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(Public res. 12.) McGee, .James P. Act to correct military record of McGee. Approved Jan. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Private 44 ) Missouri River. Act to authorize bridge across river at or near Oaconia, S. Dak. Approved Jan 28, 1899. 2 pp. (Public 22.) Mystic River, Mass. Joint resolution for [estimates for] improvement of river. Approved Jan 21, 1899. 1 p. (Public res. 9.) Naval Intelligence Office. Joint resolution authorizing printing of pub- lications of office. Approved Jan. 12, 1899. 1 p. (Public res. 6.) New York Harbor. Joint resolution directing Secretary of War to submit report of survey and estimate for improvement of east channel in harbor. Approved Jan. 12, 1899. 1 p. (Public res. 7.) Ohio River. Joint resolution for ])reliminary survey of river at or near Cincinnati. Approved Jan. 10, 1899. 1 p. (Public res. 4.) January, 1899 11 Patterson, Samnel S. Act to increase pension of Patterson. Apiiroved Jan. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Private 52. ) Pollock Rip Shoals, Mass. Act for light- honse and fog signal near shoals. Approved Jan. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Pnblic 19.) Racine, Wis. Joint resolntion for [estimate for] improvement of har- bor. Approved Jan. 10, 1899. 1 p. (Public res. 2.) Rawlins, John A. Joint resolntion for removal of remains of Rawlins to national cemeterj^ at Arlington, Ya. Approved Jan. 16, 1899. 1 p. (Public res. 8.) Rose, light-house tender. Act to remit time penalties on light-house tender Rose. Approved Jan 28, 1899. 1 p. (Public 20.) Saginaw, Mich. Act to authorize Saginaw to use as pnblic park post- office property. Approved Jan 25, 1899. 1 p. (Pnblic 18.) Saginaw Southern Railroad Company. Act granting company right of way through San Francisco Mountains forest reserve. Approved Jan. 10, 1899. 1 p. (Public 13.) Smith, Lewis C. L. Act to remove charge of desertion from Smith. Approved Jan. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Private 48.) Smith, William Henry. Act to increase pension of Smith. Approved Jan. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Private 43.) Smithsonian Institution. Joint resolution to till vacancies iu Board of Regents [by reapi)ointment of James H. Angell]. Approved Jan. 24, 1899. 1 p. (Public res. 10.) Vaiighan, R. E. Act for relief of Vaughan. Approved Jan. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Private 46.) Veeley, John. Act for relief of Yeeley. Apjiroved .Jan. 14, 1899. 1 p. (Private 38.) Yolunteers. Act granting extra pav to officers and enlisted men. Ap- proved Jan. 12, 1899. 1 p. (Pnblic 14.) Yglesias, Luis. Joint resolution to receive for instruction at Military Academy Yglesias, of Costa Rica. Ajjproved Jan. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Public res. 11.) SENATE District of Columbia. Papers relating to municipal matters in District ; presented by Mr. McMillan. Dec, 19, 1898. 62pp. 6 pi. (S. doc. 38.) Contents: A.splialt mixtures. Some points on theory and practice of: by A. W. Dow. 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Statement of Albert Leffingwell, critical examination of objections to S. 1063 [for further prevention of cruelty to animals in District of Columbia], and other i)a])ers; i)resented bv Mr. Gal- linger. Jan. 26, 1899. 34 pp. (S. doc. 78.) - AGRICrLTfKI-: AND FORESTRY COMMITTKE Hansbrough, H. C. Report amending S. 4144, for preventing adultera- tion, misbranding, and imitation of foods, beverages, candies, drugs, and condiments in District of Columbia and Territories and for reg- ulating interstate traffic therein. Jan. 17, 1899. 11 pp. (S. rp. 1488.) Report favoring amendment to H. 11266, making apjirojiriatiousfor Department of Agriculture, 1900, for investigation of physiological action and nutritive value of alcohol and alcoholic beverages. Jan. 19,1899. 4 pp. (S. rp. 1498.) APPROPRIATIOXS COMMITTEE Allison, W. B. Report amending H. 11083, making appropriations for District of Columbia, 1900. Jan. 6, 1899. 3 pp. \. S. rp. 1442. ) Report amending 11. 11217, making appropriations for Indian De- partment, 1900. Jan. 12, 1899. 2 pp. (8. rp. 1469.) Cullom, S. M. Report amending H. 11414, making appropriations for legislative, executive, and judicial expenses, 1900. Jan. 25, 1899. 2 pp. (S.rp.l525.) Hale, Eugene. Report amending H. 11487, making appropriations for diplomatic and consular service, 1900. Jan. 17, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1486.) Perkins, G. C. Report favoring H. 11157. making appropriations for pen- sions, 1900. Jan. 17, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1485.) CLAIMS COMMITTEE Clay, A. S. Report favoring H. 6013, for relief of J. R. Egsileston. .Ian. 11,1899. 2 pp. (S.rp. 1466.) Mason, W. E. Report favoring S. 4267, for relief of Mrs. Lavinia M. Payne. Jan. 19, 1899. 2 pp. (S.rp. 1500.) Report amending S. 2409, for relief of Recknagel and Company. Jan. 25, 1899. 5 pp. (S. rp. 1524.) Teller, H. M. Report submitting S. R. 456, that no censure shall rest upon Methodist Episcopal Church South in connection with passage of bill for payment of claim of book agents. Jan. 9. 1899. 2 pp. (S.rp. 1445.) Report favoring H. 2890. for relief of R. E. Yaughan. Jan. 18, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1492.) January, 1899 13 COMMEHCE COMJIITTEK Frye, W. P. Report amending S. 5024, to promote commerce and increase foreign trade, and to provide auxiliary cruisers, transports, and sea- men. Jan. 27, 1899. 44 pp. (8.rp. 1551.) McBride, G. W. Report favoring S. 4708, to extend privilege of imme- diate transportation to Astoria, Oreg. Jan. 19, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1496.) Report amending S. .5086, for launch for customs service at Astoria, Oreg. Jan. 26, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. lo28.) McMillan, James. Report amending S. 5094, for 2 revenue cutters for Great Lakes. Jan. 12, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1472.) Report favoring S. 5278, for light-house tender for lakes Huron, Superior, and Michigan. Jan. 24, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1519.) Report favoring H. .5019, for light ves.sel oft" Tail of Horse Shoe, Chesapeake IJay. Jan. 26, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1533.) Report favoring H. 26, for light and fog-signal station on or near Hog Island Shoal, Narragansett Bay, R. I. Jan. 2(!, 1. Wotring. Jan. 10, 1899. Ip. (S. rp. 1454.) 16 January, 1899 Galliuger, J. H. — Contiuned. Report adverse to 8. 4593, to increase pen- sion of Thomas M. Chill. Jan. 10, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 14.55.) Iveport adverse to S. 4903, to ])eiision Mrs. .Jane G. Kelly. .Tan. 10, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1456.) Report amending S. 4854, to pension Isom (Gibson. .Jan. 10,1X99. 1 p. (8. rp. 1457.) Report amending H. 2026, to pensioa 8arali A. Halter. Jan. 10, 1899. 1 p. (8. rp. 1458.) Report amending H.6625, to pension George B. 8toue. Jan. 10, 1899. 4 pp. (S. rp. 1459.) Report favoring H. 5402, to increase pension of Louis Hirscli. Jan. 10,1899. 2 pp. (S.rp. 1460.) Report favoring H.9801, to increas*! ])eusion of Emcr H. Aldricli. Jan. 10, 1899. 2 pp. (S.rp.l461.) Report favoring H. 2981, to increase pension of James \V. .Jackson. Jan. 10. 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1462. ) Report amending H.8862, to increase peusio i of Jordan Thomas. Jan. 10, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1463. ) Report favoring H. 795, to inercast" pension of William Henry Smith. Jan. 10, l«i9. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1 164. ) Report amending H. 3271. to increase pension of Rebecca 8. Foster. Jan. 17, 189:t. 1 p. (S. rp. 1489.) Report amending H. 909, to increase pension of Lncv D. Headv. Jan. 17, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1490.) Report amending H. 2700, to increase pension of 8nsan A. Gnmmer. Jan. 19, 1899. 2 pp. (8. rp. 1497. ) Report amending H. 5153, to pension Cordelia (henev. Jan. 21, 1899. 2 pp. (8. rp. 15U7. ) Report amending H. 4251, to pension Margaret Thomas. ,)an. 24, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1515.) Report amending S. 5211, to i)ension Amanda Pitman. Jan. 2.5, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1522.) Report amending S. 5342, to pension John M. Palmer. .Jan. 27, 1899. 2 pp. (S.rp. 1546.) Report adverse to S. 5288, to increase pension of Emma A. Porch. Jan. 31, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1565.) Report amending 8.5267, to increase pension of Charles K. Banlield. Jan. 31, 1899. 2 pp. (8. rp. 1566.) Report amending S. 5386, to pension Samuel S. McDonald. Jan. 31, 189:'. 3 pp. (S.rp. 1567.) Report amending H. 9593, to increase pension of Michael Meehan. Jan. 31, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1568.) Report finiending H. 1780, to increase pcsnsion of Reuben H. Waters. Jan. 31, 1899. 3pp. (S. rp. 1569.) h'eport favoring S. 8955, 1o increase pension of Kichard M. Hussey. .Jan. 31, 1899. 2 pp. (8. rp, 1570.) Hanna, M. A. Report amending 8.4984, to pension Marv Longlev Hen- dricks. Jan. 12, 1899. 2 pp. (S.rp. 1471.) Report favoring H. 726, to increase pension of David W. Peuny- witt. Jan. 12. 1899. 3 pp. (S.rp. 1473.) Report favoring H. 6831, to increase pension of Tavlor ^IcFarland. Jan. 12, 1899. 1 p. (S.rp. 1474.) Report amending II. 8723, to increase pension of .Tulietti- Harrow. Jan. 24. 1899. 2 pp. (8. rp. 1516. ) Report favoring H. 9503, to pension Mary Wocjdmansv. .Jan. 31, 1899. 1 p. (S.rp. 1563.) January, 1899 17 Hanna, M. A. — Continued. Report favoring H. 3144, to increase pension of Robert S. Mooihead. Jan. 31, 1899. 6 pp. (S. rp. 1564.) Hansbrougli, H. C. Report amending S. 2049, to pension Julia M. .John- son. Jan. 17, 1899. 1' pp. (S. rp. 1487.) Report favoring H. 11048, to pension William L. Quinn. Jan. 31, 1899. 5 pp. (S. rp. 1560.) Report amending H. 4001, to increase pension of Robert Fletcher. Jan. 31, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1561.) Report amending T)y substitute S. 2716, to pension ISIary R. Bacon. Jan. 31, 1899. 1 p. '(S. rp. 1562. ) Kyle, J. H. Report favoring S. 4982, to increase pensicm of Amanda F. Jumper. Jan. 10, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1450.) Lindsay, William. Report favoring H. 10158, to peasiou Mary A. Taylor. Jan. 31, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1574.) Mitchell, J. L. Report amending S. 4955, to increase pension of John T. Hayes. Jan. 10, 1899. 2 pp. (S.rp. 1446.) Report amending 11. 8037, to increase pension of Lizzie Waltz. Jan. 10, 1899. 2 pp. (S.rp. 1447.) Report amending H. 2867, to increase jiension of Henry O. Briggs. Jan. 10, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1448. ) Report amending S. 2037, to pension Ellie Kee. Jan. 17, 1899. 1 j). (S.rp. 1482.) Pritchai'd, J. C. Report favoring H. 5798, to increase pension of Samuel S. Patterson. Jan. 10, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1452.) Report favoring S. J. R. 216, construing pension act approved June 27, 1890 [so as to give pensionable status in certain cases to ex-Con- federates who served in Union Army or Navy], Jan. 19, 1899. 2 pp. (S.rp. 1499.) Report amending H. 10488, to increase pension of Susan C. Byrd. Jan. 31, 1899. 1 p. (S.rp. 1575.) Report favoring H. 9323, to increase pension of Marv E. Townes. Jan. 31, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1.576.) Roach, W. N. Report amending by substitute H. 258, to i)ension Margaret Wilber. Jan. 17, 1899. ' 1 p. (S. rp. 1483.) Report amending l)y substitute S. 4681, to increase pension of Joseph F. Mollere. Jan. 31, 1899, 1 p. (S. rp. 1572.) Report amending by substitute S. 5003, to increase pension of Mary A. Dennis. Jan. 31, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1573.) Shoup, G. L. Report favoring H. 2157, to pension Herman Dellit. Jan. 10,1899. Ip. (S.rp. 1451.) Report amending S. 3227, to pension John W. Lay. Jan. 31, 1899. 2 pp. (S.rp. 1558.) Report amending S, 5040, to increase pension of Jane McMahon. Jan. 31, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1559.) Turner, George. Rei^ort amending S, 3003, to pension Eleanor McDevitt. Jan. 14, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1479.) Report amending bv substitute S. 3001, to increase peusion of Mary J. Freeman. Jan. 17, 1899. 3 pp. (S. rp. 1491.) Report amending by substitute S. 1907, to pension Nancy A. Dowell. Jan. 19, 1899. 2pp. (S. rp. 1494.) Report amending S. 3475, to increase pension of Charles Critzer. Jan. 23, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1514.) POST-OFTICES AND POST-ROADS COMMITTEE Butler, Marion, and Mason, W. E. Report submitting S. 4747, to estab- lish postal savings banks, as substitute for S. 684, 1049, 2369, 2611, 3483,3501,3527, Jan. 20, 1899. 58 pp. (S. rp, 1504.) 9277— No. 49 2 18 January, 1899 PUBLIC BriLDlXGS AND (IROUNDS COMMITTEE Money, H. D. Report ameuding S. 389, for public building at Tampa, Kla. Jan. 17, 1899. 3 pp. (S. rp. 1484.) Warren, F. E. Report amending amendment to H. 12008, making ap- propriations for sundry civil expenses, 1900, for addition to post- office, Minneapolis, Miiin. Jan. 14, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1481.) PUBLIC LANDS COMMITTEE Han-sbrougb, H. C. Report submitting S. 5171, for adjustment of swamp- land grant to Wisconsin, as substitute for S. 3094. Jan. 11, 1899. 