donelson. Report submitting Senate bill 3614, to aid in improve- ment of South Pass by closing crevasse in Pass a Loutro in Missis- sippi River, as substitute for Senate bill 3347. Jan. 28, 1897. 6 pp. (Senate rp. 1347.) Frye, \Mlliani P. Report favoring Senate bill 3398, to provide American register for bark E.C. Mowatt. Jan. 7, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rj). 1177.) McBride, George W. Report amending Senate bill 2487, for <|uarantine station at or near Astoria, Greg. Jan. 21, 1897. 2 ])p. (Senate rp. 1304.) McMillan, James. Report favf)ring House bill 6776, to ])rovide American register for bark \i\ii. Jan. 7, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1176.) Report favoring Seiuite bill 3507, for light-houses and other aids to navigation [in Norwalk Harbor. Conn.]. Jan. 21, 1897. 2 i)p. (Sen- ate rp. 1298.) Nelson, Knute. Report favoring House l)ill 9752, to amend act to author- ize bridge over St. Louis River lietween Wisconsin and Minnesota. Jan. 18, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1228.) Report amending amendment to House bill 10292, making appropria- tions for suudrv civil expenses. 1898, to i>ay A. T. Kimball. .Ian. 18,1897. 4 pp.' (Senate rp. 1238.) Report favoring' -enate bill 3320, to ]trovidt! life-saving station near Point Ar.!na, Cal. Jan. 21, 1897. 1 p. (Senaie rp. 1303.) 12 January, 1807 Nelson. Knnte — Continued. Report favoring amendment to House bill 10329, making a]>iiroiiriations to supply deficiencies, 1897 and prior years, to pay Thomas E. Heenan. Jan. 26, 1897. 2 i)p. (Senate rp. 1337.) Report fiavoring Sejiateliill .3569, to provide life-saving station at or near (ireen Hill, South Kingston, R. I. Jan. 28, 1897. 2 pp. (Sen- ate rp. 1341.) DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COMMITTEE Baker, Lucien. Report adverse to Senate bill 3349, to enable Connnis- sioners of District to refuse ])ermit to erect stables [in Union court], AVasliiugtou, U. C. Jan. 21, 1N97. 7 p]t. il. (Senate r]). 1297.) Report favoring Senate bill 3498, to punish impersonation oi inspect- ors of health and other departments of District. Jan. 26, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1331.) Faulkner, Charles .7. Report favoring House bill 4279, to cure title to real estate in District [in favor of George W. Watson]. Jan. 26, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1323.) McMillan, James. Hearings on [Senate] joint resolution 187, relating to laving of electric subways in District, and on resolutions of Senate of Dec. 14 and 17, 1896. Jan. 26, 1897. 122 pp. (Senate doc. 92.) Rei)ort amending House bill 9647, to authorize extension of lines of Metropolitan Railroad Company. .Jan. 13, 1897. 1 ]). (Senate r]). 1199). Martin, TliDuias S. Rejiort favoring House bill 8726, similar to Senate bill 3114, for payment of claims against District [for losses by destruction of Northern Libertv Market] by drawback certilicates. Jan. 12, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1192.) Proctor, Rcdfield. Report favoring House bill 6713, to extend North Capitol street through Prospect Hill Cemetery. Jan. 11, 1897. 4 pp. (Senate ri». 1182. ) Wetmore, George P. Report favoring House bill 8010, to authorize survey for bridge across Eastern Branch of Potomac River. .Jan. 26,1897. 4 pp. (Senate rp. 1326.) Report amending Senate bill 3307, declaring Potomac Flats a pub- lic park. Jan. 26, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1327.) I'INAXCE COMMITTEE Voorhees, Daniel AV. Laws relating to loans, paper money, banking, and coinage, 1790-1895, with statistics. Jan. 29, 1895 [published] 1896. pts. 1-4. (Senate rp. 831, pts. 1-4, 53d Cong. 3d sess.) Coil tents: Banking. La\rs relating: to. pt. 3. viii -)- 347-504 pp. Coinage laws. pt. 4. viii — 505-602 pp. Loan><. Law.s relating to. pt. 1. x — 236 iip. Pajier money, Lawsi rehating to. pt. 2. vii + 237-346 pp. FI.SHERIES COM.MITTEE Perkins, (Jeorge C. Report favoring amendment to House bill 10292, making appropriations for sundry civil expenses. 1898, to purchase fish hatchery on Battle Creek, Cal. Jan. 22, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1312.) INDIAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Allen. Williani V. Partial report under Senate resolution 57, of inves- tigations by subcommittee in relation toC^sage Indian funds. Jan. 26,1897. 1.53 pp. (Senate rp. 1336.) Report favoring House bill 2S0, to prohibit sale of intoxicating drinks to Indians. .Jan. 21, 1897. 13 pp. (Senate rp. 1294.) January, 1897 13 Pettigrew. Richard F. Report favorin.n ameudment to House bill 10329, making appropriations to sujiply deticiencies, 1897 and prior years, to pay John O'Keane. Jan. 7, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1178.) Piatt, Orville H. Report favoring anieudnieut to House bill 10329, mak- ing appropriations to supply deficiencies, 1897 and prior years, to pay Edward X. Fish & Co. and others. Jan. 7, 1897. 7 pp. (Senate rp. 1180.) JUDICIAKV COMMITTEE Hill, David B. Report undfer Senate resolution 140, as to whether con- current resolutions are required to be submitted to President and as to kind of resolation reqtiired in sec. 8 of act making appropriations for rivers and harbors [1893-94:]. Jan. 26, 1897. 9 pp. (Senate rp. 1335.) Vilas, William F. Report amending House bill 6834, to prevent purchas- ing of claims against Federal Government by United States officers. Jan. 25, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1319.) LIBRARY COMMITTEE Wetmore, George P. Report favoring Senate bill 1499, to purchase por- trait of Daniel D. Tompkins. Jan. 14, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1213.) MILITARY AFFAIRS COMJIITTEE Bate, William B. Report adverse to House bill 710, to remove charge of desertion from James A. Crouch. Jan. 28, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1343.) Report adverse to House bill 8888, to grant honorable discharge to Christopher C. Cummins. Jan. 21, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1291.) Report favoring House bill 3772, to correct muster roll of Company I, 7th Iowa Infantry A'olunteers. Jan. 14, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1217.) Cockrell, Francis M. Report amending House bill 4853, for relief of John Duncan. Jan. 14, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1214.) Report favoring House bill 2253, for relief of Barzilla C. Hudson. Jan. 28, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1349.) Report amending House bill 9666, to correct record of John Long. Jan. 28, 1897. 2 pp. (Seuate rp. 1350.) Report favoring House bill 9.593, for relief of W. H. Wade. .Jan. 14, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1216.) Report amending House bill 6143, for relief of Peter Young. Jan. 14,1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1215.) Hawley, Joseph R. Report favoring House bill 9710, to authorize offi- cers who served during rebellion in Regular Armv to bear title of their highest rank. Jan. 14, 1897. Ip. (Senate rp. 1211.) Report favoring Senate bill 3477, to remove charge of desertion from William H. Linton. Jan. 13, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1200.) Report favoring Senate bill 1427, for promoting William X. Tisdall, U. S. A., now on retired list, to rank of major. Jan. 13, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1202.) Mitchell, John L. Report favoring House bill 7906, to grant honorable discharge to Adam Hand. Jan. 28, 1897. 2 pp. (Seuate rp. 1342.) Report favoring House bill 3671, to remove charge of desertiou from Anthony O'Grady, alias John Davis. Jan. 21, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1293.) Proctor, Redfield. Report favoring House bill 1836, to grant honorable discharge to Wilson Kale. Jan. 14, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1218.) 14 January, 1B97 Proctor, Redfield — Contiuiicd. Kei)ort iavoriii.i>- House bill 5610, for relief of George T. Steveus. Jan. 20, 1S97. 3 pp. (Senate rp. 1280.) Walthall, Edward C. Report amending House bill .514, to remove charge of desertion from Wear Crawford. Jan. 20, lf<97. 3 jip. (Senate rp. 1271.) MIXES AND MINING COMMITTEE Stewart, William M. Report under Senate resolution 362, submitting amendments to House bill 10292, making a])]>ropriations for sundry civil expense", 1898, for collection of st itist-ics of gold and silver, etc.; mines by Geological Sur\ ey and Mint Bureau. Jan. 26, 1897. 5 pp. (Senate rp. 1338.) NAVAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Hale, Eugene. Report submitting substitute Senate bill 3355, for naval battalion in District of Columbia. Jan. 19, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1259.) NICARAGUA CANAL CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE Morgan, John T. Statement by Hiram Hitchcock, president of Mari- time Canal Company of Nicaragua, as to relations between company and Nicaragua and Costa Rica. Jan. 29, 1897. 15 pp. (Senate doc. 102.) PATENTS COMMITTEE Clark, Clarence D. Report amending Senate bill 3158, for relief of heirs of Duncan H. Campbell. Jan. 29, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1353.) PENSIONS COMMITTEE Baker, Lucien. Report favoring House bill 4481, to increase pension of Mrs. Patsey E. Broaddns. "jan. 19, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 12.52.) Report amending Senate bill 3324, to increase pension of Allen Buckuer. Jan. 12, 1897. 3 pp. (Senate rp. 1189.) Report favoring House bill 4099, to increase pension of Mrs. Mary S. Higgins. Jan. 26, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1329.) Report favoring House bill 6472, to pension Mrs. Olive M. Lewis. Jan. 21, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1296 ) Report favoring House bill 6215, to increase pension of Ambrose D. Mauion. Jan. 29, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1352.) Report favoring House bill 6552, to increase pension of Alexander C.Morrison. Jan. 21, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1295.) Report favoring House bill 5670, to increase pension of Richard S. Phillips. Jan. 23. 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1318.) Report favoring House bill 2620, to pension Lauretta L. Prince. Jan. 26,1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1330.) Report favoring House bill 3380, to increase pension of John R. Row. Jan. 19, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 12.53.) Report amending Senate bill 3329. to increase pension of George W. Smith. Jan. 19, 1897. 3 pp. (Senate rp. 1250.) Report amending Senate bill 29.59, to pension Mrs. Sarah Townsend. Jan. 19, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1251. ) Brice, Calvin S. Report favoring Senate bill 2994, to pension William G. Alspach. Jan. 18, 1897. 1 i». (Senate rp. 1237.) Report favoring Senate bill 2908, to pension Franklin Andrews. Jan. 19, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1262.) Report favoring Senate bill 3191, to pension Milton T. Bedford. Jan. 12, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1195.) January, 1807 15 Brice, Calvin S. — Continued. Report amendin<^ Senate bill 2576, to pen- sion Mrs. Martha L. Boliannou. Jan. 26, 1897. Ip. (Senate rp. 1334.) Report favoring Hou.se bill 4911. to pension Mrs. Hester A. Bost- wick. Jan. 22, 1897. 2 pp. (Seuate rp. 1313.) Report aiuending Senate bill 2813, to increase pension of Joseph Brown. Jan. 14. 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1222.) Report favoring House bill .5938, for relief [by increase of pension] of Mrs. Pricilla R. Burns. Jan. 7, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1179. ) — Revolt amending Senate bill 3103, to pension Jesse O. Davv. Jan. 12.1897. 1 p. ( Senate rp. 1196.) Report favoring Senate bill 299."), to pension James M. Denuison. Jan. 13. 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1204.) Report favoring Senate bill 2991, to peusion George G. Eakins. .Ian. 14. 1897. 1 p. (Seuate rp. 1219.) Report favoring Senate bill 2912, to increase pension of 'Williani C. Forsythe. Jan. 14, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1221.) Report amending Senate bill 2097, to increase pension of Joel W. Gibson. Jan. 14, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1223.) Report favoring Senate bill 2993, to pension Mrs. Rebecca Gilbert, Jan. 18, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rjt. 123.5.) Report favoring Senate bill 3190, to pension Amos L. Hood. Jan. 12.1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1194.) Report amending Senate bill 2752, to pension Wilson S. Hulse. Jan. 13, 1897. 1 p. (.Senate rp. 1203.) Report amending Senate bill 3145, to increase pension of William Hulsizer. Jan. 14, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1220.) Report amending Seuate bill 3541, to pension [Mrs. .lane B. Johnston. Jan. 18, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1236.) Report amending Seuate bill 2992, to pension Mrs. Ellen O'Hara. Jan. 19. 1897. 1 p. (Senate ri.. 1248.) Report amending Senate bill 2909, to increase pension of Henrv Shafer. Jan. 19, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1263.) Report amending Senate bill 3319, to increase peusion of Mrs. Alice De K. Shattuck. Jan. 12, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1183.) Report amending Seuate bill 2672, to i)ension John J. Shockev. Jan. 12, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1193.) Report adverse to Senate bill 1190, for relief [by pension] of Mrs. Lizzie M. Sibley. Jan. 13, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1206.) Report amending Senate bill 3397, to increase iiension of ^Irs. Etta S. .>ension James L. McKinney. Jan. 26. 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1324.) Report amending Senate bill 3445, to increase pension of John H. Mullen. Jan. 13,1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1208.) Report favoring Senate bill 1640, to pension Mrs. Catherine L. Nixon. Jan. 12, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1191.) Report favoring House bill 5061, to pension Ira Powers. Jan. 29, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1358.) Report amending Senate bill 3451, to pension Mrs. Rebecca P. Quint. Jan. 13, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1207.) Report favoring House bill 4001, to pension William Waldrup. Jau. 29, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1357.) POST-OFFICES AND POST-ROAD8 COMMITTEE Vilas, William F, Report amending Senate bill 1811, to extend uses of mail service [by adopting return enveloi»es and cards of United States Economic Postage Association]. Jan. 18, 1897. 1 p. (Sen- ate rp. 1234.) January, 1807 19 PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE Quay, Matthew S. Report submittinj? Senate bill 3543, for public biiild- iujl at Altoona, Pa. Jan. 18, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1227.) Report ameudinnj Senate bill 3520, for custom-bouse, New York. Jan. 18, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate t\k 1226.) PUBLIC LAXDS COMMITTEE McBride, George W. Report amending amendments to House bill 9fi43, making appropriations for legislative, executive, and judicial ex- penses, 1898, to increase appropriation for office of surveyor-general of Oregon. Jan. 19, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1258.) Report favoring Senate bill 3371, identical with House bill 9493, to amend act to forfeit lands granted for aiding in construction of rail- roads] so as to extend time for purchase of forfeited lands]. .Ian. 22,1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1314.) TERRITORIE.'^ COMMITTEE Davis, Cushman K. Report I'avoring House bill 8676, to enable Flagstaff. Ariz., to issue bonds to construct water system. Jan. 11, 1897. 1 p, (Senate rp. 1181.) HOUSE Contested election case of Alexis Benoit vs. Charle.s J. Boatner, from 5th Congressional district of Louisiana. 1896. 219 pp. Rules, 54th Congress. [1897.] 32 pp. ACCOUNTS ^COMMITTEE Tracey, John P. Report favoring House resolution 4.50, authorizing chairman of Special Committee to Investigate Soldiers" Home, Leav- enworth, Kans., to expend sura necessary to complete investigation. Jan. 12, 1897. Ip. (House rp. 2492.) Report amending Honse resolution 437, to pay widow of Charles F. Crisp expenses of [his] last illness and funeral. Jan. 12, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2493.) Report adverse to Honse resolution 456, to increase salary of J. Her- man IJarnesley. Jan. 12, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2501.) Report favoring House resolution 455, to appoint additional folders for House of Representatives. Jan. 15, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 252L ) AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE Wadsworth, James W. Report submitting Honse bill 9961, making appropriations for Department of Agriculture, 1898. Jan. 13, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2502.) APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE Grout, William W. Report submitting House bill 10167, making appro- priations for District of Columbia, 1898. Jan. 28, 1897. 11 pp. (Honse rp. 2660.) CLAIMS COMMITTEE Brumm, Charles N. Report favoring House lull 9985, for relief of Oliver C. Bosbyshell. Jan. 28, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2668.) Cox, Nicholas N. Report favoring House bill 8284, to pay Brownell & Co. on account of penalty imposed by Light-House Board. Jan. 29, 1897. 5 pp. (House rp.' 2711.) 20 January, 1897 Cox, Xiclaolas N. — Continued. Report favoring Senate bill 1582. to pay- widow of Samuel F. Miller balance of his salary for year in which he died. Jan. 29, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2709.) Report amending House bill 9184, for relief of Thomas W. Scott. .Jan. 27, 1897. 1 p. (House ip. 2650.) Denny, Walter M. Report favoring Senate bill 2338, for relief of Joshua Bishop, as substitute for identical House bill 6137. Jan. 11. 1X97. 1 p. (House rp. 2487.) Hutcheson, Joseph C. Report favoring House bill 9475, for relief of Calvin T. Hazelwood. Jan. 8. 1S97. 2 pp. (House rp. 2469.) Minor, Edward S. Report favoring Senate bill 1929, for relief of Wil- liam H. Crook. Jan. 28, 1897. 3 pp. (House rp. 2669.) Report favoring House bill 4658, to grant Charles F. Leiner $400 [as military bounty]. Jan. 6, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2390.) Report amending House bill 2137, to pay heirs of John Roach for gunboats Chicag-o, Boston, and Atlanta. Jan. 22. 1897. 20 pp. (House rp. 2603.) Report favoring Senate bill 1181, to pay heirs of John Roach for gunbo its Chicago, Boston, and Atlanta, as substitute for identical House bill 2137. Jan. 26, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2630.) Snover, Horace G. Report amending House bill 981. for relief of Wil- liam C. Dodge. Jan. 8, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2468.) Report amending Senate bill 1122, for relief of [Martha A. Bagwell, executrix of ] Mrs. Sallv Hardmond. Jan. 29, 1897. 11 pp. (House rp. 2710.) coina(;e, weights, axd measures co.mmittee Stone, Charles W. Report amending House joint resolution 183, author- izing preliminary proceedings looking to adoption of international coins. Jan. 19, 1897. 10 pp. (House rj). 2.569.) DLSTniCT Of COLIMBIA COMMITTEE Babcock, Joseph W. Report favoring House joint resolution 228, for additional telegraphic and electric light facilities in District during inaugural ceremonies. Jan. 16, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2533.) Curtis, George M. Report amending House bill 9023, to prevent spread of contagious diseases in District. Jan. 15, 1897. 3pp. (House rp. 2524.) Report amending House bill 9099, for regulation of cemeteries and disposal of dead bodies in District. Jan. 15, 1897. 3 jip. (House rp. 2525.) Report amending House bill 9142, to regulate privies in District. Jan. 15, 1897. 3 pp. (House rp. 2526.) Hulick, George W, Report amending House bill 8499, in relation to taxes and tax sales in District, as substitute for House bill 4149. Jan. 15, 1897. 3 pp. (House rp. 2529.) Meredith, Elisha E. Report favoring House bill 9770, that Potomac Flats sliall be reserved for i>ark purposes under name of Potomac Park. .Ian. 29, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2708.) Shannon, Richard C. Report amending House bill 4279, to cure title to real estate in District [in favor of (ieorge W. Watson]. Jan. 16. 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2535.) l^'ellington, George L. Report favoring House bill 9704, to authorize Washington and Glen Echo Railroad Company to obtain right of way into District. Jan. 15, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2527.) ELECTIONS COMMITTEE Rules of committee, and statutes in relation to contested elections. 1897. 7 pp. January, 1897 21 Ei.K( TioNs Committee, no. o Johnson, Henry T'. Keport favoring House bill 9274, to amend act mak- iug appropriations for sundry civil expenses, 1880 [so as to remove limitation on payment of expenses in contests for seats in House]. Jan. 19, 1897. 2' pp. (House rp. 2576.) FOREIGX AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Davis. H. Winter. Report submitting resolution that Congress has con- stitutional right to authoritative voice in recognition of new powers. June 27. 1864, ordered reprinted Jan. 11, 1897. 12 pp. (House rp. 129, 38th Cong. 1st sess. ) Hitt, Rol)ert R. Report submitting House bill 101.34, making appropri- ations for diplomatic and consular service, 1898. Jan. 26. 1897. 3 pp. (House rp. 2620.) INDIAN AFFAIRS C(JMMITTEE Fischer, Israel F. Report submitting House bill 9921, to ratify agree- ment with Turtle Mountain band of Chippewa Indians, as substi- tute for House bill 3.541. Jan. 9, 1897. 4 pp. (House rp. 2473.) Report amending House bill 9571, authoi-izing Galveston and Great Northern Railway Company to construct railway through [Okla- homa and] Indian Territory. Jan. 18, 1897. 1 p. (House rji. 2541.) Report amending House bill 866, for settlement with Xaalem band of Tillamook Indians of Oregon in accordance with agreement dated Aug. 6, ia51. Jan. 21, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2588.) Report amending House bill 10061, to amend act granting Eastern Nebraska and Gulf Railway Company right of way through Omaha and -Winnebago reservations, Nebr., bv extending time. Jan. 22, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2598.) Meiklejohn, George D. Report favoring .Senate bill 915, for relief of Mrs. Sarah R. Dre-sser. Jan. 2S. 1897. 4 pp. (House rp. 2666.) Pendleton, George C. Report submitting House bill 9863, to extend act to grant right of way to Kansas, Oklahoma Central, and Southwest- ern Railway Company through Indian Territory and Oklahoma Territorv, ds substitute for House bill 9565. Jan. 7, 1897. 1 p. (House i-p. 2400.) Sherman, .lames S. Report favoring House bill 9644, to abolish office of Commissioner of Indian Afl'airs, and of Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs, and to create board of Indian commissioners. Jan. 5, 1897. 4 pp. (House rp. 2383.) Report submitting House bill 10002, making appropriations for Indian Department, 1><98. Jan. 14, 1897. 3 pp. (House rp. 2517.) Same, Supplemental report. Jan. 20, 1897. 4 pp. (House rp. 2517, pt. 2.) INTERSTATE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE COMMITTEE Bennett. Charles G. Report amending House bill 9865, extending time for completion of bridge across East River between New York and Long Island. Jan. 9. 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2476.) Report amending House bill 7270, to restore Samuel Howard to rank [of 1st lieutenant]. Jan. 29, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2712. ) Corliss, Johu B. Report amending House bill 9600, for aids to naviga- tion [in New Haven Harbor, Conn.]. .Ian. 15, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp.2531.) Report amending House bill 9.566, for light-houses and other aids to navigation [in Norwalk Harbor, Conn.]. Jan. 15, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2532.) 22 January, 1897 Corliss, John B. — Continued. Reiiort favorinf? House hill 4978, forlii^ht and fog-signal stiition on or near Hog Island Shoal, Narragansett Bay, R. I. .1 an. 30, 1897. 1 p. ( Hous.- rp. 2719. ) Report favoring House hill 9949, to provide life-saving station at or near Point Arena, Cal. Jan. 30, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2720.) Re])ort amending Senate hill 290(5, for light-house at pitch of Cape Fear River, near Wilmington, N. C. Jan. 30, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2721.) Report favoring Senate hill 2782, to estahlish life-saving station at ornear Fort Gratiot. Mich. Jan. 30, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2722.) Report amending House hill 7778, estahlishing [lighted heacons] in Lynn Harhor, Mass. Jan. 30, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2726.) Report amending House hill 9703, for light-houses and other aids to navigation [on coast of Florida]. Jan. 30, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2727.) Reijort amending House hill 1969, for light and fog-signal at termi- nus of Straight Channel, Maumee Bay, near Toledo, Ohio. Jan. 30, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2728.) Report amending House hill 8111, for fog-signal vessel at San Fran- cisco Bar, Cal. Jan. .30, 1897. 1 p. (Houserp. 2729.) Ellett, Tazewell. Views of minority, adverse to House bill 10090, to amend act to regulate commerce [as to sale of railroad, etc., tickets hy others than authorized agents, redemption of unused tickets, and counterfeiting tickets]. Jan. 29, 1897. 3 pp. (House rjj. 2586, pt.2.) Fletcher, Loren. Report favoring House hill 9752, to amend act to authorize bridge over St. Louis River between Wisconsin and Min- nesota. Jan. 9, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2477.) Report favoring House bill 9733, to authorize Union Railroad Com- pany to bridge Monongahela River. Jan. 12, 1897. Ip. (House rp. 2488.) Report favoring House bill 9168, to authorize bridge over Mononga- hela River from McKeesport. .Jan. 15, 1897. Ip. (House rp. 2518.) Report favoring House bill 9799. to amend act to authorize Chatta- nooga Western Railway Company to bridge Tennessee River near Chattanooga, giving more time. Jan. 18, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2546. ) Price, Andrew. Report favoring Senate bill 3303, to authorize construc- tion by Kansas City, Shreveport, and Gulf Railroad Comjjany of bridge across Sabine River between Louisiana and Texas. .Jan. 29, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2717.) Sherman, James S. Report amending House bill 9736, authorizing con- struction of bridge across Columbia River, in State of Washington [hy Columbia and Red Mountain Railway Comjiauy]. Jan. 9, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2480.) Rei)ort amending House hill 9935, to authorize bridge across Rio Grande at El Paso, Tex. Jan. 15, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2.523. ) Rei)ort favoring House hill 9841, to amend act authorizing West Braddock Bridge Company to bridge Monougahela River [so as to extend time]. .Ian. 15, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2530.) Report favoring Senate hill 3071, to authorize bridge over Monou- gahela River from Braddock, Pa. Jan. 16, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2.538.) Report submitting House bill 10090, to amend act to regulate com- merce [as to sale of railroad, etc., tickets by others than authorized agents, redemption of unused tickets, and counterfeiting tickets], as substitute for House bill 10022. Jan. 20, 1897. 5 pp. (House rp. 2586.) January, 1897 23 Shermau, James S. — Continued. Report favoring Senate bill 3401, to amend act to authorize bridge across Missouri River near Lexing- ton, Mo. [so as to extend time], as substitute for identical House bill 9754. Jan. 25, 1S97. 1 p. (Hou.se rp. 2618.) INVALID PENSIONS COMMITTEE Anderson, William C. Report favoring House bill 6038, to increase pen- sion of Joseph M. Donohue. Jan. 26, 1897. 1 ]>. (House rp. 2624.) Report favoring House bill 8117. to increase pension of Charles B. Eades. Jan. 20, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2582.) Report amending House bill 5327, to pension James .1. Gibbs. Jan. 12, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2494.) Report favoring House bill 9402, to pension Mrs. Mary D. Griffiths. Jan. 27, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2656.) Report favoring Senate bill 3541, to pension Mrs. Jane B. Johnston. Jan. 27, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2638.) Report amending House bill 4944, to pension James M. Kercheval. Jan. 27, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2639.) Andrews, AVilliam E. Report amending House bill 9013, to increase pension of John F. Crawford. Jan. 5, 1897. 1 p. (House rjD. 2373.) Report favoriug House bill 10040, to increase pension of George W. Ferree. Jan. 28, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2683.) Report amending House bill 3977, to pension Frank J. Hood. Jan. 7,1897. Ip. (House rp. 2397.) Report favoring Senate bill 2439, to pension Jackson Lucas. Jan. 8, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 24.59.) Report favoriug Senate bill 1976, to pen.sion Mrs. Catherine E. O'Brien. Jan. 22, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2601.) Report amending House bill 9382, to increase pension of John L. Sanders. Jan. 8,1897. 1 p. (House rp. 24.57.) Report favoring Senate bill 2605, to increase pension of James M. Sinieral. Jau. 8, 1897. 2 pp. (House r]). 2458.) Baker, William. Report amending House bill 6329, to increase pension of Charles H. Carlow. Jan. 20, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2578.) Report amending House bill 2236, to pension Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Craig. Jan. 26, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2625.) Report favoring House bill 8331, to increase jiension of Adam Craw- shaw. Jau. 7, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2399.) Report favoring Senate bill 3035, to pension Mrs. Elizabeth Gnash. Jan. 12, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2495.) Report amending House bill 9413, to increase pension of William Hotfner. Jau. 8, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2460.) Report favoring Senate bill 3177. to increase pension of Oscar A. Paluier. Jan. 28, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2684.) Report favoring Senate bill 2375, to increase pension of John G. Powers. Jau. 29, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2693.) Report amending House bill 6754, to increase pension of Michael D. Scannell. Jan. 29, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2713.) Rei)ort amending House bill 9878, to increase i)ension of Mrs. Nancy J. Ward [on account of Sarah E. Ward]. Jan. 16, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2539.) Crowther, George C. Report amending House bill 2214, to pension Annie Beach. Jan. 22. 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2612.) Report amending House bill 9793, to increase pension of Joseph C. Berry, alias [James] White. Jan. 22, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2594.) 24 January, 1897 Crowther, George C. — Continued. Report amending Senate bill 2481, to increase i)eusion of Charles Edson. Jan. 8, 1897. 2 pj). (House rp. 2461.) Report favoring Senate bill 1647, to increase pension of Clark W. Harrington, as substitute for identical House bill 3805. Jan. 28, 1897. Ip. (House rp. 2685.) Report amending House bill 9616, to increase pension of Edward W. Nortoui. Jan. 27, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2640.) Report amending House lull 4852, to pension Allen Place. Jan. 28, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2686.) Report favoring House bill 9617, to pension John X. Smith. .Tan. 7, 1897. Ip. (House rp. 2398.) Report amending House bill 5507, to pension Daniel W. Snider. Jan. 29, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2714.) Report favoring Senate bill 3407, to pension Ambrose J. Vanarsdel, as substitute for identical House bill 7653. Jan. 27, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2657.) Report favoring Senate bill 3196, to increase pension of George W. Walton. Jan. 29, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2694.) Report amending House bill 7894, to pension Mrs. Elizabeth P. Wethers. Jan. 30, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2730.) Erdman, Constantine J. Report favoring House bill 10083, to pension Henry H. K. Elliott. Jan. 27, 1897. 1 p. (House rp, 2641.) Kerr, Winfield S. Report favoring Senate bill 2994, to pension William G. Alspach. Jan.' 29, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2697.) Report favoring Senate bill 3103, to pension Jesse O. Davy. Jan. 29,1897. Ip. (House rp. 2699.) Report favoring Senate bill 3190, to pension AmosL. Hood. Jan. 29, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2698.) Report favoring Senate bill 2992, to pension Mrs. Ellen O'Hara. Jan. 29, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2696.) Report favoring Senate bill 2672, to pension John J. Shockev. Jan. 29, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2695.) Kirkjiatrick, Snyder S. Report amending House bill 9717, to increase l)ension of William Blades. Jan. 19, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2571.) Report amending Senate bill 1690, to pension Richard Brookins. Jan. 8, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2462.) Report favoring Senate bill 3324, to increase pension of Allen Buck- ner. Jan. 29, 1897. 2 i)p. (House rp. 2700.) Report favoring Senate bill 619, to increase pension of Mrs. Flor- ence W. Buskirk. Jan. 27, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2658.) Report amending House bill 9318, to increase pension of Mrs. Cath- erine Cliiford. Jan. 8, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2464.) Report favoring Senate bill 2267, to increase pension of Alvah A. Eaton. Jan. 27, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2659.) Report amending House bill 9785, to pension Mrs. Rebecca A. Kirk- patrick. Jan. 5, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2374.) Report favoring Senate bill 3339, to pension Mrs. Louise E. Perkins. .Ian. 29, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2715.) Report favoring passage over veto of House bill 4526, to pension Jonathan Scott. Jan. 26, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2621.) Report amending House bill .5898, to pension Amanda M. Wav. Jan. 19, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2.570.) Layton, Fernando C. Report favoring Senate bill 2908, to jjension ' Franklin Andrews. Jan. 29, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2702.) January, 1897 25 Liiyton, Fernando C. — Continued. Ro])oit aracnrtinff House lull 7147, to increase pension of Adrian Combe .Jan. 5, 1897. 1 i>. (House rp. 2375.) Report favoring Senate bill 299.5, to jiensiou James M. Dennison. Jan. 29, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2704.) Report amendina; House bill 7242, to pension Mrs. Elizabeth Diu- nou. Jan. 7, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2395.) Report favoring Senate bill 2912, to increase pension of William C. Forsythe. Jan. 38, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2672.) Report amending Senate bill 2097, to increase peusioji of Joel VV. (Jibsou. Jau. 29, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2701.) Report favoring Senate bill 2993, to pension Mrs. Rebecca Gilbert. Jan. 29, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2703.) Report favoring Senate bill 3145, to increase pension of William Hulsizer. Jan. 29, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2705.) Report amending House bill 1261, for relief [by pension] of John Kehl. Jan. 6, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2391.) " ' Report favoring House bill 9060, to pension Mrs. Mary A. Kibele. Jan. 5, 1897. Ip. (House rp, 2376.) Report amending House bill 8257, to increase pension of Mrs. Marv Hitt Walker. Jan. 26, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2626.) McClellan, George B. Report favoring Senate bill 2184, to pension Wil- liam F. Johnson. Jan. 19, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2572.) Report amending House bill 6057, to pension Mrs. Emily C. Merri- man. Jau. 22, 1897. 2 pp. Hlouse rp. 2595.) Report amending House bill 8868, for relief [by pension] of Mrs. Ellen O'Rorke. Jau. 26, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2623.) Report favoring House bill 9070, to pension Florence N. Waldron. Jau. 5, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2377.) Miles, Joshua AV. Report ameiuling House bill 9481, to increase pen- sion of Mrs. Alice Ue K. Shattuck. Jan. 12, 1897. 1 ]). (House rp. 2496.) Pickler, John A. Report favoring House bill 9723, to increase pension of Hiram T. Abbott. Jau. 5, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2385.) Report favoring Senate bill 3152, to increase pension of Ransom S. Angell. Jan. 8,' 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2463.) Report favoring Senate bill 3141, to pension Mrs. Rachel Kern. Jan. 28, 1897. Ip. (House rp. 2673.) Report favoring House bill 8990, to increase pension of William H. H. Nevitt. Jan. 20, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2579.) Report amending House bill 9392, to increase pension of Daniel Phillips. Jan. 27, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2642.) Report amending House bill 10088, to increase pension of Mrs. Louise M. Rice. Jau. 27, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2643.) Report favoring House bill 9721, to pension Eber Robbins. Jan. 5, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2388.) Report favoring House bill 10075, to pension Martin G. Sands. Jan. 28,1897. Ip. (House rp. 2661.) Report favoring Senate bill 877, to increase pension of Oliver P. Silvey. Jan. 28, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2674.) Poole. Theodore L. Report amending House bill 9620, to increase pen- sion of Albert Hammer. Jan. 26, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2627.) Report amending House bill 3785, to pension Lowell H. Hopkinson. Jau. 8, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2465.) Report amending House bill 7954, to pension James H. Rathburn. Jan. 22, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2602.) 26 January, 1897 Poole, Theodore L. — Continued. Report amending Honse bill 10085, for relief [by pension] of Mrs. Elnora Shuman. Jan. 26, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 26_'8.) Report amending House bill 9062, to pension Mrs. Mary M. Walrath. Jan. 6, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2392.) Report amending House bill 67.56, to increase pension of Mrs. Auguste Whitmer. Jan. 5, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2378. ) Sullowav, Cyrus A. Report favoring Senate bill 3370, to pension Mrs. Emily E. Athertou. Jan. 28, 1897. 1 p. (House rp, 2676.) Report favoring House bill 9521, to increase pension of Edward Boyle. Jan. 28,' 1897, 1 p. (House rp. 2689.) Report amending House bill 9520, to inci'ease pension of .John IV. Bruce. Jan. 30, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2732.) Report amending House bill 9398, to pension Mrs. Lizzie B. Bur- rows. Jan. 27, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2646.) Report amending Honse bill 6609, to pension Mrs. Hannah M. Cheney. Jan. 27, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2647.) Report favoring Senate bill 3415, to pension Mrs. Ella D. Cross. .Jan. 8, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2466. ) Report favoring Senate bill 3361, to pension Mrs. Sarah R. Frary. Jan. 28, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2675.) Report amending House bill 9838, to pension Mrs. Johanna C. Haft. Jan. 30, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2733.) Report nuiending House bill 9553, to pension Mrs. Verona Harriman. Jan. 7, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2396. ) Report amending House bill 3745, to pension Benjamin L. Nolan. Jan. 5, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2386.) Report favoring Senate bill 3451, to pension Mrs. Rebecca I'. Quint. Jan. 27, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2644.) Report favoring House bill 10020, to pension Mrs. Louise Van Atter. Jan. 19, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2573.) Report favoring Senate bill 3516, to pension Mrs. Louise Van Atter, as substitute for identical House bill 10020. Jan. 27, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2645.) Report amending House bill 82, to pension Mrs. Millie Withingtou. Jan. 30, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2731.) Thomas, Henry F. Report favoring House bill 5619, to pension Mrs. Mary Bemus. Jan. 29, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2706.) [Report amending House bill 5936, to increase pension of Christopher Bradley. Jan. 20, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2583.) Report amending House bill 6896, to increase pension of Henry (). Briggs. Jan. 30, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2734.) Report amending House bill 8204, to increase pension of Mrs. Ellen Charlton. Jan. 13, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2509.) Report amending House bill 9689, for relief [by increase of pension] of Daniel E. De Clute. Jan. 13, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2.507.) Report favoring House bill 9943, to pension Mrs. Emma I'rancis. Jan. 13, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2,510.) Report favoring House bill 9942, to pension George Francis. Jan. 13,1897. Ip. (House rp. 2511.) Report amending House bill 8185, to increase pension of Rowland C. Harmon. Jan. 28, 1897. 1 p. ( House rp. 2662. ) ' Report amending House bill 7122, to ])ensiou Mrs. Maria E. Hess. Jan. 12, 1897. 2 pp. ( House rp. 2497. ) Report favoring House bill 7893, to pension Mrs. Jane Innels. Jan. 5,1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2379.) January, 1897 2?' Thomas, Henry F. — Continued. Report amending House bill 8704, ti pension John Keen. Jan. 5, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2380.) Report amending House bill 1473, to increase pension of Jo.seph McCune. Jan. 29, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2716.) Report amending House bill 8942, to pension Mrs. Ann ]\Iaria Meiu- hofer. Jan. 27, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2649.) Report favoring Senate bill 344."). to increase pension of John II. Mullen. Jan. 28, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2688.) Report amending Senate bill 2126, to increase pension of ilrs. l.aura A. Nelson. Jan. 5. 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2387.) Uei)ort amending House bill 6239, to increase pension of Elwin A. Scutt. Jan. 27, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2648.) Report amending House bill 4929, to pension Mrs. Marv J. Sec(n'. Jan. 13, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2508.) Report favoring Senate bill 3059, to pension William Sodeu. Jan. 28, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2687.) "Wood, Benson. Report amending House bill 7903, to increase pension of Mrs. Hester A. Adams. Jan. 26, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2629.) Report favoring Senate bill 3472, to pension Mrs. Laura Barnes. Jan. 28, 1897. 1 p. ( House rp. 2690. ) Report amending House bill 8137, to pension Mrs. Sarah E. Daub. Jan. 26, 1897. 2 pp. ( House rp. 2636. ) Report amending House bill 4099, to increase pension of Mrs. Mary S. Higgins. Jan. 5, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2381.) Report favoring House bill 9129, to pension Mrs. Emma T. Martin. Jan. 9, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2479.) Report amending House bill 8304, to increase pension of .John Pur- kapile. Jan. 6, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2389.) Report favoring House bill 5669, to increase pension of Salem Rice. Jan. 5, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2382.) Report favoring House bill 7904, to increase pension of .John M. Robinson. Jan. 20, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2.580.) Report favoring Senate bill 2909, to increase pension of Heury Scha- fer. Jan. 29, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2707.) Report amending House bill 9337, to increase pension of Mrs. Mazie V.Sullivan. Jan. 12, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2498.) Report amending House bill 8.568, to pension Florence Tate. .Ian. 19,1897. Ip. (House rp. 2574.) Report favoring Senate bill 2949, to increase pension of Williaui H. H. Wright. Jan. 28, 1897. 1 p. (House r].. 2663.) JUDICIAKY COMMITTEE Broderick, Case. Report favoring Senate bill 30.50, to validate appoint- ments of depntv marshals in Indian Territory [made Mar. 1, 189.5- Apr. 14, 1896, etc.]. Jan. 12, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2489.) ■ Report amending Senate bill 2037, to jirovide times and places for terms of courts in Utah. Jan. 13, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2513.) ■ Report favoring passage over veto of House bill 9469, to constitute new division of eastern judicial district of Texas, and for terms of court at Beaumont. Jan. 20, 1897. 3 pp. (House rp. 2587.) Burton, Charles G. Report favoring House bill 9901, to detach county of Audrain from western [judicial] district of Missouri and to attach same to eastern district. Jan. 12, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2500. ) Report amending House bill 4808, to increase efficiency of postal service [by empowering ins;»ectors to arrest]. Jan. 30,1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2723.) 28 January, 1897 Connolly, James A. Eeport favoring House bill 9671, to detach county of Marion from northern division of northern [judicial] district of Alabama, and attach same to southern division. Jan. 5, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2384.) De Armond, David A. Views of minority, favoring Senate till 2984, in relation to contempts of court. Jan. 11, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2471, pt. 2.) Ray, George W. Report amending, by substitute, Senate bill 2984, in relation to contempts of court. Jan. 8, 1897. 4 pp. (House rii. 2471.) LABOR COMMITTEE Gardner, John J. Report amending House bill 8731, to prohibit employ- ment of prison labor on Government buildings. Jan. 27, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2654. ) LIBRARY COMMITTER Cummiiigs, Amos J. Report favoring House bill 5383, for purchase of portrait of Mrs. Dolly Madison. Jan. 18, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2547.) Report favoring House bill 9898, for equestrian statue of Henry W. Slocum in Washington, D. C. Jan. 29, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2692.) Quigg, Lemuel E. Report favoring Senate joint resolution 184, author- izing Gmithsonian Institution to participate in Exposition of Gas Apparatus and Appliances, New York, Jan. 27-Feb. 6, 1897. Jan. 25, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2613.) MERCHANT MARINE AND FISHERIES COMMITTEE Payne, Sereno E. Report favoring House bill 9734, to provide American register for bark E. C. Mowatt. Jan. 13, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2503. ) MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Bishop, Roswell P. Report favoring House bill 8275, to remove charge of desertion from Philip Beidle, Jan. 16,1897. 4 pp. (House rp. 2536.) Report favoring House bill 8706, to correct record of Patrick Han- ley. Jan. 8. 1897. 2 pp. .(House rp. 2470.) Keport adverse to House bill 6910, to remove charge of desertion from .James F. O'Sullivan. Jan. 16, 1897. 1 p. (House r^). 2.")37.) Catron. Thomas B. Report favoring House bill 8042, authorizing distri- bution of cannon in New Mexico abandoned bv Confederate forces. Jan. 30. 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2725.) Fenton, Lucien .T. Report favoring Senate bill 1277, to place Henry Biederbick, Julius R. Frederick, Francis Long, and Maurice Connell on retired list of Army. Jan. 26, 1897. 4 pp. (House rp. 2631.) Keport amending Senate bill 2384, for relief of David 0. Burleigh. Jan. 22, 1897. 4 pp. (House rp. 2605.) Re]iort favoring House bill 1841, to authorize restoration of Thomas H. Carpenter to Armv on list of retired officers. Jan. 8, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2467.) Report amending House bill 4676, to correct record of John H. Fin- frock. Jan. 26, 1897. 3 pp. (House rp. 2632.) Griffin, Michael. Report favoring Senate bill 2355, to correct record of Peter Buckley. Jan. 27, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2651.) Report favoring House bill 5265, for relief of Anson W.Gillett [alias Henry AY. Edwards]. Jan. 19, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2550.') January, 1897 29 Griffin, Michael — Continued. Keport favoring House bill 5756, to cor- rect record of Samuel 8teinnian. Jan. 8,1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2456.) Report amending House bill 4846, for relief of John W. Stevens. Jan. 20, 1897. 3 pp. (House rp. 2577.) Hull, .John A. T. Report favoring House bill 9710, to authorize otticers who .served during rebellion in Regular Army to bear title of their highest rank. Jan. 9, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2472.) Re])ort amending House bill 5835. to reorganize line of Army, etc. Jan. 19, 1897. 12pp. (House rp. 2548.) Report favoring House bill 3/19, for appointment by brevet of offi- cers of Army [to rank held in volunteer service] . Jan. 19, 1897. 1 ii. (House rp. 2564.) Report amending House bill 9775, to amend [act making appropri- ations for sundry civil expenses, 1896, relative to use] of Rock Island bridge bystreet railvs^ay compauv. Jan. 26, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp.2634.)' McClellan, George B. Report favoring House bill 9822, for recognition [in Army Register] of officers of Army to whom Congressional medal of honor lias been awarded. Jan. 20, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2585. ) Parker, Richard W. Report submitting House bill 10009, to increase efficiency of Army and to localize recruiting of regiments in time of war, as substitute for House bill 9361. Jan. 15, 1897. 3 pp. (House rp. 2520. ) Report amending House bill 9970, to remove charge of desertion from James J. Fluke. Jan. 19, 1897. 2 i)p. (House rp. 2549.) Report favoring Senate bill 762, for relief of Henry Lane. Jan. 22, 1897. 4 pp. (House rp. 2596.) Rejjort adverse to House bill 7654, for relief of Spencer Norffeet. Jan. 27, 1897. 3 pp. (House rp. 2653.) Report amending House bill 2070, for relief of George W. Sjiencer. Jan. 18, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2542.) Tracey, John P. Report amending House bill 9666, to correct record of John Long. Jan. 13, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2512.) Report favoring House bill 8716, to remove charge ot absent with- out leave from record of Abraham M. Runyon. Jan. 19, 1897. 2 ])p. (House rp. 2551.) Tyler, D. Gardiner. Report favoring House bill 8287, to remove charge of desertion from James McGreevey. Jan. 26, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2633.) Woomer, Ephraim M. Report amending Senate bill 56, for relief of John M. Davis. Jan. 26, 1897. 7 pp. (House rp. 2619.) Report favoring House bill 8900, for relief of Emanuel Peck. Jan. 22, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2600.) Report favoring House bill 4912, to remove charge of desertion from Henry L. Snow. Jan. 27, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2652.) MIIJTIA COMMITTEE Marsh, Benjamin F. Report submitting House bill 10169, to promote efficiency of militia, as substitute for House bills 876, 2294, and 3361. Jan. 28, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2667.) NAVAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Cummings, Amos J. Report favoring House joint resolution 223 [to authorize issue of rosette and ribbon to holders of medals for Navy and Marine Corps] authorized by acts of Dec. 21, 1861, and July 16, 1862. Jan. 13, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2504.) 30 January, 1897 Hall, Uriel S. Report favoriDg .Senate bill 1296, to conituissiou passed assistant surgeons in Navy and provide for their exaniiuatiou pre- liminary to promotion to surgeou. Jan. 20, 1IS97. 1 p. (House rp. 2581.; Hilborn, .Samuel G. Report submitting House bill 1006(5, for naval bat- talion in District of Columbia, as substitute for House bill 9567. Jan. 19, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2565 ) Report favoring Senate bill 3355, identical with House bill 10066. for naval battalion in District of Columbia. Jan. 22, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2599.) Tate, Farish C. Report favoring Senate bill 1211, directing Secretary of Navy to contract for purchase of land opposite Gosport Navy- Yard. Jan. 12, 1897. 3 pp. (House rp. 2499.) Wilson, Francis H. Report favoring Senate bill 31.50, to appoint Robert Piatt, U. .S. N., to rank of commander, as substitute for identical House bill 8744. Jan. 22, 1897. 5 pp. (House rp. 2606.) PENSIONS COMMITTEE Baker, William. Report amending House bill 2963, to increase pension of George W. D. Wade. Jan. 28, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2664.) Black, .James C. C. Report amending Senate bill 1790, to pension Mrs. Adonia Huard. Jan. 21, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2592.) Report favoring House bill 9881, to increase pension of Mrs. Harriet J. Hutter. Jan. 21, 1897. 2 p].. (House rp. 2589.) Report amending House bill 1388, to pension Mrs. Isabella V. .lett, Jan. 14, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2515.) Report favoring House bill 1933, to jiension Mrs. Catherine G. Lee. Jan. 28, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2691.) Report favoring House bill 1378, to pension Mrs. Luoiuda Stone. Jan. 21, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2590.) Coffin, Charles E. Report amending Senate bill 1501, to increase pen- sion of Mrs. Lucy Alexander Payne. Jan. 7, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 24.54.) Report amending Senate bill 1091, to increase pension of Mrs. Chris- tiana C. Queen. Jan. 21, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2591.) Report amending House bill 6495, to increase pension of Robert Selden. Jan. 25, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2616.) Halterman, Frederick. Report amending House bill 8909, to pension Esther Jackson. Jan. 11, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2485.) Report amending House bill 1541, to increase pension of Henry Schuetberg. Jan. 11, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2484.) Hardy, Alexander M. Report favoring .Senate bill 3491, to increase pen- sion of John W. Dodd. Jan. 30, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2724.) Loudenslager, Henry C. Report favoring Senate bill 32.52, to increase pensionof Mrs. Esther Brown. Jan. 28, 1897. 1 p. ( House rp. 2678.) Report favoring Senate bill 2954, to increase pension of Mrs. Margaret Custer Calhoun. Jan. 28, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2677.) Report favoring Senate bill 2177, to increase pension of Henry B. Conway. Jan. 28, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2682.) Report favoring Senate bill 1551, to pension Mrs. Selena McKay. Jan. 28, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2680.) Report favoring Senate bill 2802, to pension Mrs. Margaret Rowsell. Jan. 6, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2394.) Report favoring Senate liill 947, to pension Mrs. Margaret Stone. Jan. 28, 1897. i p. (House rp. 26S1.) Report favoring Senate bill 2959, to i)ension Mrs. Sarah Townsend, Jan. 28, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2679.) January, ISO 7 31 Loudenslaser, Henry C. — Continued. Report amending House bill 0683, to pension Rachel Waddell. Jan. 14, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2514.) Report favoring House bill 9300, to pension Mrs. Amanda Wood- cock. Jan. 6, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2393.) Mozley, Norman A. Report favoring House bill 3692, to pension Mrs. Annie M. Clemens. Jan. 11, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2186.) Report favoring Senate bill 396, to pension Henry Farmer. Jan. 7, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 24.55.) Report amending House bill 9619, to pension Mrs. Mirum C. Peck. Jan. 13, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2505.) Stallings, Jesse F. Rejiort amending House bill 4318, to increase pen- sion of survivors of Mexican and Indian wars and their widows. Jan. 2n, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2635.) Report favoring House bill 7772, to increase pension of Theodore N. Cobia. Jan. 28, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2665.) Report favoring House bill 8898, to increase pension of Mrs. Eliza- l)eth Wellous. Jan. 14, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2516.) Strode, Jesse B. Report amending Senate bill 989. to increase pension of Mrs. Fannie Kautz. Jan. 25, 1897. 3 pp. (House rp. 2617.) PIUXTING COMMITTKE Perkins, George D. Report amending House joint resolution 211, for comprehensive index to Government publications, 1881-93. Jan. 22, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2.593. ) Report favoring House resolution 234, for distribution of maps and atlases of Geological Survey. Jan. 22. 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2604.) Report amending Senate concurrent resolution 32, to print report of delegates to 5th International Prison Congress, Paris, 1895. Jan 26, 1897. 1 p. (House rp.26S7.) Report favoring House resolution 504, to print report of Thomas W. Symons upon House bill 7775, to widen locks of Erie Canal so as to permit passage of torpedo boats. Jan. 30, 1897. 1 p. (House rp.2718.) PUBLIC BUILDIXG.S AND GROUXDS COMMITTEK Bankhead. John H. Report amending House bill 7, for public building at Americus, Ga. Jan. 9. 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2475.) Gillet, Charles W. Report amending House bill 9861, for public build- ding at Lockport, N. Y. Jan. 18, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2545.) Report amending House bill 6197. for custom-house in New York. Jan. 7. 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2109.) Hicks, Jdsiah D. Report amending House bill 2718. for public building at Maytield, Ky. .Ian. 11. 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2482. ) Report favoring Hou.se bill 172, to increase appropriation for pub- lic building at Newport, Ky. Jan. 11, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2481.) Mercer, David H. Report favoring House bill 9073, for addition to custom-house, Dubuque. Iowa. Jan. 25, 1897. 4 pp. 3 pi. (House rp.2615.) Report amending House bill 1215, for Dublic building at Platts- mouth. Nebr. Jan. 11, 1897. 1 p. (Housi- rp. 2483.) Milliken, Seth L. Report favoring Senate bill 105, for public building at Aberdeen, S. Dak. Jan. 1.5. 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2519. ) Report amending House bill 1465, for public building at Alameda, Cal. Jan. 7, 1897: 2 pp. ( House rp. 2431. ) Report amending House bill 7048, for public building at Bowling Green, Ky. Jan. 7, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2407.) 32 January, 1897 Milliken, Seth L. — Contiuued. Report amendint;- House liill 826, for public buiidiug at Bradford, Pa. Jau. 7, 1897. 1 ji. (House rp. 2410.) Report favoring House l)ill 5919, ibr addition to public building at Bridgeport, Conn. Jan. 7, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2432.) Report favoring House bill 3022, fur purchase of additional property for post-office [etc.], Brooklyn, N. Y. Jan. 7, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2421.) Report favoring House bill 296, for public buiidiug at Brunswick. Ga. Jau 7, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2406.) Re])ort iimending Senate bill 260, for i)ublic buiidiug at Butte, Mont. Jau. 7, 1897. 4 pp. (House rj). 2439.) Reiiort favoring House bill 3834, for addition to ]uiblic buiidiug at Canton, Ohio. Jan. 7, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2416.) Report favoring Senate bill 1717, to grant to Charleston, S. C, use of building known as "The Exchange. " Jan. 7, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2441.) Report amending House bill 10, for public building at Cleveland, Ohio. Jan. 7, 1897. 2 pp.' ( House rj). 2401.) Report amending House bill 2711, for public building at Clinton, Iowa. Jan. 7, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2424.) Report amending House bill 783, for jtublic building at Deadwood, S. Dak. Jan. 7, 1897. 2 pji. (House rp. 2435.) Report amending House l)ill 1207, for public buiidiug at Eau Claire, Wis. Jan. 7, 1897. 3 pp. (House rp. 2419.) Report amending Senate bill 717, for public building at Fergus Falls, Minn. Jan. 7, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2444.) Report favoring House bill 2287, for ])ublic building at I-'oud du Lac, Wis. Jan. 9, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2478.) Report favoring House bill 253, for public Iniilding at Freeport, 111. Jau. 7, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2434.) Report favoring House bill 2627, for public building at Fresno, Cal. Jan. 7, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2451.) Rejiort favoriug House bill 1652, for public building at Fulton, Mo. Jan. 7, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2446.)" Report submitting House bill 9897, for public building at Grand Haven, Mich., as substitute for House bill 3136. .Jan. 7, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2450.) Report amending House bill 2704, for public building at Green Bav, Wis. Jan. 7, 1897. 3 pp. (House rp. 2430.) Re])ort favoring Senate bill 772, for purchase of sites for jjublic buildings at Hastings and Norfolk, Nebr. Jan. 7. 1897. 2 ]ip. (House r)). 2408.; Report favoring House bill 839, for public building at Hopkinsville, Ky. Jan. 7, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2423.) Report amending House bill 3620, for public building at.Janesville, Wis. Jan. 7, 1897. 2 pp. ( House rp. 24.52.) Report favoring House bill 1697. for public building at Kansas Citv, Kans. Jan. 7, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2404.) Report amending House bill 829, for ])ublic building at Lawrence, Mass. Jan. 7, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2405.) Report amending House bill 2267, for ])ublic building at Lebanon, Ky. Jan. 7, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2437.) Report favoring House l>ill 6263, for public building at Lebanon, Pa. Jau. 7, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2429.) Re])ort amending House bill 864, for public building at Maiden, Mass, Jau. 7, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2122.) January, 1897 33 Milliken, Seth L. — Continued. lie])oi't amending House bill 252, for l)ublic building at Meuoniinee, Mich. Jan. 7, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp.2447 ) Report amending Senate bill 131, for public building at Nashua, N. H. Jan. 7. 1897. 2 pp. (House rp- 2414. ) Report amending House bill 4790, for pul>Iic building at New Bruns- wick. N.. J. Jan.'7, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2417.) Report amending House bill 844, for public building at Norfolk, ^'a. Jan. 7, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2415.) Rejiort favoring House bill 850, fori)ublic building at Owosso, Mich. Jan. 7, 1897. 3 pp. (House rp. 2438. ) Report amending House bill 4695, for public building at Paris, Kv. Jan. 7, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2445.) Report favoring House bill 2184, for pulihc l)Uilding at Pekin, 111. Jan. 7, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2403.) Report amending House bill 834, for public building at Portsmouth, Va. Jan. 7, 1897. 4 pp. (Hou.se rp. 2433. ) Report favoring House bill 5163, for public building at Reuof Xev. Jan. 7, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2443.) Rejjort favoring House bill 6252, for public building at Rome, X. Y. .Fan. 7, 1897 1 p. (House rp. 2436.) Report amending House bill 3.540, for public building at St. Cloud, Mmn. Jan. 7, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2442.) Report amending House bill 820, for public buildings at Salt Lake and Ogden, Utah. Jan. 7, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2425.) Report amending House bill 2630, for public building at San Diego. Cal. Jan. 7, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2412.) Report amending Hou.se bill 1979, for public building at Santa Rosa, Cal. Jan. 7, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2440.) Report amending House bill 2790, for public building at Shauiokin, Pa. Jan, 7, 1897 5 pp. (House rp. 2418.) Re|)ort amending House bill 7217. to increase limit of cost of public building in Stockton, Cal. Jan. 7, 1897. 1 j). (House rp. 2420.) Rei)ort amending Hou.se bill 344, for public building at Tacoma, Wasli. Jan. 7, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2402.) Report amending House bill 7380, for public building at Talladega, Ala. Jan. 7, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2413.) Report amending House bill 1689, for public building at Washing- ton, I'a. Jan. 7, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2453.) • Report amending House bill 802. for public building at Waterbury, Conn. Jan. 7, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2426) Report amending House bill 2002, for public building at Wausau, Wis. Jan. 7, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2449. ) Report amending House bill li95, for public building at ^Vinston, N. C. Jan. 7, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2427.) Report favoring House bill 5165, for ])ublic building at Woodland, Cal. Jan. 7, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2448.) Report amending House bill 233, for public building at Woonsocket, R. 1. Jan. 7, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2428.) Report favoring House bill 4460, for public building at York, Nebr. Jan. 7, 1897. 2 pp. . (House rp. 2411.) ^lorse, Elijah A. Report submitting House bill 10023, setting ajiart public ground in District of Columbia for memorial [continental hall], under auspices of National Society of Daughters of the Amer- ican Revolution, as substitute for House bill 9491. Jan. 16, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2534.) 8272— No. 25 3 34 January, 1897 PUBLIC LANDS COMMITTEE Bell, Jobn C. Report amending House bill 9499, to sell lands to A. L. Williams. Jan. 19, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2566.) Ellis, William R. Report favoring House bill 9493, to amend act to for- feit lands granted for aiding in construction of railroads [so as to extend time for purchase of forfeited lands]. Jan. 20, 1897. 2 jip. (House rp. 2584.) Flynu, Dennis T. Report favoring House bill 3656, for free homesteads on public lands [surrendered by Indian tribes] ; with views of Mr. Lacey. Jan. 25, 1897. o pp. (House rp. 2614) Lacey, ,Iohn F. Report favoring House bill 9948, to amend sec. 2238, Revised Statutes [so as to reduce fees of registers and receivers], as substitute for House bill 4804, vetoed. Jan. 13, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2506.) Report amending Senate bill 1624, to quiet title with respect to unconfirmed private laud claims in Louisiana. Jan. 26, 1897. 32 pp. (House rp.2622.) Meiklejohn, George D. Report amending Senate bill 3328, to amend [sec 6 of] act to repeal timber-culture laws [etc., approved Mar. 3, 1891, as to ])ayment for commutation of homesteads on Sioux Reservation lauds]. Jan. 18, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2540.) Report favoring House bill 9983, to authorize entry and patenting of lands containing petroleum and other mineral oils under jilacer- miniug laws. Jan. 27, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2655.) Shafroth, John F. Report favoring Senate bill 1597, forrelief of William H Tibbits. Jan. 5, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2372. ) Wilson, Edgar. Report favoring House bill 9162, for relief of heirs of . John W. Johnson. Jan. 19, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2567.) RIVERS AND HARBORS COMMITTEE Hooker, Warren B. Report amending House joint resolution 231, [for survey] of waterway between Birmingham, Ala., and Black War- rior River. Jan. 22, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2597.) Report favoring Senate bill 3333, to amend act making appropria- tions for rivers and harbors, i)assed June 3, 1896 [relative to com- pensation of naval officer on board to determine location for deep water harbor at Port Los Angeles or San Pedro, C'al.]. Jan. 22, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2607.) Report amending House resolution 495, to have examination of East River, at Ravenswood, L. I. Jan. 22, 1897. 1 ]), (House rp. 2608. ) Report favoring House joint resolution 233, [calling for] estimates for work upon channels in Jamaica and Canarsie l)avs. Jan. 22, 1897. 1 p. (Hou.se rp. 2609.) Report favoring House bill 10012, relating to improvement of East- chester Creek, N. Y. Jan. 22, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2610.) Report amending House bill 10057, for examination and survey of water route from Galveston to Houston, Tex. Jan. 22, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2611.) Towne, Charles A. Report favoring House bill 9756, to amend river and harbor act of Aug. 18, 1894 [.so as to permit payment for property taken or injured for reservoir at Gull Lake]. Jan. 15, 1897. 1 p. (House rp.'2522.) RULES COMMITTEE Henderson, David B. Report favoring House resolution 482, fixing Jan. 19 for consideration of bills in order Friday evenings. Jan. 18, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2543.) January, 1897 35 TERRITORIES COMMITTEE Catron, Thomas B, Report favoriug House bill 9709, to define and reg- ulate rights of aliens to own real est'ite in Territories. Jan. 9, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2474. ) Scran ton, Joseph A. Report favoring Senate bill 2555, to authorize leases of islands in Alaska for breeding of foxes. Jan. 18, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2544.) WAR CLAIMS COMMITTEE Avery, .John. Report favoring Senate bill 2570, to authorize readjust- ment of accounts of army officers who were graduates of Military Academy. Jan. 19, 1897. 3 pp. (House rj). 2575. ) Buck, Charles F. Report amending House bill .'i58, for relief of Mrs. Amelia A. H. Richards [administratrix of Felix Richards] . Jan. 19, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2.552.) Report submitting House resolution .506, to refer House bill 9307, for relief of heirs of Pierre Sauve, to Court of Claims. Jan. 28, 1897. Ip. (House rp. 2671.) Cooper, Sam B. Report amending House bill 9789, for relief of Roman Catholic Church of St. Peters, Jackson, Miss. Jan. 19, 1897. 3 pp. (House rp. 2553.) Gibson, Henry R. Report favoring Senate bill 19, for relief of John L. Rhea, executor of Samuel Rhea, and John Andenson, administrator of Joseph R. Anderson. Jan. 28, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2670.) Hurley, Denis M. Report amending House bill 9989, ibv relief of Ella S. Classen, widow of Peter J. Classen. Jan. 15, 1897. 1 j). (House rp. 2528.) -Lester, Rufus E. Report amending House bill 7618, authorizing Court of Claims to adjudicate claims under act of Mar. 12, 1863, l'.>r collec- tion of abandoned property [with statements of ca]>ture(l and ;iban- doued projierty collected, etc.]. Jan. 19, 1897. 136 jip. (House rp. 2568.) Report favoring Senate bill 296, for relief of William H. Atkins. Jan. 19, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2554.) Report amending House bill 526, for relief of William G. Ebbs [administrator of William Ebbs]. Jan. 19, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2558. ) Report amending House bill 3773, for relief of Henrv Field. Jan. 19,1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 25.57.) Report submitting House resolution 496, to refer House bill 9086, for relief of estate of Maria Gibson, to Court of Claims. .Jan. 19, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 25.59.) Rei)ort favoring House bill 532, for relief of Margaret Giebelhouse, administratrix of Philip Giebelhouse. Jan. 19, 1897. 3 pp. (House rp. 2.556.) Report favoring House bill 52.5, for relief of Christian Ubele. Jan. 19,1897. 3 pp. (House rp. 2555.) Mahon, Thaddens M. Report favoring Senate bill 662, for relief of Wil- liam S. Grant. Mar. 31, 1896 [ordered reprinted Jan. 13, 1897]. 