6 pp. (S. rp. 146.5.) McBride, G. W. Report amending S. 747, to amend act for relief of cer- tain settlers on public lauds, forrepayment of purchase money [etc.] on void entries of public lands [so as to allow repayment of double- minimum excess on land within forfeited railroad land grants], Jan. 18, 1899, 9 pp, (S. rp. 1493.) Report favoring H. 8162, to authorize Secretary of Interior to lease poitions of forest reserve [on which springs exist]. Jan. 23, 1899. 3 pp. (S. rp, 1512.) HOUSE Communication from tile clerk relating to additional space to accommo- date hies, Jan. 23, 1899. 2 pp. (H. doc. 170. ) ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE Bull, Melville. Report favoring H. R. 343, for additional folders in fold- ing room of House. Jan, 12, 1899. 1 p, (H. rp. 1740.) Report favoring H. R. 358, to pay Asa G. Stratton as private secre- tary to William F. Love. Jan. 12, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp. 1741.) Report favoring H. R. 360, to allow Committee on Rivers and Har- bors stenographer and typewriter for remainder of session. Jan. 12,1899. Ip, (H.rp. 1742.) APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE Bingham, H. H. Report submitting H. 11414, making appropriations for legislative, executive, and judicial expenses, 1900. Jan. 5, 1899. 19 pp. (H.rp. 1717.) Cannon, J. G. Report submitting H. 11716, making appropriations to supply urgeut deficiencies, 1899. Jan. 20, 1899, 1 p. (H, rp. 1791.) CENSUS, 12TH, SELECT COMMITTEE ON Hopkins, A. J. Report favoring H. 11815, to provide for 12th and subse- quent censuses, as substitute lor S. 4545. Jan. 30, 1899. 72 pp. (H.rp, 1871.) CLAIMS COMMITTEE Carmack, E. W. Report amending H, 3425, for relief of George A. Dickel and Company, Jan. 23, 1899, 3 pp. (H. rp. 1813. ) Graff, J. V. Report amending H. 2871, for relief of Mary R. Frost, Jan. 13, 1899. 4 pp. (H, rp, 1746,) Report favoring S. 955, for relief of Alice Walsh [heir of Patrick F, Duggan], as substitute for H. 2853. Jan. 24, 1899. 1 p. (H, rp, 1823,) January, 1899 19 McEwau, Thomas, jr. Report favoring H. 10317, for relief of [David S. Park«nand Fornian Matthews] owners of schooner Twilight. Jan. 20, 1899. 5 pp. (H. rp. 1796.) Risey, J. F. Report favoring H. 11588, to pay Samuel Lee for services in 47th Congress. Jan. 27, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1862.) Sturtevant, J. C. Report favoring H. 2050, for relief of J. C. Irwin and Company and Charles A. Perrv and Company. Jan. 23, 1899. 19 pp. (i:.' rp. 1811.) Yost, Jacob. Report favoring H. 11156, for relief of representatives of William E. Craig. Jan. 12, 1899. 3 pp. (H. rp. 1737.) COINAGE, WEIGHTS, AND MEASURES COMMITTEE Stone, C. W. Report submitting H. 11917, to define and fix standard of value and to regulate coinage and provide for redemption thereun- der, as substitute for H. 11411; with views of minority. Jan. 31, 1899. 28 + 4 pp. (H. rp. 1876, 2 pts.) DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COMMITTEE Cowherd, W. S. Report ameuding by substitute H. 11597, to extend S street [and other streets] in District. Jan. 20, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1797.) Curtis, G. M. Report submitting H. J. R. 326, to authorize relocation of certain tracks of City and Suburban Railway Company of District. Jan. 9, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1725.) Report favoring £. 4626, to change proceedings for admission to Government Hospital for Insane [from District, and for removal of temporary inmates]. Jan. 12, 1899. 3 pp. (H. rp. 1735.) Report amending H. 11059, for extension of Metropolitan Railroad along 11th street southeast [Washington, D. C.]. Jan. 12, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1736.) Report favoring S. J. R. 189, to promote relocation of certain tracks of Citv and Suburban Railway Company of District. Jan. 20, 1899. Ip. (H. rp. 1800.) Report favoring H. 11358, for roadway in District from Brightwood avenue across Rock Creek Park. Jan. 20, 1899. 5 pp. (H. rp. 1806.) Jenkins, J. J. Report favoring H. 8816, for relief of heirs of Minnie Frederich. Jan. 11, 1899. 3 pp. (H. rp. 1728.) Report amending H. 8711, for relief of Francesco Perna. Jan. 11, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1729.) Report amending S. 3816, for relief of Mary J. Cranston, as substi- tute for identical H. 8463. Jan. 18, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1762.) Report amending H. 9760, to redeem outstanding certificates issued by Board of Audit and Board of Public Works of District. Jan. 18, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1766. ) Report amending H. 6248, for disposition of assessment certificates of District. Jan. 18, 1899, 2 pp. (H. rp. 1767.) Report amending S. 4700, to receive arrearages of taxes due District to July 1, 1898, at 6 per centum interest in lieu of penalties and costs. Jan. 20, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 1799.) Latimer, A. C. Report amending 11. 11159, to require Capital Railway Company to equip cars with safety brakes. Jan. 17, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp. 1757.) Mudd, S. E. Report favoring S. 4316, to incorporate American Social Science Association. Jan. 11, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp. 1730.) Report favoring H. 11629, for extension of Pennsylvania avenue southeast. Jan. 18, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp. 1765.) 20 January, 1899 Mudd, S. E. — Coutiiiued. Report amending H. 11439, to incorporate Frederick Douglass Memorial and Historical Association. Jan. 20, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 1798.) Richardson, J. D. Report submitting H. 11605, for widening of 19th street northwest [Washington, D. C], as substitute for H. 11136. Jan. U, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1752.) Report submitting H. 11606, for extension of New Hampshire avenue [Wasliington, D. C], as substitute for H. 11161. Jan. 14, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 1754.) Report favoring H. 11570, to cause removal of weeds from lands in. Washington, D. C. Jan. 20, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp. 1805.) ELECTION OF PRESIDENT, VICE-PRESIDENT, AND REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE Corliss, J. B. Report favoring H. 11356, to amend sec. 27 [Revised Statutes], relating to election of Representatives [so as to allow voting machines when authorized bv law]. Jan. 24, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 1816.) FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTKE Gillett, F. H. Report favoring H. C R. 55, authorizing President to correspond with other nations to obtain agreement to exempt from capture private property on sea. Jan. 30, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 187-1.) Hitt, R. R. Report submitting H. 11487, making appropriations for diplomatic and consular service, 1900. Jan. 9, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 1723.) INDIAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Curtis, Charles. Report favoring S. 4070, to amend act granting St. Louis, Oklahoma and Southern Railway right of way through Indian Territorj" and Oklahoma [so as to extend time]. Jan. 24, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp. 1818.) Report favoring H. 11685, granting right of way through former Nez Perces Reservation, Idaho [for railroads]. Jan. 24, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp. 1822.) Fischer, I. F. Report amending H. 9946, to amend act to authorize Muskogee, Oklahoma and Western Railroad Company to construct railway through Oklahoma and Indian Territory. Jan. 20, 1899. Ip. (H.rp. 1804.) Little, J. S. Report amending H. 11116, to authorize Little River Valley Railway Company to construct railway through Choctaw and Chickasaw nations, in Indian Territory. Jan. 7, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp. 1722.) Report favoring H. 11218, to protect timber in Indian Territory and to secure royalties therefor. Jan. 10, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp. 1726!) Report amending H. 11268, to authorize Arkansas and Choctaw Railwav Companv to construct railwav through Choctaw and Chickasaw nations, Ind. T. Jan. 12, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp. 1734.) Report favoring H. 10771, for relief of Eudora Hill. Jan. 23, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1814.) [Corrected 2d print was issued.] Report amending H. 11409, to authorize Big Three Railroad Com- pany to construct railwav in Indian and Oklahoma Territories. Jan'. 24, 1899. 2 pp. (H. fp. 1819.) Stephens, J. H. Report amending H. 11098, to extend act to grant right of way to Kansas, Oklahoma Central and Southwestern Railway Company through Indian Territory and Oklahoma, and supple- mental act to extend [said] act. Jan. 5, 1899. Ip. (H.rp. 1718.) January, 1899 21 Stephens, J. H. — Continued. Report favoring H. 11084, to amend act to amend act to grant Gainesville, McAlester and St. Louis Railway Companv right of way through Indian Territory [so as to extend time]. Jan. 13, 1899. 'l p. (H.rp. 1745.) Report favoring H. 11621, authorizing St. Louis, Tecumsch and Lexington Railway Company to tonstruct railway through Okla- homa. Jan. 24, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp. 1817.) INTERSTATE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE CO.MMITTEE Adamson. W. C. Report favoring H. .T. R. 303, granting life-saving medal to Michael F. IJarry. Jan. 14, 1899. 3 pp. (H. rp. 1750.) Barham, J. A. Report amending H. 2060, for light and fog signal on or near Sabine Bank, Tex. Jan. 28, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp. 1867.) Corliss, J. B. Report favoring S. 2904, for investigation of leprosy [in United States], as substitute for H.5431. Jan. 17, 1899. 1 p. ' (H. rp. 1759. ) Fletcher, Loren. Report amending H. 11019, to authorize bridge across Savannah River from mainland of Chatham Countv, Ga., to Hutch- insons Island. Jan. 6, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp. 1720.) Report amending H. 11536, to authorize bridges over Lake Cham- plain. Jan. 13, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp. 1744.) Report favoring S. 5004, to authorize bridge across Missouri River at or near Oacoma, S. Dak. Jan. 17, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1756.) Report amending H. 11269, to reenact and amend act to authorize bridge across Missouri River at or near Lexington, Mo. Jan. 18, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 1763.) Report amending H. 11462, to amend act to authorize bridge across Missouri River at or near Boonville, Mo. [so as to extend time]. Jan. 28, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 1868.) Wanger, I. P. Report favoring H. 499, for light-houses and other aids to navigation [in Norwalk Harbor, Conn.]. Jan. 18, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 1764.) INVALID PENSIONS COMMITTEE Botkin, J. D. Report amending H. .5802, to increase pension of John W. Ohngemach. Jan. 19, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1780.) Report amending H. 4324, to pension Martha Allen. Jan. 26, 1899. 3 pp. (H.rp. 1846.) Brewster, H. C. Report amending H. 10688, to increase pension of John J. Bowen. Jan. 19, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp. 1782.) Report amending H. 8955, to increase pension of Richard M. Hussey. Jan. 26, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1843.) Castle, C. H. Report amending H. 11382, to pension Margaret A. Lowther. Jan. 19, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1783.) Report amending H. 11017, to pension Jesse Everl". Jan. 26, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 1834.) Report amending H. 6876, to increase pension of George Alexander. Jan. 26, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 1858. ) Driggs, E. H. Report favoring S. 2015, to pension Lillian M. Yost. Jan. 19,1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 1770.) Report amending H. 4982, to increase pension of Harriet Tubman Davis. Jan. 19, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1774.) Report amending H. 1573, to pension Julia Walke. Jan. 19,1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 1784.) Gibson, H. R. Report amending H. 9314, to increase pension of Isaac Stephens. Jan. 19, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1773.) 22 January, 1899 ^ Gibson, H. R. — Continued. Report amending H. 10056, to increase pen- sion of James Webb. Jan. 19, 1899. 4 pp. (H.rp. 1779.) Heniv, E. S. Report amending H. 123, to pension William F. Bolan. Jan. 19, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 17(i9.) Report favoring S. 2729, to pension Lydia E. Bowers. Jan. 26, 1899. 1 p. (ll.rp. 1K^9.) Report amending H. 2122, to increase pension of William R. Christy, Jan. 26, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1840.) Kerr, W. S. Report amending H. 4838, to increase pension of Elizabeth V. LitzenbeVg. Jan. 19, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 1775.) Report amending H. 3307, to increase pension of Andrew S. Evans. Jan. 19, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1778.) Report amending H. 1675, to pension Alice Smith. Jan. 26, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 1817.) Report amending H. 10345, to increase pension of Abram O. Kindig. Jan. 26, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp. 1848.) Report amending H. 9359, to increase pension of Charles H. Barbor. Jan. 26, 1899. 4 pp. (H. rp. 1849.) Miers, R. W. Report amending H. 11115, to pension Allen Meeks. Jan. 19,1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 1771.) Report amending H. 9843, to pension America Easton. Jan. 19, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 1785.) -. Report favoring S. 4246, to increase pension of Margaret Love Skerrett. Jan. 26, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 1829.) Norton, J. A. Report amending H. 8445, to jiension Joseph N. Harmon. Jan. 26, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 1841.) Report amending H. 204, to pension Ann p]. Coolev. Jan. 26, 1899. Ip. (H.rp. 1842.) Ray, G. W. Report amending S. 2919, to pension Olivia T. Worden. Jan. 19, 1899. 4 pp. (H.rp. 1776.) Report amending H. 10013, to increase pension of Joseph H. McGee. Jan. 26, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp. 1831.) Smith, S. W. Report amending H. 9234, to increase pension of George Blakesley. Jan. 19, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 1781.) Report favoring S. 1974, to pension Charles H. Streeter. Jan. 19, 1899. Ip. (H.rp. 1787.) Report favoring S. 4622, to increase pension of John S. Beaty, Jan. 26, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 1844.) Report amending S. 2002, to increase pension of Bvron R. Pierce. Jan. 26, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp. 1857.) Stnrtevant, J. C. Report amending H. 9569, to increase pension of Tim- othy A. Allen. Jan. 19, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp. 1772.; Report favoring S. 3534, to increase pension of Annie E. Joseph. Jan. 19, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 1777.) Report amending H. 5796, to increase pension of Peter E. Shipler. Jan. 26, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1837.) Report amending H. 9415, to increase pension of Henry Bullen. Jan. 26, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 1845.) SuUowav, C. A. Report amending S. 4422, to increase pension of George W.Gould. Jan. 19, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 1786.) Report amending S. 717, to increase pension of Eva W. Brannan. Jan. 19, 1899. 3 pp. (H. rp. 1789.) Warner, Vespasian. Report favoring S. 943, to pension Jane B. Johnston. Jan. 19, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1788.) Report amending H. 6810, to pension Mary Luella Steele. Jan. 26, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 1830.) January, 1899 23 Warner, Vespasian — Continued. Report amending H. 8610, to pension Minnie B. Titus. Jan. 26, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1832.) Report amending R. 5712, to increase pension of Sarah A. Luke. •Jan. 26, 1899. 4 pp. (H. rp. 1833.) Report amending H. 5805, for relief [by pension] of George G. Pride. Jan. 26, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1835.) Report amending H. 10417, to pension James H. Nichols. Jan, 26, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1836.) .JUDICIARY COMMITTEE Broderick, Case. Report favoring S. 4786, for relief of Cassins G. Fos- ter. Jan. 4, 1899. 3 pp. (H. rp. 1716.) Lanham, S. W. T. Report amending H. 11495, to amend sec. 3 of act to change time and places for district and circuit courts of northern district of Texas, approved June 11, 1896 [so as to transfer suits from certain counties formerly in western district]. Jan. 17, 1899. Ip. (H. rp. 1755.) LABOR COMMITTEE Gardner, J. J. Report amending H. 11247, to extend anticoutract-labor laws of United States to Hawaii. Jan. 20, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 1794.) LIBRARY COMMITTEE Cummings, A. J. Report favoring H. 11256, for memorial [at Cheyenne, Wyo.], to soldiers killed at Tupelo, Miss. [1898]. Jan. 26, 1899. Ip. (H. rp. 1850.) MERCHANT MARINE AND FISHERIES COMMITTEE Handy, L. I. Views of minority adverse to H. 11312. to promote com- merce and increase foreign trade, and to provide auxiliary cruisers, transports, and seamen. Jan. 31- 1899. 7 pp. (H. rp. 1866, pt. 2.) Payne, S. E. Report amending H. 11312, to promote commerce and increase foreign trade, and to provide auxiliarv cruisers, transports, and seamen. Ji.n. 27, 1899. 21 pp. (H. rp. 1866 [pt. 1].) MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Belknap, H. R. Report favoring S. J. R. 151, for removal of remains of John A. Rawlins to national cemetery at Arlington, Va. Jan. 6, 1899. Ip. (H. rp. 1721.) Report favoring H. 8920, for relief of persons who sustained dam- age by explosion of ammunition chest of Batterv F, 2d United States Artillery [Chicago] July 16, 1894. Jan. 10, 1899. 17 pp. (H. rp. 1727.) Report amending H. 1417, for relief of Thomas Mullen. Jan. 26, 1899. 3 pp. (H. rp. 1861.) Fenton, L. J. Report favoring S. 4306, to authorize readjustment of accounts of army officers who were graduates of Military Academy [and others, for length of service]. Jan. 23, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 1810.) Griffin, Michael. Report favoring H. .J. R 325, to receive for instruc- tion at Militarv Academy Luis Yglesias, of Costa Rica. Jan, 14, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1751.) Report amending S. 2821, to provide hone for aged and infirm col- ored people [from unclaimed monevs in Treasury due heirs of colored soldiers]. Jan. 20, 1899. 3 pp. (H. rp. 1795.) 24 January, 1899 Hull, J. A. T. Report amendiuj? H. 11022, for reorganization of Army; with views of ininoritv- Deo. 20, 1898 [ordered reprinted with addi- tions Jan. 20, 1899] . 18 + 8 pp. ( H. rp. 1709, 2 pts. ) Jett, T. M, Report submittiu^- H. 11615, to remove charge of desertion from William Moore, as substitute for H. 9759. Jan. 14, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1753.) Report favoring H. 2017, for relief of Julius C. Kloenue. Jan. 24, 1899. 4 pp. (H.rp. 1824.) McDonald, John. Report favoring H. 10405, to appoint and retire James P. W. Neill with rank of captain. Jan. 17, 1^99. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1760.) Report favoring H. 11036, to restore Robert W. Dowdy to active list. Jan. 20, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 1793.) Marsh, B. F. Report amending H. 11248, granting extra pay to oliBcers and enlisted men of volunteers. Jan. 6, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 1719.) Report submittiug H. 11717, making appropriations for Military Academy, 1900. Jan. 20, 1899. 3 pp. (H.rp. 1792.) NAVAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Dayton, A. G. Report favoring S. 3701, to nominate R. M. G. Brown to be commander on retired list, as substitute for H. 5682. Jan. 25, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1828.) Hilborn, S. G. Report favoring S. J. R. 218, to receive for instruction at Naval Academy Ricardo Yglesias, of Costa Rica. Jan. 20, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 1801.) Report favoring S. J. R. 219, to receive for instruction at Naval Academy Alberto Valenzuela Montoya, of Colombia. Jan. 20, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1802.) Report on H. R. 212, to appoint special committee of House to de- vise plan for uniformity in caliber of shoulder rifles used in Army and Navv, recommending postponement. Jan. 20, 1899. 11 pp. (H. rp. 1803.) Rixey, J. F. Report favoring H. 8124, for relief of Louis Weber. Jan. 24,1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 1820.) Report favoring H. J. R. 307, to pay laborers and mechanics at navy- yards and naval stations 50 per centum additional for work in excess of 8 hours per diem. Jan. 28, 1899. 4 pp. (H. rp. 1869.) PENSIONS COMMITTEE Bromwell, J. H. Report amending H. 4806, to increase pension of Bona- ventura Heinz. Jan. 17. 1899. 1 p. (H.rp. 1758.) De Graffenriod, R. C. Report amending H. 8754, to increase pension of Lemon Holtou. Jan. 12, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 1739.) Report amending H. 8179, to pension Levi M. Trait. Jan. 30, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1875.) Knowles, Freeman. Report amending H. 10155, to increase pension of Alexander Rogers. Jan. 12, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 1738.) Loudenslager, H. C. Report amending S. 1776, to increase pension of Mrs. Letitia Tyler Semple. Jan. 11, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1732.) Sheldcn, C. D. Report amending S. 1183, to pension John Green. Jan. 11, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1731.) Stallings, J. F. Report favoring, S. 383, to increase pension of William W. Tumblin. Jan. 26, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1852.) Report amending S. 290, to pension Charlotte Poe. Jan. 26, 1899. Ip. (H.rp. 1853.) Report favoring S. 2786, to pension Martha E. Huddleston. Jan. 26, 1899. Ip. (H.rp. 1855.) Report amending S. 304, to pension Henry Farmer. Jan. 26, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 1859.) January, 1899 25 Stallings, J. F. — Continued. Report amending S. 285, to pension Marv L.Roderick. Jan. 26, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp. 1860.) Report amending H. 10478, to increase pension of Jennett E. Arnold. Jan. 27, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 1861. ) Report amending H. 2550, to pension Annie M. Clemens. Jan. 27, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 1865.) Report amending H. 11420, to pension Emily McLain. Jan. 30, 1899. Ip. (H.rp. 1872.) Report amending H. 9344, to increase pension of John Beglev. Jan. 30, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp. 1873.) Strode, J. B. Report amending S. 1154, to increase pension of George Hughes. Jan. 11, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 1733.) Report favoring S. 4871, to increase pension of Eleazer Smith. Jan. 26, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 1854.) Report amending S. 3002, to pension William Russell. Jan. 26, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 1856.) Report amending H, 10385, to pension George Brown. Jan. 27, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1863.) PO.ST-OFI'ICE AND POST-ROADS COMMITTEE Loud, E. F. Report favoring H. 11224, to amend postal laws relating to 2d-cla8s mail matter. Jan. 4, 1899. 23 pp. (H.rp. 1715.) Report submitting H. 11683, making appropriations for Post-Office Department, 1900. Jan. 18, 1899. 15 pp. (H.rp. 1768.) PRINTING COMMITTEE Perkins, G. D. Report favoring H. C. R. 63, to print report on export demand for American horses. Jan. 18, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp. 1761.) Report favoring H. C. R. 48, to jirint report of director of Mint for 1898. Jan. 23, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp. 1812.) Report amending motion to correct Record of Jan. 20, 1899, by strik- ing out matter inserted by Mr. Todd. Jan. 25, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp. 1827.) PUBLIC LANDS COMMITTEE Barney, S. S. Report favoring S. 5171, for adjustment of swamp-land grant to Wisconsin. Jan. 24, 1899. 6 pp. ' (H. rp. 1815.) De Vries, Marion. Report amending H. 11618, to grant Pasadena and Mount Wilson Railway Company right of way through San Gabriel forest reserve, as substitute for H. 11271. Jan. 19, 1899. 5 pp. (H. rp. 1790.) Mills, D. W. Report amending H. 10831, for relief of homestead settlers in Florida [compelled to be absent by storm of Sept. 1896]. Jan. 26, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp. 1838.) RIVERS AND IIARISOHS COMMITTEE Burton, T. E. Report favoring II. J. R. 328, directing Secretary of War to cause survey of channel connecting Texas City with Galveston Harbor and to submit estimate for imjirovement of same. Jan. 12, 1899. 1 i>. (H.rp. 1743.) Report favoring H. J. R. 310, authorizing Secretary of War to make preliminary survey of channel between Straits of Carquinez and Golden (ilate and prepare estimates of cost thereof. Jan. 13, 1899. Ip. (H.rp. 1747.) Report favoring S. J. R. 206, for survey of Penobscot River at and near Bucksport Narrows, Me. Jan. 13, 1899, 1 p. (H.rp. 1748.) 26 January, 1899 Burton, T. E. — Continued. Report favoring H. C. R. 64, for examination as to means necessary to ])reserve harbor at Pittsburg, Pa. Jan. 13, 1899. Ip. (Hrp. 1749.) Report submitting H. 11795, making appropriations for rivers and harbors [1900]. Jan. 24, 1899. 4 pp'. (H.rp. 1826.) [Corrected 2d print was issued.] Report amending H. 9335, granting to Muscle Shoals Power Com- pany right to construct canal and power stations at Muscle Shoals, Ala." Jan. 28, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp. 1870.) RULES COMMITTEE Henderson, D. B. Report submitting H. R. 363, that it be in order to consider H. 10403, to reorganize personnel of Navy and Marine Corps, as substitute for H. R. 348. Jan. 9, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 1724.) TERRITORIES COMMITTEE Broderick, Case. Report amending S. 3729, making further provision for civil government for Alaska. Jan. 23, 1899. 