4 pp. (House rp. 1021, 1st sess.) Report submitting House resolution 486, to refer House bill 8097, for relief of heirs of ,J. H. McVeigh, to Court of Claims. Jan. 12, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2491.) Neill, Robert. Report submitting House resolution 485, to refer House bill 9411 and House bill 6051, for relief of estates of Alice Hardaway andSamuelN. White, to Court of Claims. Jan. 12, 1897. Ip. (House rp.2490.) 36 January, 1897 Neill, Eobert — Continued. Report favoring House bill 1136, for relief of ]\lrs. Anna Hunt, administratrix of George F. Hunt. Jan. 19, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2560.) Report favoring House bill 24.55, for relief William .Tohusou, admin- istrator of Tbomas I. Johnson. Jan. 19, 1897. 2 i)p. (House rp. 2561.) Pugh, 8amuel J. Report favoring House bill 1814, for relief of .John R. Hall. .lau. 19. 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2562.) Report submitting House resolution 497, to refer House bills 50.58, 2093, 2115, 2090, 1574, 2516, 1765, 1087, 2496, 2537, and 8799, for relief of B. J. Young and others, to Court of Claims. Jan. 19, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2563.) WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE Tariff hearings, 2d session, 54th Congress [schedules A, B]. 1897. each 10c Cunteiits: Chemicals, oils, ami paints. Schedule A. 164:4-xipp. Earths, earthenware, and glassware. Schedule 1>. iii+16o-290 n- vi pp. SHEEP-BOUND RESERVE XOTE. — These volumes, ■which have been pre \iously published in unbound form or in one orniore cloth editions, are now lor the tirst time ready tor distril)Utioii in sheep binding. Tlie number in black-faced type appended to the description of each volume is the serial number in the set of Congressional documents as adopted in the Checklist of Public Documents issued by this olKce. 52d Congress, 1st session. Hottse miscellaneous documents, v. 50, pt. 14, pt. 2. No. 340, pt. 24, pt. 2; Census, 1890, Crime, jiauperism, an times a year. The set now consists of 77 sheets 1 each for every Stale and Territory anil for 26 "reserve cities, ' and 1 for trust, loan, and niort<;age com|)anies iu Washington. Same, summary. 7 pp. 4" Annual report [for year ended Oct. 31], 1896. 2 v. v+822audiii-f-1259pp. 2 pi. (House doc. 10, 2 pts. ) $1.50 CoiltflltS: Banking systems, Foreign. Kanking systems. State, National bank act, with other laws. National-bank decisions. Digest of. National hanks reports of condition, Oct. 6, 1896. [This occupies all of v 2.] Report of Comptroller. Tables relating to banks, national and other, currency, bonds, loan and trust com- panies etc. Bulletin 194-197; Jan. 4-25, 1897. 4" [\Veekly.] Note. — Announces changes in officers of national banks, organization of new banks, liquidations, etc. COMPTROLLER OF TREASURY Form and regulations for rendering accounts for .sales of old materials, etc. Jan. 9, 1897. 3 pp. 4" (Dept. circular 6, 1897.) CUSTOMS DIVISION Importation of dutiable goods in packages of tea [held to be unlawful]. Jan. 20, 1897. 1 p. 4" (Dept. circular 15, 1897.) Merchandise in transit or bonded for exportation may be entered for consumption. Jan. 12, 1897. Iji. 4' (Dept. circular 8, 1897.) January, 1897 41 Omaha Trausmississij)pi and luternatioual Exposition [act of Congress and regulations]. Jan. 11. 1S97. 4 pp. 4" (IJept. circular 7, 1897.) ENGRAVING AND PRINTING BUREAU Draft of joint resolution to transfer from appropriation for Treasury notes $46,046. for meeting demand for silver certificates. Jan. 22, 1897. 4 pp. (Senate doc. 75.) INTERNAL REVENUE OFFICE Regulations concerning filled cheese under internal-revenue laws. July 9, 1896. 39+iipp. ([Regulations] ser. 7, no. 22; Treas. Dept. doc. 1873.) Report of commissioner [with tables], 1896. vi4-421 pp. (Treas. Dept. doc. 1902; House doc. 11.) LIFE-SAVING SERVICE Official register, Jan. 1, 1897, with post-office addresses. 1897. 23 pp. (Treas. Dept. doc. 1927.) LIGHT-HOUSE BOARD Bulletin 68, recent changes in aids to navigation; Jan. 1. 1897. 16+[2] l>p. 4' [Monthly.] Note. — Contaius notices of changes in lights and fog-signals, beacons and liuoys. on coasts of United States. Notice to Mariners 1-16; Jan. 6-29, 1897. 4" XOTE. — Contains notices of establishment of. new lights, light- vessels, and steam whistlis. cliani;es in Imoyage, etc. Officers on duty under Light-House Estahlishment. Jan. 1. 1897. 2 pp. 4" ([Circular] 1, is97; Dept. circular 10, 1897.) Preliuiinary annual report, 1896. 48 pp. (Treas. Dept. doc. 1915.) 3d District. List of heacons, buoys, and day-marks, from Warren Point, R. I., to Shrewsbury Rocks, N. .!., and includes Lake Champlain and Lake Memphremagog; corrected to .July 1, 1896. 137 pp. 4th District. List of beacons, buoys, and day-marks, from mouth of Shrewsbury River. N. J., to Metomkin Inlet, Va. ; corrected to Sept. 1, 1896. 44+ [1] pp. LOANS AND CURRENCY DIVISION Registered bonds caveated upon books of Department, Jan. 1, 1897. 1 p. f" [Monthly.] Statement showing amounts of gold aud silver coins and certificates, United States notes, and national bank notes in circulation Jan. 1, 1897: changes in circulation, Dec. 1896: changes in money and bul- lion in Treasury, Dec. 1896. 1 p. f" [Monthly.] XoTE.— Estimated population, Jan. 1, 72,159,000; circulation per capita, $22.87 MARINE HOSPITAL SERVICE Calling attention to quarantine reofnlations to prevent introduction of plague, and promulgating additional regulations. Jan. 18, 1897. 1 p. 4" (Dept. circular 12, 1897.) Public Health Reports, v. 12, no. 1-5; Jan. 1-29, 1897. p. 1-126, 3 pi. [Weekly.] XoTE.— This publication, showing health conditions in various parts of this and other countries, as reported by the officers of the Marine Hospital Service and others, is for aratuitons distribution. l)ut the edition is limited, and the document is intended only for health officers and other persons interested in sanitary atfairs. To obtain it. application should lie made to the Supervising Surgeon-General of the Marine Hospital Service, Treasury Department. No. 5 contains a special article on Formaldehyde as a disinfecting agent, by J. J. Klnyoun. 42 January, 1897 mint bureau Regulations to govern examinatious for entrance and promotions in mints and assay offices. 1897. 5 pp. (Treas. Dept. doc. 1928.) Values of foreign coins, Jan. 1, 1897. [3] pp. 4'^ (Dept. circular 1, 1897.) [Quarterly.] NAVIGATION BUREAU Amendments to navigation laws. Dec. 28, 1896. [13] 1. [lobe inserted in Laws of United States Relating to Navigation.] 28tli annual list of merchant vessels of United States, with official num- bers and signal letters, also lists of vessels of Navy, Quartermaster's Department, Engineer Department [etc.], 1896. vi-f-405+52 pp. 4" (House doc. 38.) Note. — Of the 6 pts. coTuprisin. 17, report of commissioner, 1896.] Entry of registered vessels [amendment to customs regulations]. Jan. 7, 1897. 1 p. 4" (Dept. circular 4, 1897.) Revised international rules to prevent collisions at sea [with rules for harbors, lakes, and inland waters of United States]. Dec. 31, 1896. 12 pp. 4" (Dept. circular 171, 1897 [1896].) REGISTER OF TREASURY Annual report, 1896. 2d edition. 1897. 139 pj). (Treas. Dept. doc. 1S97.) Note. — In this edition the condensed Instory of all loans of ITnited States from 1776 is brought down to June 30, 18UC, and an index to the volume is added. REVENUE CUTTER SERVICE Estimates of appropriations on account of service. Jan. 6, 1897. 3 pp. (House doc. 154.) Pay due discharged seamen [regulations]. Jan. 22, 1897. 1 p. 4" ' ([Circular] 69; Dei»t. circular 16, 1897.) Special order 21, 22. Charges, findings, etc., in case of— Hav, William H. O., 2d lieutenant. No. 22. Jan. 27, 1897. 21. Slaium, Jetierson A., captain. No. 21. (kt. 10, 1896. 11. SPECIAL AGENTS DIVISION Fee for cording and sealing packages. Jan. 12, 1897. 1 p. 4" (Dept. circular 9, 1897.) Report on salmon fisheries in Alaska, 1896; by George R. Tingle. 1X97. 27 pp. (Treas. Dept. doc. 1925.) STATIONERY, PRINTING, AND BLANKS DIVISION Catalogue of title entries of books and other articles entered in office of Librarian of Congress under copyright law, Dec. 21-26, 1896; no. 286. 1897. 22 pp. 4'- Sanie, Dec. 28, 1896-Jau. 2, 1897; no. 287. 37 pp. 4" Same, Jan. 4-9; no. 288. 24 pp. 4" Same, Jan. 11-16; no. 289. 20 pp. 4" Same, Jan. 18-23; no. 290. 23 pp. 4" Note.— This publication, prepared by the Librarian of Congress, is published by the Treasury Department, but is not sold by that Department, nor by the Librarian. Those desiring it must subscribe at the olKce of the <'olleclor oi" cus- toms for the district in which they live. The price is $3.00 per year. January, 1897 43 statistics bureau Foreign commerce and navigation of United States, 1890. 1897. v. 1 [pt. 1] cxlvii+S pp. map, 4" (Treas. Dept. doc. 1895 [v. 1, pt. 1].) [Contains the snmmary tables, with general table 1, Imports and exports of gold and silver. ] Imported merchandise entered for consumption ; statement 9, annual report on commerce and navigation, 1896. p. 509-577, 4" Imports and exports of United States for month and 12 mouths ending Dec. 1895 and 1896. 1 p. Imports of merchandise for consumption, 1896. [1897.] 101 pp. 4" Monthly summary of fiuauce and commerce of United States, no. 5, ser. 1896-97 ; Nov., corrected to Jan. 6, 1897. p. 749-94.3, 3 pi. 4" ( House doc. 26, pt. 5.) 20c single copy, $2.40 a yr Principal articles of domestic exports, Dec. 1896. 1897. 12 pp. 4" (Bul- letin 6, ser. 1896-97.) Note. — Exports of breadstufts, cotton, mineral oils, and provisions. Statistical Abstract of United States, 1896. 1897. No. 19, xii+400 pp. 1 pi. 1 tab. (House doc. 158.) 25c STEAMBOAT INSPECTION SERVICE Annual report of supervising inspector-general [with reports of district inspectors], 1896. 276 pp. (Treas. Dept. doc. 1900.) Laws governing the service, Revised Statutes as amended by acts of Con- gress [including 54th Congress, Ist session]. [Reprint] 1897. 65 pp. (Treas. Dept. doc. 1831 [2d ed.].) TREASURER OF UNITED STATES Monthly statement, pajier currency of each denomination outstanding Jan. 31, 1897. 1 p. obi. 32" (Form 799.) War Department Communication from German ambassador, relating to claim of Christo- pher Schmidt. Jan. 5, 1897. 2 pp. ( House doc. 141.) Leases granted, calendar year 1896. Jan. 12, 1897. 2 pp. (House doc. 17.3.) [Response to resolution] concerning changes in force of Department, Mar. 4, 1893-June 5, 1896. Jan. 12, 1897. 39 pp. (House doc. 178.) ADJUTANT-GENERAL Appointments, ]>romotious, retirements, transfers, casualties, etc., of commissioned officers of Army, recorded, during weeks ending Jan. 2-30, 1897. Circular 1, 2, 1897. Each 1 p. Claims for loss of private property under act of Mar. 3, 1885. Xo. 1. -Jan. 7, 1897. Insignia for saddleclotbs. No.l. Jan. 7, 1897. Instructions for care of garden and fire hose and fixtures for water and sewer systems. No. 2. Jan. 14, 1897. Enlistments for line of Army, Dec. 1896. 4 pp. [Monthly.] General orders 1-3, 1897. Arlington Cemetery boundary. No. 2. Jan. 11, 1897. 1 p. Carbine boots no longer re(iuired. No. 2. Jan. 11, 1897. 1 p. Hospital Corps, Changes in uniform of enlisted men of. No. 3. Jan. 18, 1897. 1 p. Target practice, Results of, 1896. No. 1. Jan. 9, 1897. 7 pp. Note. — General orders 50, 1896, will not be promulgated in the series for 1896. 44 January, 1897 Machine guns. Description and service of machine guns naed in Army; prepared by board ol' officers under direction of Koyal T. Frank. 1896. 95 pp. 11. 4" (Artillery circular K; War Dept. doc. 24.) Monthly list of officers subject to deduction of pay by reason of absence, furnished for information of Paymaster-General, Jan. 31, 1897. 1 p. obi. 8' Officinl army register, 1S97. Dec. 1, 1896 [with addenda to Jan. 1, 1897]. o71 pp. (House doc. 149.) 35c Special orders 1-25, Jan. 2-30, 1897. [Daily except Sundays and holi- days.] Note. — Give notice of resignation.s, transfers, discharges, leaves of absence, changes at stations, details of officers, relief, etc. Stations of Army; posts and troops stationed there, Jan. 7, 1897. 1 p. obi. f " [Monthly.] United States Army Directory 66; Jan. 1897. 38 pp. [Monthly.] 10c Wilson, George S. [Announcement of death of Wilson.] Jan. 18, 1897. Ip. MILITARY INFORMATION DIVISION Military system of Svreden nnd other papers selected for publication. •1897. '224 pp. il. 12 pi. m:ip, 4" ([Publication] 12; War Dept. doc. 27.) Contents: Balloon system, Prussian military, tran.slations. Cavalry and horse artilery, AustroHungafiau Notes on drill and tactics of- by O. L.' Hein. Electricity for military purposes, Projectors and other applications of; Use of electric projectors in" war, by A. Bouchot; Electric light in service of army and navy, by P. Lucas. Emergency rations; by Charles E. Woodrufl". Europe, Autumn maneuvers of 1895 iu; bj- A. L. Wagner. Foreign coins. Values of; Foreign weights and measures. Harness, New Ilussiaii and Spanish, for military vehicles, translations. Publications. List of, Military. Information Division. Sweden, Milit;iry system of;" by H. T. Allen. United States, Dates of ingand jjas piping required in post hospital near Spokane, Wash. [1897. J 8 pp. SOLDIERS' HOME, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Annual report of commissioners, and report of annual inspection l>y Inspector-General of Army, 1896. 1897. 46 pp. Letter recommending that Congress he requested to authorize Medical Department of Army to sell medical and hospital supplies at cost price to home. Jan. 27, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate doc. 96.) Navy Department Acts and resolutions relating chiefly to Navy, Navy Department, and Marine Corps, passed at 1st session, 54tli Congress. 1896. 63 pp. Armor plate. Re]>ort on cost of armor plate and price which should be equitably paid. [.Jan. 5] 1897. 94 pp. 1 pi. (House doc. 151.) Supplementary report of cost and price of armor. Jan. 25, 1897. 7 PI). (House doc. 151, pt. 2.) Constitution, U. S. S. Reply to resolution as to cost of repairs to frigate Constitution. Jan. 20, 1897. 1 p. (House doc. 196.) Eight-hour law. Response to resolution as to violations of 8-hour law by contractors eugaged in construction and repairs of Government property in Brooklyn, N. Y. Jan. 21, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate doc. 73.) Employees. Reply to resolution concerning [changes among] employees [since Mar. 4, 1893]. Jan. 8, 1897. 9 pp. (House doc. 161.) General court-martial order 120-158, 1896. Charge.s, tindinKs, etc., in case ot— Adams, Jolin, private. No. 135. Nov. 21. 2 pp. Bjorkman, Carl L. P., landsman. No. 1.37. Nov, 21. 1 p. Burns, Mark, sergeant. No. 147. Dec. 5. 1 p. Cadwell, .Joseph H., private. No. 148. Dec. 14. 3 pp. Carney, William, seaman. No. 12'.(. Nov. 19. 1 i). Daly, John, landsman. No. 1.51. Dec. 24. 1 p. Doiilon, .James J., fireman. No. 131. Nov. 20. 2 pp. Doyle, Jolin, private. No. 127. Nov. 14. 1 p. Eytinge, Louis v., apprentice. No. 122. Nov. 10. 2 pp. Geary, Michael, private. No. 153. Dec. 26. 1 p. Geihl, George, coxswain. No. 139. Nov. 21. 1 p. Gemon, Charles, fireman. No. 150. Dec. 23. 2 pp. Gerdine, Sydney L., apprentice No. 143. Nov. 30. 1 p. Goldsprinjr, Lawrence, seaman. No. 128. Nov. 19. 1 p. Gregory, Frank, painter. No. 136 Nov. 21. 1 p. Harrington, Stephen, seaman. No. 138. Nov. 21. 3 pp. Hurley, John H., private. No. 125. Nov. 12. 1 p. Ja]ip, Charle.s, seanuin. No. 152. Dec. 24. 2 pp. Kelleher, John, j)rivate. No. 154. Dec. 26. 1 p. January, 1897 47 ■General court-martial order 120-158, 1896 — Continued. Charges, fimlinKS, etc., in case of — Leonard, Johu A., a]iprentice. Ko. 145. Dec. 1. 2 pp. McDevitt, Dauiel. seaman. No. 133. Nov. 21. 2 pp. Mclntire, AVilliain, coiil passer. No. 140. Nov. 23. 2 pp. Madden, Micliael, sergeant. No. 142. Nov. 30. 1 p. Menill, Albert, private. No. 120. Nov. 4. 2 pp. Monahan, John J., private. No. 1.58. Dec. 29. 2 pp. Mullen, I'atrick, seaman. No. 130. Nov. 19. 2 pp. O'Connor. James Henry, cook. No. 146. Dec. 2. 2 pp. Pfahl, Erwin A., bayman. No. 132. Nov. 21. 1 p. Rohan, Jere, gunner's mate. No. 123. Nov. 11. 2 pp. Shavr, Arthur W., apprentice. No. 141. Nov. 28. 1 p. Shea, John J., titer. No. 156. Dec. 26. 3 pp. Sheridan, William, tireman. No. 121. Nov. 4. 2 pp. Sibrian, joseidi, tireman. No. 149. Dec. 14. 2 pp. Slattery, Dennis, apprentice. No. 155, Dec. 26. 2 pp. Snodgrass, Gordon B., private. No. 144. Dec. 1. 1 p. Stuart, Frank B., apprentice. No. 134. Nov. 21. 1 p. Traynor, James, landsman. No. 124. Nov. 11. 1 p. Venters, John M., private. No. 157. Dec. 29. 1 p. Ward, William, private. No. 126. Nov. 13. 1 p. Naval militia circular 1 ; Jan. 6, 1897. 2 pp. Regulations for distribution of appropriation for naval militia. Pay Corps. Circular for information of persons desiring to enter Pav Corps. [1897.] 4 pp. Eeport of Secretary [with reports of chiefs of divisions], 1896. 631 pp. 49 pi. (House doc. 3 ; also in set known as Message and documents. ) 85c Contenti: Reports of— Armor and Backing, Board on JTitting, to Naval Vessels. Construction and Repair Bureau. Equipment Bureau. Estimates, proposals, and contracts. Hydrograpbic Office. Judge- Advocate-General. Machine Gun Board. Marine Corps. Medicine and Surgery Bureau (Surgeon-General). Nautical Almanac Office. Naval Academy, Board of Visitors. Su])erintendent. Naval constructors. Naval (Jun Factory. Naval militia. Naval Oljservatory. Naval Proving Ground. Naval Torpedo Station. Naval Training Station. Naval War College and Torpedo School. Naval War Records. Navigation Bureau. Ordnance Bureau. Ordnance Inspector, Hartford. Receipts from sales of Government property. Secretary of Navy. Steam Engineering Bureau. Supplies and Accounts Bureau (Paymaster-General). Yards and Docks Bureau. Union Iron Works, San Francisco. Claim of works, for loss and dam- age in construction of armored coast-defense vessel Monterey. Jan. 26,1897. 10 pp. (Senate doc. 89.) ENGINEER CORPS Retirements after 1896. [1897.] 3 pp. EQUIPMENT BUREAU Specifications for library books. Jan. 20, 1897. 2 pp. Specifications for side and masthead lights for torpedo boats. Jan. 9, 1897. 1 p. Specifications for silver-plated ware. Jan. 29, 1897. 1 p. 48 January, 1897 marine corps Specifications for labor and material for officers' (|uarters to be built at Sitka, Alaska, 1896-97. 9 pp. NAVIGATION BUREAU Register of commissioned and warrant officers of Navy and Marine Corps to Jan. 1, 1897. 151 pp. (House doc. 150.) l'5c HYDROGRAPIIIC OFFICE XoTE. — The Charts. Sailing Directions, etc., of the Hydrographic Office are sold by tlie office in Washington and also by agents at the principal American and foreign seaports and American lake ports. Copies of the Notice to Mariners, Hydrographic Bulletin, and Notice to Mariners for the Great Lakes are supplied fre6 on application at the Hydrograjilnc Office in Washington and at the branch offices in Boston. New Tork, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Norfolk, Savannah, New- Orleans, San Francisco, Portland (Oreg.), Port Townseud, Chicago, and Cleveland. The same offices also supply the Light List and the Beacon and Buoy List issued by the Light-House Board. Fast coast of South America, from Orinoco River to Cape Virgins, includ- ing Falkland, South Georgia, Sandwich, and South Shetland islands; 2d edition (H. O. ptiblication 88, edition of 1894); supplement. 2d edition. 1896. 12 1. il. 10c Hydrographic Bulletin, weekly, 384-387; Jan. 6-27, 1897. Each 1 p. f" Note. — Contains accounts of obstructions and dangers along the coast and the principal ocean routes, etc. Navigation of Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea ; v. 2, coast of mainbuul from Key West to Orinoco River, with adjacent islands, cays, aud banks; 3d edition (H. O. publication 64, edition of 1896) ; supplement. 1897. 14 1. 20c Notice to Mariners, weekly, 1-5; Jan. 2-30, 1897. 1. 1^3. Same, Index [to] 1-52, 1896. 41pp. Note. — The Notice to Mariners contains information of newly discovered dan- gers to navigation and of establisliment and changes of lights and otlier aids. For economy and convenience in distribution, the items in each number relating to diflerent geographical sections are reprinted separately, as Notice to Mariners 1, sec. 2, etc. The infurmation relating to the Great Lakes appears only in the monthly Notice to Mariners for the Great Lakes. Notice to Mariners for the Great Lakes, special. Jan. 15, 1897: rules of the road, also rules governing anchorage and movements of vessels in St. Marys River. 11 pp. Charts Chile, Anchorages on coast of, from Chilean survevs, 1870, 1875. 1885; chart 1.566. Jan. 1897. 16.5x22.5 in. " 50c Camarones [or] De Cuya Cove. Scale naut. m. —2.25 in. 8.4-7.4 in. Chica or Bnena Cove. Scale naut. m. =2.25 in. 8.4.<".4in. Ccdorado Cove. Scale naut. m. = 7 in. 9.1 8.3 in. Coloso Cove. Scale naut. m. = 7 in. 7.2 \ 8.3 in. Gualaguala Cove. Scale naut. m. ^=2 25 in. 8.4>.7.4in. Michilla Cove. Scale naut. m. = 2.25 in. 8.4 ■ 7.4 in. Chonos Archipelago, Chile, Anchorages in inner channels of, from Chil- ean surveys, 1870, 18"'!; chart 1567. Jan. 1897. 14.3x17 in. 25c Chacabuco, Port. Aysen Inlet. .Scale naut. m. = 1.7 in. 3.6 G.3 in. Frances [or) Nevado. Port. Moraleda Channel. Scale naut. ra. = 1.7in. 3.6,- 6.3 in. Harchy 15ay, Chacabuco Channel. Scale naut. m. = 1.23 in. 3.6x0.3 in. Lagunas, Port, fi-om Italian survey, 1882. Scale naut. m. = 1.4 in. 6.9,<:5.9 in. Perez. Port, Aysen Inlet. Scale naut. m. =1.7 in. 5.1 5.4 in. San Miguel, Port, San KamonJ3ay. Scale naut. m. =2.46 in. 3.6x6.3 in. Taugbac [or] Americano, Port, Moraleda Channel. Scale naut. m.^=2.35 in. 9.4 5.4 in. Yates. Port. Scale naut. m. = 1.75 in. 8.1x5.9in. January, 1897 49 Pilot chart of. north Atlantic Ocean, Feb. 1897; chart 1400. 21x32 in. [Monthly.] 20c XoTE. — Contains, in addition to sailing routes, etc.. Ice on Grand Banks during Feb. of former years; Charts published, etc., Dec. 29, 1896-Jan. 31, 1897; Derelict schooner H. .J. Cottrell; Equator crossings in Pacific Ocean, Apr.-June; Forecast and review of weather; Isobars and isothenas for Feb. Pilot chart of north Pacific Ocean, Feb. 1897; chart UOl. Scale 1^ long.=0.2in. 20 7x35.3 in. [Monthly.] 20c Note. — Contains, iu addition to sailing routes, etc.. Forecast of wind and weather; Storui tracks in Feb. of previous years; Fishing banks; Charts puh- lishe.l, etc , Dec. 22, 1896-,Jan. 22, 1897; Drift of buoy; Isobars and i.sothernis for. Feb.; From United .States portsto equator, en route to Aiistralia; Ecjuator cro.ss- iugs iu Atlantic Oceau, Apr.-June. Tachibana Ura, Kii Snido, Shikokn, .Taiian, from Japanese survey, 188;5; chart 1553. Scale naut. iu.=2 in. Jan. 1897. 18.6x26.7 in. 50c Yawatahama Harbor and adjacent bays, Shikokn, Japan, from Japanese survey, 1882 ; chart 1557. Scale naut. m.;=2 iu. Jan. 1897. 24.9 X 16.6 in. 50c ORDNANCE BUREAU Specifications for steel castings. [Jan. 1897.] 1 p. SUPPLIES AND ACCOUNTS BUREAU Estimates for covered steel lighter for Brooklyn Navy- Yard. Jan. 5, 1897. 2 pp. (House doc. 139. ) Specifications for machine screws. Jan. 23, 1897. 1 p. YARDS AND DOCKS BUREAU Additional estimates for navy-yards and stations. Jan. 5, 1897. 2 pp. (House doc. 140. ■) Justice, Department of Court of Claims. Estimate for rent of ([uarters for Court of Claims. Jan. 14, 1897. 1 p. (House doc. 182.) District of Columbia. Communication amending estimivtes relating to compensation of district attorney [ft»r District of Colnmbja]. Jan. 28,1897. Ip. (House doc. 219.) Res])on8e to resolution as to [territory] iu Virginia within former limits of District. Jan. 18, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate doc. 66.) Employees. Reply to resolution relating to [changes among] employees [since Mar. 4, 1893]. Jan. 8, 1897. 9 pp. (House doc. 160.) Penitentiary. Estimate for establishing site for penitentiary at Fort Leavenworth. Jan. 14, 1897. 1 p. (House doc. 181.) Poucher, W. A. Communication in reference to compensation due Poacher. Jan. 21, 1897. 8 pp. (House doc. 199.) Report. Annual report of Attorney-General [with exhibits], 1896. xxxvii-t-225 pp. (House doc. 9.) 25c Contctits: Appropriations available and payments made. Attorneys, assistant. List of. Circuit courts of appeals, Cases before. Congressional elections. Payments to supervisors of. Contingent expenses of Departir.ent. Court of Claims, Eeport of Assistant Attorney-General for. 8272— No. 25 4 50 January, 1897 Eeiiort. Annual report of Attorney-General, etc. — Continued. Co>! tents — Continued. Courts, circuit and district. Amounts arising from civil and criminal cases in. — Civil cases in, in which United States Avas not party. in -vrhich United States was party. Criminal cases in. Courts of United States, Expenses of. E.'tpenses, etc.. of clerks of. District of Columbia, court-bouse, Eejiort of Architect of Capitol on. Girls' Reform School, Keport of. Jail, Report of. Reform School, Report of. Iiirtiandei^redation claims. Report of Assistant Attorney-General for. Librarian of Department, Report of. Mission Indians, Report on. Pardons, Report of. Penitentiary, Fort Leavenworth, Report of. Prisoners oi' United Stales. Statistics of. Private Land Claims, Court of, Report of United States attorney for. Report of Attornej^-General. Solicitor of Treasury, Rejiort of. Trusts, Report on enforcement of law against. Union Pacific Railway, Report on. Travers, Michael. Response to resolution, report of district attorney of Alaska, relative to residence of Travers upon island of Japonskyiu Larbor of Sitka. Jan. 28, 1897. 7 pp. (Senate doc. 97.) Union Pacific Railway. Re.spouse to resolution relative to agreement Avith reorganization committee of comi)any respecting foreclosure of Government lien. .Jan. 2.5, 1897. 4 pp. (Senate doc. 83.) Post-Office Department XoTE. — The Department sells the volume of Postal Laws and Regulations at 42c. and post-route maps from 80c. to .$4.20. Bulletin advertisement for covered-wagon service at Philadelphia, Pa. Feb. 6, 1897. 15 pp. Report of Postmaster-General [with reports of chiefs of divisions], 1896. vii+828 pp. il. 2 tab. (House doc. 4; also in set known as Message and documents.) 60c Contentit: Reports of — Assistant Attorney-General for Department. Auditor for Post-Office Department, to Secretary of Tr?asiiry. to Postmaster-General, with list of Presidential post-offices. Foreign JIail Service, Superintendent of. Poslmaster-General. 1st Assistant, on salaries and allowances, free-delivery system, post-office supjdies, money-order system, and Dead Letter Office. 2d Assistant, on mail service and equipments, giving railroad cars and steamboats employed. 3d Assistant, on finances, stamps, registration, special delivery, envelope contract, and departmental envelojies. 4th Assistant, on appointments, bonds and commissions, inspection service, and mail depredations. Railway Mail Service, General Superintendent of. Topographer. Response to resolution, report of changes in emjiloyees of Department. Jan. 12, 1897. 14 pp. (House doc. 179.) United States Official Postal Guide, 2d ser. v. 19, no. 1; Jan. 1897. New York. 1025 pp. [Monthly.] $2.00 a yr Note. — Ko. l.Jan., for each year, is what is usually knownas the Postal Guide, no. 2-12 being additions and corrections. The Postal Guide is sold bv the printers, the Metropolitan Job Print, 224-232 West 26th street, New York City. FOREIGN MAIL SERVICE Schedule of steamers appointed to convey United States mails to foreign countries during Feb. 1897. 1 p. i° [Monthly.] January, 1897 51 railway mail service Daily bulletin of orders affecting postal service, v. 18, no. 5135-59; Jan. 2-30, 1897. [Daily except Sundays and holidays.] Interior Department XoTE. — The Decisions of the Department of the Interior in pension cases and in land cases are issued iu slips and signatures, and in bound volumes at prices ranging from $1.05 to $1.45 per volume. Subscribers may deposit $1.00 in the Department and receive the contents of a volume of the Decisions iu separate parts as they appear. Of the Land Decisions usually two volumes are issued yearly, while the Pension-Decision volumes appear at longer intervals, sometimes more than two years apart. Chicler, or unbound Congressional edition, the only form in which this has so far appeared, lacks the index, which will appear in the bound volumes.] Contents : Attorney-General, Assistant, for Interior Department, Report of. Fire, Draft of bill for protection of trees on public domain from. Five Civilized Tribes Commission, Reiiort of. • January, 1897 53 Report of Secretary, 1896 — Continued. Gufitents — Continued. Forest reservations, Draft of bill to protect. General Land Office, Annual re})ort of, with detailed statement of business by divisions and surveying districts. Pensioners, Number of, and amount paid for pensions. Report of Secretary. Timber on public lauds. Draft of bill to regulate use of. Uncouipahgre and Uiutab reservations, Keport on allotment of lands in. Same, 1896. 1897. v. 2, 9.57 i>]). (House doc. 5, v. 2.) [The np-nuinber, or nnbound C'ongre.'^sional edition, the onlj' form in which this has so far appeared, contains only the report of the Indian Bureau, with accompanying papers, 1896, including proposals and contracts for supplies, 1897; and lacks the report of the Board of Indian Com- missioners, which is usually incliuled in the bound volumes, also index and map.] Same, 1896. v. 4, pt. 3, in 2 v. [This is Mineral Resources, pt. 3 of the annual report of the Geological Survey, which see, in December, 1896, catalogue, p. 33.] Union Pacific Railway. Reply to resolution relating to homestead entries on Union Pacific land grants in Kansas. Jan. 1.5, 1897. 5 p^i. (House doc. 186.) Reply to resolution relating to [Union Pacific] lauds in Utah. Jan. 19,1897. 3 pp. (House doc. 193.) CENSUS XoTE.— Orders for the publications of the lOth and 11th censuse.'^ (18S0 and 1890) should be sent to the chief clerk of the Department of the Interior, indorsed "Document Division." Estimate of appropriation for chief of Census Division. Jan. 5, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate doc. 44.) Letter from Commissioner of Labor, suggesting printing of report on occupations of population. Jan. 26, 1897. 1 p. (Senate doc. 90.) Letter in reference to ai^propriatiou for census clerk and care of records of 11th and previous censuses. .)an. 18, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate doc. 64.) Report on insane, feeble-minded, deaf and dumb, and blind in United States at 11th census, 1890; John S. liillings, special agent. 1895. xi+755 pp. 60 pi. 4" (House mis. doc. 340, pt. 26, 52d Cong. 1st sess. In v. 50.) EDUCATION BUREAU XoTE. — Such publications of this Bureau as are in print may be had gratui- tously by addressing the Commissioner of Education. The .separates from the commissioner 8 report, however, except the report ou education in Alaska, are now issued iu alimited edition, which is retained by the Bureau for reference and loan purposes and is not available for distribution. Report of commissioner, 1895. 1896. v. 2, v+1153-2314 pp. il. (Whole no. 228; Interior Dept., Report, 1895, v. 5f pt. 2; House doc. 5, v. 5, pt. 2, 1st sess. ; also in set known as Message and documents.) 85c Contents: Age, At what, do pupils withdraw from public schools ! by C. M. Woodward. Alaska, Education in ; V)y Sheldon Jackson. Ainerican liistory, English nietlio(ls of teaching. Bell and Lancaster system, what there is in it for schools of the South: by G. B. ilorrisou. College, Admission to, by certificate. Colored race, Education of. Conveyance of children to school. Cotton States and International Exposition, Atlanta, Ga., 1895; by J. C. Boykin. Education in the several States; com])ile(l from various addresses, etc. Georgia, middle. Early educational life in; by It. M. Jiduistou. Italian emigrants in America, Protection of; by Luigi Bodio. Land-grant colleges. Technological instiuctiou in; by Wellford Addis. Medical schools of United States ; by Marcel Baudouin. 54 January, 1897 Report of commissioner, 1895 — Coutiuued. Contents — Continued. Xew England. American common school in, 1790-1840: by A. D. Mayo. Xorthwest, Education in. 179U-1840: by A. D. Mayo. Parochial school.s: by J. H. Bloilgett. Professional education: by A. E. Miller, including address of Justice Brewer to American Bar Association. Publications of Bureau of Education, 1867-95. Slater fund and education of negro. Social unitiu public school sy.stems of United States; by Wellford Addis. Sociology, Instruction in. in institution.s of learning: by Daniel Fulcomer. State school funds, Original establishment of; by A. D.'Mayo. Statistical tables. Summer schools. American, Check list of; by S. B. ^eeks. Talmud, Education and: by Jf. H. Imber. Temperance instruction. Seientitic, in public schools: by A. H. Plumb. "Washington, D. C, 80 years of public schools of. 1805-85; by -J. O. "Wilson. FIVE CIVILIZED TRIBES COMMISSION Agreement between ChoctaMv Nation anil commissioners. Jan. 27, 1<^97. 10 pp. (Senate doc. 94.) Same, not a document, with title, Agreement between commission and Choctaws. [Dec. 18, 1896.] 8 pp. GENERAL LAND OFFICE Additional estimate to complete survey of Blackfeet Reservation. .Jan. 22, 1897. 4 pp. (House doc. 203.) Regulations concerning permission to use right of way over public lands for tramroads, canals, reservoirs, etc., approved Dec. 23, 1896. 1897. 5 pp. Rules of practice in cases before United States district land offices, Gen- eral Land Office, and De])artiiient of Intt-rior; revised edition, ap- proved Dec. 23, 1896. 1897. 28 pp. . GEOLOGICAL SURVEY XoTE. — The publications of the United States Geological Survey include annual reports, and "W'ater- supply and Irrigation Papers, which are intended for free distribution; and monographs, bulletins, and folios of the Geologic Atla.s of the United .States, -n-hich are sold at prices ranging from oc. to $11.00 each. Address the Director of the Geological Survey. For topographic sheets, see next page. Chemical laboratory. Estimate for chemical laboratory [etc.]. Jan. 9, 1897. 3 pp. (House doc. 167.) Clay. Production of clay products in 1895, by Jefferson Middleton [including article on tliut and feldspar, by William Golding] ; from Mineral Resources, calendar year 1895. 1896. p. 817-841. Geologic atlas of United States, folio 28, Piedmont. "W.Va.. Md. Library edition. 1896. 6 pp. 'il. 1 pi. 4 ma])S, f'^ 25c Same, folio 30, Yellowstone National Park, Wyo. Library edition. 1896. 6 pp. il. 3 pi. 8 majis, f' 75c Circular concerning geologic folios. Jan. 1, 1897. [3] pp. 4" Gold and silver in 1895: from Mineral Resources, calendar year 1895. 1896. p. 72-79. Illinois. "Water resources of Illinois, by Frank Leverett; from 17th annual report, pt. 2. 1896. 1.55 pp. 9 il. 6 maps. Iron. Present condition of iron and steel industries of United States, by James M. Swank ; from Mineral Resources, calendar year 1895. 1896. p. 45-71. Mineral paints, barytes, asbestos, and graphite in 1895, by Edward Wheeler Parker [includiug article by W. M. Brewer] : from Mineral Resources, calendar year 1895. 1896. p. 1004-24. January, 1897 55 Pottery industry of United .States, by Heiurich Ries; fioni Miucral Re- sources, talendar year 1895. 1896. p. 842-880, 2 \>]. Precious stoues. Production of precious stones in 1895. by George F. Kunz ; Irom Mineral Resources, calendar j ear 1895. 1896. p. 895- 926. Punipinji water for irrigation ; by Herbert M. Wilson. 1896. 57 pp. 17 iL9 pi. (Water-supply and irrigation papers 1 ; House doc. 108.) Uintaite, gilsonite, deposits of Utah, by George Hoiuans Eldridgc ; from 17th annual report, pt. 1. 1896. 