4 pp. (H. rp. 1807.) Knox, W. S. Report amending H. 10990, to provide government for Hawaii; with views of minority. Jan. 23, 1899. 8 pp. (H. rp. 1808.) WAR CLAIMS COMMITTEE Mahon, T. M. Report adverse to H. 5200, for relief of Margaret Ken- nedy. Jan. 23, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 1809.) Weaver, W. L. Report submitting H. R. 379, to refer H. 5278, for relief of Hamlin Caldwell, to Court of Claims. Jan. 26, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp.l851.) WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE Evans, Walter. Report amending H. 10997, to amend sec. 3287, Revised Statutes, concerning drawing off of spirits [so as to permit use of metallic x>ackages for export trade]. Jan. 24, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 1825.) Grosvenor, C. H. Report favoring H. 11440, to locate office of deputy collector of East Pascagoulaat Scranton, Miss. Jan. 24, 1899. Ip. (H.rp. 1821.) SHEEP-BOUND RESERVE ^NOTE. —These volumes, which have been previously published in unbound form or in one or more cloth editions, are now lor the tirst time ready for distribution in sheep binding. The number in black-faced type appended to tlie 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 office. ; 54th Congress, 2d session. Senate documents, v. 4. Nob. 100-137 ; Grain rates at Missouri River points, etc. [3470] Same, v. 5. Nos. 138-187, except 159 and 183 ; Investigation of bond ^ sales, etc. [3471] President of United States Message relative to relief expedition to Arctic Ocean [as to reward for officers and crew of revenue-cutter Bear]. Jan. 18, 1899. 3 pp. (S. doc. 66.) Message returning without approval S. 708, for relief of Albert E. Red- stone. Jan. 20, 1899. 2 pp. (S. doc. 67.) Trabuco Canon forest reserve, 2d proclamation. [Jan. 30, 1899.] [2]pp.f>' January, 1899 27 State Department Note. — The State Department distributes the Consular Reports and other departmental publications gratuitously. For sale of laws see page 4. Diplomatic list, Jan. 1899. 11 pp. 24» [Monthly.] Hawaiian cable concession. [Dec. 31, 1898. J [2] pp. f" Response to resolution, papers in matter of arbitration of claims of Charles Obcrlander and Barbara M. Messinger against Mexico. Jan. 23, 1899. 126 pp. (S. doc. 73.) Reponse to resolution, papers relative to dissolution of Government of United States of Central America. Jan. 6, 1899. 4 pp. (S. doc. .50.) Treaty of peace between United States and Spain, signed Paris, Dec. 10,1898. Jan. 1,1899. 10 pp. (Contidential; [Senate] executive B, pt. 1.) Same, with accompanying papers. Jan. 4, 1899. 677 pp. (Confiden- tial; [Senate] executive B, pt. 2.) Note. — The series of documents to which these belong is printed in confidence for the use of the Senate, and is inaccessible to other persons unless, as in this instance, the Senate removes the iu junction of secrecy. This was removed on Jan. 11, 1899. Same, Jan. 13, 1899. 2 pts. 12 + [2] -f 677 pp. (S. doc. 62, 2 pts.) Content!) .• Bradford, R. B., Statement of, Oct. 14, 1898, before Peace Commission. Foreman, John, Statement of, Oct. 8, 1898, before Peace Commission. Malay States, Federated, their growth and political organization ; by F. B. Forbes. Merritt, Wesley, Statement of, Oct, 4,1898, before Peace Commission, and accom- panying papers. Peace' protocol of Aug. 12, 1898, and correspondence. Philipi)ine afl'airs. Consular reports on. Philippine Islands, their history, people, geography, geology, resources, and strategic importance ; by Everett Hayden. Philippines, Economic condirion of; byM. L. Toruow. geological and mineral resources of. Preliminary report of G. F. Becker on. Memoranda concerning situation in, on Aug. 30, 1898, by F. V. Greene, and accompanying papers. Protectorates, colonies, and non -.sovereign States. Protocols of conferences at Paris. Spain, Correspondence between Department of State and Embassy of France representing interests of. Treaty. [English and Spanish.] Whittier, C. A., Statement of, before Peace Commission. AMERICAN REPUBLICS BUREAU Note. — This Bureau sells its own monthly bulletins, handbooks, etc., at prices usually ranging from 5c to 60c. Address the Director of the Bureau. Monthly bulletin, Jan. 1899; whole no. 64, v. 6, no. 7. p. 11,57-1356, 1 por. [Contains articles m English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French.] 25c single copy, $2.00 a yr Contents: American Republics Bureau. Annual report. Argentina. Foreign trade returns; cultivation of cotton. Bolivia. Production of tin. Brazil. Commerce of Para; outlook for I'nited States goods ; expressions of good will toward United States. Calvo, Senor, appointed minister plenipotentiary. Chile. New ministry ; stationery and printing paper. Costa Rica. Growing interest in rubber culture. Cuba, Cocoanut oil in. Ecuador. Guayaquil and Quito Railway. Great Britain, Value of Ameriian trade with. Guatemala. Control of foreign coiiimerce. Haiti. Manufacture of sugar; valuable mineral deposits. Honduras. Imports from United States. Mexico. Commercial possibilities in northern Mexico. Great increase in railroad traffic; electric traction in the capital; estimated profits in rubber production. 28 January, 1899 Monthly bulletin, etc. — Continued. Contents — Continued. Nicaragua. New miniatry. Paraguay. Native lumber aud furniture trade. Peru. Fuel.s ])t'Culiar to the republic. Romero, ^Minister, Death of. Trade miscellany. United State.s. 'Suggested maritime policy; prospective American railway and steamship company; trade with Latin America. Uruguay. New market for United States coal. Venezuela. National exposition in 1900. FOREIGN COMMERCE BUREAU Advance sboets of consular reports, Jan. 3-31, 1899 ; nos. 314-338. [Dally except Sundays and holitlays.] . Coiltents: Antigua, New duties in, by H.M, Hunt, no, 317. Auto'^motor freight wagons and freight rates in England, by James Boyle; no. 338. Automobiles in France, luite, no. 335. Beer, Imiiortation of, into Mexico, by C. W. Kindrick; no. 316 in Colombia, bj- W. I Shaw no"33u. in Munich, note; no 320. Beet cultivation in Italy, by H. A. Johnson ; no. 316. Belgium, Proposed tariff changes in, with text of law, by G. "W. Roosevelt ; no. 335. Bicycles, American, German combine aaainst, by D.B. Mason: no. 320. in Hongkong, by Rounsevelle Wilduian: no. 321. Bleaching powder in Germany, note; no. 336. Bolts and nuts in England, mistakes of United States exporters, by Marshal Hal- stead; no. 319. Brazil, Hindrances to export trade with, by Eugene Seeger ; no. 337. Brazilian taritt'. Increase in, note; no. 337. Brijuettes, Coal, in Wales, by D. T. Phillips; no. 327. British industries, American competition with, by Rufus Fleming; no. 324. British trade publications, American trade and, by Marshal Halstead; no. 337. Canada, Customs invoices in, circular; no. 026. Carpets, Manufacture of, in Silesia, by C. W. Erdman; no. 326. Cattle, Venezuelan, Shipments of, to Cuba, by L. T. Ellsworth ; no. 317. Central xVmerican steamship service. New, note : no. 322. Chihuahua. Kiiilway enterprises in, note; no. 336. Chile and Ecuailor, Proposed reciprocity between, by P. M. De Leon ; no. 321. China, Advice to exporters to, by John Goodnow ; no. 328. Floods in, note; no. 322. Foreign loans in, translation of despatch from Tsungli Yanien; no 332. Labor-saving devices in, note; no. 328. Need of American warehouse in, by John Goodnow ; no. 316. Transportation charges in, by G. F. Smithers; no. 323 Coal, American, in Marseilles, by R. P. Skinner; no. 336. iu Sumatra, by H. J. P. Haacke ; no. 330. Commercial agents, United States, Status of; no. 316. Commercial instruction. Congress (or, note ; no. 332. Consular reports. Practical results of, note : no 332. Cotton fabrics. Ignited States, in South America, by Louis Goldschmidt ; no. 329. Cows, stabled, Food for, note; no. 338. Crete, Blockade of, raised, note; no. 321. Debts, Collection of, in Cape Colony, by J. G. Stowe ; no. 323. in Ireland, by Joshua Wilbour; no. 323. Denmark. TY;ide possibilities in, note: no. 337. Designs, Foreign indu.strial, at Paris Exposition, by A. L. Frankenthal; no. 317. Protection of, at Paris Exposition, note ; no. 336. Ecuador, New tariff of, note; no. 317. Railway in, by I'. M. De Leon and A.J. Sampson; no. 314. Electric road in Breslau, note; no 337. Food supply in south Africa, by J. G. Stowe ; no. 324. France, Men-hant marine of, by J. C. Covert : no. 320. Fruit, United States, Bremen regulations regarding, note: no. 326. Fruit and lumber, American, in France, by A. M. Thackara: no. 333. Germany, Extending American trade with, by C. L. Cole; no. 322. Hardware, Demand for, at Malta, by J. H. Grout, jr. ; no. 325. Hoes and picks iu south Africa, note : no. 323. Hull, Trade of, with United States, by W. P. Smyth; no. 315. Iron and steel and barber chairs. Opening lor. in France, note; no. 318. Italv, Introduction of American poods in, note; no. 338. Kloiidike, Conditions in, by J. C. McCook; no. 332. Leiither manufactures in Germany, by F. H. Mason ; no. 320. Liquors and crockery, Taritt" on, in Salvador, note ; no. 322. Liverpool, Trade of, with United States, by James Boyle ; no. 315. January, 1899 29 Advance sheets of cousular reports — Contiuued. Contents — Continued. Manchester exports to United States, by W. F. Grinnell; no. 332. Martinique, Municipal taxes in, translation of decree, by Ainedee Testart ; no. 327. Meat and breadstutl's. Scarcity of, in Germany, by T. J. Albert; no. 319. Mexico, northern, Pro])osert railway in, note ; no. 318. Nicaraguan tariff change, note; no. 317. Oranges and lemons in Syria, note; no. 323. Oranges and orange shooks in Mexico, by C. W. Kindrick; no. 330. Palestine, Jews in, by G. B. Ravndal ; no'. 331. Perfume industry in soutberr; France, by E. T. Liefeld ; no. 319. Potato crop of Malta, note; no. 319. Professions, Practice of, in Japan, by J. F. Gowey : no. 334. Russia, Lautl tenure in, by H. H. D. Peirce; no. 328. Suggestions concerning trade witli, by W. K. Holloway ; no. 325. Salt in Germany, by W. J . Hoffman ; no. 334. Salvador, Duties in, translations of decrees; no. 317. Sausages, United States, in Gibraltar, by H. J. Sprague; no. 322. Scotch opinion of United Stales goods, by Eufus Fleming; no. 322. Shellac andasbestu.s, Composition of, note; no. 314. Siberia, Duties in, note; no. 318. Silk, Syrian, fur United States, by G. B. Eavndal; no. 331. Stave trade in France, note ; no. 322. Sugar and cereals in Gernuiny, note ; no. 324. Sugar crop of Euroii'-, by II. W. Diederich; no. 338. Sweden, Crops of, by W. AV. Thomas, jr.; no. 321. Development of, by E. D. Winslow; no 314. Technical education inGermany, by W. K. Anderson; no. 329. Telephone and tramway sj'stems in Shanghai, by John Goodnow; no. 323. Telephones of the world, by E. D. Winslow ; no. 321. Tobacco cultivation In Szechuan, by G. F. Sraithers; no. 321. Tobacco culture in tropics, by E. L. Harris; no. 314. Tobacco in Philippines, by Kounsevelle Wildman; no. 314. Turkey, Commercial conditions in, by C. M. Dickinson ; no. 318. Venezuela, New steamship service to, note; no. 317. Venezuelan customs classirtcation, note; no. 317. Vintage of 1898 in Germany, by Walter Schumann; no. 336. Watches in Japan, note; no. 318. Wlieatcrop and electric railroads in Russia, by Thomas Smith; no. 319. Wines, California, Prospect for, in France, by A.M. Thackara; no. 333. "Wood industry in New Brunswick, by Gustave Beutelspacher; no. 324. Wood pulp. Shipments of, to United States, note; no. 333. Woods, American, in Germany, by Louis Lange,,jr. ; no. 326. Consular Reports, Jan. 1899; v. 59, no. 220. xvi+1-159 pp. (H. doc. 73, pt. 1.) [Monthly.] '15c Contents: Aden, Ste.amship lines at; by E. S. Cnnningham. Africa, south, British vs. American goods in ; by J. G. Stowe. Prices in ; by J. G. Stowe. Agricultural machinery. United States, in Scotland ; by Rufus Fleming. Belfast, Trade of, with' Cuba and United States; by W. W.Touvelle. Brazil, T'uitcd States goods in; by 15. F. Chirk. Briquittes, Turf, in Germany; by J. E. Kehl. Building industry of Nice; liiarkets for American products; by H. S. Van Buren . Butter, "American, in Cape Colony; by J. G. Stowe. Butter and pork products in Bohemia; by F. W. Mahin. Callao, Public works in; translated by W. B. Dickey. Canada, Trade of United States with ;' by J. L. Bittinger. Cape Colony, Dock dues in. Rebates on imported goods in. Government notice. Cattle and frozen meat, Importation of, into Belgium; by G. W. Roosevelt. Ciiina, British territory in, treaty. Clocks and watidies. Japanese imports of; by J. F. Gowey. Coal production, Belgian, in 1897; by G. W. Roosevelt. Dublin, Commercial conditions in ; by Joshua Wilbour. East, German conimerci;il inten'>t.s in; by J. C. Monaghan. Foreign rejiorts ;ind ]inlilicatiening for American goods; by S. S. Lyon. Klondike, Activity in ; by J. C. McCook. 