41 pp. 8 il. 3 maps. Topographic sheets Note. — The Geological Survey is making a topographic m.ip of tlio United Slates. The .sheets of whioli it is coiiiposHil are jirojected without reference to political divisions, and are designated liy aoiue prouiiuent feature found on them. Three scales are used, 1 : 62,500, 1 : 125,000", anil 1 : 250,000. These correspond, .approx- imately, to 1 mile, 2 miles, and 4 miles to 1 linear inch on the map. The size, unless otherwise given, is about 171 inches in lieiglit by Hi to 16 inches in width, exclusive of the margin, the width varying with the latitude. About one-fifth of the area of the country, excluding Alaska, has been mapped, nearly every State being represented. Massachusetts, Connecticut. Rhode Island, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia are com])letely mapped. A description of the topo- graphic map is printed on the reverse of each sheet catalogued below, and they are sold by the Survey at 5c. each. California, Analieim sbeet, lat. 33- 45-34°, long. 117° 45'-118o. Scale 1 : 62,.500, contour interyal 25 ft. Edition of Oct. 1896. Dowuev sheet, lat. 33-45'-34^, long. 118--118^ 15 . Scale 1: 62,500, contour interval 25 ft. Edition of Oct. 1896. Maine, Norway sheet, lat. 44--44-^ 15', long. 70^ 30'-70c 45'. Scale 1 : 62,500, contour interval 20 It. Edition of Nov. 1896. Sebago sheet, lat. 43^ 45-44-, long. 70- 30'-70'^ 45'. Scale 1: 62,500, contour interval 20 ft. Edition of Sept. 1896. Minnesota, Minneapolis sheet, lat. 44'^ 45'-45-, long. 93° 15'-93-^ 30'. Scale 1: 62,500, contour interval 20 ft. Edition of Oct. 1896. ■ St. Paul sheet, lat. 44- 45'-45-. long. 93°-93° 15'. Scale 1:62,500, contour interval 20 ft. Edition of Oct. 1896. Nebraska, Fremont sheet, lat. 41"^ -41° 30', long. 96°-96- 30'. Scale 1 : 125,000, contour interval 20 ft. Edition of Oct. 1896. Vermont, Equinox sheet, lat. 43°-43- 15', long. 73°-73- 15'. Scale 1 : 62,500, contour interval 20 ft. Edition of Sept. 1896. GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL FOR INSANE Medical report of W. ^V. Godding, sui>erintendent. with re]iort of I. W. Blackburn, special pathologist [study of 6 tumor cases], 1896. 28 pp. 9 pi. Report, 1896. 85 pp. 9 pi. Contents: Dentist's report. Expenditures. Report of superintendent on. Medical report of superintendent. Ueport of board of visitors. Tumor cases, Study of 6; by I. W. Blackburn. INDIAN BUREAU Communication recommending payment of expenses incurred at burial of Paul F. Faison [to Faison's estate and John T. Oglesbv]. .Jan. 29,1897. 4 pp. (Hou.se doc. 225.) Communication relating to reimbursement of Pavid F. Day. .Ian. 12, 1897. 5 pp. (House doc. 174.) Estimate for compiling digest of decisions relating to Indian affairs, Jan. 12, 1897. 3 pp. (House doc. 175.) 56 January, 1897 Estimate of appropriation for additional hnildings at Navajo Springs, Colo, [for use of Southern Ute Indians]. Jan. 9, 1897. 3 pp. (House doc. 168.) Estimate of appro])riation for commission to negotiate with Cro^v, Flat- head, and other Indians. Jan. 20, 1897. 2 pp. (House doc. 198.) Estimate of appropriation for industrial boarding school at White Earth Reservation, Minn. Jan. 5, 1897. 3 pp. (House doc. 1.38.) Proposals received and contracts awarded in Chicago and Nctv York City under ailvertisemeut of Apr. 1, in Washington under adver- tisements of June 23 and Sept. 16, in San Francisco under advertise- ment of May 20, 1896, for supplies for Indian service, 1897. 337 pp. PATENT OFFICE Note. — The Patent Oifice publishes specifications and drawings of ]iatents, both ill single copies and monthly volumes, the former at 5c. and the latter at $5.00. The former are not enumerated in this catalogue. For certified co])ie8 of patents, including specification, drawing, certificate, and grant, the ))rice is 80c. A. vari- ety of indexes, giving a complete view of the work of the office from 1790 to date, are published at prices ranging from 25c. to $10.00 per volume. The Rules of Practice and pamphlet Patent Laws are furnished free. Tlie Patent Office issues coupon orders in jiackages ot 20 at $1.00 per package, or iu books contain- ing 100 coupons at $5.00 per hook. One coupon will ]irocure a s])ecification with drawing's, and two coupons a copy of the Otficial Gazette. They are good until used. Address Chief Clerk, Patent Office. Oflicial Gazette, v. 78, no. 1-4; Jan. 5-26, 1897. p. 1-636, il. [Weekly.] 10c single coi>y, $.5.00 a yr Note. — Contains the patents, trade-marks, designs, and labels issued each week ; also decisions of the Commissioner of Patents and of United States courts in patent cases. Specifications and drawings of patents issued Aug. 1895; [v. 279] patents 543,835-545,435; reissue 11,505. 1895 [1897]. 2 pts. [lvii]+2900+ [1] pp. +704 pp. of tigures, 1 pi. [Monthly.] PUBLIC DOCUMENTS DIVISION Report regarding receipt, distribution, and sale of public documents, by Department of Interior, 1896. Jan. 5, 1897. 8 pp. (Senate doc. 42.) Agriculture, Department of XoTE. — Those puldications of the Department of Agriculture which have prices attached, except those of the AVeatlier Bureau, will hereafter he supplied by the Superintendent of Documents, Union Building, Washington, D. C. For the un- priced juiblications, application should be made to the Secretary of Agriculture. The Department has no list of addresses to which all its publications are sent. It issues a monthly list of publications, which is mailed to all apj)licants, enabling them to select such reports and bulletins as interest them. Tbe serial publica- tions of the Department are not intended for general distribution. Pequests for them are referred to the divisions from which ihey are issued, and instructions are then sent as to how the publications niaj- be regularly secured. Castor bean. Reply to resolution, [stating that Department can furnish no] information relating to production and exj^ort of castoi- beans. Jan. 30, 1897. 1 p. (House doc. 232.) Cattle. Regulations for inspection and quarantine of auimals imported from Canada into United States. Jan. 23, 1897. 3 pp. Regulations for safe trnnsport of cattle to foreign countries, amend- ment to order dated Feb. 18, 1895. Jan. 9, 1897. 1 p. S^iecial order modifying quarantine line for Texas. Jan28, 1897. Ip. Director-in-chief. Additional opinions, resoluticms, etc., relative to proposition for director-in-chief of scientific bureaus. [1897.] 4 pp. January, 1897 57 Employees. Regulations governing prouiotions, etc., in Department [formulated by Civil Service t'omniission]. Dec. 1. 1896. 3 pp. Report of Secretary, 1896. [Reprint 1897.] 51pp. 5c Same, -witli reports of chiefs of divisions, etc. li+269 pp. (House doc. 6 ; also in set known as Message and documents. ) 30c Co7itents : IJeports of — Accoiiiits and Disbursements Division. Agiieiilttiral Soils Division. Agrostology Division. Animal Industry Bureau. Api)ointment Clerk. Biological Survey Division. Botany Division. Chemistry Division. Entomology Division. Experiment Stations Office. Fiber In vestigatious Office. Forestry Division. Pomology Division. Publications Division. Road In()uiry dttiie. Secretary of Agriculture. Seed distribution. Division. Statistics Division. Vegetable Physiology and Pathology Division. AVeather Bureau. Seeds. Cost of seed distribution. Jan. 30, 1897. 3 pp. ANIMAL INDUSTRY BUREAU Exports of animals and their products. [Jan. 21, 1897.] 3 pp. (Cir- cular 17.) Rei)ort [for use of Congress], 1896. 51 pp. (Senate doc. 45.) Special report on diseases of horse, reprinted. 1896. 576 pp. 44 pi. 6oc Contents : Digestive organs. Diseases of; by C. B. Michener. Diseases. General: by K. S. Huidekoper. Eye, Diseases of: by James Law. Fetlock, ankle, and foot. Diseases of: by A. A. Holcombe. Generative organs, Diseases of: by James Law. Heart and blood vessels, Diseases of; by M. K. Trumbower. Lameness: by A. Liaiitard. Medicines, ]\Iethods of administering: by C. B. Michener. >'ervou8 system. Diseases of : by M. R. Trumbower. Kespiratory organs. Diseases of; by W. H. Harbangh. Shoeing: ijy William Dickson. Skin. Diseases of: by James Law. Urinary organs. Diseases of; by James Law. "Wounds and their treatment ; by C. B. Michener. BOTANY DIVISION Contributions from V. S. National Herbarium, v. 5, no. 1; Jan. 25, 1897. v + 85 pp. map. 10c Contents: General report on botanical survey of Cceur d'Alene Mountains, Idaho, during summer of 189.5; by J. B. Leiberg. CHEMISTRY DIVISION Changes in and additions to methods of analysis, adopted at 13th annual meeting of Association of Official Agricultural Chemi.sts. Dec. 12, 1896. 6 pp. (Circular 2.) 5c EXPERIMENT STATIONS OFFICE Carbohydrates of wheat, maize, flour, and bread, and action of enzymic ferments upon starches of different origin; by Winthrop E. Stone. 1896. 44 pp. (Bulletin 34: [Publication] 187.) 5c 58 .January, 1897 Food and nutrition investigations in New Jersey in 1895 and 1896; by Edward B. Vooibees. 1896, 40 pp. (Bulletin 35; [Publication] 188.) 5c FOREIGN MARKETS SECTION Agricultural products imported and exported by United States, 1892-96. 1^ Jan. 9, 1897.] 8 pp. (Circular 11.) "^ 5c FORESTRY DIVISION Notaieuclature of atborescent liora of United States; by George B. Sud- worth. Jan. 21, 1897. viii+419pp. (Bulletin 14.) 25c PUBLICATIONS DIVISION Cheese industry of New York State [by B. D. Gilbert; press notice]. J an. 2, 1897.' 1 p. ( [Publication] 215. ) Cotton plant [press notice]. Jan. 7, 1897. 1 p. ([Publication] 217.) Monthly list of publications [of Department of Agriculture], Jan. 1897. 4 pp. ([Publication] 220.) Publication work of Department of Agriculture as aflected bv law of Jan. 12, 1895. Jan. 18, 1897. 4 pp. ([Publication] 218.) ROAD INQUIRY OFFICE Going in debt for good roads; address by Judge Thayei, Council Bluffs, May 24, 1893. Jan. 16, 1897. 6 pp. (Circular 26. ) STATISTICS DIVISION Cotton crop of 1895. Dec. 4, 1896. 15 pp. il. (Circular 4.) WEATHER BUREAU 2foTE. — For these publications application should be made to the Chief of the Weather Bureau. Climate and Crop Bulletin 1 ; Jan. 1897. 24 x 19 in. XoTE. — Formerly Weather Crop Bulletin; weekly Apr.-Sept., monthly remain- der of year. Contains reports of temperature and rainfall, with sijecial reference to their effect on crops. Monthly Weather Review [v. 24, no. 11] Nov. 1896; Cleveland Abbe, editor. 1896. p. 397-442 + 9 pp. of maps. il. 4" (W. B. [publica- tion] 113.) 10c single copy, $1.00 a yr Contents: Barometer, Method of filling; by E. A Partridge. Chinook. How the Chinook came in 1896 ; by A. B. Coe. "Climate and crop service. Climatology of month. Electrodynamic radiations from the sun. Endeavor to discover: by John Trow- bridge. Meteorological tables. Montana, Cold spell of Nov. 16-30, 1896, in ; by 11. A. Hazeu. River and flood service. Sunstroke weather of Aug. 1896; by W.F. R.Phillips. Report of chief, [calendar year] 1895, pt. 2; hourly averages of atmos- pheric pressure, temperature, and wind, from records at 28 stations. 1896. p. 11-59, 4" Same, pt. 4 ; Monthly and annual mean temperature and annual extremes of temperature, with dates of first ami last killing frost. 1896. p. 139-173, 4" Snow and ice chart, measurements at 8 p. m., Monday, .Tan. 4-25, 1897. 18 X 12 in. [Formerly '' Depth of Snow on Ground" ; weekly during winter.] Weather map, Jan. 1-31, 1897. 19 X 24 in. [Daily.] January, 1897 59 Courts of United States COURT OF CLAIMS Andrews. Findings in cases of Peter Andrews's administrator [Peter R. Andrews], Catherine E. Sumner's administrator [T. E. Hen- dricks], and James \Yattersou. Jan. 8, 1897. 3 pp. (Housedoc. 1(33.) Cox. Findings in case of Lucy Cox, administratrix of Elizabeth Cox. Jan. 6, 1897. 2 pp. (House doc. 1.56.) Fuller. Findings in cases of Abuer T. Fuller and Samuel W. Carson, administrator [of William Carson]. Jan. 18, 1897. 3 pp. (House doc. 191.) Harris. Findings in case of Morris J. Harris. .Ian. 30, 1897. 2 pp. (House doc. 233.) Strawnorn. Findings in case of William Strawhorn. Jan. r>, 1897. 2 pp. (House doc. 142.) District of Columbia Anacostia and Potomac River Railroad. Statement of receipts and ex- penditures [for year ending Dec. 31, 1896]. Jan. 16, 1897. 2 pp. (House doc. 187.) Anacostia River. Memorial of East Washington Citizens' Association relative to reclamation of flats of river; presented by Mr. McMillan. Feb. 12 [new edition, Dec. 22], 1896. 12 pp. 2 maps. (Senate doc. 115, 1st sess.) 10c Belt Railway. Annual report [for year ending Dec. 31, 1896]. Jan. 29, 1897. 4pp. (Housedoc. 227.) Brightwood Railwav. Annual rejiort for vear ending Dec. 31, 1896. Jan. 27, 1897. 2 pp. (House doc. 213.) ' Capital Traction Company. Report for year ending Dec. 31, 1896. Jan. 18,1897. 6 pp. (Housedoc. 190.) Central Dispensary and Emergency Hospital. Report of directors, 1896 [from report of Commissioners of District]. 1897. p. 169-194. Charities Superintendent. Report on charitable and reformatory insti- tutions of District, 1896. 313 pp. Liu of institutions : Association for Works of Mercy. Central Dispensary and Emergency, Hospital. Cliiklren's Guardians. Cliildrcn's Hospital. Cliurcli Orphanage of St. John's Parish. Colaml)ia Hos])ital for Women. Columbia Institution for Deaf and Dumb. Eastern Dispensary. Freedmen's Hospital. German Orphan Asyhiui. Governiiifiit Hosiiital for Insane. Hope and Help ^lissicm. House of tlie Good .Sliupherd. Industrial Hone Scbnol. Municipal Lodging House. National Association for Relief of Destitute Colored Women and Childrea. National Homeopathic Hospital. Newsboys' and Children's Aid Society. Reform School for Girls. Reform Scliool of District of Columbia. St. Ann's Infant Asylum. St. Joseph's Asylum. 60 January, 1897 Charities Superintendeut. Report, etc. — Continued. List of institutions — Contiiniefl. St. Eose's Industrial School. Temporary Home for ex-Union Soldiers and Sailors. Washington Asylum. "Washington Home for Incurables. Wasliington Hospital for Foundlings. Women's Christian Association. Women's Dispensary. Toung Women's Christian Home. Children's C4uardians Board. Report, 1896. 1897. 27 pp. Industrial Home School. Annual report of board of nianager.s, 1896. 1897. 29 pp. Militia. Estimates of expenses for militia. Jan. 6, 1897. 3 pp. (House doc. 153. ) Northeastern Suburban Citizens' Association. Memorial relative to im- Iirovements [in District] ; iiresented by Mr. McMillan. Jan. 12, 1897. 2 pp. (Seuate doc. 58. ) Opium. Report of committee appointed by Medical Society of District to investigate extent of opium habit in District; jiresented by ]\Ir. Gallinger. Jan. 21, 1897. 5 jip. (Senate doc. 74.) Reform School. 27th annual report of board of trustees, 1896. 14 pp. 6 pi. Reform School for Girls. 4th annual report, 1896. 13 pp. Street railways. Memorial of North Capitol and Eckington Citizens' Association, relative to legislation [concerning Eckington and Sol- diers' Home Railway Company, Belt Railway Company, and Mary- land and Washington Railwav Company] ; presented by Mr. McMil- lan. Jan. 11, 1897. 8 pp. (Senate doc. 53.) Streets. Letter from Commissioners reporting results of examination of project for extension of Connecticut avenue from Florida avenue to District line. Dec. 10, 1896. 4 pp. 3 maps. (House doc. 53.) Washington and Great Falls Electric Railway. Report of operations [for year ending Dec. 31, 1896]. Jan. 15, 1897. 2 pp. (House doc. 185.) Washington Asylum. Report of iutendant, 1896. 19 p^i. Smithsonian Institution KuTE. — In its latest catalogue and juice list the Smithsonian Institution pub- lishes this note: "The publications of the Smitlisonian Institution consist of Contributions to Knowledge, Miscellaneous Collections, and annual reports. No sets of these are for sale, and most ol' the volumes are out oi print. The edition of volumes of Contributions and Collections is limited, and is distributed to desig- nated public libraries and to learned institutions in this country and abroad. A small edition of some of tiie papers in the above puldi pi. map. [Publication 1074.] ' Contents: Iteports of — Astrophvsical Observatory. Editor. Ethnology Bureau. Interiiatioual Exchanges Bureau. Librarian. National Museum, abstract. Secretary. Zoological Park. Virginia cartography, a bibliographical description; by P. Lee Phillips. 1896. 85i)p. (In Smithsonian miscellaneous collections [v. 37; pub- lication] 1039.) ETHNOLOGY BUREAU Note. — Theeditionof these pamphlets is too limited to admit of general distribution. 14th annual report, 1893, by J. W. Powell, director. 1896. Ixi pp. Menomini Indians, by Walter James Hoffman; from 14th annual report. 1896. 328 pp. 56 il. 1 por. 34 pi. 1 facsim. map. NATIONAL MUSEUM Note. — The publications of the National Museum comprise bulletins, annual reports, and an annual volume of Proceedings. The editions of these are too limited to admit of general distribution. The separates trom the Proceedings and from the reports may be obtained ou application to the Museum, until the unjiply is exhausted. Mollusks. Report on moUusks collected by International Boundary Com- mission of United States and Mexico, 1892-94, by William HealeyDall; from Proceedings, v. 19. 1896. p. 333-379, 3 pi. (No. 1111.)' Proceedings, 1895. 1896. v. 18, xiv+819 pp. il. 33 pi. 2 maps. [Articles 1033-1100 are included in this volume. Each article is also j^ub- lished separately in advance.] Gontents: Aniidiipods, 3 species of, collected at Newport, II. I. ; by S. D. Judd. Asbestos and asbestiform minerals; by G. P. Merrill. Batrachians, New genus and species of blind, tailed, from subterranean waters of Texas; by Leonhard Stejneger. Birds, Annotated list of, observed on Margarita Island, and at Guanta and Laguayra, Venezuela; by Wirt Kobiuson. Catalogue of collection of, made by W. L. Abbott in eastern Turkestan, Thian A Shan Mountains, and Tagdumbash Pamir, with notes; by C. W. Richmond. made by W. L. Abbott ii. Kashmir, Baltistan, and Ladak, with notes and description of new species of cyanecula: by C. W. Kichmond. collected by W. L. Abbott in Seychelles, Amirantes, Gloriosa, Assumption, Aldabra, and adjacent islands, with notes by collector; by Robert Ridgway. Partiallist of, collected at Alta Mira by F. B. Armstrong; by C. vV. Ricb- mond. Some new, from Galapagos Archipelago ; by Robert Ridgway. tjallinectes ; by M. J. Rathbun. Cephaleutherus of Ratine.s(|ue, and other raya with aberrant pectoral fins, prop- terygia and hieroptera ; by Theodore Gill. Cbaracinoid and erytlirinoid tishis. Ditterential characters of; by Theodore Gill. Characinoid fishes with ctenoid scales, with description of new psectrogaster; by Theodore Gill. Cliaracinus ; by Theodore Gill. Cuidaria, Development and migration of urticating organs of; by Louis Murbach. Coleoptera, List of, collected on Tana River and Jombene Range, east Africa, by W. A. Chanler and Ludwig von Hiihuel, with descriptions; by M. L. Linell. Crabs, fresh- water, New species of, from Costa Rica; by M. J. Rathbun. Crustaceans from San Marcos, Tex.; by J. E. Benedict. Dryobates pubescens Linnasua, New subspecies of; by II. C. Oberholser. Echocerus, 2 new species of; by F. H. Chittenden. EmpidiB, North American, Revision of; liy D. W. Coquillett. Gasterosteus gladiunculus, from coast of Maine ; by W. C. Kendall. 62 January, 1897 Proceedings, 1895 — Contiuned. Contents— ContinneA. Geojiliiliilii', Arrangement of: by O. F. Cook. Geopliilus attenuatiis; by O. F. Cook. Glcssopbaga, Ivew species of; by Harrison Allen. Golden beetle, New species of, from Costa Kica; by M. L. Linell. Ground warbler, New species of, Ironi eastern Mexico: by liobert Ridgway. Gunnels or buttertisbes. Proper name of; by Theodore Gill. Hares, Nevr Species, etc., of, from Mexican border; by E. A. Mearns. Jelly fishes, Fossil, from middle Cambrian terrane; by C. I). Walcott. Lep'idoptera, List of, collected in east Africa bv W. A. 'Jbanler and Ludwig von Hohnel ; by W.J. Holland. • collected in eastern Africa by W. L. Abbott, with description of new species; bv AV. J. Holland. collected in Kasbrair by W. L. Abbott ; by W. J. Holland. collected in Somali-land by W. A. Chanler and [LudwigJ von Hijbnel ; by W. J. Holland. from Aldabra, Sevchelles, and otber east Afr.can islands, collected by W. L. Abbott; by W. J. Holland. Mammals, New, from Mexican border; by E. A. Mearns. Mollnsks, New, from survey of Mexican boundary ; by W. H. Dall. New species of, from west coast of America: by W. H. Dall. Mussels, pearly, freshwater, Classification and geographical distribution of; by C. T. Simpson. Odonata, East African, collected by W. L. Abbott; by P. P. Calvert. from east Africa, collected by Chanler ex])edition ; by P. P. Calvert. Orectolobus or crossorhinus; by Theodore Gill. Oxydesmus, from the Congo; by O. F. Cook. Pailas's cormorant. Cranium of; by F. A.Lucas. Parasitic bymenopterous insects from Ceylon; by L. O. Howard and W. H. Ash- mead. Passerine birds, New American family of; by Robert Ridgway. Peucedramns Coues, New svibspecies of; by Robert Ridgway. Pipefish, New species of, siphostoma Scovelli, from Corpus Christi, Tex.; by B. "W. Everniann and W. C. Kendall. Plectroplites and bypoplectrodes ; by Theodore Gill. Precilioid fishes, Nomenclature of; by Theodore Gill. Pol ydesmoidea. East African ; by O. F. Cook. Pribdesmus, new genus of diplopoda. from Surinam ; by O. F. Cook. Procniatidic, Osteological and pterylographical characters of; by F. A. Lucas. Rachicentron or elacate, Nomenclature of; by Theodore Gill. Scarabfeidffi, North American, New pecies of: by M. L. Linell. Scolytid beetles, some North American, Synonymy of; by William Eichhoff. Scymnus or scymnorhinus. Nomenclature of; by Theodore Gill. Snake, New species of, tantilla Ei.seni, from California; byLeonhard Ste.jneger. Synentognathoua fishes. Families of, and their nomenclature: by Theodore Gill. Syngnathid and hippocampid fishes, Difl'erential characters of; by Theodore Gill. Tertiary fossils, New, from southern United States; by W. H. Dall. Tetragonopterus, Nomenclature of; by Theodore Gill. Teuthis, Application of name, to genus of fishes; by Theodore Gill. Thrush, ant. New species of, from Nicaragua; by C. W. Richmond. Torpedinid;v or narcobatidaJ, Synonymy of; by Theodore Gill. Triassic unios, from Staked Plains of Texas; by C. T. Simpson. Vam]>ire bat, diphylla ecaudata. Notes on ; by Harrison Allen. Xeuurus, Occurrence of, in Honduras; by F. W. True. Various Bureaus CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Civil service act and revision of civil service rules, amended to Jan. 2, 1897. 25 pp. Response to resolntion in reference to repo'-ts for 1895 and 1896. Jan. 18, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate doc. 67.) Schedule of examinations, and instructions to applicants, classified civil service, revised to Jan. 1, 1897. 96 pp.4 pi. 3 facsim. [A leaf of addenda, showing age limitations as amended Jan. 2, accompanies this.] January, 1897 63 FISH COMMlSSrOX XoTE.— The Commission supplies gratuitously those of its publications whiCh are in print. Albatross, steamer. Report upon inrestigations of Fish Commissiou steamer Albatross, 1895. by F.J. Drake [with notes ou fishery inves- ti.natious, July, 1894, by A. B. Alexander] ; app. 1 from report of com- missioner, 1895. 1896." p. 125-168. Biscayne Bay. Fla. Notes ou Biscayne Bay, with reference to its adapta- bility as site of marine hatching; and ex]>erimeut station, by Hugh M. Smith [iueludiug articles by Ralph M. Mnuroe and Thomas H. Handburv] ; mip. 2 from rejiort of commissioner, 1895. 189(5. p. 169- 191. Estimates. Changes in estimates. Jan. 12, 1897. 1 p. (House doc. 176.) North America. Check-list of fishes and fish-like vertebrates of north and middle America, by David Starr Jordan and Barton Warren Evermann; from report of commissioner, 1895, app. 5. Dec. 28, 1896. p. 207-584. Oyster. Transplanting of eastern oysters to "Willapa Bay, Wash., with notes on the native oyster industry, by C. H. Townsend: app. 3 from report of commissioner, 1895. 1896. p. 193-202, ma^i. Publications. List of publications of commission, Feb. 1871-Feb. 1896, bv Charles W. Scuddtr; app. 10 from report of commissioner, 1894. 1896. p. 617-706. Report, Apr. 1-Dec. 1, 1896; by John J. Brice, commissioner. 9 pp. Report of commissioner [with reports of divisions and apppended jia- pers], 1894. 1896. pt. 20, v-f-718 pp. il. 27 pi. map. (House doc. 424, 1st ses8.) 80c Contents: Albatross, steamer, Operations of, July 1, 1893-Mav 1, 1894; bv Z. L. Tanner. • May 1-June 30, 1894 ; by F. J. Drake.* Blish distance liniler: by Z. L. Tanner. Fish Culture Di>'ision, Keport of; by T. H. Bean. Fisheries, Division of Statistics anit Methods of the, Eeport of; by H. M. .Smith. Food-Fish Inquiry Division. Eeport of; by Richard Eathbini. Foreign flsheiy trade of United States. Review of; by C. H. Stevenson. Fur-seal, Remarks on movements and breeding-grounds of: by J. J. Brice. Minnesota, southwestern. Report upon fishes of; byU. O. Cox. Missouri River basin, Report upon fishes of [with bibliography] ; by B. "^. Ever- mann and U. O. Cox. Puldications of Fish Commi-ssion, Feb. ISTl-Feb. 1896 ; by C. VT. Scudder. Rejiort of commissioner. Tow-net, closing, for submarine use at all depths. Description of; by C. H. Town- send. Vermont, Annotated catalogue of fishes known from ; by B. W. Evermann and "U'. C. Kendall. ■\Vhitefishes of Xorth America; by B. "SV. Evermann and H. M. Smith. World's Columbian Exposition, Report of Fish Commission at; by T. H. Bean. Same, with reports of divisions, 1895. 1896. jit. 21, 123-f-iii pp. Same, with reports of divisions and appended papers, pt. 21, iii-|-590 pp. map. (House doc. 104.) Contents : Albatross, steamer, Investigations of, 1895; by F. J. Drake. Biscayne Bay, Fla., Notes on, with reference to a marine hatching and experiment station: by H. M. Smith. Fish Culture Division, Report of; by "W. de C. Ravenel. Fisheries, Division of Statistics and Methods of the, Reijort of ; by H.M.Smith. Fishes and fish-like vertebrates of north and middle America; b^' D. S. Jordan and B. W. P2vermann. Food- Fish Inquiry Division, Report of; by Richard Rathbun. Oysters, eastern. Transplanting of, to Willapa Bay, Wash. ; by C. H. Townsend. Report of commissioner. Shad, New species of, alosa Alabama? ; by B. 'W. Evermann. Shad. Description of new species of shad, alosa Alabama^, from Ala- bama, bv Barton "Warren Evermann ; from report of commissioner, 1895, app. 4. Dec. 28, 1896. p. 203-205. 64 January, 1897 geographic names board Decisions, Jan. 1, 1892-Dec. 31, 1896. 1897. 22 pp. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE Annual report of Public Printer [with tabulur statements, etc.], 1896. 222 pp. il. 18 pi. (Senate doc. 18.) Heports included: Chief electrician, .abstract. Chief engineer, abstract. Documents Office, abstract. Reports of chief engineer and chief electrician on condition of steaui power and heating and electric plants [1896]. 1897. 16 ]ip. il. Response to resolution, report of James E. Teale, cashier, relative to employees of office who have unpaid leaves of absence. Jan. 13, 1897. '25 pp. (Senate doc. .59.) DOCUMENTS OFFICE 2d annual report of Superintendent of Documents, 1896. 1897. 63 pp. Catalogue of I'nited States Public Documents, monthly, no. 24; Dec. 1896. 1897. 48 pp. 1st shijiment of so-called remainders of public documents to [list of 100] libraries designated by members of 54th Congress [circular letter giving list of documents included in shipment]. Jan. 1897. 1 p. 4" INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION XoTE.— The Commission furnishes its reports {iratuitously to tliose who apply for them. 8th annual report on statistics of railways in United States, 1895; pre- pared by statistician. 1896. 697 ]ip. 9 pi. map. Preliminary report on income account of railways, 1896; prepared by statistician. 68 pp. LABOR DEPARTMENT l^OTE. — The Department furnishes its piiblicitions gratuitously to those who applj' for them. Bulletin 8, Jan. 1897; edited bv Carroll D. Wright, commissioner; Oreu W. Weaver, chief clerk. 'l897. iii+1-112 pp. (House doc. 135.) [Bimonthly.] Contents: Boot and shoe industry, Conciliation and arbitration in; by T. A. Carroll. Decisions of courts affecting labor. Foreign labor bureaus. Official bulletins of. Foreign statistical publications, recent, Digest of. Government contracts, liecent. Laws of States relating to labor, enacted since Jan. 1, 1896. Railway relief departments; by E. K. Jolmson. State bureaus of labor statistics. Digest of recent reports of; Massachusetts, Minnesota. LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Statement of Mr. Spofford, librarian, [relating to collections in and space needed by] library; presented by Mr. Morrill. Jan. 18, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate doc. 65.) NATIONAL HOME FOR DISABLED VOLUNTEER SOLDIERS Record of disabled volunteer soldiers who now are and have been mem- bers of home, 1896, 196 pp. [Same as p. 699-894 of report of • managers of home, on next page.] January, 1897 65 Keport of luiiuagers. 1896. Dec. 7, 1896. 894 pp. 1 pi. (House doc. 46.> Contents: Branches, Keports of. CreatiTe acts. Inmates, Record of. Inspection of branches and soldiers' and sailors' homes in States. IJeiiort of- bv W. W. Averell. ' ^ Locomotor ataxia, pulmonary tuberculosis, and heart rupture, Special reports on. Managers, Proceedings of. Keport of. Members admitted, 189G. Descriptive list of. Secretary of Board of Managers, Report of. Treasurer, Report of. Same. [Only p. 1-207, contaiuing reports of managers, of secretary of managers, of general treasurer, and of branches, and proceedings of managers.] NICARAGUA CANAL BOARD Appendix to report of board of engineers for ascertaining feasibility, permanence, and cost of canal bv route contemplated by act which passed Senate Jan. 28, 1895. [Mar. 4, 1896.] p. 105-187, 35 pi. and maps. (House doc. 279, pt. 2, 1st sess.) Sale of Documents For documents not priced in this Catalogue, apply to the IJureau issuing- them and not to the Superintendent of Documents. 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(Education Bureau.) 592 pp. paper. 35c Abridgment [of ] Message and Documents, 1894. 1040 pji. cloth. 75c Same. 1895. 1202 pp. cloth. 85c 8272— Xo. 2.-) .-) 66 January, 1897 Acreage, production, aud value of priucipal farm crops, 1866-95. (Statistics Div. Aj;Tic. Dept. L'irculai 1.) 8 pp. i)aper. 5c Agricultural Chemists, Procee liugs of 12th anuual convention. (Chemistry Div. Bulletin 47.) 172 pp. paper. 10c Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations, Association of, Proceedings of 9th annual convention. (Exp. Sta. Office. Bulletin 30.) 100 pp. paper. 10c Agricultural imports, Sources of. (Foreign Markets Sec. Circu- lar 12. ) 24 pp. paper. 5c Agriculture, Dept. of, Eeport of Secretary, 1896. 269 pp. cloth. 30c Same, preliminary report. 51 pp. paper. 5c Agriculture, Methods of teaching. (Exp. Sta. Office. Circular 32.) 20 pp. paper. 5c American Ephemeris and Nautical Almanac, 1897. 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Circular 10.) 8 pp. paper. 5c Yearbook of Department of Agriculture, 1894. 608 pp. il. 7 pi. cloth. 50c Same, sheep. $1.10 Same, 1895. 656 pp. 134 il. 10 pi. cloth. 55c No. 26 February, 1897 CATALOQUK United States Public Documents Issued Alonthly BY THE Government Printing OiBce Washington Government Printing Office 1897 Table of Contents Page Congress of United States 3 Laws 3 Senate H House 25 Sheepbonnrt Reserve 42 President of United btates 42 State Department 43 Treasury Department 45 "War Department 51 Navy Department 54 Justice, Department of 56 Post-Office Department 56 Interior Department 57 Agriculture, Department of 62 Courts of United States 66 District of Columbia 66 Smithsonian Institution 67 Various Bureaus 68 Sale of Documenta 69 Abbreviations Used in this Catalogue Agricultural Soils A. S. Agriculture agric. Appendix app- Association assoc. Congress Cong. Consular cons. Department dept. Division div. Document doc. Executive ex. Experiment Stations Exp. Sta. 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Size of maps is measured from outer edge of border, excluding margin. 2 Catalogue of Public Documents Printed During tlie Month of February, 1897 Congress of United States (Fifty-fourth Congress, second session.) Congressional Eecord, 54th Congress, 2d session, v. 29, no. 37-61 ; Feb. 1-28, 1897. p. 1443-2638, 4'^ Note.— The Congressional Kecord, containing the proceedings and debates of Congress, is issued daily when Congress is in session, and indexes thereto are published semimonthly. It is sold by the Public Printer on the following terms: Single copy, 3c. if not more than 24pp., and Ic. more for each additional 8 pp. ; per month. $l.oO; per short session, $4.00: per long session. $8.00. Same, index [including history of bills and joint resolutions] no. 4, [to] no. 37-48; Feb. 1-13, 1897. 58-f-32 pp. 4" Same, index, no. 5, [to] no. 49-60; Feb. 15-27, 1897. 57-f-28 pp. 4" Memorial addresses on William H. Crain. 1897. 79 pp. 1 por. (House doc. 429, 1st sess. ) 25c LAWS Adams, Mellisa. Act to pension Mrs. Adams. [Became law by limita- tion of time, Feb. 22, 1897, witliout approval.] 1 p. (Private 209.) Alabama Kiver. Act to authorize Montgomery, Hayueville. and Cam- den Railroad Company to bridge river. Approved Feb. 26, 1897. 2 pp. (Public 94.) Anderson, Elizabeth T. Act to restore Mrs. Anderson to pension roll. Approved Feb. 25, 1897. 1 p. (Private 236.) Andricks, Uriah. Act to increase pension of Andricks. [Became law bv limitation of time, Feb. 22, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Pri- vate 199. ) Appropriations. Act making appropriations for legislative, executive, and judicial expenses, 1898. Approved Feb. 19, 1897. 46 pp. (Pub- lic 80.) Arena, Point, Cal. Act to provide life-saving station at or near Point Areua. [Became law by limitation of time, Feb 18, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Public 77. ) Arkansas River. Act authorizing Cleveland Bridge Company to bridge river between Pawnee Countv, Okla., and Osage Reservation. Approved Feb. 17, 1897. 1 p. (Public 69.) Army officers. Act to authorize officers who served during War of Rebellion in Regular Armv to bear title and wear uniform of their highest rank. Approved Feb. 4, 1897. 1 p. (Public 42.) Act for appointment Ijy brevet of officers of Army [to rank held in volunteer service]. [Became law by limitation of time, Feb. 16, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Public 66.) 3 4 February, 1897 Arnold, Mary L. Act to peusion Mrs. Arnold. Approved Feb. 25, 1897. 1 p. (Private 234 ) Aspold, Sarah A. Act to increase pension of Mrs. Aspold. [Became law bv limitation of time, Feb. 8, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 139.) Augustine, Albert. Act grantinproval.] 1 j). (Private 141.) Dawson, Barton S. Act to increase pension of Dawson. [Became law bv limitation of time, Feb. 8, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Pri- vate 149.) Dennis, Adam. Act to increase iieusion of Dennis. [Became law l)y limitation of time, Feb. 8, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 151.) Diplomatic service. Act making a|>]>ropriation8 for diplomatic and con- sular service, 1898. Approved Feb. 20, 1897. 13 pp. (Public 82.) District of Columbia. Act to authorize survey for bridge across Eastern Branch of Potomac River in line with Massachusetts avenue. Ap- ]. roved Feb. 17, 1897. 1 p. (Public 70.) Act conferring jurisdiction upon Supreme Court of District to decree sale [etc.] of real estate in District, belonging to insane per- sons. Approved Feb. 19, 1897. 2 pp. (Public 79.) Act to extend North Capitol street through Prospect Hill Cemetery. Approved Feb. 20, 1897. 1 p. (Public 81.) Act to license billiard and pool tables in District. Approved Feb. 25,1897. Ip. (Public 89.) Act to remove doul)ts as to power of Supreme Court of District to ]n-ovide for vacancy ii' office of attorney of United States for Dis- trict. Approved Feb. 27, 1897. 1 p. (Public 98.) ■ Act to authorize extension of lines of Metropolitan Railroad. Aji- proved Feb. 27, 1897. 1 p. (Public 99.) Joint resolution extending time for compliance by Eckington and Soldiers' Home Railway Company and Belt Railway Company with sec. 1 of act to extend routes of said companies. Approved Feb. 3, 1897. Ip. (Public res. 7.) .Joint resolution for relief of farmers and truckmen [of Ctmtcr ^If.rket], Washington. Approved Feb. 20, 1897. 1 p. (Public res. 15.) 6 February, 1897 Dodge, Laura C. Act for relief [by increased pension] of Mrs. Dodge. [Became law by limitation of time, Feb. 22, 1897, without approval.] Ip. (Private 19.5.) Driscol, Frederick A. Act to pension Driscol. Approved Feb. 25, 1897. 1 p. (Private 235.) Diiluth and Winnipeg Railroad. .Joint resolution to amend act granting to company right of way through Chippewa and White Earth reser- vations, Minn, [so as to extend timti]. Approved Feb. 23, 1897. 1 p. (Public res. 16.) Duncan, John. Act for relief of Duncan. Approved Feb. 4, 1897. 1 p. (Private 106.) Duncklee, Nancy T Act to pension Mrs. Duncklee. Approved Feb. 13, 1897. Ip. (Private 165.) Dunn, .James W. Act to pension Dunn. Approved Feb. 25, 1897. 1 p. (Private 227.) Eastchester Creek, X. Y. Act relating to improvement of creek. Ap- proved Feb. 17, 1897. 1 p. (Public 75.) Eastern Nebraska and Gulf Railway. Act to amend act granting com- pany right of way through Omaha and Winnebago reservations, by extending time. Approved Feb. 6, 1897. i p. (Public 44.) Edwards, William. Act to pension Edwards. [Became law by limita- tion of time, Feb. 22. 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 218.) Elliott, Emily. Act to pension Emily Elliott. Approved Feb. 3, 1897. 1 p. (Private 101.) Ellis, Christopher. Act for relief of Ellis. Approved Feb. 9, 1897. 1 p. (Private 153.) Ely, Mary E. Act to pension Mrs. Ely. [Became law by limitation of time, Feb. 18, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 184.) Enright, Richard C. Act to increase pension of Enright. [Became law by limitation of time, Feb. 22, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Pri- vate 216. ) Ermer, Annie M. Act to pension Mrs. Ermer. Approved Feb. 25, 1897. 1 p. (Private 232.) Essex, Lemuel .1. Act to increase pension of Essex. [Became law by limitation of time, Feb. 22, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 203.) Ferree, George W. Act to increase pension of Ferree. Approved Feb. 27, 1897. 1 p. (Private 250. ) Florida. Act concerning [disposal of timber felled by hurricane on] homestead lands in Florida. Approved Feb. 26, 1897. 1 p. (Pub- lic 96.) Forest fires. Act to prevent forest fires on public domain. Approved Feb. 24, 1897. 1 p. (Public 88.) Fort Smith, Ark. Act for improvement of Government reservation at Fort Smith. Approved Feb. 26, 1897. Ip. (Public 92.) Funkhouser, Helen A. Act to pension Mrs. Funkhouser. [Became law by limitation of time, Feb. 22, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Pri- vate 215.) Galveston. Act for eximination of water route from Galveston to Houston, Tex. Approved Feb. 1, 1897. 1 p. (Public 38.) Gard, Alice. Act to pension Alice Gard. Approved Feb. 3, 1897. 1 p. (Private 104.) Gemmill, William. Act for relief of Gemmill. Approved Feb. 26, 1897. Ip. (Private 243.) Geological Survey. Joint resolution providing for distribution of maps and atlases of survey. Approved Feb. 18, 1897. 1 p. (Public res. 12.) Februaky, 1897 7 Gila River Reservation. Act to grant Hudson Reservoir and Canal Company right of wav through reservation. Approved Feb. 15, 1897. 2 pp. (Public 62.) Giles, Daniel. Act to pension Giles. [Became law bv limitation of time, Feb. 22, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 207.) Glover, Josephine. Act to increase pension of Mrs. Glover. [Became law by limitation of time, Feb. 22, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 212.) Gould, Shubael. Act to increase pension of Gould. [Became law by limitation of time, Feb. 18, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Pri- vate 180. ) Grand Army of the Republic. Joint resolution to deliver to mayor of Buffalo tents, in loan, for Grand Army at its annual encampment. Approved Feb. 24, 1897. 1 p. (Public res. 18.) Joint resolution to deliver condemned cannon to national encamp- ment of Grand Army, to be held at Buffalo. Approved Feb. 26, 1897. 1 p. (Public res. 19.) Gray's Battalion of Arkansas Volunteers. Act to pension Gray's Bat- talion. [Became law by limitation of time, Feb. 17, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 173.) Great Boars Head, N. H. Act to authorize life-saving station at or near Great Boars Head. Approved Feb. 13, 1897. 1 p. (Public 60.) Greer, William. Act to pension Greer. Approved Feb. 4, 1897. 1 p. (Private 121.) Guerin, John J. Act for relief of Guerin. Approved Feb. 24, 1897. 1 p. (Private 225.) Hand, Adam. Act to grant honorable discharge to Hand. [Became law bv limitation of time, Feb. 22, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Pri- vate 222. ) Herndon, H. C. Act for relief of Herndon. Approved Feb. 17, 1897. Ip. (Private 171.) Herrick, Harriet F. Act to pension Mrs. Herrick. Approved Feb. 9, 1897. 1 p. (Private 156.) Higgins, Marv S. Act to increase pension of Mrs. Higgins. Approved Feb. 20, 1897. 1 p. (Private 189.) Hight, Bradbury W. Act to increase pension of Hight. [Became law by limitation of time, Feb. 18, 1897, without approval.] Ip. (Private 183.) Hill, Josiah P. Act to increase pension of Hill. [Became law by limita- tion of time, Feb. 22, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 198.) Hines, John W. Act to increase pension of Hines. Approved Feb. 4, 1897. 1 p. (Private 117.) Hollidav, Samuel. Act to pension Holliday. Approved Feb. 2, 1897. 1 p. (Private 93.) Holman, Eliza J. Act for relief [bv pension] of Mrs. Holman. Approved Feb. 4, 1897. 1 p. (Private 119.) Hough, Caroline A. Act to increase pension of Mrs. Hough. [Became law bv limitation of time, Feb. 18, 1897, without ai)proval.] 1 p. (Private 185.) Hudson, Barzilla C. Act for relief of Hudson. [Became law by limita tion of time, Feb. 17, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 174.) Hudson. Joseph ,J. Act to increase pension of Hudson. Approved Feb. 4,1897. 1 p. (Private 114.) Hunley, Archibald. Act to pension Hunley. [Became law by limita- tion of time, Feb. 8, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 131.) Inauguration. Joint resolution to grant use of public spaces in AVash- ingtou, Mar. 4, 1897. Approved Feb. 6, 1897. 2 pp. (Public res. 8.) 8 February, 1897 luauguratiori — Continued. Joint resolution to pay expenses of inaug- ural ceremonies. Approved Feb. 19, 1897. 1 p. (Public res. 13.) India. Joint resolution authorizing Secretary of Kavy to transport con- tributions for relief of suffering poor of India. Approved Feb. 19, 1897. 1 p. (Public res. 14.) Iowa Infantry Volunteers. Act to correct muster roll of Company I of 7th Iowa Infantry Volunteers. [Became law by limitation of time, Feb. 8, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Public 53.) Isaacs, William B., & Co. Act to execute iindings of Court of Claims in matter of Isaacs it Co. Approved Feb. 20, 1897. 1 p. (Private 187.) Johnson, Hans. Act to increase pension of Johnson. [Became law by limitation of time, Feb. 22, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 192.) Kale, Wilson. Act granting honorable discharge to Kale. [Became law by limitation of time, Feb. 8, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private UO.) Kansas, Oklahoma Central, and Southwestern Railway. Act to amend act to grant right of way to company through Indian Territory and Oklahoma [so as to extend time]. Approved Feb. 15, 1897. 2 pp. (Public 64.) Keeffe, Mary W. Act to pension Mrs. Keeffe. Approved Feb. 13, 1897. 1 p. (Private 164.) Keiser, Lewis. Act to increase pension of Keiser. [Became law by limitation of time, Feb. 22, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 220.) Kellar, Silas P. Act for relief of Kellar. [Became law by limitation of time, Feb. 17, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 170.) Kennev, Miriam V. Act to pension Mrs. Kenney. Approved Feb. 20, 1897. Ip. (Private 188.) King, Lewellyn D. Act to pension King. [Became law by limitation of time, Feb. 22, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (^Private 219.) Kiracofe, Robert. Act to increase pension of Kiracofe. [Became law by limitation of time, Feb. 18, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 179 ) Kirkpatrick, Margaret. Act to pension Mrs. Kirkpatrick. Approved Feb. 27, 1897. 1 p. (Private 249.) Lafferty, Mary Ann. Act to pension Mrs. Laffcrty. Approved Feb. 4, 1897. 1 p. (Private 105.) Larrabee, Elizabeth L. Act to increase pension of Mrs. Larrabee. [Became law by limitation of time, Feb. 18, 1897, without apjiroval.] Ip. (Private 182.) Leet, Sarali B. Act to increase pension of Mrs. Leet. [Became law by limitation of time, Feb. 6, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 126.) Lewis, Olive M. Act to i)ension Mrs. Lewis. Approved Feb. 4, 1897. 1 p. (Private 120.) Lierman, Frederick. Act to pe.usiou Liermau. Approved Feb. 2, 1897. 1 p. (Private 95.) Long, John. Act to amend military record of Long. [Became law by limitation of time, Feb. 22. 1897,' without approval.] 1 p. (Private 224.) Louisiana. Act to quiet title to unconfirmed private land claims in Louisiana. Approved Feb. 10, 1897. 1 p. (Public 55.) Lynch, John A. Act for relief of Lynch. [Became law by limitation of time, Feb. 5, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 125.) February, 1897 9 Lyon, Fort. Act to permit part of reservation to be occupied for soldiers' home by Colorado. Approved Feb. 17, 1897. 1 p. (Pub- lic 68.) McBride, Alexander. Act to increase pension of McBride. (Approved Feb. 3, 1897. 1 p. (Private 102.) McCoy, Melancthon. Act to increase pension of McCoy. [Became law by limitation of time, Feb. 8, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Pri- vate 136.) McCuskey, Homer C. Act to correct military record of McCnskey. [Became law by limitation of time, Feb. 12, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 162.) McGinnis, Gideon h. Act to pension McGinnis. [Became law by limi- tation of time, Fob. 8, 18it7, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 134.) McKibben, Marion. Act to increase pension of Mrs. McKibben. [Be- came law by hmitation of time, Feb. -IS, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 177.) McKinney, James L. Act to pension IMcKinney. [Became law by lim- itation of time, Feb. 22. 1897, without approval.] 1 y>. (Private 206.) McKinsey, Samuel. Act to increase pension of McKinsey. [Became law by limitation of time, Feb. 8, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 150.) McLain, .John. Act for relief of John McLain, alias Michael McLain. Approved Feb, 25, 1897. 1 p. (Private 237.) McLaughlin, Hugh. Act for relief of McLaughlin. Approved Feb. 27, 1897. 1 p. (Private 248.) McMillan, Jesse, Act to amend act to pension McMillan. [Became law by limitation of time, Feb. 8, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Pri- vate 135.) Manion, Ambrose D. Act to increase pension of Maniou. Approved Feb. 9, 1897. 1 p. (Private 152.) Martin, Sarah. Act for relief [as to pension] of Mrs. Martin. [Became law by limitation of time, Feb. 8, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 130.) Merchant, George B. Act to increase pension of Merchant. [Became law bv limitation of time, Feb. 22, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 204.) Military Academv. Act making appropriations for academy, 1898. Ap- proved Feb. 'lO, 1897. 9 ppX (Pnblic56.) Militia. Act to issue Springfield rifles to each State and Territory for National Guards. Approved Feb. 24, 1897. 1 p. (Public 85.) Mississippi. Act to enable persons [who have purchased lands from Mississippi within Mobile and Ohio Kailroad grant] to procure title. Approved Feb. 17, 1897. 1 p. (Public 72.) Missouri River. Act to amend act to authorize bridge across river near Lexington, Mo. [so as to extend time]. Approved Feb. 8, 1897. 1 p. (Public 49.) Monougahela River. Act to amend act authorizing West Braddock Bridge Company to bridge river [so as to extend time]. Approved Feb. 17, 1897. Ip. (Public 74.) Act to authorize bridge over river from McKeesport. Ajiproved Feb. 25, 1897. 2 pp. (Public 91.) Moore, Jennie E. Act to pension Jennie E. Moore. Approved Feb. 4, 1897. Ip. (Private 118.) Moreland, Basil. Act for relief of Moreland. Approved Feb. 26, 1897. Ip. (Private 242.) 10 February, 1897 Morgan and Moore. Act to confirm title to lands in William Morgan and Harrison Moore. [Became law by limitation of time, Feb. 2, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 96.) Morris, Adelaide. Act to increase pension of Mrs. Morris. [Became law by limitation of time, Feb. 18, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 178.) Morrison, Alexander C. Act to increase pension of Morrison. [Became law by limitation of time, Feb. 8, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 133.) Morrow, Isabella. Act to pension Mrs. Morrow. Approved Feb. 3, 1897. Ip. (Private 98.) Mortgages. Act relating to mortgages in Indian Territorv. Approved Feb. 3, 1897. 1 p. (Public 40.) Mowatt, E. C, bark. Act to provide American register for bark. Ap- proved P'eb. 13, 1897. 1 p. (Public 61.) National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers. Act to amend sec. 4829, Revised Statutes, concerning medical officers of home. Approved Feb. 9, 1897. 1 p. (Public 54.) Joint resolution for appointment of [John Marshall Brown as] member of board of managers of home. Approved Feb. 15, 1897. 1 p. (Public res. 10.) Nelson, Laura A. Act to increase jjension of Mrs. Nelson. [Became law by limitation of time, Feb. 22, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 194.) New York Association of Sewing Schools. Joint resolution admitting free of duty needlework [etc.] imported by association for exhibi- tion purposes. Approved Feb. 24, 1897. 1 p. (Public res. 17.) Newton, Anna M. Act to pension Mrs. Newton. Approved Feb. 4, 1897. 1 p. (Private 112.) Nichols, Clara L. Act to increase pension of Mrs. Nichols. Approved Feb. 20, 1897. 1 p. (Private 190.) Nichols, .John. Act to increase pension of Nichols. [Became law by limitation of time, Feb. 18, 1897, without api^roval.] 1 p. (Pri- vate 176.) Nolan, Annie E. Act to increase pension of Mrs. Nolan. Approved Feb. 9, 1897. 1 p. (Private 154.) Obscene literature. Act to prevent carrying obscene literature and articles designed for indecent use from one State or Territory into another. Approved Feb. 8, 1897. 1 p. (Public 46.) O'Grady, Anthony. Act to remove charge of desertion from 0'Grady> alias John Davis. Approved Feb. 1, 1897. 1 p. (Private 87.) Orient Point, L. I. Act for light-house at Orient Point. Approved Feb. 24, 1897. 1 p. (Public 87.) Ouachita River. Act to authorize Monroe, and parish of Ouachita, La., to bridge river. Approved Feb. 8, 1897. 2 jip. (Public 50.) Pack, Jan),es R. Act to restore Pack to pension roll. [Became law by limitation of time, Feb. 22, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 214.) Parker, Minnie. Act to pension Mrs. Pai'ker. [Became law by limita- tion of time, Feb. 22, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 213.) Pass a Loutre. Act for closing crevasse of pass. Approved Feb. 26, 1897. Ip. (Public 93.) Passports. Joint resolution for printing reports from diplomatic and consular officers on passport regulations of foreign countries. Ap- proved Feb. 26, 1897. 1 p. (Public res. 20.) Payne, Lucy Alexander. Act to increase pension of Mrs. Pavne. Ap- proved Feb. 2.o, 1897. 1 p. (P.ivate228.) February, 1897 11 Peck, Miruni C. Act to pension Mrs. Peck. Approved Feb. 4, 1897. 1 p. (Private 124.) Pelham, Mary. Act to pension Mrs. Pelham. [Became law by limita- tion of time, Feb. 8. 1897, withont ai>proval.] 1 p. (Private 145.) Petroleum. Act to authorize entry and patenting of lands containing petroleum and other mineral oils under placer-mining laws. Ap- proved Feb. 11, 1897. 1 p. (Public 57.) Phillips, Richard S. Act to increase pension of Phillips. [Became law bv limitation of time, Feb. 8, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Pri- vate 132.) Plant, George H. Act for relief of Plant. Approved Feb. 8, 1897. 1 p. (Private 127.) Pogne, John W. Act to pension Pogue. [Became law by limitation of time, Feb. 8, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 143.) Powers, Ira. Act to pension Powers. [Became law by limitation of time, Feb. 22, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 210. ) Prince, Lauretta L. Act to pension Lauretta L. Prince. [Became law by limitation of time. Feb. 22, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Pri- vate 201.) Quackenbush, JohnX. Actforrelief of Quackenbush. [Became law by limitation of time. Feb. 16, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 169. ) Railroads. Act to amend act to forfeit lands granted for aiding in con- struction of railroads [so as to extend time tor purchase of forfeiteil lands to Jan. 1, 18;9]. Approved Feb. 18, 1897. 1 p. (Public 76.) Red River of the Xorth. Act to authorize construction by Duluth and North Dakota Railroad Company of 2 bridges across river between Minnesota and North Dakota. Approved Feb. 17, 1897. 2 pp. (Pub- lic 71.) Reeder, Bluford. Act for relief [by pension] of Reeder. Approved Feb. 3, 1897. 1 p. (Private 100.) Registered mail. Act to amend postal laws, providing limited indem- nity for loss of registered mail matter. Approved Feb. 27, 1897. 1 p. (Public 97.) Reservoir sites. Act to provide for use and occupation of sites reserved. Approved Feb. 26, 1897. 1 p. (Public 95.) Rio Grande. Act to authorize bridge across river at El Paso. Approved Feb. 1, 1897. 2 pp. (Public 39.) Rivers and harbors. Act to amend act making appropriations for rivers and harbors, passed .June 3, 1896 [as to compensation of naval offi- cer on board to locate deep-water harbor in California]. Ai)proved Feb. 17, 1897. 1 p. (Public 67.) Rock Island bridge. Act to amend [act making appropriations for sun- dry civil expenses, 1896, relative to use] of bridge by street railway company. Approved Feb. 15, 1897. 1 p. (Public 63.) Row, John R. Act to increase pension of Row. [Became law by limita- tion of time, Feb. 8, 1897. without approval.] 1 p. (Private 142.) Sabine River. Act to authorize construction by Kansas City, Shreve- port, and Gulf Railroad of bridge across river between Louisiana and Texas. Approved Feb. 8. 1897. 2 pp. (Public 48.) St. Paul, Minneapolis, and Manitoba Railway. Act to extend time for completion of railway throuuh White Earth, Leech Lake. Chippewa, and Fond du Lac reservations, Minn. Approved Feb. 23, 1897. 1 p. (Public 84.) Samjile, David. Act to correct war record of Sample. Approved Feb. 25, 1897. 1 p. (Private 233. ) Santas, Hiram. Act to pension Santas. Approved Feb. 27, 1897. 1 p. (Private 246.) 12 February, 1897 Schitirli, Annie. Act to pension Mrs. SchilirU. [Became law bj' limita- tion of time, Feb. 22, 1S97, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 221.) Sellman, Ethan A. Act to pension Sellman. [Became law by limitation of time, Feb. 8, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 148.) Sende, Andi-ew V. Act granting honorable discharge to Sende. Ap- proved Feb. 1, 1897. Ip. (Private 86.) Shaug, Bennett S. Act to increase pension of Shaug. [Became law by limitation of time, Feb. 8, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 137.) Shuman, Elilora. Act for relief [bv pension] of Mrs. Shumau. Approved Feb. 15, 1897. 1 p. (Private 168.) Simms, William E. Act to remove ]tolltic:il disabilities of Simms. Ap- proved Feb. 24, 1897. 1 p. (Private 226.) .Slaughter, Henry. Act to increase pension of Slaughter. [Became law by liuiitation of t'me, Feb. 22, 1897, without approval. 1 p. (Pri- vate 202.) South Milwaukee.. Act authorizing pierhead light near South Milwau- kee. Approved Feb. 6, 1897. 1 p. (Public 43.) Stahel, Julius H. Act to increase pension of Stahel. Apjiroved Feb. 25,1897. 1 p. (Private 229.) Steamboat Inspection Service. . Act to amend sec. 4400 and sec. 4414 [as amended, last i)aragraph of sec. 2, ]). 399, supplement to Kevised Statutes, V. 1, as to mileage of inspectors]. Approved Feb. 15, 1897. Ip. (Public 65.) Stevens, George T. Act for relief of Stevens. Approved Feb. 1, 1897. 1 p. (Private 89.) Stevens, Silas M. Act to increase j^ension of Stevens. Approved Feb. 9,1897. 1 p. (Private 155.) Stewart, James. Act for relief of Stewart. Approved Feb. 19, 1897. 1 p. (Private 186.) Stoneman, Mary O. H. Act to increase pension of Mrs. Stoneman. Approved Feb. 27, 1897. 1 p. (Private 244 ) Sulphur liiver. Act to approve, construction of bridge across river by Texarkana and Fort Smith Kailway. Approved Feb. 8, 1897. 1 p. (Public 47.) Surgeons. Act to commission passed assistant surgeons in Navy and provide for examination preliminarv to promotion. Approved Feb. 13,1897. 1 p. (Public 58.) Sweatt, Ira H. Act for relief [by pension] of Sweatt. [Became law by limitation of time, Feb. 25, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 239.) Tennessee River. Act to amend act to authorize Chattanooga Western Railway Companv to bridge river near Chattanooga, giving more time. Approved Feb. 17, 1897. 1 p. (Public 73.) Thompson, Annie. Act to increase pension of Mrs. Thompson. Ap- proved Feb. 2, 1897. 1 p. (Private 90. ) Thornton, Henry F. Act for relief [by increased pension] of Thornton. [Became law by limitation of time, Feb. 22, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 197.) Thorji, Thomas J. Act to increasfi pension of Thorp. [Became law by limitation of time, Feb. 8, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 144.) Tollett, Daniel T. Act for relief [bv pension] of Tollett. Approved Feb. 25, 1897. 1 p. (Private 230.') Towne, Samuel C. Act to increase pension of Towne. [Became law by hmitation of time, Feb. 18, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 175.) February, 1897 13 Turtle, Virginia E. Act to increase peiision of Mrs. Turtle. [Became law by limitation of time, Feb. "j.2, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 205.) Twomey, Charles H. Act to increase pension of Twomey. ("Became law bv limitation of time, Feb. 22, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 200.) Vantine, .Joseph E. Act to increase pension of Vautine. [Became law by limitation of time, Feb. 22, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 223.) Vila, bark. Act to provide American register for bark. Approved Feb. 13, 1897. 1 p. . (Public oO.) Volunteers. Act for relief of officers of volunteer forces. Approved Feb. 24, 1897. 1 p. ( Public 86. ) Wade, W. H. Act for relief of Wade. Approved l^eb. 4, 1897. 1 p. (Private 123.) Waldrup, William. Act to reinstate Waldrup on pension roll. [Became law bv limitation of time, Feb. 22, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 208.) Walker, Thomas D. Act to increase pension of Walker. Approved Feb. 4, 1897. 1 p. (Private 107.) Warbrook, James. Act to pension Warbrook. [F^ecame law by limita- tion of time, Feb. 22, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 217.) Warriner, Edwin. Act for relief of Warriuer. Approved Feb. 1, 1897. 1 p. (Private 84.) Watson. George W. Act to cure title to real estate in District of Co- lumbia [in favor of Watson]. Approved Feb. 17, 1897. 1 p. (Pri- vate 172.) Waucop, Abraham 0. Act for relief of Waucop. Feb. 1, 1897. 1 p. (Private 88.) Webb,' Henry A. Act for relief of Webb. Approved Feb. 8, 1897 1 p. (Private 128.) Webber, Betsey J. Act to pension Mrs. Webber. [Became law by limi- tation of time, Feb. 22, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 191.) Wellons, Elizabeth. Act to increase pension of Mrs. Wellons. Approved Feb. 25, 1897. 1 p. (Private 238.) White, Melita E. Act to increase iien.sion of Mrs. White. Approved Feb. 4, 1897. 1 p. (Private 108.) White, Silas S. Act to pension White. Au])roved Feb. 4, 1897. 1 p. (Private 115.) Widmer. Gabriel. Act to increase pension of Widmer. [Became law by limitation of time, Feb. 8, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Pri- vate 146. ) Williams, A. L. Act authorizing Secretary of Interior to sell lauds [in El Paso Couutv, Colo.] to Williams. Feb. 8, 1897. 1 p. (Private 129.) Williams, John Y. Act to authorize adjustment and settlement of accounts of Williams. Approved Feb. 9, 1897. 1 p. (Private 157.) Wing, James L. Act to pension Wing. Appi'oved Feb. 15, 1897. 1 p. (Private 167.) Wood, John Taylor. Act to remove political disabilities of Wood. Ap- proved Feb. 11, 1897. Ip. (Private 160.) Woodcock. Amanda. Act to pensiou Mrs. Woodcock. Approved Feb. 4,1897.' Ip. (Private 109.) Yachts. Act for protection of yacht owners and shipbuilders. [Became law by limitation of time, Feb. 5, 1897, without apjiroval.] 1 p. (Public 45.) 14 February, 1897 Yazell, Haniiala. Act to peusiou Mrs. Yazell. Approved Feb. 3, 1897. 1 p. (Private 99.) Y'onna:, Mary T. Act to increase pension of Mrs. Young. Approved Feb. 3, 1897. 1 p. (Private 103.) Young, Peter. Act for relief of Young. [Became law by limitation of time, Feb. 12, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 163.) SENATE Note. — Tho dates, inclinlinsday, month, and year, given vith Senate and House documents and reports, are tlie dates. on which they were ordered to be printed. Usually the printing promptly follows the ordering." but various causes sometimes make delays. Agricultural products. Memorial of David Lubiu, on behalf of State granges of California, Oregon, Illinois, Washington, Missouri, Vir- ginia, and Pennsylvania, setting forth evils of present system of protection [and favoring House bill 2626, for protection of agricul- tural staples and American ships by bounties on exports of agricul- tural products, conditioned on their carriage in American or foreign vessels! ; presented by Mr. Perkins. Feb. 26, 1897, 10 pp. (Sejiate doc. 157.) Bankruptcy. Memorial of Anson Wolcott, against Torrey bankruptcy bill; presented by Mr. Allen. Feb. 13, 1897. 4 ]>p. (Senate doc. 125.) Petition of national convention of clothing manufacturers, in favor of Torrev bankruptcy bill; presented by Mr. Hoar. Feb. 3, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate doc. 107.) Resolutions of Detroit Credit Men's Association, that Torrey bank- ruptcy bill fulfills expectations of honest debtors and honest cred- itors of country ; presented by Mr. Burrows. Feb. 17, 1897. llr pp. (Senate doc. 134.) Bimetallism in Europe, arguments from National Review, Feb. 1897, by Edmond D'Artois, Otto Arendt, and Lord Aldenham ; presented by Mr. Chandler. Feb. 16, 1897. 15 pp. (Senate doc. 131.) Cherokees. Correspondence between Cherokee Indians and Dawes Comniission, relative to proposed change in their tribal government and method of land tenure; presented by Mr. Call. Feb. 6, 1897. 6 pp. (Senate doc. 112.) Protest of Cherokee delegates, against Senate amendment to House bill 10002, that claims [for legal services] against fund withheld from Avestern Cherokee Indians be referred to Court of Claims; pre- sented by Mr. Cullom. Feb. 16, 1897. 6 pp. (Senate doc. 130.) Chickasaws. Memorial of Chickasaw Nation, relative to agreement made Dec. 1896, between United States commissioners and commis- sioners of Choctaw Nation ; presented by Mr. James K. Jones. Feb. 13,1897. 4 pp. (Senate doc. 127.) Creeks. Memorial of Creek Indians, in relation to their rejection of agreement submitted by Commission to Five Civilized Tribes, and accompanying correspondence; presented by Mr. James K. Jones. Feb. 6, 1897. 10 pp. (Senate doc. 111.) Delaware. Resolution for investigation into election in Delaware, Nov. 3, 1896, accom])anied by affidavit of George W. Roberts [and other afBdavits] and article from State Sentinel, Dover, Del. ; presented by Mr. Chandler. Feb. 1, 1897. 24 pp. (Senate doc. 105.) Immigration. Conference report agreed to in House, on amendments of Senate to bill. House 7864, to amend immigration laws. Feb. 10, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate doc. 118.) Note. — Incorrect copies first issued read, instead of title as above, ''Mr. Lodge presented conference report on amendments [etc.]." February, 1897 15 Indian Territory. Memorial of members of bar of Muscogee and northern district of Indian Territory, witli letters from judges [etc.], for ai>pointment of additional .judge of United States court for Terri- torv; presented by Mr. Pettigrew. Feb. 27, 1897. 20 pp. (Senate doc. 164.) Public health. Report of committee of 1st Pan-American Medical Con- gress on department of public health for United States; presented by Mr. Gallinger. Feb. 4, 1897. 4 pp. (Senate doc. 110.) Ramie. Papers on ramie industry and its promotion, by S. H. Slaught; presented by Mr. Gear. Jan. 11, 1897. 14 pp. 7pl. (Stnate doc.57.) Statement, by S. H. Slaught, in behalf of appropriation to promote ramie industry; presented by Mr. Perkins. Jan. 5, 1897. 32 pp. 11. 2 pi. (Senate doc. 47. ) Senecas. Memorial of Seneca Indians, against jmrchase by Secretary of Interior of title of Ogden Land Company to lands within Allegany and Cattaraugus reservations; presented by Mr. Call. Feb. 15, 1897. 10 pp. (Senate doc. 154.) Sissetons, etc. Brief by C. A. Maxwell, in claim of Sisseton and Wah- peton bands of Sioux Indians for balance of annuities [declared forfeited, 1863] ; presented by Mr. Pettigrew. Feb. 13, 1897. 17 pp. (Senate doc. 126.) AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY COMMITTEE Hansbrough, Henry C. Report favoring House bill 1221, to make oleo- margarine and other imitation dairy products subject to laws of State or Territory into which transported. Feb. io, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1442.) ALCOHOL IX THE ARTS, JOINT COMMITTEE OX Alcohol in manufactures and arts; extract from Senate report 1141, 54th Congress, 2d session, reports of Henry Dalley, jr., on alcoholin man- ufactures and arts in foreign countries. 1897. p. 7-306. APPUOPRIATIOXS COMMITTEE Allison, William B. Report amending House bill 10289. making appro- priations for Post-Office Department, 1898. Feb. 24, 1897. 3 pp. (Senate rp. 1536.) Report amending House bill 10292, making appropriations for sun- dry civil expenses, 1898. Feb. 25, 1897. 3 pp. (Senate rp. 1.542.) Cullom, Shelby M. Report amending House bill 9961, making appro- priations for Department of Agriculture, 1898. Feb. 9, 1897. 2 pn. (Senate rp. 1433.) Hale, Eugene. Report amending House bill 10134, making appropria- tions for diplomatic and consular service, 1898. Feb. 6, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1409.) Report amending House bill 10336, makiug appropriations for naval service, 1898. Feb. 27, 1897. 4 pp. (Senate rp. 15.56.) Perkins, George C. Report amending House bill 10288, making appro- priations for fortifications and ordnance [1898]. Feb. 26, 1897. 4 pp. (Senate rp. 1.551.) Pettigrew, Richard F. Report amending House l)ill 10002, making appropriations for Indian Department, 1898. Feb. 12, 1897. 5 pp. (Senate rp. 1455.) Teller, Henry M. Report amemling House bill 10167, making appro- priations for District of Columbia, 1898, Feb. 17, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1481.) 16 February, 1897 CLAIMS COMMITTEE Allen, William V. Report favoring Senate bill 3510, for relief of Mrs. Verona E. Pollock. Feb. 17, 1«97. 18 pp. (Senate rp. 1480.) Bacon, Augustus 0. Report favoring House bill 610, for relief of John F. McRae. Feb. 17, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1484.) Report on Senate bill 3090, to confer iurisdiction upon Court of Claims to adjudicate claim of Thomas W. McDonald, administratoi of Jauies M. and Timothy Meaher, submitting Senate resolution 410. authurizing Committee on Claims to take testimony to establish claim. Feb. 23, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1518.) Burrows, .Julius C. Report favoring House bill 1021, for relief of heirs of Albert Augustine. Feb. 19, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1.504.) Report adverse to House bill 3294, for relief of officers and crews of gunboats Kineo aud Chocura. Feb. 11, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1445.) Report favoring Senate bill 1733, identical with House bill .3715, for relief of W. J. Kountz. Feb. 4, 1897. 3 pp. (Senate rp. 1391.) Report favoring House bill 1475, for relief of Basil Moreland. Feb. 10, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1443.) Report submitting Senate resolution 402, to refer Senate bill 1060, to pay claim of James H. Sentz, to Court of Claims. Feb. 17, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1487.) Report favoring Senate bill 3500, identical with House bill 506, for relief of Stewart & Co. [and] A. P. H. Stewart. Feb. 4, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1396.) Caffery, Donelson. Report favoring Senate bill 3624, identical with House bill 1136, for relief of Anna Hunt, administratrix of George F.Hunt. Feb. 10, 1897. 3 pp. (Senate rp. 1435.) Report favoring Senate bill 3621, identical with House bill 24.55, for relief of William Johnson, administrator of Thomas I; Johnson. Feb. 10, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1434.) Martin, Thomas S. Report favoring House bill 9184, for relief of Thomas W.Scott. Feb. 24, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1535.) Pasco, Samuel. Report favoring Senate bill 3504, to grant arrears of pension [due Mrs. Mary Morris Husband] to H. Morris Husband. Feb. 19, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1502.) Report favoring Senate bill 114, for relief of Mrs. Anna W. Osborne. Feb. 12, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1454.) Stewart, William M. Report amending Senate bill 2283, to refer claims of Charles Gallagher to Court of Claims. Feb. 25, 1897. 6 pp. (Senate rp. 1547.) Report favoring amendment to House bill 10329, making appropri- ations to sup])ly deficiencies, 1897 and prior years, identical witli Senate bills 524 and .525, to pay claims of Thomas Guinean, assignee of Bradley S. Hoyt, and of Avery D. Babcock and wife. Feb. 17, 1897. 6 pp. (Senate rp. 1486.) Teller, Henry M. Report favoring Senate bill 1972, to execute findings of Court of Claims in case of .John Cj;mpl)ell. Feb. 10, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1440.) Report favoring House 1)111 8250, for relief of William Genimill. Feb. 17, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1482.) Report favoring Senate bill 2448, identical with House bill 2817, for relief of representatives of Mrs. A. Shirley. Feb. 10, 1897. 3 pp. (Senate rp. 1439.) Warren, Francis E. Report favoring Ponse bill 1353, for relief of ad- ministrator of George McAlpin. Feb. 17, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1483.) February, 1897 17 COMMEECE COMiMITTEK ^McMillan, James. Report favoring House bill 853, for light-liousc at Orient Point, L. I. Feb. 11, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1444.) Report favoring House bill 9703, for light-houses and other aids to navigation [on coast of Florida], Feb. 18, 1897. 1 i). (Senate r p. 1492.) Report favoring Senate bill 3700, for aids to navigation [in New Haven Harbor, Conn.]. Feb. 18, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1493.) Report amending Senate bill 3495, to remit time penalties on light- house tender Rose. Feb. 23, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1519.) Nelson, Knute. Report amending amendment to House bill 10292, mak- ing appropriations for sundry civil expenses, 1898, for surveys and examinations of deep waterways between Great Lakes and Atlantic. Feb. 11, 1897. 5 pp. (Senate rp. 1452.) Report iavoring Senate bill 3683, identical with House bill 9756, to amend river and harbor act of Aug. 18, 1894 [so as to permit payment for property taken or injured for reservoir at Gull Lake, head waters of Mississippi River]. Feb. 18, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1496.) Pasco, Samuel. Report submitting Senate bill 3651, for investigation of obstruction of navigable waters of Florida and other South Atlantic and Gulf States by water hyacinth. Feb. 4, 1897. 6 pp. (Senate rp. 1395.) Report amending Senate bill 3664, to provide American register for steamer Jacksonville. Feb. 19, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1503.) White, Stephen M. Report favoring House bill 10012, relating to im- I)rovemeut of Eastchester Creek, N. Y. Feb. 4, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1392.) Report favoring amendment to House bill 10292, making appropria- tions for sundry civil expenses, 1898, for tidal indicator in harbor of San Francisco. Feb. 18, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1497.) Report favoring amendment to House bill 10292, making appropria- tions for sundry civil expenses, 1898, for vessel for coast-survey pur- poses in Alaskan waters and for continuance of compilation of [Alaska] Coast Pilot. Feb. 19, 1897. 2 pj.. (Senate rp. 1507.) Rei)ort favoring amendment to House bill 10292, making appropria- tions for sundry civil expenses, 1898, for dredging channel in Mare Island Strait, Cal. Feb. 19, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1508.) Report submitting Senate bill 3725, to prevent importation of im- pure and unwholesome tea, as substitute for Senate bill 3581. Feb. 23,1897. 3 pp. (Senate rp. 1527.) DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COMMITTEE Faulkner, Charles J. Report amending Hou.se l)ill 9842, relating to adulteration of foods and drugs in District. Feb. 15, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1458.) Report favoring House bill 10178, for relief of Francisco Perna. Feb. 27,1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1558.) Gallinger, Jacob H. Report amending House bill 1888, to amend act regulating sale of intoxicating liquors in District. Feb. 1, 1897. 5 pp. (Senate rp. 1361.) Report amending Senate bill 2986, authorizing commissioners of District to accept beciuest of Peter Von Essen for public white schools of Georgetown [D. C, so as to re((uire thereafter distribu- tion of bequest among heirs of Von Essen]. Feb. 2, 1897. 4 pp. (Senate rp. 1383.) 9006— No. 20 2 1"8 February, 1897 Gallinger, Jacob H. — Coutiuned. Report favoring Seuate bill 3589, identical with Honse bill 10108, reoulatiug fraternal beneficiary societies in District. Feb. 5, 1897. 