30 January, 1899 Cousular Reports, etc. — Continued. Contents — Continued. Kougo Free State, Development of; by Bellamy Storer. Louren<;(i ilanjuez, American goods in; by W. S. HoUis. Machines, English and An)erican, in Gemiany ; by J. C. Monaghan. Manchester Exports from ; by ^'. F. Grinneli. Martinique, Tariff clianges in: by G. L. Darte. Munich, American goods in; by G. G. Pierie. Notes. Oil trade in Jfimaica ; by L. A. Dent. Pacific steamship lines,' New ; by W. R. HoUoway. Palestine, American products in^ by Selah Merrill. Para, Commerce of; by K. K. Kenueday. Parana, Ilailroad in ; by Emil Thou. Petroleum in Dutch East Indies; by S. B. Everett. Platinum industry in Knssia; translated by W. R. HoUoway. Poultry exhibition in Kussia. Poultry industry, Belgian; by H. C. Morris. Puerto Rico, Conditions in ; by P. C. Hanna. Currency in : by P. C. Hanna. Rice cultivation in Russia; by W. R. Holloway. Rubber in Para: by K. K. Kenneday. Russia, Direct steamship communication with. New ice-breaking steamer for; from Newcastle Daily Chronicle. Scotland, Opening for American goods in ; by Rufus Fleming. Spain, eastern. Trade conditions m ; by Theodor Merteus. Stoves and methods of heating in Eorea ; by H. N. Allen. Sugar in Natal; by J. G. Stowe. Syria, Trade with"; by G. B. Kavndal. Telephone building, is'ew, in Brussels ; by G. "W. Roosevelt. Tin workers, Welsh, Wages of; by D. T. Phillips. Tools and implements, American, in Edinburgli; by Rufus Fleming. Venezuelan exposition in 1900; translation of decree. Wines, Plaelzer, and liarvest of 1898; Ijy W.J. Hoftman. ' Wood manufactures in south Africa; by J. G. Stowe. Yokohama harbor regulations. Exports declared for United States, returns from consular districts for quarter ended June 30,1898. 1899. v + 52 pp. (Cons. Rp. 218, Nov. 1898, supplement; H. doc. 565, pt. 5, 5otli Cong. 2d sess. ) *5c INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF NAVIGATION Preliminary report of E. L. Corthell, deleoatc to 7tli congress, Brussels, July, 1898. Jan. 26, 1899. 13 pp. (S. doc. 76.) INTERNATIONAL PRISON COMMISSION Report [of commissioner, 1898]. Jan. 7, 1899. 11 pp. (S. doc. 53.) MEXICAN BOUNDARY SURVEY Report of commission upon survey andre-marlcing of boundary between United States and Mexico west of Rio Grande, 1891-96. pts. 1-2 in Iv. 56 + 240 pp. il. 49 pi. 1 tab. (S. doc. 247, 55 th Cong. 2d sess.) Note.— Part 1 is report of international commission ; pt. 2, of United States sec- tion. Appendix to pt. 2 is report of L. S. Smith on causes of systematic eiTor in stadia work. Volumes of maps and plates will follow. NICARAGUA CANAL COMMISSION Response to resolution, preliminary report. Jan. 6, 1899. 3 pp. (S. doc. 52.) Treasury Department Accounts. 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Same, 240; index, 1898. 12 pp. 4" Report on geodetic operations in United States. [1899.] 7 pp. 1 pi. 3 maps, 4" (Annex B 6.) Note. — The subtitle, Annex B 6, was given to this publication by the Interna- tional Geodetic Association. The article was submitted to that association by the United States delegate to the meeting at Stuttgart, Oct. 1898, and will be published in the association's report of that meeting and in the Coast and Geodetic Survey report for 1898. United States coast pilot, Atlantic coast; pt. 8, Gulf of Mexico from Key West to Rio Grande, supplement to 1st edition. Jan. 13, 1899. 13 pp. + 1. 15-23, large 8" C It art 8 Custom House Cove and Mary Island Anchorage, Alaska; chart 8068. Scale 1 : 10,000. Jan. 1899, first published 1893. 15.7 X 19.8 in. 25c Cuttvhunk Haibor, Mass.; chart 297. Scale 1:10,000. Jan. 1899. 22 X 18.8 in. 25c COMPTROLLER OF CURRENCY Abstract of reports of condition of national banks, Dec. 1, 1898. 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Each 1 p. oblong f" and large 4" Note. — Contains accounts of obstructions .and dangers along the coast and the principal ocean routes, ett:. January, 1899 39 Notice to Mariners, weekly, 1-4, 1899; Jan. 7-28, 1899. 1-32 + [9] 1. Note. — Contiiins infonuation of newly diacovered dangers to navi};atioii and of establislimeut and changes of lights and other aids. For economy and i(iii\ cnience in distribution, the items in each number relating to ditterent geograi>liical sec- tions are reprinted separately, as Notice to Mariners 1, sec. 2, etc. The informa- tion relating to the Great Lakes appear.s only in the Notice to Mariners for the Great Lakes. Notices to Mariners, index to 1-58 of 1898. 35 pp. Notices to Mariners for Great Lakes, index to 1-10, 1898. 6 pp. Charts Blakeney, Port, Morris Bay, and adjacent channels, Milbank Sound, British Columbia, from British survey in 1867-70; chart 1761. Scale uaut. m. =4in. Jan. 1899. 1(5.6 X 2o.l in. i 25c Erie, Lake; chart 1665. Scale naut. m. = 0.25 in. Dec. 1898. 26.6 X 55.2 in. 80c Pilot chart of north Atlantic Ocean, Jan. 1899; chart 1400. 21 X 32 in. [Monthly.] 10c Note. — Contains, in addition to sailing routes, etc., transatlantic routes adopted by transatlantic steamship companies, Nov. 1898; charts published, etc., Kov. 30- Bec. 31, 1898; equator crossings in Pacific Ocean ; forecast and review of weather. Pilot chart of north Pacific Ocean, Feb. 1899; chart 1401. Scale 1° long. = 0.2iu. 20.7x35.3 in. [Monthly.] 10c Note. — Contains, in addition to sailing routes, etc., forecast of wind and weath- er; storm tracks; fishing banks; charts published, etc., Dec. 23, 1898-Jan. 22, 1899; sailing route from San Francisco to Puget Sound; equator crossings in Atlantic Ocean. Smith and Fitzhngh sound [s], Anchorages in and adjacent to, British Columbia, from British surveys in 1867-70; chart 1758. Jan. 1899. 23.5 X 23.7 in. ' 40c Goldstream Harbor, Fitzhngh Sound. Scale 1000 yds.= 3 in. 6.2 X 5.1 in. 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New York. 1116 pp. 12" ' .$2.00 a yr Note. — No. 1, January, for each year, is what is usually known as tlie Postal Guide, nos. 2-12 being additions and'corrections. Sold by the printers, the Metro- politan Job Print, 226 West 26th street. New York City. FOREIGN MAIL SERVICE Schedule of steamers appointed to convey mails to foreign countries dur- ing Feb. 1899. 1 p. f" [Monthly.] POSTMASTER-GENERAL, 1ST ASSISTANT Rural free delivery, its origin, scope, and how to obtain it: from renort, 1898. 1899. p. 50-61,122-181, 2 maps. RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE Daily bulletin of orders afilecting postal .service, v. 20, nos. 5746-70; .Tan. 3-31, 1899. f" [Daily except Sundays and holidays.] Report of general superintendent to 2d assistant Postmaster-General, 1898. 446 pp. *35c TOPOGRAPHER Note.— Post-route maps corrected to the 1st of the month are distributed in March, June, Sei)tember, and December to the postal service. Only those maps newly lithographed on account of change in scale, etc., are recorded here. For a listof the maps composing the set, with prices, see July, 1898, catalogue, ii. 460. The maps an^ now issued in tliree forms, viz : in sheets, backed and mounted on rollers, and folded in book cover to tit tlie jiockct. Prices tor the first form range from 80c to.$:!.20; for the second. fr(>in$I(lll lo.t4.2(l; for tlie tliird, from .-f 1 .2o toifli.T.'). Orders fortheniaps should lie addressed tothe Disbursing Clerk, Post-Otiice Department, and nion(\v orders should be made payable to him. Post route map of Alaska, showing i)ost offices with intermediate dis- tances on mail routes in openition on Dec. 1, 1898. Scale 40 ni. =^ 1 in. 33.8 X 49.5 in. [Scale changed from 68 miles to 40 miles to an inch.] 80c, mounted .$1.60, folded $1,25 Post route map of Ohio, showing post offices witli intermediate dis- tances on mail rotitcs in operation on Sept. 1, 1898, scale 7 m. r=. 1 in. ; with inset, Cincinnati and environs, scale approximately 2 m. = 1 in. 46.5 X 31.5 and 8.1 X 12.5 in. [Scale chani;ed from S miles to 7 miles to an inch.] 80c, mounted $1.60, folded $1.25 42 January, 1899 Interior Department Note. — The Decisions of the Uepartmfiit of the Interior in pension cases and in hiiul cases are issued in slips and signatures, and in bound volumes at prices ranuins; from $1.05 to $1.45 per volume. Subscribers may deposit $1.0U in the De- parfuu'ut and receive the contents of a volume of the Decisions in 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. Additional estimates of appropriations for Department [for occnpation of Post-Office Department building]. Jan. 4, 1899. 2 pp. (H. doc, 108.) [Decisions in appealed pension and bountj^ land claims, v. 10, slips] 1-14, published separately. Contents: Dependenceact June 27, 1890; widows. No. 4. Oct. 17. 1898. 3 pp. Dependency; act of Jan. 29, 1887, construed. No. 14. Nov. 18, 1898. 5 pp. Discharge ;'service; act of June 27, 1890. No. 7. Oct. 29, 1898. 2 pp. Evidence; presumptions; death. No. 2. Oct. 7, 1898. 2 pp. Insane or helpless minor; disability. No. 12. Nov. 18, 1898. 4 ]/]i. Marriage; widow's pension; act Mar. 19, 1880. No. 5. Oct. 21, 1898. 1 p. Marriage and divorce; impediment. No. 8. Oct. 29. 1898. 3 pp. nunc pro tune decree. No. 1. Nov. 19, 1898. 6 pp. Practice; rates; disability. >o. 6. Oct. 17, 1898. 2 pp. Rating; disability; compounding rates. No. 11. Nov. 18, 1898. 2 pp. Service ; act June 27, 189U. No. 9. Oct. 29, 1898. 2 pp. Indian wars ; act July 27, 1892. No. 13. Nov. 18, 1898. 3 pp. Missouri militia. No. 10. Nov. 12, 1898. 2 pp. act June 27, 1890. No. 3. Oct. 17. 1898. 2 pp. Decisions [of Department and General Land Office] relating^ to public lands, V. 27, [signatures] 36-45, publislied separately, p. 561-720. Contents : Abandoned military reservation ; private sale; instructions, p. 693. Alaskan lands; approval of survey; opinion, p. 627. Alienation ; homestead ; sec. 2290 11. S., p. 71 1. Amendment of entry; adverse claiin ; relinquishment, p. 611. Contest; abandonment; forest tires, p. 691. Final proof; equitable adjudication, p. 577. Government surveys; penalty for destruction of marks of survey, p. 574. Homestead ; additional entry ; sec. 6, act of Mar. 2, 1889, p. 586. — —cancellation; widow; heirs, p. 572. Homestead contest; application to enter; settlement right, p. 658. Homestead entry; disqualitication; ownership of land, p. 647. minor heirs, p. 596. patent; widow, p. 671. Indian lands; allotment; relinquishment, p. G03. Isolated tract; act of Feb. 26, 1895, p. 715. Judgment; cancellation: a])plication, p. 619. Jurisdiction of Land Department; final certificate, p. 716. Land Department : deputy mineral surveyors, p. 582. Mineral lands; building stone; location, p. 68u. Mining claim ; known lode within placer, p 676. lode within placer; patent, p. 661. Oklahoma lands; disqualified settler, p. 696. qualitications of entryman, ]>. 705. Practice; advancement of case; application, p. 632. appeal; rehearing; notice; charge, p. 65 J. • defective notice, p. 673. Private claim ; smallholding; homestead, p. 604. Private laud claim ; confirmation; i)atent, ]). 683. Railroad grant; conflicting limits; withdrawal, p. 674. indemnity selection ; application to enter, p. 700. cancellation of entry, p. 651. settlement claim, j). 694. Railroad lands ; sec. 4, act of Mar. 3, 1887, p. 707, 717. settlement rights ; forcible intrusion, p. 569. Records; examination by public; instructions, p. 625. Regulations concerning righ<-of-way railroails. p. C63. Regulations concerning selection of desert lands by certain States, p. 635. Rejected ajpplication; failure to appeal, p. 689. Repayment ; desert land entry, ]). 589. entry canceled for conflict, p. 616. January, 1899 43 Decisions relating to public lauds — Coutinued. Contents — Continued. Kepaynifut ; homestead cotunmted for townsite purposes, p. 580. reliuquishjiieut, p. 000. Eight of way; act of July 27, 18G6; pipe line, p. 649. reservoir; 2d map; transl'eree, p. 585. station urounds; survey, p. 714. Sale of isolated tract; publication of notice, p. G17. School lands ; indemnity selection ; survev, p. 644. Settlement, right; act oi' May 14, 1880; re.sidence, p. 562. disqualification of settler, p. 702. unsurveyed land; desert entry, p. 594. waiver of i)refcrenco right, p. 592. Settlement rights; abandonment, p. 575. application to enter; estopjjel, p. 621. soldier's homestead declaratory statement, p. 597. townsite; joint entry, p. 629. Soldiers" additional homestead ; certificate of right, p. 565. Timber cutting; reports of special agents; order, p. 682. Townsite proceedings; assessment, p. 614. Draft of bill to amend act of .Time 4, 1897 [making- appropriations for sundry civil expenses, 1898, as to publication of notice of] sale of timber on forest reservations. Jan. RO, 1899. 2 pp. (H.doc. 186. ) Petitions from persons in Indian Territory, requesting Congress to appropriate money to assist W. T. Whitaker Home at Pryor Creek, Ind. T. .Jan. 30, 1899. 7 pp. (S. doc. 90.) Response to resolution, report from director of Geological Survey touch- ing region south of Yellowstone National Park, excerpts from report of Secretary, 1898 [etc.]. Dec. 20, 1898. 92 pp. 2 maps. (S. doc. 39.) [Pages 31-90 contain in full the report of the acting superintendent of the Yellowstone National Park, Nov. 10, 1897-Sept. 30, 1898.] CENSUS Note.— Orders for the publications of the 10th and 11th censuses (1880 and 1890) should be sent to the chief clerk of the Department of the Interior, indorsed "Document Division." t- Statistical atlas of United States, based upon results of llth census; by Henry Gannett. 1898. 69 pp. il. 63 pi. and maps, large 4" (H. mis. doc. 340, pt. 29, 52d Cong. 1st sess. ) $4.00 EDUCATION BUREAU Note. — 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's rejjort, however, with a few exceptions, are now issued in a limited edition, which is retained by the Bureau for reference and loan purposes and is not available for distribution. v/Report of commissioner, 1897. 