4 pp. (Senate rp. 1404.) Report favoring Senate bill 3575, to regulate sale of poisons in Dis- trict. Feb. 15, 1897. 1 p. fSenate rp. 14.59. ) Report amending Honse bill 9142, to regulate privies in District. Feb. 15, 1897. 4 pp. (Senate rp. 1460.) Rejtort amending House bill 9023, to prevent spread of contagious diseases in District. Feb. 15, 1897. 4 pp. (Senate rp. 1461.) Report iimeuding House bill 9099, for regulation of cemeteries and disposal of dead bodies in District. Feb. 15, J897. 5 pp. (Senate rp. 1462.) McMillan, James. Report favoring House bill 10121, to compel street railway companies in District to remove abandoned tracks. Feb. 13,1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 14.56.) Pritcliard, Jeter C. Report amending by substitute Senate bill 1498, to raise age of protection for girls in District to 18 years. Feb. 19, 1897. 2 pp. (Seuate rp. 1.500.) Proctor, Redfleld. Report amending House bill 10331, to authoinze reas- sessment of water-main taxes in District. Feb. 27, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1557.) ford's theater disaster, joint commission on ISIcMillan, James. Report submitting amendment to House bill 10329, making appropriations to supply deficiencies, 1897 and prior years, for ])ayment of employees of Government for injuries at Ford's Thea- ter disaster. Feb. 25, 1897. 10 pp. (Seuate rp. 1548.) foreign relations committee Condition of affairs in Cuba, hearing [May 20, 1896] before subcommittee, in pursuance of Senate resolution. Feb, 27, 1897. 37 pp. (Seuate - doc. 166.) Morgan, John T. Report submitting Seuate joint resolution 207, de- manding release of Julio Sanguily, an American citizen imprisoned ill Cuba, as substitute for Seuate joint resolution 186. Feb. 24, 1897. 15 -f 96 pp. (Senate rp. 1534. ) INDIAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Hearing in relation to removal of Lower Brule Sioux Indians from their lands south of White River, S. Dak., and their return ; presented by Mr. Pettigrew. P^eb. 16, 1897. 15 pp. (Senate doc. 132.) Allen, "William V. Report favoring amendment to House bill 10002, mak- ing appropriations for Indian Department, 1898, to restore Santee Sioux and Flandreau Sioux Indians to rights under treaties of 1837 and 1851, etc. Feb. 1, 1897. 23 pp. (Seuate rp. 1362.) Report favoring amendment to House bill 10329, making appropria- tions to supply deficiencies, 1897 and prior years, for Indian school at Genoa, Nebr. Feb. 4, 1897. 3 pp. (Senate rp. 14(0. ) Jones, James K. Report amending amendment to House bill 10002, mak- ing appropriations for Indian Department, 1898, for payment of rep- resentatives of Eli Ayres. Feb. 13, 1897. 9 pp. (Senate rp. 1457.) Mantle, Lee. Report favoring Senate bill 1795, for settlement with Naa- lem band of "Tillamook Indians of Oregon in accordance with agree- ment, Aug. 6, 1851. Feb. 19, 1897. 3 pp. ( Senate rp. 1.505. ) Pettigrew, Richard F. Report favoring amendment to House bill 10002, making appropriations for Indian l)ei)artinent, 1^98, for payment of balance of annuities [declared forfeited, 1863] to Sissetou and Wah- petou Indians. Feb. 2, 1897. 5 pp. (Senate rp. 1384.) February, 1897 19 Pettigrew, Richard F. — Continued. Report amending Senate bill 3396, to pay moneys specified to Chippewa Indians in Minnesota. Feb. 4, 1897. 5 pp. (Senate rp. 1390.) INTERXATIOX.^L EXPOSITIONS COMMITTEE Thurston, John M. Report favoring Senate bill 3489, to amend act to encourage holding of Transuiississippi and International Exposition at Omaha, 1898. Feb. 5, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1405.) Report submitting substitute amendment to House bill 10329, making appropriations to supply deficiencies, 1897 and prior years, for Government exhibit at Transuiississippi and International Expo- sition at Omaha, 1898. Feb. 5, 1897. 2 i)p. (Senate rp. 1408.) INTERSTATE COMJIERCE COJIMITTEE Ticket brokerage, hearing on bill, Senate 3545, amendatory to act to reg- ulate commerce; presented by Mr. Cullom. Feb. 1, 1897. 33pp. (Senate doc. 106.) JUDICIARY COMMITTEE Daniel, John W. Report favoring jiassage over veto of House bill 9469, to constitute new division of eastern judicial district of Texas, and for terms of court at Beaumont. Feb. 8, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1410.) Davis, Cushman K. Report favoring House bill 5732, to amend sec. 5459, Revised Statutes, prescribing i)uuishment for mutilating United States coins, etc. Feb. 20, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1515.) Teller, Henry M. Report favoring Senate bill 1654, to amend act to pro- tect birds and aulnuils in Yellowstone National Park [etc., as to jurisdiction of courts]. Feb. 2, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1382.) LIBRARY COMMITTEE Hansbrough, Henry C. Report amentling Senate bill 2571, to purchase ])()rtraits of Chief Justices Marshall, Taney, Chase, and Waite. Feb. 16, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1473.) Report favoring amendment to House bill 10292, making appropri- ations for sundry civil expenses, 1898, for payment of Emile M. Blum and James M. Seymour, jr. Feb. 22, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1516.) Report adverse to Senate bills 3087 and 3356, to incorporate National Society of Colonial Dames of America and Society of Colonial Dames of America [with hearings]. Feb. 26, 1897. 58 pp. (Senate rp. 1552.) MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Cockrell, Francis M. Report favoring House bill 6417, to complete recordof Caleb L. Jackson. Feb. 11, 1897. 3 pp. (Senate rp. 1451.) Report amending House bill 4424, to correct record of George I. Spangler. Feb. 18, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1489.) Report favoring amendment to House bill 10292, making appropri- ations for sundry civil expenses, 1898, ior extension of Phelps boule- vard from Springfield, Mo., to national cemetery. Feb. 4, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1401.) Hawley, Joseph R. Report favoring House bill 8443, to amend sec. 4878, Revised Statutes, relating to burials in national cemeteries [so as to permit burial of army nurses]. Feb. 11, 1897. 2 ])p. (Senate rp. 1447.) Report amending House bill 7320, to prevent trespassing upon and for protection of national parks. Feb. 11, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1448.) 20 February, 1897 Hawley, Joseph R. — Continued. Report submitting amendment as sub- stitute Senate bill 22U2, to authorize 2 additional regiments of artillery. P^eb. 15, 1897. 4 pp. (Senate rp. 1464.) Report favoring House bill 948, to remove charge of desertion from Jacob N. Hamburger. Feb. 25, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1540.) Report favoring House bill 8706, to correct record of Patrick Han- ley. Feb. 25, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1546.) Report favoring House bill 10290, for relief of Joseph P. Pattou. Feb. 25, 1897. 3 pp. (Senate rp. 1541.) Report favoring Senate bill 3561, to grant right of way through Fort Spokane, Wash., to St. Paul, Minneapolis, and Manitoba Rail- way Company. Feb. 4, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1403.) Mitchell, John L. Report favoring House bill 1498, to grant honorable discharge to William M. Dalzell. Feb. 10, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1436 ) Report adverse to Senate bill 664, to remove charge of desertion from Joseph Riese, alias Julius Rosier. Feb. 18, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1491.) Palmer, John M. Report favoring House bill 3292, to grant honorable discharge to Seth Porter Church, alias Samuel Church. Feb. 19, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1499.) Report favoring [Senate] bill [588], for relief of William H. Hugo. Feb. 11, 1897. 10 pii. (Senate rp. 1450. ) [Report reads incorrectly, "to accompany House bill 1496." House bill 1496 was an identical bill, wbich, however, had not reached the Senate.] Re^iort favoring House bill 8037, for relief of John McLain, alias Michael McLain. Feb. 18, 1897. 3 pp. (Senate rp. 1490.) Proctor, Redfield. Rey)ort amending House bill 1515, for relief of Hugh McLaughlin. Feb. 18, 1897. 3 pp. (Seuate rp. 1494.) Warren, Francis E. Report favoring House bill 3926, to correct record of David Sample. Feb. 11, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1449.) NAVAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Statement of John Piatt [relating to torpedo-boat destroyers] ; pre- sented by Mr. Chandler. Feb. 25, 1897. 6 pp. (Senate doc. 152.) Bacon, Augustus O. Report favoring House bill 8197, for relief of .John J. Guerin [alias John Grant]. Feb. 17, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1485.)' Cameron, J. Donald. Report favoring Senate bill 3368, to authorize President to confer rank of 1st lieutenant of marines ujion leader of Marine Band. Feb. 19, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1509.) Chandler, William E. Report under Senate resolution 43, directing inquirj^ as to prices of armor for naval vessels. Feb. 11, 1897. xxxv-j- 464 pp. 1 pi. (Senate rp. 1453.) PACIFIC RAILROADS COMMITTEE Gear, John H. Report fixvoring amendment to House bill 10329, making appropriations to supply deficiencies, 1897 and prior years, to pay balance due Southern Pacitic Company. Feb. 17, 1897. 2 pp. (Sen- ate r p. 1488.) PENSIONS COMMITTEE Baker, Lucien. Report favoring Hoiase bill 4548, to pension Mrs. Mary L. Arnold. Feb. 9, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1430. ) Report amending House bill 10040, to increase pension of George W. Ferree. Feb. 9, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1431.) Report amending Senate bill 3350, to pension Mrs. Susan A. Pad- dock. Feb. 2, 1897. 3 pp. (Seuate rp. 1379.) February, 1897 21 Baker, Lucien — Continueil. Report favoriug House hill 5898, topeusion Amanda M. Way. Feb. 16, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1466.) Brice, Calvin S. Rejiort amemling .Senate l>ill 2910. to pension Mrs. Essie E. Powell, Feb. 4. 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1398.) Re])ort amending Senate bill 3144, to infiease pension of Samuel Shaffer. Feb. 4, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1397.) Report amending Senate bill 35.5, to pension Mrs. Rlioda A. Van Nimau. Feb. 4, 1S97. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1399.) — — Report amending House bill 6789, to pension Harrison Wagner. Feb. 9, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1423. ) Cannon, Frank .1. Report favoring Senate bill 3707, to increase pension of Mrs. Catherine A. Bradley. Feb, 25, 1897. 2 pn. (Senate rp. 1.545.) Report amending Senate bill 3237, to pension Mrs. Annie Fowler. Feb. 16, 1897. 2 pp. ( Senate rp. 1468. ) ■ Report amending Senate bill 1302, to pension Thomas Madden. Feb. 2, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1377.) Report favoring House bill 9319, to increase pension of Malachi Salters. Feb. 16, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1467.) Gallinger, Jacob H. Report favoring House bill 4076. to pension Abner Abercrombie. Feb. 24, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1.530. ) Report amending House bill 4841. to pension Mrs. ^lellisa Adams. Feb. 2, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1368.) Report favoring House bill 7121, to pension Mrs. Elizabeth T. An- derson, Feb. 9. 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1421.) Report favoring House bill 1948, to increase pension of Triah Andricks, Feb. 3, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1386.) Report favoring House bill 1061, to pension Gray's Battalion of Arkansas Volunteers. Feb. 2, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1370. ) Report favoring House bill 4903, for relief [by pension] of Hattie A. Beach. Feb. 16. 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1476.) Report fa '•oriug House bill 6915, to pension Mrs. Julia D. Beebe. leb.23, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1525.) Report favoring House bill 5852. to increase pension of Josiah P. Bradbury. Feb. 9. 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1416.) Report amending House bill 8388, for relief [by increase of pension] of William G. Buck. Feb. 9, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1418.) Report favoring House bill 446. to increase pension of Mrs. Julia 11. H. Crosby. Feb. 11, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1446.) ■ Report amending Senate liill 2125, to increase pension of Mrs. Frau- { es C. De Russy. Feb. 25, 1897, 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1543.) Keport favoring House bill 6159. to increase pension of Mrs. Helen A. De Russy. l-'eb. 20, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp, 1512.) Report favoring Rouse bill 6038, to increase pension of Joseph M. Douohue. Fel). 26, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1555.) Report amending House bill 7205, to ])ension Alphonzo O. Drake, Feb. 16, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1470.) Report amending House bill 3108, to pension Jesse Durnell. P^eli. 9, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1417.) — — Report favoring House bill 7451, for relief [by pension] of James EL^anson. Fel). 25, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1544.) Report favoring House bill 1095, to iiension Mrs. Annie M. Ermer. Feb. 10, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1441.) Report favoring House bill 4930, to pension Mrs. Mary Forward, Feb, 26, 18j7. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1553 ) 22 February, 1897 Gallinger, Jacob H. — Continiu'il. Report favoring House bill 6236, to increase jiension of Mrs. Helen A. Fimkhouser. Feb. 3, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1387.) Report favoring House bill 5532, to increase pension of Mrs. Joseph- ine Glover. Feb. 4, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1393.) Report favoring House bill 2962, to pension Mrs. Carrie L. Greig. Feb. 24, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1.537.) Report amending House Ijill 7422, to pension Mrs. Fydia W. Holli- day. Feb. 23, 1897. 1 p. (Senate r[). 1.526.) Report amending House bill 5981, to increase pension of Elihu Jones. Feb. 9, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1422.) Report amending Senate bill 1394, to increase pension of Mrs. E. S. Kelly. Feb. 2, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1367.) Report favoring House bill 7349, to pension Lewellyn D. King. Fel>. 2, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1365.) Report favoring House bill 9785, to pension Mrs. Rebecca A. Kirk- patrick. Feb. 19, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1501.) Report favoring House bill 1933, to pension Mrs. Catherine G. Lee. Feb. 23, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1524.) Report amending Senate bill 2674, to increase pension of Levi R. Long. Feb. 2, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1369.) Report favoring House bill 8942, to pension Mrs. Ann Maria Mein- hofer. Feb. 24,'^ 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1538.) Report favoring House bill 3166, to increase ]»ension of George B. Merchant. Feb. 2, 1897. In. (Senate rp. 1364.) Report amending Senate bill 318?, to pension Mrs. Harriet Clarissa Mercur. Feb. 23, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1.528.) Report favoring House bill 6757, to pension Andrew ,T. Molder. Feb. 16, 1897. Ip. (Senate rp. 1471.) Report amending Senate bill 3556, to increase pension of Carlton W. Muzzy. Feb. 1, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1360.) Report amending House bill 5880, to increase pension of Greenville Fuckett. Feb. 9, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1419.) Report favoring House bill 6792, to pension Mrs. Hanuah R. Quint. Feb. 24, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1539.) Report favoring Senate bill 3670. to increase pension of Mrs. Eliza- beth S. Roberts. Feb. 9, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1432.) Report favoring House bill 3402, to increase pension of William Sheppard. Feb. 20, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1511.) Report favoring House bill 6634, to pension Mrs. Sarah M. Spyker. Feb. 26, 1897. 1 p. (Senate r]). 1551.') Report favoring House bill 1323, for relief [by pension] of Ira H. Sweatt. Feb. 9, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1415.)"' Rei)ort amending Senate bill 2832, for relief [bj- pension] of Daniel T. Tollett. Feb. 9. 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1420.) Report favoring Horse bill 3264, to increase pension of Mrs. Vir- ginia E. Turtle. Feb. 2, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1363.) Report favoring House bill 3605, to increase pension of Grotius X. Udell. Feb. 24, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1529.) Report amendinn; House bill 7055, to increase pension of Mrs. Anna G. Talk. Feb. 16, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1472.) Report favoring House bill 7969, to increase pension of Joseph E. Vantine. P>b. 4, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1402.) Report amending Senate bill 3636, to increase pension of soldiers and sailors of War of 1812. Feb. 4, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1394.) February, 1897 23 Galliuijer, Jcacob H. — Continued. Report favoring House bill 6268, to increase pension of William N. Wells. Feb. 20, 1897. 1 p. (!^en- « ate rp. 1510.) Report aiuendino' House bill 3481, to increase pension of James L. Wing. Feb. 2, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1366.) Lindsay, William. Report amending Senate bill 3640. to pension Cas- sius M. Clay. Feb. 19, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1506.) Report favoring House bill 6560, to increase pension of Mrs. Emily M. Tyler. Feb. 24, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1533.) Mitchell, John L. Report favoring House bill 1474, to pension John J. Copley. Feb. 9, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1412.) Report favoring House bill 5068, to pension Mrs. Jane Cunningham. Feb. 2, 1897. Tp. (Senate rp."1373.) Report favoring House bill 9689, for relief [bv increase of pension]. of Daniel E. T)e Clute. Feb. 16, 1897. 2 pp. " (Senate rp. 1465.) Report favoring House bill 7333, to pension William Edwards. Feb. 3, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1385.) Report amending Senate bill 3434, to increase pension of Mrs. Martha M. McCall. Feb. 26, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1550.) Report amending Senate bill 3509, to increase pension of James W. McMillan. Feb. 2, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1371.) Report amending House bill 5764, to increase pension of Mrs. Eliza- beth D. Marthon. Feb. 9, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1413.) Report amending House bill 5183, to increase pension of Wesley A.. Fletcher. Feb. 26, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1549.) Report favoring House bill 1064, for relief [by increase of pension] of Henry F. Thornton. Feb. 2, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1372.) Report adverse to Semite bill 994, for relief [by increase of pension] of Henry F. Thornton. Feb. 2, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1375.) Report amending House bill 6902, to pension Mrs. Mary A. Yiel. Feb. 2, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1374.) Report amending House bill 1104, to increase pension of Isaac N. Williams. Feb. 9, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1411.) Palmer, John M. Report favoring House bill 2317, to increase pension of Levi T. E. Johnson. Feb. 10, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1437.) Rejiort favoring Hous-e bill 6099, to pension Mrs. Margaiet Kiik- patrick. Feb. 9, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1427.) Report favoring Honse bill 5986, to pension Francis M. Ross. Feb. 9,1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1425.) Report amending Honse bill 1311, to increase pension of Charles W. Sentman. Feb. 9, 1897. 2 jip. (Senate rp. 1424.) Re]iort amending Senate bill 3124, to increase pension of Mrs. Isa- bella H. Silvey. Feb. 2, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1381.) Report amending Senate bill 583, to pension Eli D. Walker. Feb. 16,1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1475.) Report favoring House bill 4519, to increase pension of John Zellers. Feb. 9, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1426.) Peffer, William A. Report favoring House bill 7317, to increase pension of Leroy M. Belhea. Feb. 23, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1522.) Report adverse to Senate bill 2450, to grant [increase and arrears of] pension to John C. Fitnam. Feb. 16, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1474.) Report amending House bill 8633, to pension Mrs. Nancy Roberts. Feb. 23, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1523.) Rejiort favoring Honse bill 10085, for relief [by pension] of Mrs. Elnora Shuman. Feb. 2, 18;i7. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1378.) 24 February, 1897 Peffer, William A. — Continued. Report amending House bill 6730, to increase pension of Edward C. Spoftord. Feb. 24, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1531. ) Report favorinij; House bill 8898, to increase pension of Mrs. Eliza- beth Wellons. Feb. 10, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1438.) Report favoring House bill 1299. to pension Mrs. Harriet Woodbury. Feb. 9, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1429.) Pritcbard, Jeter C. Report favoring House bill 5128, to increase jteu- sion of Jere Smith. Feb. 16, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1477.) Roach, William N. Report favoring House bill 6234, to pension James R. Pack. Feb. 2, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1380.) Report favoring [Senate] bill [3591,] to increase pension of Daniel Pbillips. Feb. 9, 1897. 2 i)p. (Senate rp. 1414.) [Report reads incorrectly, "to accompny House bill 9392." House bill 9392 was an identical bill, which, however, had not reached the Senate.] Report favoring House bill 7115, to pension James AVarbrook. Feb. 3, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1388.) Shoup, George L. Report favoring House bill 4655, to pension Frederick A. Driscol. Feb. 9, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1428.) Report favoring House bill 6845, to increase pension of .John H. Gearkee. Feb. 18, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1495. ) Report amending House bill 3937, to pension Mrs. Miriam V. Ken- ney. Feb. 2, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1376.) Report amending Senate Idll 3393, to increase pension of Wesley C. Sawyer. Feb. 23, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1520.) Report favoring House bill 6765, to increase pension of David N. Thompson. Feb. 19, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1498.) Report amending House bill 2689, to increase pension of Mrs. Char- lotte Weirer. Feb. 16, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1469.) ■ • Report amending Senate bill 3343, to increase pension of Mrs. Arethusa Wright."" Feb. 23, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1521.) A'ilas, AVilliam F. Report favoring Senate bill 3722, to pension Mrs. Han- nah Letcher Stevenson. Feb. 24, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1532. ) Report favoring House bill 3842, to increase pension of Edward Vunk. Feb. 19, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1513.) ]'OST-OFFlCES AXD POST-ROADS COMMITTEE Butler, Marion. Views of minority amending l)y substitute House l)ill 4566 [Loud bill], to amend postal laws relating to second-class mail matter. Feb. 24, 1897. 10 pp. (Senate rp. 1517, pt. 2.) Chandler, William E, Report favoring House bill 5173, concerning de- livery of letters in places where no free delivery exists. Feb. 5, 1897.' 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1407.) Re]iort amending House bill 4566 [Loud bill], to amend ])ostal laws relating to tirst and second class mail matter [with hearings]. Feb. 22,1897. iii-f211pp. (Senate rp. 1517.) Vilas, William F. Report favoring House bill 4156, providing limited indemnity for loss of registered mail matter. Feb. 20, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1514.) PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND GROUNI>S COMMITTEE Gear, John H. Report favoring Senate bill 3608, setting apart ground in Washington, D. C, for memorial [hall] under auspices of National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution. Feb. 15, 1897. 2 pp. i pi. (Senate rp- 1^63.) February, 1897 25 Mantle. Lee. Report favoring Senate bill 3517, for public building at Evauston, Wyo. Feb. 5, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1406.) riBLIC LANDS COMMITTKE Pasco, Samuel. Report favoring House bill 9494, concerning [disposal of timber felled by hurricane on] homestead lands in Florida. Feb. 17, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1479.) Tillman, Benjamin R. Report favoring Senate 1)111 635, for relief of Albert E. Redstone. Feb. 3, 1897. 3 pp. (Senate rp. 1389.) TERRITORIE.S COMMITTEE Shonp, George L. Report favoring House bill 9709, to regulate rights of aliens to own real estate in Territories. Feb. 16, 1897. 1 p. (Sen- ate rp. 1478.) HOUSE Annual report of A. McDowell, clerk, showing receipts and disburse- ments, Dec. 2, 1895-June 30, 1896. Dec. 7, 1896. 215 pp. (House dor. 19.) Constitution of United States, .Jeflerson's manual, rules of House of 54th Congress, and digest and manual of rules and practice of House, with appendix; prepared bv Thomas H. McKee. 1897. v+ 690 pp. (House doc. 137.) " 40c ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE Aldrich, .J. Frank. Report adverse to House resolution 454, to transfer W, H. Grimshaw to soldiers' roll of House, and submitting House resolution 536, to pay Kendall Lee and to allow clerks, etc., for Committee on Enrolled Lills and Committee on Banking and Cur- rencv, as sul)stitute lor House resolutions 452, 483, and 501. Feb. 10, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2890.) Tracey, John P. Report on House resolutions 434, 443, 453, 522, 544, and 548, relative to employees of House and printing Digest of Con- tested Election Cases in 53d and 54th Congresses. Feb. 24, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 3037.) AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE Wadsworth, James W. Report submitting House bill 10285, providing scale of fees for governmental meat inspection. Feb. 9, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2868.) APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE Bingham, Henry H. Report amending House bill 10064, to provide for 12th and subsequent censuses. Feb, 12, 1897. 3 pp. (House rp. 2909.) Cannon, Joseph G. Report adverse to House joint resolution 248, for stand for Senators and Re])reseutatives and their families, Mar. 4, 1897. Feb. 10, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2887.) Same, corrected. Report submitting Honse bill 10292, making appropriations for SLindry civil expenses, 1898. Feb. 11, 1897. 13 pp. (House rp. 2891.) Report submitting House bill 10329, making appropriations to sup- ply deficiencies, 1897 and prior vears. Feb. 18, 1897. 1 p. (House rp.2977.) 26 February, 1897 Hainer, Eugene J. Report submitting House bill 10288, making appro- priations ior fortifications and ordnance [1898]. Feb. 10, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2871.) BANKING AND CURRENCY COMMITTEE Brosius, Marriott. Report amending House bill 875, to incorporate In- ternational American Bank. Feb. 27, 1897. 20 pp. (House rp. 3054.) Calderhead, William A. Report favoring Senate bill 3680, for removal of Interstate National Bank of Kansas City, Kans.. to Kansas City, Mo. Feb, 19, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2991.) CLAIMS COMMITTEE Colson, David G. Report favoring Senate bill 2988, for relief of W. J. Tapp & Co., as substitute for identical House bill 464. Feb. 20, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 3006.) Cox, Nicholas N. Report favoring Senate bill 289, for relief of Ames & Detrick, as substitute for identical Hoase bill 1014. Feb. 12, 1897. 1 p. (House r p. 2923.) Report favoring Senate bill 6, for relief of P. S. Corbett. Feb. 6, 1897. 3 pp. (House rp. 2831.) Report favoring House bill 1351, for relief of Merril Deuham. Feb. 12,1897. Ip. (House rp. 2922.) Report fiivoring Senate bill 20.54, for relief of Rinaldo P. Smith. Feb. 12, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2921.) Report amending House bill 9798, for relief of F. W. Thomas. Feb. 12,1897. Ip. ( House rp. 2924.) Denny, Walter M. Report favoring House bill 9849, for relief of .1. R. Eggleston. Feb. 6, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2828.) Report amending House bill 1012, for relief of Elsas, May, & Co. Feb. 19, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2997.) Report favoring House resolution 411, that Committee on Elections, No. — , determine compensation due Samuel Lee as Representative in 47th Congress. Feb. 19, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2999.) Supplemental report submitting House resolution — , to pay Samuel Lee as Representative in 47th Congress, as substitute for House reso- lution 411. Feb. 26, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2999, pt. 2.) Report favoring Senate bill 1336, for relief of .lohn Mellifont and Mrs. Ellen Riordou. Feb. 6, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2832.) Report adverse to House bill 8644, for relief of Walter R. Staples, jr. Feb. 19, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2998.) Report fiivoring House bill 984, for relief of administrators of Isaac P. Tire, and others. Feb. 6, 1897. 5 pp. (House rp. 2827.) Graff, Joseph V. Report favoring House/ bill 7343, for relief of estate of William P. Burrongh. Feb. 16, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2960.) Report favoring House bill 2362, for relief of Eliza A. White. Feb. 6,1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2830.) Minor, Edward S. Report favoring House bill 9132, for relief of W. D. Catlett. Feb. 26, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 3052.) Report favoring House bill 3942, reimbursing T. F. McGourin, late postmaster at De Fuuiak Springs, Fla. Feb. 1, 1897. 1 p. (House rp.2746.) Report favoring Senate bill 1974, for relief of Mrs. Harriet D. New- son. Feb. 19, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2996.) Report amending House bill 6386, for relief of heirs of Edward N. Oldmixon. Feb. 16, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2961.) February, 1897 27 Minor, Edward S. — Continued. Report favoring Senate bill 114, for re- lief of Mrs. Anna W. Osborne, as substitute for identical House bill 1624. Feb. 17, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 296.o.) Snover, Horace fi. Report favorino- Senate bill 3239, for relief of estate of Richard Lawsou, as substitute for identical House bill 3754. Feb. 24, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 3038. ) Report favoring House bill 5773, identical with Senate bill 635, for relief of Albert F.Redstone. Feb. 19,1897. 3 pp. ( House rp. 3002.) Report favorinjj Senate bill 927, for relief of Chester B. Sweet. Feb. 12, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2925.) Woodard, Fred A. Report amendinj; Senate bill 1822, for relief of W. R. Austin & Co. Feb. 12, 1897. 10 pp. (House rp. 2926.) Report favoriui? House bill 1797. to pay heirs of Peter Johnson. Feb. 12, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2927.) COINAGE, WEIGHTS, AND MEASURES COMMITTEE Stone, Charles W. Report amending House bill 7251, to fix standard of weights and measures by adoption of metric s\ stem. Feb 10, 1897. 40 pp. (House rp. 2885.) Report favoring House joint resolution 242, authorizing Secretary of Treasury to make expennieuts to determine best material for minor coinage, and to submit designs for coins. Feb. 19, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 3004.) Report amending Senate bill 3547, for repre.scntation of United States at anv interuatinual monetarv conference hereafter to be called, etc. Feb. 22, 1897. 3 pp. (House rp. 3011.) DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COMMITTEE Babcock, Joseph W. Report favoring House bill 10133, to amend act to increase water supply of Washington [relating to acquisitioTi of water rights at Great Falls of Potomac]. Feb. 3, 1897. 4 pp. (House rp. 2773.) Report favoring House bill 10122, to amend act to prohibit inter- ment in Graceland Cemetery, D. C. [so as to secure loan on prop- erty]. Feb. 4, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2802.) Report favoring House bill 10036, to incorporate National Grand Lodge of Order of Sons of Hermann. Feb. IS, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2985.) Report favoring Senate bill 3307, declaring Potomac Flats a public park, as substitute for identical House bill 9770. Feb. 19, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2990.) Curtis, (ieorge M. Report amending House bill 9842, relating to adul- teration of foods and drugs in District. Feb. 4, 1897. 2 pp. "(House rp. 2791.) Re]>ort favoring House bill 9976, to punish impersonation of in- spectors of health and other departments of District. Feb. 4, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2792.) Re])nrt favoring House bill 9821, authorizing fee for transcripts from records of Health Department. Feb. 4, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2793.) Report amending Senate bill 2X40, to incorporate East Washington Heights Tracti(m Ctjmpany ; with views of minority. Feb, 19, 1897. 4 pp. (House rp. 2994.) Hulick, George W. Report favoring Senate bill 2469, authorizing release unto Francis and Juriah Hall of [part of] lot 2, in square 493, Washington, D. C. Feb. 20, 1897. 4 pp. (House rp. 3005.) 28 February, 1897 Milnes, Alfred. Report favoring House bill 10108, regulating fraternal beneficiary societies in District. Feb. 3, 1897. 4 pi). (House rp. 2784.) Report favoring House joint resolution 212, to suspend act approved Feb. 13, 1895, to amend act to provide for settlement of claims against District, a2iproved .June 16, 1880. Feb. 6, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2826.) Odell, Benjamin B., jr. Re^jort amending Senate bill 3608, setting apart ground in Washington, D. C, for memorial [hall] under ausi)ice8of National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution. Feb. 24, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 30.32.) Richardson, .Tames D. Report amending House bill 10121, to compel street railway companies in District to remove abandoned tracks. Feb. 6, 1897. ' 1 p. (House rp. 2816.) Report amending House bill 9470, to incorjiorate Washington and (TCttysburg Railway Company. Feb. 6, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2817.) Report submitting House bill 10321, identical with Senate bill 29S6, authorizing commissioners of District to acce])t bequest of Peter Von Essen for public white schools of Georgetown [D. C, requiring thereafter distribution of be(|uest among heirs of Von Essen], as substitute for House bill 8098. Feb. 16, 1897. 4 pp. (House rp. 2950.) Report favoring Senate bill 2986, authorizing commissioners of District to accept bequest of Peter Von Essen for public white schools of Georgetown [D. C, requiring thereafter distribution of bequest amoug heirs of Von Essen]. Feb. 20, 1897. 1 n. (House rp. 3007.) Shannon, Richard C. Report favoring Senate joint resolution 158, to amend act to authorize reassessment of water-main taxes in Dis- trict. Feb. 6, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2819.) Rei)ort amending H'aise bill 10038, to regulate sale of poisons in District. Feb. 6, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2820.) Report amending Senate joint resolution 148, for relief of fiarmers and truckmen [of Center Market], Washington, D. C. Feb. 6, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2821.) Report favoring House bill 10331, to authorize reassessment of water-main taxes in District. Feb. 19, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2993.) — Report favoring Senate joint resolution 206, to construe Senate joint resolution 148 [for relief of farmers and truckmen of Center Market, Washington, D. C.]