1898. v. 2, vii + 1137-2390 pp. il. (Whole no. 239.) [For contents see November, 1898, catalogue, p. 625, 626 ] *90c FIVE CIVILIZED TRIBES COMMISSION Agreement between commissioners and Cherokee Nation. Jan. 28, 1899. 16 pp. (S. doc. 88.) GENERAL LAND OFFICE Annual report of commissioner [with detailed statement of business by divisions and surveying districts], 1898. 500 jjp. '*40'c Communication relative to law for payment of fees by applicants for tiling of applications for right of wav under acts of Mar. 3, 1875, Mar. 3, 1891, Jan. 21, 1895, May 14, 1896, and May 11, 1898. Jan. 28, 1899. 3 pp. (S. doe. 86.) 44 January, 1899 Draft i)f bill to extend at-t for clussiticatioii of niiucral lauds in Mon- tana and Idaho [in Xortiieru Pacific Kaihoad land grant]. Jan. 26, 1899. 2 pp. (H. doc. 180.) Estimate of appropriation for ailditional eiuplovees, 190P. .Ian. 13, 1899. 3 pp. (S. doc. (Jl.) GEOLOGICAL SURA'EY INoTE. — The publications of tbe United States Geological Survey include annual reports and Water-supply and Irrigatinn Papers, wbicli are intended for free distriluitioii : and Monograplis, Bulletin.", and iolios of tlic Geologic Atlas of the United Stales, whicli are sold at prices i-anging from 5c to $11.00 each. Address the Director of the Geological Survey, Washington. For topographic sheets see next page. Cement. Production of cement in 1897 [articles liy Spencer R. New- berry and Uriah Cumminos] ; from Mineral Resources, calendar year 1897 [v. 2]. 1898. p. 487-496, large 8' Chromic iron ore, including paper on chrome ores of Turkey by William Glenn; from jSIineral Resources, calendar year 1897 [v. 1]. 1898. p. 259-264, large 8" Fuller's earth. Production of fuller's earth in 1897; from Mineral Resources, calendar year 1897 [v. 2]. 1898. p. 6.55, 65 •, large 8" Geologic atlas of United States, London folio, Kv. Libraiy edition. 1898. 4pp. 4 maps, large 4" (Folio 47.) ' ' 25c Same, Richmond folio, Ky. Library edition. 1898. 4 pp. 4 ma]is, large 4" (Folio 46.) " ' 25c Hawaii. ]\Iineral resources of Hawaii; from Mineral Resources, calen- dar year 1897 [v. 2]. p. 681-686, large 8' Iron. Pr'xluction of iron ores iu 1897, by John Birkinbine [including article by J. E. .Topling] ; from Mineral Resources, calendar year 1>97 [v. i]. 1898. 47 pp. 11 pi. large 8" Mineral waters. Production of mineral waters in 1897, by A. C. Peale; from Mineral Resources, calendar year 1897 [v. 2] . 1898. p. 659-680, large 8" Natural gas. Production of natural gas in 1897, by F. H. Oliphant; from Mineral Resources, calendar year 1897 [v. 2]. 1898. ]>. 167- 185, large 8" Petroleum. Production of petroleum in 1897, by F. H. Oliphant; from Mineral Resources, calendar year 1897 [v. 2]. 1898. p. 1-166, largeS" Phosphate rock. Production of phosphate rock in 1897 [including arti- cles by C. G. Memminger and Lucius P. Brown] ; from Mineral Resources, calendar year 1897 [v. 2]. 1898. p. 535-556, large 8" Publications. List of publications. 1898. 85 pp. Eeport. 18th annual report, 1897. Charles D. AValeott, director; ])t. 2, yiapers of theoretic nature. 1898. v -|- 653 pp. 101 11. 97 pi. 1 tab. 8 maps, 1 pi. and map iu pocket, large 8" *$1.65 NoTK. — For 8 papers included in this volume seepages 681, 682 of catalogun for December, 1898. 19th annual report, 1898, Charles D. Walcott, director: pt. 6, Mineral Resources [calendar year] 1897, [v. 1] metallic products, coal, and coke, David T. Day, chief of division. 1898. viii + 651 pp. 11 pi. large 8" *Paper, 75c; "cloth, $1.00 Coillfiitu: Aliuninnm. Antimony; by E. "W. Parker. Chr^ 30'-44o, long. 115'-'-115^" 30'. Scale 1: 125,000, contour interval 100 ft. Edition of Apr. 1894, reprinted Jan. 1899. Maine, Buxton sheet, lat. 43" 30'-43-3 45', long. 70- 30'-70-^ 45'. Scale 1 : 62,500, contour interval 20 ft. Edition of Apr. 1893, reprinted Nov. 1898. Maryland, Annapolis sheet, lat. 38" 45'-39o, long. 76° 15'-76- 30'. Scale 1:62,500, contour interval 20 ft. Edition of July, 1892, reprinted Jan. 1899. Maryland, North Point sheet, lat. 39^-39^ 15', long. 76° 15'-76O30'. Scale 1:62,500, contour interval 20 ft. Edition of July, 1893, reprinted Jan. 1899. Michigan, Sagola quadrangle, lat. 46^-46-^ 15', long, 88O-88" 15'. Scale 1 : 62,500, contour interval 20 ft. Edition of Jan. 1899. Michigan-Wisconsin, Iron River quadrangle, lat. 46- -46° 15', long. 88° 30'- 88° 45'. Scale 1 : 62,500, contour interval20ft. Edition of Dec. 1898. Montann, Boulder (|iiadrangle, lat. 46-46 ' 30', long. 112°-112° 30'. Scale 1 : 125,000, contour interval 100 ft. Edition of Jan. 1899. 46 January, 1899 New Jersey-New York, Paterson quadrangle, lat. 40° 45'-41^, loug. 74°- 74015'. Scale 1:62,500, contour interval 20 ft. Editionof Dec. 1898. New Jersey-New York, Staten Islaud ([uadraugle, lat. 40° 30'-40 ' 45', long. 74^-74° 15'. Scale 1:62,500, contour interval 20 ft. Edition of Dec. 1898. New Mexico, Santa Clara sheet, lat. 35° 30'-36°, long. 106°-106o 30'. Scale 1 : 125,000, contour interval 100 ft. Edition of Apr. 1892, reprinted . Nov. 1898. New York, Brooklyn quadrangle, lat. 40° 30'-40° 45', long. 73° 45'-74°. Scale 1 : 62,500, contour interval 20 ft. Edition of Dec. 1898. New York, Lake Placid sheet, lat. 44° 15'^4° 30', long. 73° 45'-74o. Scale 1 : 62,500, contour interval 20 ft. Edition of Sept. 1898. New York, Moravia quadrangle, lat. 42° 30'-42° 45', long. 76° 15'-76° 30'. Scale 1:62,500, contour interval 20 ft. Edition of Nov. 1898. New York, Oneida sheet, lat. 43°-43° 15', long. 75° 30'-75° 45'. Scale 1 : 62,500, contour interval 20 ft. Edition of Dec. 1898. New York, Watertown quadrangle, lat. 43° 45'-44°, long. 75° 45'-76°. Scale 1 :62,.500, contour interval 20 ft. Edition of Sept. 1898. New York-Connecticut, Clove sheet, lat. 41° 30'-41° 45', long. 73° 30'- 73° 45'. Scale 1:62,500, contour interval 20 ft. Edition of Sept. 1898. New York-New Jersey, Harlem quadrangle, lat. 40° 45'-41°, long. 73° 45'- 74°. Scale 1 : 62,500, contour interval 20 ft. Edition of Dec. 1898. Pennsylvania, Lebanon ([uadrangle, lat. 40° 15'^0° 30', long. 76° 15'- 76° 30'. Scale 1 : 62,500, contour interval 20 ft. Edition of Jan. 1899. Pennsylvania-New Jersey, Lainbertville sheet, lat. 40° 15'-40° 30', long. 74° 45'-75°. Scale 1:62,500, contour interval 20 ft. Edition of Aug. 1894, reprinted Nov. 1898. Utah, Beaver sheet, lat. 38°-39°, long. 112°-113°. Scale 1:250,000, con- tour interval 250 ft. Edition of July, 1885, reprinted Jan. 1899. Utah, Fish Lake sheet, lat. 38°-39°, long. 111°-112°. Scale 1:250,000, contour interval 250 ft. Edition of July, 1896, reprinted Jan. 1899. Virginia, Spottsylvania sheet, lat. 38°-38° 30', long. 77° 30'-78°. Scale 1:125,000, contour interval 50 ft. Edition of Feb. 1892, reprinted Nov. 1898. West Virginia-Yirginia-Kentnckv, Oceana quadrangle, lat. 37° 30'-38°, long. 81^ 30'-82^. Scale 1 : 125,000, contour interval 100 ft. Edition of Dec. 1898. GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL FOR INSANE Estimates of appropriation for additional accommodations for hosjjital. Jan. 17, 1899. 2 pp. (H. doc. 146.) INDIAN BUREAU Communication from commissioner [and from assistant Attorney-Gen- eral for Interior Dei)artmentJ, relating to sale of lands by Potta- watomie, Pawnee [Shawnee], Peoria, and Miami Indians. Jan. 18, 1899. 5 pp. (H. doc. 158.) Estimate of appropriation for additional schools on Chippewa reserva- tions, Minn. Jan. 21, 1899. 3 pp. (S. doc. 68.) Letter requesting increase of appropriation for school at Leech Lake Reservation, Minn. Jan. 4, 1899. 2 pp. (H. doc. 106.) Memorial [of Choctaw Indians] and report in relation to appropria- tion for discharging indebtedness of Choctaw Nation. Jan. 13, 1899. 3 pp. (H. doc. 140.) Report in relation to establishment of Indian industrial school at Fort Keogh, Mont. Jan. 13, 1899. 3 pp. (H. doc. 139.) January, 1899 47 Response to resolution, condition and character of Kiowa, Comtiuche, and Apache Reservation, and iissent of Indians to ajjreenient for allotment of lauds and ceding of unallotted hinds. Jan. 26, 1899. 64 pp. (8. doc. 77.) Response to resolution, number of adult male Indians belonging to Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache tribes in Oct. 1892. Jan. 28, 1899. 2 pp. (S. doc. 84.) SEMIXOLE CLAIMS COMMISSION, 1867 Response to resolution, copies of loyal Seminole rolls and report of com- missioners to investigate Seminole losses. Jan. 2:3, 1899. 8 pp. (S. doc. 72.) NEW MEXICO Report of governor, 1898. 252 pp. 33 pi. map. KoTE. — Includes report of P. E. Harrouu on Irrigation and water supply in New Mexico, and annual report of mine inspector. OKLAHOMA Letter [from governor] recommending additional appropriation for con- tingent expenses. Jan. 4, 1899. 2 pp. (H. doc. 104.) PATENT OFFICE Note. — The Patent Office publislies specifications and drawings of patents, botli in single copies and monthly volumes, the former at 5c and the latter at $5.00. The former are not enumerated in this catalogue. For CHrtitiedcojiit's of jiatents, including specification, drawing, certiticate, and grant, the price is 8llc. A variety of indexes, giving a complete view of the work of the office from 1700 to date, are published at jirices ranging from 2o<' to .$10.00 per volume. The IJulesof Practice and painphlct Patent Laws are furuislied free. The Patent Ollicc is.sues coupon order.s in jiackages of 20 at .$LO0 jn'r packiige, or in books containing 100 coupons at $5. 00 per book. One coupon will i)rocure a specification with drawings, and two coupons a copy of the Ofticial Grazette. They are good until used. Address Chief Clerk, Patent Ofiice. Estimates of deficiencies in appropriations. Jan. 31, 1899. 4 pp, (H. doc. 193.) Official Gazette, Jan. 3-31, 1899; v. 86, nos. 1-5. 1-800 + [Ixxxviii] pp. il. large 8'- [Weekly.] 10c single copy, $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. Same, title-page, errata, index to decisions, etc., to v. 84. 1898. [7] -j- XX pp. large 8'^ PENSION BUREAU Estimate of appropriation for area around ofiSce. Jan. 4, 1899. 2 pp. (H. doc. 105.) Department of Agriculture Note. — Those publications of the Departnient of Agriculture which are for sale, except those of the Weatlier IJureau, will be supplied by the Suiterintendent of Documents, Union Building, Washington, D. C. For the unpriced publica- tions application should be made to thf Secretary of Agri<'ulture. The Depart- ment lias no list of addresses to whicl all its pul)lication.j are sent. It issues a monthly list of publications, which i.^ mailed to all app'icants, enabling them to select "such reports and Inilletins as interest them. /Annual reports, 1898. 1x111 + 212 pp. (H.doc.6.) *25c Detailed statement of expenditures of all appropriations in Depart- ment, 1898, including supplemental accounts to [Nov. 15, 1898]. Dec. 5, 1898. 214 pp. (H. doc. 23.) 48 January, 1899 Special report on boet-satjar industry in United States. 1898 [reprint 1899]. 240 pp. 2 maps. [Made up of reports by Division of Chem- istry and Charles F. Saylor, special aj^ent. Includes li.st of publi- cations and articles on beet sugar published by Department.] *9-5c AGROSTOLOGY DIVISION Division of Agrostology, by F. Lamson-Scribner; from Yearbook, 1897. [1898, reprint 1899."] iu + 160-17.5 pp. 1 pi. Experiments in range improvements. [Dec. 27, 1898.] 5 pp. 1 il. (Cir- cular 8; [publication] 37.) Lawns and lawn making, by F. Lamson-Scribner; from Yearbook, 1897. [1898, reprint 1899.] ii + 3.5.5-372 pp. 7 pi. ANIMAL INDUSTRY BUREAU Report [of employees, expenditures, etc., under sec. 11 of act establish- ing bureau], 1898. Jan. 10, 1899. 78 pp. (S. doc. 55.) Serum treatment of swine plague and hog cholera; by E. A. de Schwei- nitz, with Marion Dorset and E. C. Schroeder. 1899. 18 pp. (Bul- letin 23; [puJblicatiou] 117.) *5c BOTANY DIVISION Additional notes on seed testing, by Gilbert H. Hicka and Sothoron Key; from Yearbook, 1897. [1898, reprint 1899.] ii-f 441-452 pp. il. Flat pea. [Feb. 27, 1895, reprint 1899.] 7 pp. 2 il. (C[ircular] 4.) Legislation against weeds; bj- Lyster H. Dewey. 1896 [reprint 1899]. 60 pp. (Bulletin 17.) *5c 30 poisonous plants of United States ; by V. K. Chesnut. 1898. 32 pp. 24 il. (Farmers' bulletin 86.) Superior value of large, heavy seed, by Gilbert H. Hicka and John C. Dabney; from Yearbook, 1896. [1897, reprint 1899.] ii-(-3C5-322 pp. il. SEED AND PL.^NT IXTKODUCTIOX .SECTIOX Vanilla culture as practiced in Sevchelles Islands; by S. J. Galbraith. 1898. 24 pp. 2 il. 1 pi. ([Publication] 2; Botany Division, bulletin 21.) [Publication 1 appeared as Bulletin 21 of the Division of Forestry.] "5c CHEMISTRY DIVISION Chemical examination of canned meats. [Jan. 18, 1899.] 7 pp. (Cir- cular 5.) Every farm an experiment station, by Ervin E. Ewell; from Yearbook, 1897. [1898, reprint 1899.] ii-f- 291-304 pp. [1st print not in monthly catalogues.] Potash and its function in agriculture, bv H. W. Wiley; from Yearbook, 1896. [1897, reprint 1899.] ii -f- 107-136 pp. ENTOMOLOGY DIVISION Destructive borer enemy of birch trees, by F. H. Chittenden; from Bul- letin 18, new series. [1899.] p. 44-51, il. [With slip, correction of title.] Hessian liv in United States [with bibliographv] ; by Herbert Osborn. 