. Feb. 23, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 3030.) Wellington, George L. Report favoring House bill 10332, to amend act to regulate practice of pharmacy in District. Feb. 23, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 3022.) Report fiivoring House bill 10178, for relief of Francisco Perna. Feb. 23, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 3023. ) KLECTIOXS COMMITTEE, NO. 1 Bartlett, Charles L. Report on contest of Watson r. Black, from 10th district of Georgia, submitting House resolution 538, that .lames C. C. Black is entitled to seat. Feb. 11, 1897. 14pp. (House rp. 2892.) Daniels, Charles. Report on contest of Hopkins v. Kendall, from 10th district of Kentucky, submitting House resolution 527, that Joseph M.Kendall is entitled to seat. Feb. 5, 1897. 4 pp. (House rp. 2809.) Same, reprinted with correction. Report favoring House bill 4114, for relief of W. E. .ludkins, execu- tor of Lewis McKenzie. Feb. 16, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2949.) February, 1897 29 Royse, Lemuel W. Vie^s of minority on contest of Hopkins r. Kendall, from lOtli district of Kentnckv, submitting House resolution 533, seating X. T. Hopkins. Feb. 9^ 1897. 8 pp.' (House rp. 2809, pt. 2.) KLECTIOXS COMJIITTEK, XO. 2 Bailey, Joseph "W. Views of minority on contest of Benoit r. Boatner, from 5tla district of Louisiana. Feb. 12, 1897. 7 pp. (House rp. 2808, pt.2.) Johnson, Henry L'. Report on contest of Benoit r. Boatner, from .^th dis- trict of Louisiana, submitting House resolution 526, that Charles J. Boatner is entitled to seat. Feb. 5, 1897. 27 pp. (House rp. 2808.) Tayler, Robert W. Report on contest of Beattie v. Price, from 3d dis- trict of Louisiana, submitting House resolution 528, that Andrew Price is entitled to seat; witli views of minority, submitting Hou.se resolution 529, that no valid election was held. Feb, 5, 1897. 8 pp. (House rp. 2812.) FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTKE Cousins, Robert G. Report favoring Senate bill 3340, authorizing Her- bert H. D. Pierce to accept medal from Russia. Feb. 18. 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2938.) Hitt, Rohert R. Report favoring House joint resolution 257, to print reports from diplomatic and consular officers on passport regulations of foreign countries. Feb. 13, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2934.) Report favoring House hill 10134, making appropriations for dip- lomatic and consular service, 1898. Feb. 15, 1897. 1 p. (House rp.2941.) Report submitting House resolution 557, calling for correspondence in regard to imprisonment of American citizens in Cuba, as substi- tute for House resolution 552. Feb. 25, 1897. Ip. (House rp. 3041.) INDIAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Eddy, Frank M. Report favoring Senate hill 3603, to extend time for completion of St. Paul, Minneapolis, and Manitoba Railway through "White Earth, Leech Lake, Chii)pewa, and Fond du Lac reservations. Feb. 4, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2787.) Report favoring House bill 5375, to amend sec. 2117, Revised Stat- utes [prohibiting driving stock to graze on land l)elonging to Indians, so as to except allotted lands in reservations or Indian lands not within reservations]. Feb. 19, 1897. 1 p. (; House rp. 2992.) Fischer, Israel F. Report favoring House resolution 511, inquiring as 1o action taken to enforce treaty with Xavajo Indians of 1868 [1863]. Feb. 4.1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2803.) Sherman James S. Report favoring Senate joint resolution 121, to amend act granting IJuluth and Winnipeg [now Duluth, Superior, and Western] Railroad Company right of way through Chippewa and White Earth reservations [so as to extend time]. Feb. 11, 1897. Ip. (House rp.2?<93.) Report favoring House bill 10325, to secure payment of [State] bonds owned bv United States [lormerlv belonging] to Indian trust fund. Feh. 18,'l897. 2 pp. (House rp.'2986.) Report favoring House resolution 531, calling for report by J. George Wright, on lands of Red Lake Reservation, Minn. Feb. 19, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2995.) 30 February, 1897 Stewart, Alesauder. Report amendinu' House bill 10248, providing; for disposition of [Chippewa Indian] lands in Minnesota damaged in construction of reservoirs [at bead waters of Mississippi River, so as to restore to homestead eutry other lands in Miuiiesota and Wis- consin, heretofore withdrawn for reservoir purposes]. Feb. 18, 1897. 3 pp. (House rp. 2984.) INTERSTATE ASSD FOREIGN COMMERCE COMMITTEE Aldrich, J. Frank. Report favoring House bill 10369, to forbid trans- mission bj' mail or interstate commerce of picture or description of prize tight. Feb. 26, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 3046.) Bennett, Charles G. Report favoring House joint resolution 261, for l)revention of iutroduction and spread of contagious and infectious diseases into United States. Feb. 26, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 3047.) Doolittle, AVilliam H. Report favoring House bill 10272, to authorize bridge across Yazoo River at or near Greenwood, Miss. Feb. 26, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 3042.) Ellett, Tazewell. Supplemental views adverse to House bill 10090, to amend act to regulate, commerce [as to sale of railroad, etc., tickets by others than authorized agents, etc. ] . Feb. 13, 1897. 7 pp. ( House rp. 2586, pt. 3.) Joy. Charles F. Report favoring Senate bill 2487, for quarantine station ' at or near Astoria, Oreg. Feb. .5, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2815.) Sherman, .Tames S. Report amending House bill 6656, to authorize Montgomery, Hayneville, and Camden Railroad Company to bridge Alabama River. " Feb. 16, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2964.) Rejiort favoring House bill 10.340, to authorize construction of bridge across St. Lawrence River [by Northern New Y'ork Railroad Company]. Feb. 24, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 3039 ) Report favoring House bill 10362, to amend act to authorize bridge over St. Louis River between Wisconsin and Minnesota, as amended [so as to extend time]. Feb. 26, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 3048.) . Report favoring House bill 10367, to reenact law to authorize Pitts- burg, Monongahela, and Wheeling Railroad Company to bridge }iIonnngahela River [so as to extend time]. Feb. 26, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 30.50.) Wanger, Irving P. Report favoring House joint resolution 226, grant- ing life-saving medal to Daniel E. Lvnu. Feb. 5, 1897. 1 p. (House r]). 2814.) Report favoring Senate joint resolution 100, granting life-saving medal to Daniel E. Lynn, as substitute for identical House joint resolution 226. Feb. 11, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2908.) INVALID PENSIONS COMMITTEE Anderson, William C. Report amending House bill 10125, to increase pension of Mrs. Marv A. Dennis. Feb. 6, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2S23. ) Report amending House bill 9917, to increase pension of yatluiniel Haughton. Feb. 10, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2876.) Report amending House bill 8086, to pension Mrs. Mary E. Herd. Feb. 8, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2837.) Report amending House bill 5248, to increase pension of James O. Hill. Feb. 9, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2852.) Report amending House bill 7291, to increase pension of Mrs. Rosa Karger. Feb. 3, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2777.) February, 1897 31 Anderson, William C. — Continued. Report amending House bill 8905, to pension Mrs. Sarah A. Landram. Feb. 23, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 3D17.,) Report amending House bill 10229. to pension Mrs. Anna B. Lewis. Feb. 9, 1897. 4 pp. (House rp. 2851.) Report amending House bill G478, to pension Lewis A. Slade. Feb. 12,1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2910.) Report amending House bill 5298, to pension certain Tennesseeaus in secret service of United States during War of Rebellion. Feb. 3, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2776.) Report amending House bill 5927, to increase ]»ension of Henrv A. Tbobaru. Feb. (3, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2822.) Andrews, Williani E. Report favoring Senate bill 3001, to iieusion Alfred Bigelow. Feb. 23, 1897. 3 pp. (House rp. 3021.) ■ — — Report amending House bill 5691, to increase pension of ^Irs. Sophia AV. Buxton. Feb. 21, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 3034.) Report amending Senate bill 748, to pension Mrs. Helen L. Dent. Feb. 12, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2911.) Report favoring House bill 5884, to pension Sarah E. Ingham. Feb. 27,1897. Ip. (House rp. 30.56.) Report favoring Senate liill 1.302, to pension Thomas Madden. Feb. 10, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2878.) Report favoring Senate bill 3350, to pension Mrs. Susan A. Paddock. Feb. 10, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2877.) Report amending House bill 5069, to pension Mrs. Susan B. Peck- ham. Feb. 23, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 3026.) Report favoring Senate bill 950, to increase pension of Franklin C. Plantz. Feb. 4, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2794.) Report favoring Senate bill 2702, to increase pension of Samuel A. Smith. Feb. 4, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2795.) Baker, William. Report amending House bill 8302, to increase pension of A. V. Bloodgood. Feb. 1, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2735.) Re])ort amending House bill 7335, to pension John J. Brewer. Feb. 1, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2736.) Report amending House bill 5632, to increase pension of Mrs. Diana Clark. Feb. 12, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2912.) Report amending House bill 9543, to increase pension of Roswell Harris. Feb. 9, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2853.) Report amending House bill 10227, to increase pension of ^Milton Iserman. Feb. 16, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2956.) Report amendini;' House bill 5424, to increase pension of Robert A. McKee. Feb. 4, 1897. Ip. (House rp. 2796.)' Report amending House bill 2223, to increase pension of Hiram C. Rogers. Feb. 16, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2957.) Report amending House bill 8596, to increase pension of William Washburn. Febr6, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2824.) Crowther. George C. Report amending House bill 3330, to increase ])eu- siou of Samuel Akin. Feb. 9, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2854.) Report amending House bill 9577, to pension George Barnes. Feb. 9,1897. Ip. (House rp. 2855.) Report amending House bill 5647, to pension Mrs. Magdelena Eitel. Feb. 18, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2980.) Report amending House bill 4550, to increase pension of John X. Griffith. Feb. 17, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2968.) Report amending House bill 7789, to pension George R. Grubaugh. Feb. 1, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2738.) 32 February, 1897 Crowther, George C. — Contiuued. Report favoring House bill 9763, to increase peusion of John H. Lanev. Feb. 1, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2737.) Report favoring House bill 9763, to increase pension of John H. Laney. Feb. 18, 1897. 1 p. (.House rp. 2979.) Report amending House bill 2958, to increase pension of Buslirod AV.Musselmau. Feb. 1, 1897. 1 p. (Houeo rp. 2739.) Report favoring Senate bill 1538, to increase pension of Joseph M. Waddell. Feb. 3, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2778.) Report amending House bill 10159, to peusion Mrs. Maryetta Worley. Feb. 12, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2913.) Kerr, "Winfield 8. Report favoring passage over veto of Senate bill 894, to pension Mrs. Naucv G. Allabach. Feb, 16, 1897. 2 pp, (House rp,2947.) Report favoring Senate bill 3191, to pension Milton T. Bedford. Feb, 10, 1897, 1 p, ( House rp. 2879. ) Report favoring Senate bill 2813, to increase pension of Joseph Brown. Feb. 11, 1897. 1 p, (House rp. 2897.) Report favoring Senate bill 1269, to increase pension of John S. Hall, Feb. 11, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2896.) Report favoring Senate bill 2883, to increase pension of Isaac Har- baugh, Feb. 11, 1897, 1 p. (House rp. 2898.) Report amending House bill 6823, to pension Maggie Morris, Feb, 12, 1897, 1 p, (House rp. 2914.) Report amending House bill 9154, to increase pension of Robert Sanders Northcott. Feb. 18, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2981.) Report favoring Senate bill 3.55, to pension Mrs. Rhoda A, Van Ximan. Feb. 11, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2895.) Report amending House bill 9690, to jjension George G. Vogel. Feb. 18, 1897, 1 p. (House rp. 2982.) Kirkpatrick, Snyder S. Report amending House bill 517, to increase pension of Svlvester Abrams [alias Joseph Dondia]. Feb. 12, 1897. Ip. ( House" rp. 2916.) Report amending House l)ill 2407, to increase pension of Jesse L. Bartoo. Feb. 9, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2857.) Report favoring House bill 3586, to pension Mrs. Sarah R. Burrell, Feb. 9, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2858. ) Report amending House bill 3795, to pension Mrs. Mary Cochrane. Feb. 16, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2959.) Report amending House bill 2408, to increase pension of John W. Craig. Feb. 23, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 3018.) Report favoring Senate bill 2674, to increase pension of Levi R. Long. Feb. 9, 1897. 1 p. ( House rp. 2856. ) Report favoring Senate bill 3613, to pension Mrs. Mary M. Macau- ley, as substitute for identical House bill 5703. Feb. 4, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2797. ) Report favoring Senate bill 480, to peusion William B. Matchett. Feb. 23, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 3024.) Report favoring House bill 5543, to pension Mrs, Elizabeth Norton. Feb. 24, 1897. 1 p, (House rp. 3036.) Report amending House bill 4814, to pension Howard M. Parker, Feb. 12, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2915. ) Report favoring House bill 4530, to peusion P.arney Smith, Feb. 9, -1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2859.) Report amending House bill 10019, to increase pension of William H.Webster. Feb. 12, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2917.) February, 1897 33 Layton. Fernando C. Report amending House bill 9204, to increase pension of Mrs. Annie J. Bassett. Feb. 23,1897. 1 p. (House rp. 3019.) Report favoring Senate bill 2910. to pension Mrs. Essie E. Powell. Feb. 10, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2880.) Report favoring Senate bill 3114, to increase pension of Samuel Shaffer. Feb. 11, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2899. ) Report favoring House bill 8765, to pension Jacob Sherman. Feb. 1. 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2740.) Report amending House bill 6287, to iiension Francis Sternberg. Feb. 23, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 3027.) ReiJort favoring House bill 8303, to increase pension of Lorenzo Thomas. Feb. 9, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2860.) Report amending House bill 7202, for relief [by pension] of Mrs. Anna Dorsey Weaver. Feb. 8, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2838.) McClellan. George B. Report favoring House bill 4277, for relief [by pension] of Mrs. Marie Damainville. Feb. 23, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 3020.) Report amending House bill 8686, to increase pension of George W. Farnum. Feb. 17, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2969.) Report amending House bill 8923, to iiension Mrs. Annie Fowler. Feb. 9, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2861.) Report favoring House bill 921.5, to pension Martha Jennie Freer. Feb. 9, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2862.) Report favoring Senate bill 3329, to increase pension of George W. Smith. Feb. 2, 1897. 3 pp. (House rp. 2763.) Miles, Joshua W. Report favoring Senate bill 3319, to increase pension of Mrs. Alice DeK.Shattuck. Feb. 2, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2768.) Pickler, John A. Report favoring House bill 9941, to increase pension of James Par.sloe. Feb. 11, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2900.) Report favoring Senate bill 3591, to increase jjension of Daniel Phillips, as substitute for House bill 9392. Feb. 18, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2983.) Report favoring House bill 10230, to increase pension of Simon Price. Feb. 23, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 3028.) Report favoring Senate bill 3.584. to increase pension of Mrs. Louise M. Rice, as substitute for identical House bill 10088. Feb. 13, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2930. ) Report favoring House bill 9788, to pension Bethiah H. Rollins. Feb. 4, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2798. ) Report amending House bill 10231, to increase pension of Francis M. Schaeffer. Fe^b. 10. 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2881.) Report amending House bill 9918. to increase pension of George E. Welles. Feb. 6, 1897. 2 pp. (House r p. 2829.) Poole, Theodore L. Report amending House bill 7591, tc increase pension of Mrs. Lovenia Bayles. Feb. 3, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2779. ) Report favoring Senate bill 1394, to increase pension of Mrs. E. S. Kelly. Feb. 17, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2970.) Report amending House bill 10277. to increase pension of Marvin Older. Feb. 12, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2918.) Report amending House bill 4640, to increase pension of Ellis P. Phipps. Feb. 23, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 3016.) Sullowav, Cvrus A. Report amending House bill 10137, to pension Delphine P. Baker. Feb. 16. 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2958. ) Report amendinu" House bill 7689, to increase pension of Mrs. Sarah J. Bossert. FebibS. 1897. 1 ]>. (House rp. 2932.) 9000— Xo. 2G 3 34 February, 1897 SulloTray, Cyrus A. — Continued. Report favoring House bill 9880, to increase pension of Charles W. Brown, leh. 3, lf?97. 1 p. (House rp. 2780.) Report amending House bill 4954, to pension Mrs. Mary Chaniber- lin. Feb. 4, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2799.) Report ameurling House bill 8907. to iucieasp pension of John AV. Chauning. Feb. 11, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2903.) Report favoring Senate bill 2237, for appointment of guardian for pensioners in certain cases in District of Columbia. Feb. 2, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2769.) Report amending House bill 9399, to pension James Killoran, alias James Smith. P^eb. 13. 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2933.) Report favoring House bill 10118, to increase pension of Frederick W.Lamb. Feb. 1, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 274.5.) Report amending House bill 3746, to pension Mrs. Elizabeth M. Leach. Feb. 24, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 3033.) Report amending House bill 9.552, to increase pension of Joseph Montieth. Feb. 4, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2800.) Report favoring Sennte bill 3556, to increase pension of Carlton W. Muzzy. Feb. 17, 1897. 1 p. ( House rp. 2971.) Report amending House bill 9685, to increase pension of Abraham I'ark. Feb. 9, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2863.) Report favoring House bill 3981, to increase pension of Russell D. Royal. Feb. 13, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2931.) -■ Report amending House bill 9554, to pension ^Nlary E. Taylor. Feb. 11,1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2902.) Report amending House bill 9522, to increase pension of Isaac B. Vail. ■ Feb. 3, 1897. 1 p. (House rj). 2781.) Report favoring Senate bill 3311. to increase pension of Mrs. Ara- bella V. Washburn. Feb. 11, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2901.) Report amending House bill 3928, to pension Mrs. Ellen Wright. Feb. 1, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2741.) Thomas, Heurv F. Report amending House bill 1264, to increase pen- sion of Henry G. Bigalov^-. Feb. 11, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2904.) Report favoring Senate bill 3509, to increase pension of James W. McMillan. Feb. 10, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2883.) Report amending House bill 6972, to increase pension of David J, Newman. Feb. 2, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2764.) Report on Senate bill 2129, to increase pension of Mrs. Annie E. Nolan, recommending that House insist on its amendments and agree to conference. Feb. 1,1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2744.) Report amending House lull 2005, to pension Sarah Potter. Feb. 10,1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2882.) Report favoring Senate bill 3670, to increase pension of Mrs. Elizabeth S. Roberts. Feb. 20, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 3008.) Report amending House bill 9915, to pension Mrs. Sarah F. Smith. Feb. 4, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2801.) Report amending House bill 4385, to increase pension of William Taylor. Feb. 10, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2884.) Report amending House bill 9478, to pension Mary I. Valentine. Feb. 9, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2864.) Report amending House bill 4372, to pension Albert F. Wakefield. Feb. 12, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2919.) Wood, Benson. Report favoring Senate bill 2975, to increase pension of John Amreiu. Feb. 3, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2782.) February, 1897 35 "Wood, Benson —Continued. Report favoring House bill 9796. to pension Turner J. Bowling. Feb. 1(3, 1897. 1 p. (House r p. 295.").) Report iavoring House bill 10193, to pension Willis Brady. Feb. 1, 1897. 1 p. (Hou.se rp. 2742.) Report favoring House bill 9021, to increase pension of George (iaylord. Feb. 16, l?-97. 1 p. (House rp. 2953.) Re]>ort amending House bill 8422, to increase pension of Jobn "\V. Hartley. Feb. 2," 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2765.) Report amending House bill 3726, to pension Lycurgus Q. Park- hurst. Feb. 9, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2865.) Report favoring passage over veto of House bill 6f'02, to pension Mrs. Mary A. Yiel. Feb. 1:5, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 3040.) Report amending House bill 1947. to pension Margaret Wolverton. Feb. 16, 1897. Ip. (House rp. 2954.) .JUDICIARY I O.MMITTEE Baker, Henry M. Report favoring Senate bill 3588, to insure full bench in Court of Claims for hearing United States against La Abra Silver Mining Company and others and United States against Alice Weil and others. Feb. 13, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2940.) Report amending Senate bill 3.538, to authorize SH])reme Court to issue writs of certiorari to Court of Appeals of District of Columbia. Feb. 26, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 3045.) Broderick, Case. Report amending House bill 10155, amending .sec. 1858, Revised Statutes [relating to vacancies in offices in Terri- tories]. Feb. 12, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2928.) Brown, Foster V. Report amending Senate bill 1862, to amend act cre- ating circuit courts of appeals, in regard to fees and costs. Feb. 9, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2849.) Gillt tt, Frederick H. Report favoring House bill 10102, to remove polit- ical disabilities of William E. Simms. Feb. 2, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2762.) Report favoring Senate bill 2746, to remove political disabilities of .John Taylor Wood. Feb. 2, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2766.) Henderson, David B. Report favoring Senate bill 3666, to remove doubts as to power of Supreme Court of District of Columbia to pro- vide for vacancy in ofiSce of attorney of United States for District. Feb. 12, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2920.) Miles, Joshua W. Report favoring House bill .568, for relief of Inter- national Cotton Press Company of New Orleans, La. Feb. 26, 1897. 3 pp. (House rp. 3043.) Ray, George W. Report stibmitting House bill 10278, to reorganize judicial districts of Arkansas, as substitute for House bills 9732, 9751, and 10211. Feb. 9, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2842.) Report adverse to Senate bill 687, to apply balance of amount appropriated for relief of owners, crew, etc., of brig General Arm- strong [to relief of Samuel C. Reid, jr.]. Feb. 9, 1897. 9 pp. (House rp. 2848.) LIBRARY COMMITTEE Cummings, Amos J. Report favoring House Joint resolution 238, in relation to monument to prison-sliip martyrs at Fort Greene, Brook- lyn, as substitute for House bill 1206. Feb. 13, 1897. 7 pp. (House rp. 2939.) Quigg, Lemuel E. Report favoriug House bill 10079, for monument to Peter Charles L'Enlaut in Washington, D. C. Feb, 4, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2789.) 36 February, 1897 MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Bishop, Roswell P. Rei^ort adverse to House bill 4229, for relief of J. Seymour Taylor. Feb. 13, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2936.) Curtis, Kewton M. Report amending House joint resolution 2.52, to de- liver to mayor of Buffalo tents, in loan, for G. A. R. at its annual encampment [1897]. Feb. 10, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2888.) Report favoring House joint resolution 255, for attendance of offi- cers and cadets of Military and Naval academies at iuauguration, Mar. 4, 1897, Feb. 23, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 3012.) Fenton, Lncien J. Report favoriug House bill 3794, for relief of Frank Dunn. Feb. 23, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 3025.) Griffin, Michael. Report amending House resolution 229, authorizing Secretary of War to deliver a condemned cannon to national encamp- ment of'G. A. R.. Buffalo [1897]. Feb. 17, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2967.) Report submitting House bill 10290, for relief of Joseph P. Patton. Feb. 10, 1897. 4 pp. (House rp. 2874.) Report favoring Senate bill 663, to remove charge of desertion from Philip Pflueger. Feb. 10, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2875.) Hull, John A. T. Report favoring House joint resolution 249, for ap- pointment of [John Mar.shall Brown as] member of Board of Man- agers of National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers. Feb. 9, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2869.) Note.— Misprinted as made by M.r. Hall. Report favoring House bill 10304, to repeal act to grant right of way through Fort Morgan to Birmingham, Mobile, and Navy Cove Harbor Railway Company. Feb. 16, 1897. 2 i)p. (House rp. 2951.) Report favoring House bill 10062, to grant right of way through Fort Spokane, Wash., to St. Paul, Minneai)olis, and Manitoba Rail- way Company, Feb. 23, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 3013.) Report favoring House bill 10210, to convey certain Government land to Waukegan, 111. Feb. 23, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 3014.) Parker, R. Wayne. Report amending House bill 7295, for relief of Theo. von Bremsen. Feb. 15, 1897. 3 iip. (House rp. 2945.) Report adverse to House bill 9813, to remove charge of desertion from Andrew Donaldson. Feb. 19, 1897. 3 pp. (House rp. 2989.) Report amending House bill 6797, to remove charge of desertion from Levi Maxted. Feb. 16, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2952.) Report amending House bill 6547, for relief of Frederick Mehring. Feb. 19, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2987.) Report amending House bill 7037, for relief of Samuel T. Morris. Feb. 19, 1897. 4 pp. (House rp. 2988.) Tracey, John P. Report favoring House bill 10267, for branch home for disabled volunteer soldiers [in Vermilion County, 111.]. Feb. 9, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2866.) Report amending House bill 10225, to authorize detail of artillery, infantry, and cavalry to take part in Wilson Creek reunion. Feb. 9,1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2870.) Tyler D. Gardiner. Report favoring House bill 10104, for relief of Mar- cus Bain. P"eb. 11, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2894.) Woomer, Ephraim M. Report favoriug House bill 2683, for relief of J. D. Golden. Feb. 10, 1897. 3 pp. (House rp. 2873.) Report amending House bill .5428, to comi)lete record of James Hicks. Feb. 24, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 3031.) February, 1897 37 NAVAL AFFAIRS t'OMMITTEK Boutelle, Charles A. Report submitting House bill 10336, making apiiro- priatious for naval seivice, 1898. Feb. 20, 1897. 6 pp. 1 pi. (House rp.300y.) Hilboru, Samuel G. Report submitting House resolution 525, relative to promotiou of meritorious warrant officers of Navy, as substitute for House resolution 505. Feb. 4, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2788.) Report amending Senate bill 3673, to amend cliajiter 67, v. 23, Stat- utes at Large, and provide for retiremeut of enlisted men and petty ofticers of Kavy. Feb. 19, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 3003.) Meyer, Adolpli. Report favoring House bill 1875, for relief of Charles Winters. Feb. 19, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 3001.) Robinson, John B. Report favoring House bill 8701, to make William P. McCanu rear admiral on retired list. Feb. 19, 1897. 6 pp. (House rp. 3000.) PACIFIC RAILROADS COMMITTEE Harrison, George P. Report submitting House bill 10294, to amend act to aid in construction of railroad from Missouri River to Pacific Ocean [etc.], and to secure payment of indebtedness of companies therein mentioned [liy commission of cabinet officers to settle mat- ter], as substitute for House bill 10221. Feb. 11, 1897. 3 pp. (House rp. 2906.) Hubbard, Joel D. Views of minority, adverse to House bill 10294, to amend act to aid in construction of railroad from Missouri River to Pacific Ocean [etc.], and to secure payment of indebtedness of com- panies therein mentioned [by commission of cabinet officers to settle matter]. Feb. 25, 1897. 21 pp. (House rp. 2906, pt. 2.) I'ATENTS COMJIITTEE Cooke, Edward D. Report amending House bill 9740, to extend patents [granted to John A. Ball]. Feb. 10, 1897. 3 pp. (House rp. 2889.) Draper, William F. Report amending House bill 10223, to amend [sec. 4963] Revised Statutes, relating to [fraudulent use of the word] copyright. Feb. 5, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2813.) Kerr, Winfield S. Report amending House bill 8608, to extend patent granted to Daniel T. Lawson. Feb. 17, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2972.) Mitchell, J. Murray. Report favoring House bill 10202, defining juris- diction of circuit courts in infringement of letters patent. Feib. 11, 1897. Ip. (House rp. 2905.) PENSIONS COMMITTEE Black, James C. C. Report favoring House bill 1380, to pension Sarah Wharton. Feb. 3, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2775.) Bromwell, Jacob H. Report amending House bill 1742, to pension Mrs. Elizabeth M. Tumy. Feb. 3, 1897'. 2 pp. (House rp. 2772.) Colson, David G. Report amending House bill 5326, to pension Mrs. Sarah A. Blazer. Feb. 4, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2807.) Report amending House bill 1161, to increase pension of Thomas Joyce. Feb. 8, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2839.) Report amending House bill. 44 72, to pension Isaac Whitenberg. Feb. 4, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2806.) Loudenslager, Henry C. Report favoring Senate bill 3612, to pension Mrs. Martha Frank. Feb. 4, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2805.) 38 Februaey, 1897 Lomlenslager, Henry C. — Continued. Report amending Senate bill 3408, to pension Mrs. Ann King. Feb. 4, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2804.) Report favoring Senate bill 2832, for relief [by pension] of Daniel T. Tollett, as substitute for identical House bill 7501. Feb. 12, 1897. Ip. (House rp. 2929.) Stallings, .Jesse F, Rei)ort ainending House bill 7312, to increase pen- sion of Mrs, Aurelia M. Carpenter. Feb. 17, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2976.) Report favoring House bill 7313, to pension Jobn W, Porterfiekl. Feb. 15, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2944.) POST-OFFICK AND POST-ROADS COMMITTEE Loud, Eugene F. Report submitting House bill 10289, making appro- priations for Post-Office Department, 1898. Feb. 10, 1897. 35 pp. (House rp. 2872.) Report favoring Senate bill 1811, to extend uses of mail service [by authorizing postal cards and envelops of United States Economic Postage Association to be carried in mails] ; as substitute for iden- tical House bill 4176. Feb. 20, 1897. 15 pp. il. (House rp. 3010.) PRESIDENT, VICE-PRESIDENT, AND REPRESENTATIVES ELECTION COMMITTEE Corliss, .Tohn B. Report favoring House bill 4979, to amend sec. 140 and 145 and to repeal sec. 143 and 144, Revised Statutes, relating to [transmission of certificates of election of President and Vice-Presi- dent to seat of Government]. Feb. 26, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 3044.) PRINTING COMMITTEE Perkins, George D. Report submitting House joint resolution 243, to print Consular Regulations, 1896, as substitute for House joint reso- lution 241. Feb. 3, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2783.) Report favoring House concurrent resolution 66, to print chrono- logical list of battles in which troo]ts of permanent establishment have participated from 1789, with statistics of losses, etc. Feb. 6, 1897. " 1 p. (House rp. 2818.) Report favoring House • concurrent resolution 69, to print report of Assistant Secretai'y of Interior, 1896, relative to administration of pension laws. Feb. 5, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2833.) Report favoring Senate concurrent resolution 48, to print report of Joint Committee on Dedication of Chiekamauga and Chattanooga National Park. Feb. 8, 1897. 1 p. (House rp". 2836.) Report favoring Senate concurrent resolulion 55, to ])rint Prelimi- nary Report on Artesian Waters of Dakotas. Feb. 16, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2946.) Report favoring House joint resolution 257, to print reports from diplomatic and consular officers on passport regulations of foreign countries. Feb. 18, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2978.) Report amending House concurrent resolution 70, to print tariff hearings of Committee on Ways and Means, 54th Congress, 2d ses- sion. Feb. 26, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 3049. ) Report favoring House concurrent resolution 73, to print Commer- cial Relations, 1895 and 1896, and separately. Review of World's Commerce, etc. Feb. 27, 1897. 1 p. (House Vp. 3053.) Richardson, James D. Report amending House joint resolution 237, to furnish daily Congressional Record to members of press. Feb. 9, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2867.) February, 1897 S9 PRIVATE LAND CLAIMS COMMITTEE Catron, Thomas B. Report amending House bill 9926, to authorize Court of Private Land Claims to determine extent and Ifoundaries of Las Animas grant. Feb. 6, 1897. 5 jip. (House rp. 2825.) PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND (iROUNDS COMMITTEE Mercer, David H. Report favoring House bill 10008, to improve old post-office building and erect bonded warehouse in Detroit, Mich. Feb. 5, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2810.) Report favoring House bill 10001, to repeal sec. 2 and 3 of act for public building at Detroit, Mich, [so as to retain former site]. Feb. 5,1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2811.) Report favoring House joint resolution 240, concerning [change in contract for] public building at Racine, Wis. Feb. 8, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2840.) White, George E. Report amending House bill 9729, for public build- ing at Carlinville, 111, Feb. 27, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 3055.) Report favoring House bill 9845, for public building at Streator, HI. Feb. 26, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 3051.) PUBLIC LANDS COMMITTEE Barney, Samuel S. Report amending House bill 9494, concerning [dis- ])osal of timber felled bv hurricane on] homestead lands in Florida. Feb. 1, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2743.) Report amending Senate bill 3064, authorizing appraisement by United States of toll roads over Yosemite National Park. Feb. 17, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2973.) Bowers, William W. Report amending House bill 9h07, to amend act to permit use of right of way through public lands for tramroads, canals, and reservoirs. Feb. 4, 1897. 3 pp. (House rp. 2790.) Kleberg, Rudolph. Report amending Senate bill 824, to require pateuts to be issued to land settled under act for armed occupation and set- tlement of unsettled part of Florida. Feb. 3, 1897. 3 pp. (House rp.2774.) Report favoring House bill 10213, selling to Kansas part of Fort Hays military reservation for branches of Kansas Agricultural Col- lege, and Kansas State Normal College, and for park. Feb. 16, 1897. Ip. (House rp. 2962.) Meiklejohu, George D. Report favoring House bill 10314, similar to Sen- ate bill 3328, to amend [sec. 6 of] act to repeal timber-culture laws [etc., approved Mar. 3, 1891, as to payment for commutation of home- steads on Sioux Reservation lands]. Feb. 16, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp.2963.) Shafroth. John F. Report amending Senate bill 1938, allowing Isaiah Mitchell 7 years within which to make hnal homestead entry. Feb. 13, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2935. ) Wilson, Edgar. Report favoring House bill 9931, to amend act for sale of desert lands, approved Mar. 3, 1877, etc. [so as to extend time for proof and payment]. Feb. 23, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 3015.) RIVERS AND HARBORS COMMITTEK Clarke, Richard H. Report favoring Senate joint resolution 191, rela- tive to improvement of waterway between Birmingham, Ala., and Black AVarrior River, as substitute for identical House joint resolu- tion 231. Feb. 15, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2943.) 40 February, 1897 Hooker, "Warren B. Report favoring House bill 9932, for removing obstructions [especially water bvacinth] from St. Johns River, Fla., and its tributaries. Feb. 8, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2834.) Report favoring House joint resolution 224, for estimate of cost of improvements of Bridgeport Harbor, Conu. Feb. 8, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2835.) Report amending Senate Itill 3494, for examination of improvements at Pass of Aransas, Tex. Feb. 8j 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2841.) Report favoring House bill 9896, to correct clerical error [concern ing Green Buy, Wis.] in act making appropriations for rivers and harbors, passed Juue 3, 1896. Feb. 9, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2846.) Report amending House joint resolution 247, [calling for] estimates for work upon Wallabout Channel, N. Y. Feb. 9, 1897. Ip. (House rp. 2847.) Report favoring House joint resolution 254. for estimate of cost of improvements of Portsmouth Harbor, N. H. Feb. 10, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2886 ) Report amending Senate bill 3614, to aid in improvement of South Pass bv closing crevasse in Pass a Loutre in Mississippi River. Feb. 11,1897. Ip. (House rp. 2907.) KILES COMMITTEE Henderson, David B. Report favoring House concurrent resolution 68, setting apart Feb. 10, 1897, for counting of electoral vote for Presi- dent. Feb. 2, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2770.) Report submitting House resolution 521, relative to admission to House galleries, I'^eb. 10, 1897, to witness counting of electoral vote for President, as substitute for House resolution 509. Feb. 2, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2771.) Report submitting House resolution 524, that it shall be in order to otter amendment to House bill 10167, District of Columbia appro- priation bill, providing for repeal of act, approved Feb. 13, 18tl5, to amend act for settlement of claims against District, etc., as substi- tute for House resolution 520. Feb. 3, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2786.) Report favoring House resolution 542, fixing P'eb. 15 and 16 for con- sideration of bills iu order Friday evenings. Feb. 15, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2942.) soldiers' home, leavenavorth, investigating committee Grout, William W. Report submiting House bill 10357, relating to [management of] National Home for Disabled A'olunteer Soldiers [and re])ort of investigation]. Feb. 24, 1897. xiii-t-1118 pp. (House rp. 3035.) territories co.aimittee Knox, William S. Report favoring House bill 10271, authorizing fund- ing of indebtedness iu Territories. Feb. 9, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2850.) war claims committee Buck, Charles F. Report submitting House resolution 519, to refer House bill 10151, for relief of Mrs. Matilda M. Fairex, administratrix of Daniel Fairex, to Court of Claims. Feb. 2, 1897. 1 p. (House rp, 2767.) February, 1897 41 Buck, Charles F. — Continued. Report subiuitting House bill 10212, for relief of Mrs. Martha E. Templeton and Mrs. Emma T. Wood, us substitute for House bill 10206. Feb. 2, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2747.) Cooper, Sam B. Report adverse to House bill 9550, for relief of Mrs. Margaret Hagau. Feb. 2, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2761.) Report favoring Senate bill 514, for relief of Warren Hall. Feb. 2, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2749.) Report favoring Senate bill 1648, for relief of Stewart College, uow Southwestern Presbyterian Fuivcrsitv, tis substitute for identical House bill 4435. Feb. 17, 1897. 12 pp." (House rp. 2966.) Report favoring House bill 1373, for relief of L. D. Sugg. Feb. 2, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2748. ) Gibson, Henry R. Report submitting House resolution 513, to refer claim of John Bronder to Court of Claims. Feb. 2, 1897. 1 p. (Houserp. 2750.) Report favoring Senate bill 1623, for relief of Cumberland Female College, McMinnville. Teun. Feb. 2, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2751.) Hatch, Jethro A. Report favoring Senate bill 315, for relief of Tliomas Antisell. Feb. 17, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2975.) Hurley, Denis M. Report favoring House bill 10161, for relief of heirs of Mrs. Catharine Gillin. Feb. 2, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2752.) Lester, Rufus E. Report submitting House resolution 514, to refer House bill 633, for relief of Charles Labell, to Court of Claims. Feb. 2, 1897. Ip. (Houserp. 2753.) Report favoring House bill 523, for relief of Charles V. Neidlinger [with list of claims referred bv52d, 53d, and 54th Congresses to Court of Claims] . Feb. 16, 1897. 21 pp. (House rp. 2948. ) Malion, Thaddeus M. Rejiort adverse to House bill 7604, for relief of I. Wiuslow Avers. Feb. 9, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2845.) Report favoring Senate bill 1972, to execute findings of Court of Claims in case of John Campbell. Feb. 17, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 2974.) Otjen, Theobold. Report favoring House liill 8393, for relief of Mark Guyton. i'eb. 2, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2754.) Report favoring Senate bill 2538, for relief of Portland Company, Portland, Me., as substitute for identical House bill 7506. Feb. 2, 1897. 8 pp. (Houserp. 27.55.) Report favoring House l)ill 76.59, for relief of owners and occupants of Camp Tyler, Cook Countv, 111. Feb. 2. 1897. 2 pp. (Houserp. 2756.) Pugh, Samuel J. 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Same, v. 24, [signatures] 1-5, published separately, p. 1-80. Alienation ; homestead entry, p. 79. Coal laud; tiiiid proof ; life of tiling, p. 46. Coal land entry ; price of land, p. 11. Confirmation; .soldiers' additional homestead, p. 58. Contest affidavit; attorney; notary public, p. 45. Contest, 2d, Oklahoma la'nd.s, p. 61. Fees; desert land; state selections, p. 66. Homestead; preemption; alienage, p. 00. settlement; trade and business, p. 24. Homestead entry, Additiimal; sec. 0, act of Mar. 2, 1889, p. 23. Homestead entry, 2d ; corroboratory affidavit, p. 16. Mining claim; judicial proceedings: sec. 2332, R. S., p. 18. Oklahoma lands; settlement rights, p. 32. Order of cancellation ; residence, p. 52. Osage ceded lands; forfeiture of entry, p. 6. Practice; notice; school lands; selection, p. 14. Private 'and claims; treaty reservation, p. 1. 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Interstate National Bank. Act for removal of Interstate National Bank from Kansas City, Kans., to Kansas City, Mo. Approved Mar. 2, 1897. Ip. (Public 106.) Johnson, Levi T. E. Act to increase pension of Johnson. [Became law by limitation of time. Mar. 3, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Pri- vate 284.) Jones, Elihu. Act to increase pension of Jones. [Became law by lim- itation of time. Mar. 3, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 283.) Kalispel, Mont. Act to establish land office [at Kalispel]. Anproved Mar. 2, 1897. 1 p. (Public 102.) Kirkland, W. A. Act authorizing Kirkland to accept gold box presented by Emp.ror of Germany. Approved Mar. 3, 1897. Ip. (Private260.) Kirkpatrick, Rebecca A. Act to pension Mrs. Kirkpatrick. Approved Mar. 3, 1897. 1 p. (Private 270.) Kountz, W. J. Act for relief of Kouutz. [Became law by limitation of time, Mar, 3, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 288.) 6 March, 1897 Lee, Catherine G. Act to pension Mrs. Lee. Approved Mar. 3, 1897. Ip. (Private 268.) Lights. Act for light-houses and other aids to navigation [on coast of Florida]. Approved Mar. 2, 1897. 1 p. (Pul)licl22.) Little, William McCarty. Joint resolution authorizing Little to accept decoration from Spain. Approved Mar. 3, 1897. 1 p. (Private res. 3.) Lynn, Daniel E. Joint resolution granting life-saving medal to Lynn. Approved Mar. 2, 1897. 1 p. (Private res. 2.) McRae, John V. Act for relief of McEae. Approved Mar. 2, 1897. 1 p. (Private 251.) Marthon. Elizabeth D. Act to increase pension of Mrs. Marthon. [Became law hv limitation of time, Mar. 2, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 258.) Meinhofer, Ann Maria. Act to pension Mrs. Meinhofer. Approved Mar. 2,1897. 1 p. (Private 256.) Mississippi River. Act authorizing construction of bridge over river to St. Louis. Approved Mar. 3, 1897. 4 pp. (Public 130.) Molder, Andrew J. Act to pension Molder. Approved Mar. 3, 1897. 1 p. (Private 267.) Monetary conference. Act for representation of United States at any international monetary conference [etc.]. Approved Mar, 3, 1897. Ip. (Public 118.) Monongahela River. Act to revive law to authorize Pittsburg, Monon- gahela, and Wheeling Railroad Company to bridge river. Approved Mar. 3, 1897. 1 p. (Public 139.) Morgan, Fort. Act to repeal act to grant right of way through military reservation to Birmingham, Mobile, and Xavy Cove Harbor Railway Company. Approved Mar. 3, 1897. 1 p. (Public 138.) Mowatt, Caroline D. Act to pension Mrs. Mowatt. [Became law] Mar. 3, 1897 [by two-thirds vote of each House, without approval]. 1 p. (Private 289.) National banks. Act to amend act authorizing appointment of receivers of national banks [so as to provide for case of death or failure to serve of shareholders' agent]. Approved Mar. 2, 1897. 3 pp. (Pub- lic 101.) Navigation. Act to amend laws relating to navigation. Approved Mar. 3, 1897. 5 pp. (Public 131.) Navy. Act making appropriations for naval service, 1898. Approved Mar. 3, 1897. 20 pp. (Public 128.) Newcomb and Hall. Joint resolution to authorize Simon Newcomb and Asaph Hall to accept decorations from France. Approved Mar. 3, 1897. 1 p. (Private res. 4.) Opium. Act to amend sec. 40 of act to reduce revenue and equalize duties on imports, approved Oct. 1, 1890, so as to authorize sale of forfeited domestic smoking opium to highest bidder. Approved Mar. 3, 1897. 1 p. (Public 136.) Parks, National. Act to prevent trespassing ujjon and for protection of national military parks. Api)roved Mar. 3, 1897. 1 p. (Public 114.) Patents. Act revising statutes relating to patents. Approved Mar. 3, 1S97. 3 pp. (Public 133.) Act defining jurisdiction of United States circuit courts in cases brought for infringement of letters patent. Approved Mar. 3, 1897. Ip. (Public 137.) Patton, Rachel. Act to pension Mrs. Patton. [Became law] Mar. 3, 1897 [bv two-thirds vote of each House, without approval]. 1 p. (Private 29.').) Peirce, HerTiert H. D. Act authorizing I'eirco to accept medal from Russian Government. Approved Mar. 3, 1897. 1 p. (Private 261.) March, 1897 7 Post-Office Department. Act making appropriations for Department, 1898. Approved Mar. 3, 1897. 5 pp. (Public 127.) Puckett, Greenville. Act to increase pension of Puckett. [Became law by limitation of time, Mar. 3, 'l897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 282.) Ross, Francis M. Act to pension Ross. [Became law by limitation of time, Mar. 3, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 278. ) St. Lawrence River. Act to authorize construction of bridge across river [by Northern New York Railroad Company]. Approved Mar. 2, 1897. 2 pp. (Public 104.) St. Paul, Minneajiolis, and Manitoba Railway. Act to grant right of way through Fort Spokane military reservation to company. Ap- proved Mar. 2, 1897. 1 p. (Public iOO.) Saltera, Malachi. Act to pension Salters. Api)roved Mar. 3, 1897. 1 p. (Private 272.) Scott, Thomas W. Act for relief of Scott. Approved Mar. 2, 1897. Ip. (Private 257.) Sentman, Charles W. Act to increase pension of Sentman. [Became law by limitation of time, Mar. 3, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 280.) Spirits. Act to allow bottling of distilled spirits in bond. Approved Mar. 3, 1897. 3 pp. (Public 121.) Spoft'ord, Edward C. Act to increase pension of Spofford. Approved Mar. 3, 1897. 1 p. (Private 263.) Sugar Loaf Reservoir, Colo. Act to vacate reservoir site and restore lands to entry. Approved Mar. 2, 1897. 1 p. (Public 103.) Tea. Act to prevent importation of impure and unwholesome tea. Ap- proved Mar. 2, 1897. 3 pp. (Public 105.) Vandever, Jane H. Act to x)ension Mrs. Vandever. [Became law by limitation of time. Mar. 3, 1897, without approval.] 1 p, (Private 275.) Vunk, Edward. Act to increase pension of Vunk. Ajjproved Mar. 1, 1897. 1 p. (Private 251.) Wagner, Harrison. Act for relief [by pension] of Wagner. [Became law bv limitation of time, Mar. 3, 1897, without approval.] 1 p, (Private 286.) Way, Amanda M. Act to pension Amanda M. Way. Approved Mar. 1, 1897. 1 p. (Private 2,52.) Weirer, Charlotte. Act to pension Mrs. Weirer. Approved Mar. 3, 1897. Ip. (Private 265.) Williams, Isaac N. Act to increase pension of Williams. [Became law by limitation of time. Mar. 3, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Pri- vate 279.) Yazoo River. Act to authorize bridge across river near Greenwood, Miss. Approved Mar. 3, 1897. 2 pp. (Public 123.) Zellers, John. Act to increase pension of Zellers. [Became law by limitation of time. Mar. 3, 1897, without approval.] 1 p. (Private 277.) SENATE Agricultural products. Memorial of National Equitable Protection Association and of State granges of Pennsylvania and Virginia, in favor of equitable protection [endorsing House bill 2626, for pro- tection of agricultural staples and American ships by bounties on exports of agricultural products, conditioned on their carriage in American or foreign vessels] ; presented by Mr. Cameron. Mar. 2, 1897. 31 pp. (Senate doc. 174, 54th Cong. 2d sess.) 8 March, 1897 Agricultural products — Continued. Memorial of Pennsylvania State Grange, setting forth inequalities in existing tariff [asking for ex- port bounty on agricultural jiroducts] ; presented by Mr. Quay. Mar. 2, 1897. 5 pp. (Senate doc. 176, 54tli Cong. 2d sess ) Bankruptcy. Memorial of Tolerton &. Stetson Company, against Bailey- George bankruptcy bill, and favoring Torrey bill; presented by Mr. Gear. Mar. 2, 1897. 12 pp. (Senate doc. 173, 54tli Cong. 2d sess.) Cberokees. Memorial of Stephen W. Parker that Secretary of Interior pay Parker $17,503 out of balance reserved [for legal services] of appropriation made for [Cherokee] Indians, Aug. 23, 1894; presented by Mr. Allen. Mar. 19, 1897. 7 pp. (Senate doc. 5, 55th Cong. Ist sess.) Delaware. Memorial of John Edward Addicks, praying investigation of his claim to seat as Senator from Delaware; presented by Mr. Burrows. Mar. 19, 1897. 6 pp. (Senate doc. 6, 55th Cong. 1st sess.) Flying-machines. Papers by James Seldon Cowdon in relation to his invention for aerial navigation ; presented by Mr. Call. Mar. 3, 1897. 9 pp. il. (Senate doc. 186, 54th Cong. 2d sess.) ALCOHOL IX THE ARTS, JOINT COMMITTEE ON Piatt, Orville H. Alcohol in manufactures and arts, report under sec. 2 of act of June 3, 1896 [with reports of Henry Dalley, jr., and hear- ings]. 1897. 577 pp. il. 1 pi. (Senate rp. 1141,54th Cong. 2d sess.) APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE Hale, Eugene. Report amending House bill 10329, making appropria- tions to supply deticiencies, 1897 and prior years. Mar. 1, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1559, 54th Cong. 2d sess.) CLAIMS COMMITTEE Allen, William V. Report amending Senate bill 58, for relief of Stout, Hall, & Bangs, and recommending reference to Committee on Appro- priations. Mar. 29, 1897. 12pp. (Senate rp. 18, 55th Cong. Istsess.) Same, corrected. Report favoring amendment to House bill 13, making appropriations to supply deticiencies, 1897 and prior years, for relief of Stout, Hall, & Bangs. Mar. 29, 1897. 12 pp.' (Senate rp. 19, 55th Cong. 1st sess.) Report amending Senate bill 28, granting to Valeotine, Nebr., lands. Mar. 31, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp, 32, 55th Cong. 1st sess. ) Bacon, Augustus O. Report favoring Senate bill 357, for relief of Will- iam S. Grant. Mar. 26, 1897. 5 pp. (Senate rp. 17, 55th Cong. Ist sess.) Burrows, Julius C. Report favoring Senate bill 250, for relief of Charles P. Chouteau. Mar. 26, 1897. 15 pp. (Senate rp. 15, 55th Cong. 1st sess.) Caffery, Donelson. Report favoring Senate bill 977, for relief of Fanny B. Randolph and Dora L. Stark. Mar. 31, 1897. 3 pp. (Senate rp. 31, 55th Cong. 1st sess.) Pasco, Samuel. Report favoring Senate bill 629, to confer jurisdiction on Court of Claims in case of Book Agents of Methodist Episcopal Church, South. Mar. 30, 1897. 24 pp. (Senate rp. 24, 55th Cong. 1st sess.) Report favoring Senate bill 380, to authorize Secretary of Treasury to settle account between United States and Florida. Mar. 30, 1897. 14 pp. (Senate rp. 23, 55th Cong. 1st sess.) Report favoring Senate bill 560, for relief of trustee of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Martinsburg, W. Va. Mar. 31, 1897. 2 pp. (Sen- ate rp. 29, 55th Cong. 1st sess.) March, 1897 9 Pasco, Samuel — Continued. Report favoring Senate bill 1310, making appropriation for estate of William Moss. Mar. 30, 1897. 5 pp. (SenatH rp. 25, 55th Cong. Istsess.) Report favoring Senate bill 712, for relief of estate of Thomas Sher- win. Mar. 31, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 30, .55th Cong. Ist sess.) Report favoring Senate bill 693, for relief of John Veelej'. Mar. 31, 1897. 3 pp. (Senate rp. 28, 55th Cong. 1st sess.) Stewart, William M. Report favoring Senate bill 438. for relief of estate of Charles M. Roberts. Mar. 30, 1897. 3 pp. (Senate rp. 26, 55th Cong. 1st sess.) Report favoring Senate bill 433, for relief of heirs of Lewis Smith. Mar. 30, 1897. 5 pp. (Senate rp. 27, 55th Cong. 1st sess.) Warren, Francis E. Report favoring Senate bill 691, for relief of admin- istrator of George McAlpin. Mar. 26, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 16, 55th Cong. Ist sess.) FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE Turpie, David. Rejiort submitting Senate concurrent resolution 3, to bring to attention of Brazil claim of Helen M. Fiedk-r, executrix of Ernest Fiedler, against Brazil for hire of ship Circassian in 1867. Mar. 31, 1897. 3 pp. (Senate rp. 33, 55th Cong. Ist sess.) IMMIGRATION COMMITTEE Lodge, Henry C. Report favoring Senate bill 112, to amend immigration laws [so as to exclude persons unable to read and write]. Mar. 25, 1897. 23 pp. (Senate rp. 13, 55th Cong. 1st sess.) INDIAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Allen, William V. Report favoring Senate bill 84, to establish survey of townships in Nebraska, north and vv^est of Niobrara River, and quiet- ing title of settlers. Mar. 19, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1, 55th Cong', 1st sess.) Report amending Senate bill 83, for relief of homestead settlers on Great Sioux Reservation in Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Mar. 22, 1897. 6 pp. (Senate rp. 3. 55th Cong. 1st sess.) Report favoring Senate bill 82, restoring San tee Sioux and Flan- dreau Sioux Indians to rights under treaties of 1837 and 1851. Mar. 22,1897. 23 pp. (Senate rp. 4, .55th Cong. 1st sess.) Pettigrew, Richard F. Report favoring Senate bill 372, to provide free homes on public lands [surrendered by Indian tribes]. Mar. 22, 1897. 12 pp. (Senate rp. 5, .5.5th Cong. 1st sess.) Report favoring Senate bill 375, coutirmiug title of mixed blood Indians to their lands and allowing same to be alienated. Mar. 22, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 6, .55th Cong. 1st sess.) Report favoring Senate bill 374, extending relief to Indian citizens [providing for taxation on allotted lands to be paid by United States]. Mar. 22, 1897. H pp. (Senate rp. 7, 5.5th Cong. Ist sess.) Report favoring Senate bill 413, to pay moneys specitied to Chip- pewa Indians in Minnesota. Mar. 22, 1897. 5 pp. (Senate rp. 8, 55th Cong. Ist sess.) Report favoring Senate bill 373, for restoration of annuities [de- clared forfeited, 1863] to Sisseton and Wahpeton Indians. Mar. 23, 1897. 27 pp. (Senate rp. 9, .^Sth Cong. Ist sess.) LIBRARY, JOINT COMMITTEE ON Hansbrough, Henry C. Report under Senate concurrent resolution 26, relative to condition, organization, and mauagenient of Library of Congress; with hearings. Mar. 3, 1897. 11+302 pp. 5 pi. 1 tab. • (Senate rp. 1573, 54th Cong. 2d sess.) 10 March, 1897 MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Hawley. Joseph R. Report amending House bill 6352, to simplify sys- tem of making sales in Subsistence Department to officers and en- listed men of Army. Mar. 1, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1562, 54th Cong. 2d sess. ) Report amending Senate bill 1166, for relief of Dorence Atwater- Mar. 1, 1897. 3 pp. (Senate rp. 1561, 54th Cong. 2d sess.) Report amending amendment to House bill 10329. making appropri- ations to supply detioiencies, 1897 and prior years, to pay Henry T. Clarke for buildings at Fort Crook. Mar. 1, 1897. 6 pp. (Senate rp. 1568, oith Coug. 2d sess.) Report favoring House bill 10304, to repeal act to grant right of way throujih Fort Morgan to I5irmingham, Mobile, and Navy Cove Harbor Railway Company. Mar. 3, 1897. 3 pp. (Senate rp. 1575, 54th Coug. 2d sess.) Walthall, Edward C. Report favoring House bill 2974, to correct record of Corydon Winkler. Mar. 1, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1566, 54th Cong. 2(1 sess. ) PACIFIC RAILROADS COMMITTEE Gear, John H. Report favoring amendment to House bill 13, making appropriations to supply deficiencies, 1897 and prior years, to pay balance due on judgment of Court of Claims in favor of Southern Pacific Company. Mar. 25, 1897. 2 pp. (.-enate rp. 14, 55th Cong. 1st sess.) Morgan, John T. ^'iews of minority adverse to Senate bill 119, to amend act to aid in construction of railroad from Missouri River to Pacific Ocean [etc.], and to provide for settlement of claims growing out of issue of bonds [by commission of cabinet officers to settle matter]. Mar. 29, 1897. vi-f"'352pp. (Senate rp. 20, pt. 2, 55th Cong. 1st sess.) KOTE.— .Appended is Senate report 778, pt. 2, .54th Congress, Ist session, minority report, including testimony of CoUis P. Huntington, etc. PENSIONS COMMITTEE Gallinger, Jacob H. Report favoring passage over veto of Senate bill 719, to restore pension to Mrs. Harriet M. Knowlton. Mar. 2, 1897. 3 pp. (Senate rp. 1572, 54th Cong. 2d sess.) Report favoring passage over veto of House bill 1139. to pension Mrs. Caroline D. Mowatt. Mar. 1, 1897. 19 pp. (Senate rp. 1565, 54th Coug. 2d sess.) Report amending House bill 6671, for relief [by increased pension] of Charles A. Nazro. Mar. 2, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1571, 54th Coug. 2d sess.) Report favoring Senate bill 3733, to increase pension of Mrs. Eliza- beth Pittman. Mar. 1, 1897. 1 p. (Senate rp. 1563, 54th Cong. 2d sess.) Report favoring passage over veto of Senate bill 1323, to pension Mrs. Maria Somerlat. Mar. 1, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 1564, 54th Coug. 2d .sess.) Palmer, John ^l. Report favoring passage over veto of House bill 1185, to pension Mrs. Rachel Patton. Mar. 1, 1897. 2 pp. (Seuate rp. 1560. 54th Cong. 2d sess.) Vilas, William F. Report adverse to House bill 4913, to pension Mrs. Mary E. Wyse. Mar. 2, 1897. 21 pp. (Seuate rp. 1570, 54th Cong. 2d sess.) POST-OFFICES AND POST-ROADS COMMITTEE Chandler, William E. Report amending House bill 4566 [Loud bill], to amend postal laws relating to 2d chiss mail matter ; with hearings. Feb. 22, 1897 [ordered reprinted Mar. 2, 1897, with views of minor- ity], iii-f 211-1-10 pp. (Senate rp. 1517, 2 pts., 54th Cong. 2d sess.) 15c March, 1897 11 PRINTINtl COMMITTEE Hale, Eugene. Report favoring Senate concurrt-nt resolution 61, to print Foreign Relations, 1896. Mar. 2, 1897. 1 p. (.Senate rp. 1569, 54th Cong. 2cl seas.) PRIVILEGES AND ELECTIONS COMMITTEE Hoar, George F. Rejjort adverse to petition of Henry A. Du Pont for reinvestigation of his claim to seat in .Senate. Mar. 1, 1897. 3 pp. (Senate rp. 1567, 54th Cong. 2d sess.) I'UHLIC LANDS COMMITTEE Allen, William V. Report amending Senate bill 995, for relief of George M. Anderson. Mar. 30, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 21, 55th Cong. 1st sess.) Report amending Senate bill 27, for relief of Isaac Marsh. Mar. 30, 1897. 2 pp. (.Senate rj). 22, 55th Cong. Ist sess.) Berry, James H. Report favoring Senate bill 3, to approve compromise and settlement betweeu United States and Arkansas. Mar. 22, 1897. 10 pp. (Senate rp. 2, 55th Ctmg. 1st sess.) Dubois, Fred T. Report under Senate resolution 392, directing investi- gation of issue of patents for lands in Plorida, known as Perrine grant; with views of minority. Mar. 3, 1897. 24 pp. (Senate rp. 1574, 54th Cong. 2d sess.) Pettigrew, Richard F. Report amending .Senate bill 360, to amend [sec. 6 of] act to repeal timber-culture laws [etc., approved Mar. 3, 1891, as to payment for couunutation of homesteads on Sioux Res- ervation lauds]. Mar. 23, 1897. 2 pp. (Senate rp. 10, 55th Cong. 1st sess.) Report favoring Senate bill 708, for relief of Albert E. Redstone. Mar. 23, 1897. 3 pp. (Senate rp. 11, .55th Cong. 1st sess.) Report amending Senate bill 361, regulating accounts between United States and public-land .States relative to sales of ])ublic lands. Mar. 23, 1897. 75 pp. (Senate rp. 12, 55th Cong. 1st sess.) HOUSE Letter from doorkeeper, transmitting iuventory of property under his charge. Mar. 19, 1897. 16 pp. (House doc. 9, 55th Cong. 1st sess.) ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE Tracey, John P. Report favoring House resolution ,553, to pay session employees of House, authorized l)y resolution, for same number of extra days as session employees authorized by legislative appropria- tion bill'. Mar. 1,1897. 1 p. (House rp. 3061, 54th Cong. 2d sess.) ALCOHOL IX THE ARTS, .TOINT COMMITTEE ON Evans, Walter. Alcohol in manufactures and arts, report under sec. 2 of act of June 3, 1896 [with reports of Henry Dalley, jr., and hear- ings]. 1897. 577 pp. il. 1 pi. (House rp. 2291, 54th Cong. 2d s&ss.) BANKING AND CURRENCY COMMITTEE Hearings and arguments, 54th Congress, 1896-97. 1897. 607 pp. 2 maps. 40c Calderhead, William A. Views of minority, adverse to House bill 875, to incorporate International American Bank. Mar. 2, 1897. 5 pp. (House rp. 3054, pt. 2, 54th Cong. 2d sess.) 12 March, 1897 COINAGE, WEIGHTS, AND MEASURES COMMITTEE Fairchiltl, Ben L. Report favoring House bill 7707, to protect integrity of coins of United States [by requiring redemption of mutilated coins] ; with views of minority. Mar. 2, 1897. 4 pp. (House rp. 3075, 54th Cong. 2d sess. ) FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Adams, Robert, jr. Report submitting House bill 10375, for reorganiza' tiou of consular service, as substitute for House bills 5683, 7863, and 9471. Mar. 1, 1897. 4 pp. (House rp. 3060, 54th Cong. 2d sess.) INDIAN AFFAIRS C(JMMITTEE Allen, John M. Report favoring House bill 10372, for enrollment of Mississippi Choctaws. Mar. 3, 1897. 6 pp. (House rp. 3080, 54th Cong. 2d sess. ) INVALID PENSIONS COMMITTEE Anderson, William C. Report favoring Senate bill 3640, to pension Cassius M. Clay. Mar. 2, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 3064, 54th Cong. 2d sess.) Andrews, William E. Report amending House bill 6542, to increase pension of Warren Cochran. Mar. 2, 1897. 1 jj. (House rp. 3074, 54th Cong. 2d sess.) Report amending House bill 9383, to increase pension of George W. Howard. Mar. 2, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 3068, 54th Cong. 2d sess.) Report amending House bill 9047, to increase pension of Aurelius Roberts. Mar. 2, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 3069, 54th Coug. 2d sess.) Report favoring House bill 9827, to increase pension of Alexander G. Willis. Mar. 2, 1897. 1 p. (House rp 3073, 54th Cong. 2d sess.) Kerr, Winfield S. Report amending House bill 8126, to increase pension of James M.Miller. Mar. 2, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 3071, 54th Cong. 2d sess.) McClellan, George B. Report favoring Senate bill 3237, to pension Mrs. Annie Fowler, as substitute for House bill 8923. Mar. 1, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 3063, 54tii Cong. 2d sess.) Pickler, John A. Report adverse to House bill 9266, to repeal act [to pension James W. Bowman]. Mar. 2, 1897. 7 pp, (House rp. 3070, 54th Cong. 2d sess. ) Report on House bill 7055, to iucrease pension of Mrs. Anna G. Valk, recommending that House concur in Senate amendment. Mar. 3, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 3079, 54th Cong. 2d sess.) JUDICIARY COMMITTEE Bailey, Joseph W. Report amending House bill 267, to amend act to pay States and Territories andD. C, moneys collected under direct tax levied 1861. Mar. 1, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 3057, 54th Cong. 2d sess.) Gillett, Frederick H. Report amending House bill 10249, to regulate interstate transportation of property owned or manufactured by unlawful combinations. Mar. 1, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 3062, 54th Cong. 2d sess.) Report amending House bill 10355, to protect State ^antigambling laws from nullification through interstate gambling by telegraph, or otherwise. Mar. 2, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 3066, 54th Cong. 2d sees.) LABOR COMMITTEE Lorimer, William. Report favoring House bill 9490, to prevent con- spiracies to blacklist [by employers of labor]. Mar. 2, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 3077, 54th Cong. 2d sess.) March, 1897 13 McCleary, James T. Report favoring House bill 7939, to amend act relating to limitations of Lours of laborers and mechanics enqiloyed upon i)iiblic works. Mar. 3, 1897. 2 pp. (House rp. 3078, 54tli Cong. 2d ses». ) PKESIUKXT, A'ICE-PRESIDENT, AND REPRESENTATIVES ELECTION COMMITTEE Atwood, HaiTison H. Re]iort on House resolution 543, for investigation of electoral vote of South Carolina, recoinnieuding reference to 5.^th Congress. Mar. 2, 1897. 8pp. (House rji. 3065, 54th Cong. 2d sess.) PRINTING COMMITTEE Perkins, George D. Report submitting House concurrent resolution 75, to print report of Director of Mint, 1896, Report on Production of Precious Metals, calendar year 1895, and Coinage Laws of United States, as substitute for identical House joint resolution 258.' Mar. 1, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 3059, 54th Cong. 2d sess.) Report favoring Senate concurrent resolution 61, to print Foreign Relations, 1896. Mar. 2, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 3076,54th Cong. 2d Bess.) PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE Gillet, Charles W. Report amending Senate bill 3520, for custom-house in New York, as substitute for House bill 6197; with views of mi- nority. Mar. 2, 1897. 24 pp. (House rp. 3072, 54th Cong. 2d sess.) Hicks, Josiah D. Report amending House bill 9962, for public building at Carrollton, Ky. Mar. 1, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 3058, 54th Cong. 2d sess.) White, George E. Views of minority, adverse to House bill 6197, for custom-house in New York. Mar. 2, 1897. 5 pp. (House rp. 2409, pt. 2, 54th Cong. 2d sess.) PUBLIC LANDS COMMITTEE Ellis, William R. Report on House bill 5819, for classification of [min- eral lands in Pacific raiiroad] lands in California [and Oregon], recommending that House nonconcur in Senate amendments and agree to conference. Mar. 2, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 3067, 54th Cong. 2d sess.) RULES COMMITTEE Dalzell, John. Report submitting House resolution 14, fixing time for consideration of House bill 379, to provide revenue for Government and encourage industries of United States, as substitute for House resolution 5. IVIar. 19, 1897. 1 p. (House rp. 2, 55th Cong. 1st sess.) Henderson, David B. Report submitting House resolution 18, setting apart Mar. 19, 1897, for consideration of House bill 16, making appi o- priations for sundry civil expenses, 1898, House bill 13, making appropriations to supply deficiencies in appropriations, 1897 and prior years, House bill 14, making appropiiations for l^epartmeut of Agriculture, 1898, and House bill 15, making appropriations for Indian Department, 1898, as substitute for House resolution 6. Mar. 19,1897. 1 p. (House rp. 3, 55th Cong. 1st sess.) WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE Bill to provide revenue for Government [by import duties] and encour- age industries of United States. Mar. 19, 1897. 63 i)p. (House bill 879, 55th Cong. 1st sess.) [Reprint in octavo form for general dis- tribution.] 5c 14 March, 1897 Comparison of proposed tariff bill, House 379, 5otli Congress, 1st session, with ])reseiit law and law of l>!yO, tables showing rates and duties collected, 1S93 and 1896, also rates and estimated revenues under proposed bill as reported Mar. 19, 1897; prepared by Charles H. Evans. 1897. 179 pp. Proposed tarift' bill, House 379, 55th Congress, 1st session, as reported Mar. 19, 1897, with comparative statement of revenues thereunder. 1897. iii+H3+179 pp. [This is the 2 jireceding publications com- bined in one.] 10c Tarift' hearings, 2d session, 54th Congress [schedules G-X, free list, etc., and :ippendix]. 1897. Content : Agiicultural products and provisions. Schedule G. iii + 793-1105-rvii pp. 20c Appendix, iii + 2107-2226 pp. 10c Cotton manufactures. Sf'liedule I. iiiT-1149-1204 + iii pp. 5c Flax, hemp, and, iute, and manufactures of. SclieduleJ. iii + 1205-1337+ivpp. 10c Free list, iecii>rocity, and miscellaneous matters, iii J- 2003-2105+ v pp. 10c Pulps, pai)eis, and books. Schedule M. iii + ]751-98+iii pp. 5c Silks and silk goods. Schedule L. iii + 1735-504 [1] pp. 5c Spirits, wines, and other beverages. Schedule H. iii-i-1107— 18+ii pp. 5c Sundries. Schedule X. iii + 1799-2002+vii pp. 15c Wool, and manufactures of. Schedule K. iii-i-1339-1733+v pp. il. 7 pi. 25c Bailey, Joseph W. Views of minority, adverse to House bill 379, to pro- A"ide revenue for Government [by import duties] and encourage industries of United States. Mar. 22, 1897. 4 pp. (House rp. 1, pt. 2, 55th Cong. 1st sess. ) Dingley, Nelson, jr. Eeport favoring House bill 379, to provide revenue for Government [by import duties] and encourage industries of United States. Mar. 19, 1897. 8 pp. (House rp. 1, 55tb Cong. 1st sess.) 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