1898. "58 pp. 8 il. 2 pi. map. (Bulletin 16, new series.) *10c January, 1899 49 New coccid on birch, by H. G. Hubbard aud Th. Pergaude; from Bulletin 18, uew series. [1899.] p. 13-29, 10 11. Sau Jose scale on dried fruit, by L. O. Howard; from bulletin 18, new series. [1899.] p. 7-13. Some miscellaneous results of work of division, 3. 1898. 101 pp. 17 il. (Bulletin 18, new series.) * 10c Contents: Birch trees, Destructive borer enemy of; by P. H. Chittenden. Blodd louse, sehizoneura lanigera Hansni., Some observations on cycle of sexual (Uveloi)ni('iit of ; by S. Mokrzhetski. Cecidoiiiyiitl injurious to seeds of sorghum ; by D. "W. Coquillett. Coccid, New, on birch ; by H. G. Hubbard and' Tbeo. Pergande. Cotton field insects. Flea beetle living on purslane; by i\ H. Chittenden. Icerya purchasi, "Work against, in Portugal, with account of introduction from America of novius cardinalis : by L. O. Howard. Leaf-tyer of grape and elderberry; by F. H. Chittenden. Notes, General. Xotes from correspondence. Peach lecaniuni, lecanium nigrofasciatum n. sp. ; by Theo. Pergande. Periodical cicada. Consideration of validity of old records bearing on distribution of broods of, with particular reference to occurrence of broods 6 and 23 in 1898; by C. L. :Marlatt. -— — New nomenclature for brood.s of ; by C. L. Marlatt. San Jose scale on dried truit; by L. O. Howard. Twig pruners and allied species; by ¥. H. Chittenden. Use of hydrocyanic acid gas for fumigating greenhouses and cold frames. [Jan. 10, 1899.] 10 pp. 3 il. (Circular 37, 2d series.) EXPERIMENT STATIONS OFFICE Dietary studies in Chicago in 1895 and 1896; by W. O. At water and A. P. Bryant. 1898. 76 pp. (Bulletin 5.5; [publication] 266.) *5c Experiment Station Record, v. 10, no. 4. 1898. viii +301-400 pp. 1 il. ([Publication] 269.) *10c single copy, $1.00 a volume (12 nos.) Same, v. 10, no. 5. 1899. vi + 401-500 pp. 4 11. ([Publication] 275.) Note. — Mainly made up of abstracts of reports and publications on agricultural science which have recently appeared in all (•(uuitries, especially the United States. The special article in no 4 is ( )lliciiil nicthods of analysis of fertilizers aud feeding stuffs adopted by Belgian Statr laboratories and agricultural experiment stations of Holland; in no. 5, Biological aud dairy building'of New York State experiment station. Report of director, 1898, by A. C. True; from report of Secretary of Agriculture. 1898 [reprint 1899] . iii -(- 103-126 pp. PUBLICATIONS DIVISION Monthly list of publications [of Department of Agriculture], Jan. 1899. -i PP- ([Publication] 315.) ROAD INQUIRY OFFICE Act to provide for construction of roads by local assessment, county, and State aid [proposed in New York Legislature, but not passed] Oct. 31, 1894 [reprint 1899]. 3 pp (Circular 15.) Forces which operate to destroy roads, with notes on road stones and problems therewith connected; by C. L. Whittle. Mar. 13, 1897 [reprint 1899]. 14 pp. 4 j)!. (Circular 29.) Improvement of public roads in North Carolina, bv J. A. Holmes; from Yearbook, 1894. 1895 [reprint 1899]. iii -f- 513-520 pp. 2 i)l. Information regarding road materials and transportation rates west of Mississippi River, iuruislied by railway companies. 1894 [reprint 1899]. 24 pp. 4 il. (Bulletins.) * 5c Progress of load construction in United States, rejiorts by delegates to National Road Parliament, Atlanta, Ga., Oct. 1895. 'l897 [reprint 1899]. 47 pp. (Bulletin 19.) *5c 9277— Ko. 49 4 50 January, 1899 soils division Alkali soils of Yellowstoue Valley, from preliminary investigation near Billiugs, Mont.; bv Milton Whitney anil Thos. H. Means. 1898. 39 pp. 3 il. 17 pi. Oinlletin 14; [pnblication] 21.) * 15c Methods of mechanical analysis of soils and determination of amount of moistnre in soils in the iield. 1896 [reprint 1899]. 2-1 pp. 1 il. (Bul- letin 4; [pnblication] 6.) *5c STATISTICS DIVISION Agricultural production and prices, by Georj^e K. Holmes; from Year- book, 1897. [1898, reprint 1899.] 'ii -f 577-606 pp. Changes in rates of charge for railway and other transportation services ; by H. T. Newcomb. 1898 [reprint 1899]. 80 pp. (Miscellaneous series, bulletin 15.) *5c WEATHER BUREAU I^OTE. — For these jiublications application should be made to the Chief of the Weather Bureau. Climate and Croj) Bulletin, Jan. 1899 ; no. 1 [1899]. 24 x 19 in. [Weekly Apr.-Sept., monthly remainder of year.] Note. — Contains reports of temperature and j-ainfall, with special reference to their eti'ect on crops. Instructions for voluntary [meteorological] observers. 1899. 23 pp. 9 il. 1 tab. ([Publication] 184.) Meteorological chart of Great Lakes. Jan. 4, 1899. 16 X 22 in. [Monthly.] Note. — Test on face and back of chart gives summary of storms, fog, and wrecks for season of 1898. Monthly Weather Review, v. 26 [no. 11], Cleveland Abbe, editor; Nov. 1898. 1899. p. 493-525, 12 pp. ofpl. and maps, 4'^ ([Publication] 185.) 10c single copy, $1.00 a yr Note. — Summary of weather and river and flood reports from all parts of the United States. Snow and ice chart, Jan. 3-31, 1899. 19 X 12 in. [Weekly during winter.] Weather map, Jan. 1-31, 1899. 19 X 24 in. [Daily.] Courts of United States COURT OF CLAIMS Bullock. Findings in case of Thomas Bullock. Jan. 17, 1899. 2 pp. (H. doc. 150.) Cases decided at term of 1897-98, with abstracts of decisions of Supreme Court in appealed cases, Oct. 1897-May, 1898 ; reported by Charles C. Nott and Archibald Hopkins. 1898. v. 33, xci -f590pp. [Contains list of opinions in v. 1-32, chronologically arranged under names of judges.] * Sheep, $1.15 Clark. Findings in case of Adin I. Hurd, administrator of Robert M. Clark. Jan. 4, 1899. 2 pp. (H. doc. 116.) Fletcher. Findings in case of John W. Fletcher. J.in. 9, 1899. 2 pp. (H. doc.128.) Fox. Findings in case of Richard Fox [heir of Nathaniel Fox]. Jan. 20,1899. 3 pp. (H. doc. 168.) Goddard. Findings in case of William Goddard. Jan. 9, 1899. 2 pp. (H. doc. 129.) llarpool. Findings in cast; of Orville P. Hawkins, administrator of Mary Harpool. Jan. 20, 1899. 2 pp. (H. doc. 167.) January, 1899 51 McCombs. Findings in case of Edward S. McCombs, adininistrator of John McCombs. Jan. 4, 1899. 2 pp. (H. doc. 114.) Reed. Findings iu c;ise of John 1). Reed, administrator of .John P. C. Reed. Jan. 7, 1899. 2 pp. (H. doc. 124.) Reid. Findings in case of John Reid. Jan. 31, 1899. 2 pp. (H. doc. 194.) Ritch. Findings in case of Hi. Eastland, administrator of James ,1. Ritch. Jan. 4, 1899. 2 pp. (H. doc. 113.) Shower. Findings in case of Adam Shower. Jan. 11, 1899. 2 pp. (H. doc. 137.) Smith. Findings iu case of Felix G. Smitli, administrator of Sarah J, Smitb. Jan. 20, 1899. 2 pp. (H. doc. 1(36.) Willis. Findings iu caseof J. B.McAlpin, administrator of John Willis. Jan. 4, 1899." 2 pp. (H. doc. 115.) District of Columbia Anacostia and Potomac River Railroad. Statement of receipts and expenditures, year ending Dec. 31, 1898. Jan. 18, 1899. 2 pji. (H. doc. 155.) Capital Railway. Annual statement for year ending Dec. 31, 1898. Jan. 26, 1899. 2 pp. (S. doc. 75.) Capital Traction Company. Annual report for year ending Dec. 31, 1898. Jan. 30, 1899. 8 pp. (S. doc. 89.) City and Suburban Railway. Annual report for year ending Dec. 31, '1898. Jan. 27, 1899. 9 pp. (S. doc. 80.) _^ Connuissioners. Report, 1898. y. 1, 2, xxx + 722 + xxiii +^25pp. 19 pi. 4 maps, 4 tab. (H. doc. 7.) Note. — Yolunie 1 contains the report and orders of the commissioners and miscellaneous reports ; volume 2, the reportof tbe Engineer Department. Volume 3, completing the .set, will contain the report of the Health Department. Georgetown and Tenuallytown Railway. Annual report for year ending Dec. 31, 1898. Jan. 28, 1899. 4 pp. (S. doc. 87.) Schools. Report of trustees of public schools [with reports of superin- tendents, directors of special work, etc.], 1898. 243 pp. Surveyor Supplemental estimate of appropriation for fireproof facili- ties for oiiice of surveyor of District. Jan. 5, 1899. 2 pp. (S.doc. 46.) Smithsonian Institution Note. — In its latest price-list the Smithsonian Institution publishes this note: "The ])ublications ot the Smithsonian Institution consist of, 1, (contributions to Knowledge; 2, Miscellaneous (lolleitions; 3, annual reports; 4, special papers. No .«'<» of these are for sale or distrihiition, and most of the volumes are out of print. The edition of volumes of C()ntril)utions and Collections is limited, and is distributed only to designated public lil)raries and to learned institutions in this country and abroad. A small eiiition of some of the papers in the above series is printed for sale or exchange. 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The editions of tlie bulletins and Proceedings are too lim- ited to admit of general distribution, and the volumei^ of the latter are sent only to libraries. The separates from the Proceedings and from the reports may he obtained on application to the Museum, uutil the supply is exhausted. Account of museum, bv Frederick W. True; from report, 1S96. 1898. p. 287-324. Biblical antiquities, description of exhibit at Cotton States Interna- tional Exposition, Atlanta, 1895, by Cyrus Adler and I. M. Casano- wicz; from report, 1896. 1898. p. 943-1023+ [8] 1. 46 pi. Chess and playing-cards, catalogue of games and implements for divina- tion exhibited at Cotton States and International Exposition, Atlanta, 189."i, by Stewart Culin; from report, 1896. 1898. p. 665- 942 -h [2] 1. il. 50pl. Feather-tracts of North American grouse and quail, by Hubert Lyman Clark; from Proceedings, v. 21. 1898. p. 641-653, 4 il. 3 pi. (^^o. 1166.) Lamp of Eskimo, by Walter Hough ; from report, 1896. 1898. p. 1025-56 -|- [23] 1. il. 24 pi. [Page 1057, completing this article, is wanting in the separate.] Prehistoric art, or Origin of art as manifested in works of prehistoric man, bv Thomas Wilson; from report, 1896. 1898. p. 325-664 -f- [10] 1. il. 75 pi. Eeport upon condition and iirogress of museum, 1896, by G. Brown Goode; from report, 1896. 1898. p. 1-284, 4 pi. Various Bureaus AMERICAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION Annual report, 1897. 1898. ix -4-1272 pp. (H. doc. 577, 55th Cong. 2d aess.) *85c Contents : Committees and officers. List of. Proceedings, Report of, by H. B. Adams, secretary. Treasurer, Kejiort of. And papers ai, follows: Ballagh, J. C. Introduction to southern economic history, land system. Callahan, J. M. Cuba and Anglo- American relations. Courtenay, J. C. First suggestions of a national observatory, 1825; with intro- duction and memoir by W. A. Courtenay. Davis, S. M. Some of the consequences of Louisiana purchase. Fling, F. M . Mirabeau and Calonne in 1785. Gardner, H. B., Knight, (i. W., and Seager, H. R. Discussion of relation of teach- ing of economic history to teaching of political economy. Good. J. I. Founding of German Keformed Church in America by the Dutch. Historical Manuscripts Commission. 2d annual reiiort. [Contains tables of Colo- nial assemblies and their journals: Letters of PhineasUond to Foreigu Office of Great Britain, 1790-94 ; and Mangourit correspondence in respect to Genets pro- jected attack upon Floridas. 1791-94.] James, J. A. National politics and admission of Io^\ a into Union. Jameson. J. F. Functions of State and local liistorical societies with respect to research and publication. Latane, J. H. Diplomacy of United States in regard to Cuba. Owen, T. M. Bibliography of Alabama. Phillips, P. L. Guiana and Venezuela cartograpliy. Kiley, F. L. Spanisli policy in Mississii)pi after treaty of San Lorenzo. Salmon, L. ^I. History in German gymnasia. Schouler. James. Inaiigural address on a new Federal cou\-ention. Steiner. B. C. Protestant revolution in ilaryland. Thwaites, E. G. .state-supported historical societies and tlieir functions. Vincent, .J. M. European blue laws. Winslnp, G. P. John Cabot and study of sources. "SVoodburn, J. A. To what extent may undergraduate students of history be trained in use of sources .' January, 1899 53 fish commission Note. — The Commission supplies gratuitously those of its publications which are in print. Statement of fishery products lauded at Boston and Gloucester, Mass., by American fishing vessels, [calendar] year 1898. [1899.] 1 p. oblong 8" (Statistical bulletin 10.) GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE Annual report of public printer [with tabular statements, etc.], 1898. Dec. 6, 1898. 323 pp. 1 pi. (S. doc. 5.) Reports included : Chief electrician. Chief engineer. Documents Office. DOCUMENTS OFFICE Catalogue of United States Public Documents, monthly, no. 48; Dec. 1898. p. 649-702 and title-page for nos. 37-48. INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION Act of Congress, members [and] oflicers of commission, sub-commissions, committees, report of Committee on Procedure, by-laws. 1st edi- tion. 1898. 27 pp. narrow 16" Same. 2d edition. 1898. Same. 3d edition. 1899. Topical plan of inquiry on conditions of labor and cajiital employed in agriculture. [1899.] 8 pp. folded, narrow 16" Topical plan of in([uiry on conditions of labor and capital employed in manufactures and general business. [1899.] 9 pp. folded, narrow 16" Topical plan of inquiry on conditions of labor and capital employed in transportation. 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It is not sold by the Treasury Department, the Librarian of Congress, nor the Kcgister of Copyrights, but must be sub- scribed for at the office of the collector of customs for the district in which the person desiring it lives. The price is .$5.00 per year of 52 numbers. NATIONAL HOME FOR DISABLED VOLUNTEER SOLDIERS Report of managers, 1898. 436 pp. 9 pi. (H. doc. .55.) Note. — Includes report and proceedings of board, reports of secretary of board and treasurer of home, reports of branches, report of assistant inspector-general on State homes, and record of members of home. INDEX Page Accounts Committee 18 Accouuts of officers 3U Acts, see Laws. Adams, Abel . , 9 Adamson, William C 21 Adeu, steamship lines '29 Adjutant-giucral 35 Adulteiaticiii ot foods, etc 12 Advance sheets of consular reports ... 28 Africa, south 29 south, food supply 28 soutli, hoes and picks in 28 south, wood manufactures 30 Agric. machinery, U. S., in Scotland... 23 Agricultural production 50 Agriculture, inquiry 53 Agriculture and Forestry Committee. 12 Agriculture Department 47 publications of 49 use of Potomac Park 14 Agrostology Division 48 Air-compiessor 40 Alabama, bibliography of 52 Alaska, government for 26 post- route map 41 seal, salmon, etc 31 see also Klondike. Alcohol 12 Aldrich, Emer H 16 Alexander, George 21 Alkali soils 50 Allegheny River 30 Allen, Martha 15, 21 Allen, Timothy A 22 Allison, William B 12 Aluminum 44 A merican Ephemeris 39 American Historical Association 52 American Republics Bureau 27 American Social Science Assoc 9, 19 Anacostia and Potomac River Ry 51 Anacostia River and Flats 36 Anaheim, Cal., vicinity 45 Angell, James B U Animal Industry Bureau 48 Animals, cruePy to 12 Annapolis, >Id., vicinity 45 see also Naval Academy. Antigua, tariti' 28 Antimouy 44 Apache Indians 47 Appraisers, decisions 31 Appropriations, deticiency estimates . 30 exhausted, claims under 31 legislative, executive, etc 12, 18 urgent deficiencies 9 see also bureaus and objects. Appropriations Committee, House 18 Senate 12 Aransas Pass Im])rovements Board. . . 36 Architect, supervising 31 Architecture, naval 38, 39 Arctic Ocean 26 Argentina 27 Arguello, Point, fog-signal 13 Arkansas, rivers in 9 Arkansas and Choctaw Ry 9, 20 Arkansas Mounted Infantry 14 Arkansiis Uiver 9 Army 36 appropriations for 9 enlistments 35 officers, accounts 23 orders, general and special 35 pay 35 reorganization 24 retired list 35 ritie 24 Arnold, Jennett E 25 Art, prehistoric 52 Artillery, 2d Regiment, Battery F 23 Asbestus 29 Asia, commerce of 35 eastern, German interests in 29 Asphalt mixtures 11 Assessment certificates, 1). C 13, 19 Astoria, Ureg., customs launch 13 transportation to 13 Atlanta, International Expositiou 52 National Road Parliament 49 penitentiary 40 Atlantic coast pilot 32 Atlantic Ocean, equator crossings 39 pilot chart 39 Attorney-General, see Justice Dei)t. assistant, for Interior Do()t 46 Auditor for War Department 32 Automobiles '. 28 Auxiliary cruisers 12, 13, 23 Bacon, Mary R 17 Baker, Lucien 15 Ballot-machines 20 Ban Held, Charles E 16 Banks, national •. 32 Barber chairs iu Franco 28 Barbor, Charles H 22 Barham, John A 21 Barney, Samuel S 25 Barry, Michael F 21 Battery, New York 13 Battery F, 2d U. S. Artillery 23 Battle ships '. 38 Beacons, lists of 33 Bear, revenue cutter 26 Beaty, John S 22 Beaver, Utah, vicinity 46 Beer ". 28 Beet cultivation, Italy 28 Beet sugar .' 48 Beetle, flea 49 Begley, John 25 Belfast, trade witli Cuba and U. S 29 Belgium, cattle and frozen meat 29 coal production 29 cost of manufacturing in 53 fertilizers and feeding stutts 49 poultry industry 30 tariff. ! 28 55 56 January, 1899 Belknaii, Hugh E 23 Beverajies, adulteration 12 Biblical antiquities 52 Biljliography of Alabama 52 of licssian fly 48 of journals of colonial as.semblies. . 52 of mails of Guiaua aud Venezuela. 52 Bicycles 28 Big Three Kailroad Co 20 Biuings, Mont 50 Biloxi, Miss 36 Bingham. Henry H 18 Birch trees, borer enemy of 48, 49 new eoccid on 49 BlaUeni'y, British Columbia 39 Blakesley, George 22 Bleacliing powder, Germany 28 Blockade of Crete .' 28 Blood louse 49 Blue laws, European 52 Bohemia, butter aud pork products ... 29 Bolau, WilliamP 22 Bolivia, tin 27 Bolton. S., &Sons 41 Bolts and nuts in England 28 Bond. Phiueas, letters of 52 Bonds, caveat ed 34 sales of 26 Book agents of M. E. Church. South . . 12 Bookkeeping and Warrants Division. 32 Books, etc.. copyrighted 54 Boonville, ilo.. bridge 21 Borer enemy of birch trees 48, 49 Boston, Mass., fisheries 53 Bo.iton Navy- Yard, dry dock 40 Botany Division 48 Botkiii, Jeremiah D -. 21 Boulder, Mont., vicinity 45 Bouligny, Anna 3(i Bo wen, John J 21 Bowers, Lydia E 22 Bowman act cases, findings 50, 51 Brannan, Eva W 22 Brazil 27,28 United States goods in 27, 2S Breadstufls, exports of 34 Germany 29 Breech mechanism 37 Bremen, U. S. fruit regulations 28 Breslau, electric road 28 Brewster. Henry C 21 Bridgeport, Conn 9 Bridges, see names of rivers bridged. Briggs, Henry O 17 Briquettes, coal, "Wales 28 turf Germany 20 British, see Great Britain. British Guiana, hardware and cordage. 29 Broderick, Case 23, 26 Bromwell, Jacob H 24 Brooklyn, N. Y., vicinity 40 Brooklyn Xavy-Yard. electric lights.. 40 Brown, George 25 Brown.R. M. G 24 Brussels, Congress of Navigation 30 telephone building 30 Bucks])ort Narrows, Me 25 Bnildiug industry, Nice, France 29 Building lines. D. C 10 Buildings. D. C 14 Bull, Melville 18 BuUen, Henry 22 Bulletins, see bureaus issuing them. Bullock, Thomas 50 Buoys, lists of 3;t Burton. Theodore E 25 Business 53 Butler, Marion 17 Butter 29 Buxton, Me., vicinity 45 Uyrd, Susan (J 17 Cables, submarine 39 to Hawaii 27 Cabot, John 52 Caldwell. Hamlin 26 California wines 29 Callao, p\iblic works in 29 Caloune, Charles Alexandre de 52 Calvo, Joa(]uin Beruardo 27 Camas, Wash., bridge near 10 Canada, customs inyoices in 28 trade of United States with 29 Candy, adulteration 12 Canned meats 48 Cannon. Joseph G 18 Cape Colony 29 American butter in 29 collection of debts 28 Capital and labor 53 Capital Railway 19, 51 Capital Traction Company 51 Captured property 11, 20 Caids 52 Carmack, E. W 18 Carpets, Silesia 28 Carquinez. Straits of 25 Castle, Curtis H 21 Catalogue of copyrights 54 of public documents 53 Cattle. Belgium 29 Venezuelan 28 Cecidouiy iid 49 Cement ." 44 Cen.sns, 11th 43 12th and subsequent 18 Census, 12th. Select Committee on 18 Central America, Government of 27 steamship service 28 Cereals, see Grain. Certificates, D. C 13, 19 Chairs, barber, in France 28 Chambray shirts 37 Cliamplain. Lake, bridges 21 Chanler, Margaret Liyingston 36 Charts, see Maps and charts. Chatham County, Ga 21 Chemistry Division 48 report on beet sugar 48 Cheney, Cordelia 16 Cherokee Nation 43 Chess 52 Cheyenne, Wyo., public building 31 soldiers' monument 23 Cheyenne Indians 14 Chicago, dietary studies 49 explosion of artillery 23 po.stottice 31 Chickasaw Nation, Arkansas and Choctaw Kv 9,20 Little River Valley Ry 20 Chihuahua, railways 28 Chihlren.D.C 13 Chile 27 recijirocit V with Ecuador 28 Chill. Thomas M 16 China 28 British territory in 29 Chippewa reservations, schools 46 timber lands 12 Choctaw and ^Memphis Ry 9 Choctaw Indians, Arkansas and Choc- taw Ry 9,20 debtof..'. 46 Little River Valley Ry 20 Christy, Wilhani R..'...'. 22 Chrouie ores 44 Churchill. William 9 Cicada, periodical 49 January, 1899 57 Pa-e Cincinnati, Ohio 10 Circuit courts, judgments 41 Texas 23 Cii'cuit Judges 10 Circulars, see Dept. issuing tliem. Circulation of currency 34 City and Suburban Ry 19, 51 Civil engineers of KaVy 38 Civil war, otticial records :i8 Claims against Spain 14 Claims, appropriations exhaasted 31 Bowman act, tindiuiis 50, 51 see also Judgments — names of claimants. Claims Committee, House 18 Senate 12 Clark. Kobert M 50 Clay, Alexander S 12 Clearwater ^■alley Ry 14 Clemens, Annie M 25 Cleveland, Ohio 36 Climate and Crop Pulletin 50 Clocks, Japan 29 Clove, N. Y., vicinity 46 Coal 28,44 Uelgian 29 briquettes, Wales 28 New Mexico mines 47 Uruguay 28 Coast and Geodetic Survey 32 Coast pilot 32 Cobalt 45 Coccid,new 49 Cockrell, Francis M 11, 14 Cocoanut oil, Cuba 27 Coinage, Weights, and Measures Com . 19 Coins, foreign 34 standard of value, etc 19 Coke 44 Colombia, beer 28 Colonial assemblies 52 Colonies and protectorates 27 Colored people, home for 23 Columbia River 10 Comanche Indians 47 Commerce, etc., Monthly Summary of. 35 to promote 12, 13, 23 see also countries and places. Commerce Committee 13 Commercial agents, status of 28 Commercial instruction, congress for. 28 Committee repoi ts, House 18-26 Senate 12-18 Comptroller of currency 32 Condiments, adulteration 12 Condition of Treasury 32 Confederates 17 Congress of United States 9 Congressional directory 9 Congressional documents, bound 2f) Congressional Library 1 0, 54 Congressional Record 9 correction of 25 to Library of Congress 10 Constitution, new Federal con vent ion . 52 Construction and Repair Bureau .... 38 Consular Reports 29 advance sheets 28 results of 28 sujipleinent 30 Consuls. a;)i)ro]iriations for 12, 20 Contract-labor laws 23 Cooley, Ann E 22 Copper 44 Copyrights, catalogue of 54 n'lusic 31 Cordage in British Guiana 29 Corliss, John B 20,21 Corn, Germany 29 Page Corps of Engineers, .see EngineerDept. Cost of a national crime 11 Co.st of production of manufactures.. 53 Costa Rica, rubber 27 Cotton, Argentina 27 exports of 34 Cotton fabrics, South America 28 Cotton field insects 49 Cotton States Exposition 52 Courthouse, N. Y. City 31 Court-martial orders 38 Court of Claims 50 Indian depredation claims 40 Courtenay, James C. memoir of 52 Courts of United Stales 50 additional judges 10 decisions in j)ateut cases 47 judgments 41 Texas 23 Cowherd, William S 19 Cows, food for 28 Craig, William E 19 Cranston , Mary J 1 0, 19 Crete, blockade of 28 Criminal laws, D. C., to amend 13 Critzer, Charles 17 Crockery in Salvador 28 Crop Bulletin 50 Crops of Sweden 29 Cruelty to animals 12 Cruisers 38 Cuba, Anglo-American relations 52 Belfast trade with 29 cocoanut oil 27 currency 33 military notes on 35 reports of R. P. Porter 33 tarifl 33, 35 U. S. diplomacy regarding 52 Venezuelan cattle for 28 Cuba and Porto Rico special commis- sioner 33 CuUom, Shelby M 12 Cummin "s, Amos J 23 Currency, circulation of 34 Cuba' 33 paper 35 Puerto Rico 33 standard of value, etc 19 Curtis, Charles 20 Curtis, George M 19 Custom House Cove 32 Customs and Insular Aflairs Div 30 Customs Division 31 Customs duties, see Taritf — names of articles imported. Customs invoices, Canada 28 Customs service, Puerto Rico H5 Cuttyhuiik Harbor, Mass 32 Daily postal bnlletiu 41 Davis, Cushman K 14 liavis, Harriet Tubman 21 Dawes Counuission, see Five Civilized Tribes Commission. Day marks, lists of 33 Dayton. Alston G 24 Dei)t, public 31 Debts, collection of 28 Decisions, land 42 patents 47 I>ension 42 Treasury 31 Deep Creek, Va 36 Deep Waterways Board 36 compensation to C. W. Raymond ... 35 Deticieiicy estimates '. 30 see also bureaus and objects. De Gratlenried. R. C '. 24 Delinquent otlicers 30 58 January, 1899 Page 1 Dellit, Herman 10, 17 Deumark. trade -8 Dennis, Marv A 17 Ueuuy, J anie.s 10 Bepartiueutal order 38 Designa 28,47 De A ries, Marion 25 Dickel, George A., A: Co 18 Dietary stuilies, Cliicago 49 Diplomatic list 27 Diplomatic service, appropriations. . 12, 20 Directory, Congressional 9 Disbursing clerk. War Dept 35 Distilled spirits, see Spirits. District courts, judgments 41 Texas 23 District of Columbia 51 appropriations 12 cruelty to animals 12 lots..'- 37 municipal matters 11 navy -yard 38, 40 statue of Francis E. Spinner 14 see also District of Columbia Com- mittee, Hou.se— District of Co- lumbia Committee, Senate — Laws. District of ColumbiaCommittee, House 19 Senate 13 Divination, im))lements for 52 Dock dues. Cape Colony 29 Documents, bound volumes 26 monthly catalogue 53 Documents Otiice 53 Dougherty, Patrick 10 Douglass, Frederick, Memorial Assoc. 20 Dowdy, Kobert W 15,24 Doweil, Nancy A 17 Dried fruit • 49 Driggs, Edmund H 21 Drugs, adulteration 12 Dry-dock, Boston Xavy- Yard 40 Dublin, commercial conditions in 29 Daggan, Patrick F 18 Dutch, see Netherlands. Dutch East Indies, petroleum in 30 Duties, see Taritt— names of articles imported. Dynamite guns, Sims-Dudley 35 East, German commercial interests. . . 29 East Pascagoula, Miss 26 Eastern Archipelago 38 Eastland, Hi 51 Easton, America 22 Eckington and Soldiers' Home Ry., see City and Suburban Ry. Economic history of the South 52 teaching of _ 52 Ecuador 27, 28 reciprocity with Chile 28 Edinburgh, American tools 30 Edinger Brothers & Jacobi 14 Education Bureau 43 Eggle.ston, J. R 10,12 Elderberry, leaf-tyer of 49 Election of President, etc., Committee 20 Electric lighting. N. T.Navy-Srard 40 Electric roads, Breslau 28 Mexico City 27 Russia 29 Elk River 36 Ellislsland 31 Engineer Department, Army 36 list of vessels of 34 Engineer Department, D. C 51 Engineers, civil, of Navy 38 departmental buildings 11 England, see Great Britain. Engraving and Printing Bureau 31, .33 Page Enlistment, Army 35 Entomology Division 48 Ephemeris, American 39 Equator crossings 39 Equipment Bureau 38 Erie, Lake 39 Eskimo, lamp of 52 Estimates of approi)riations 30 see also bureaus and objects. Europe, blue laws of 52 sugar crop of 29 Evans,Andrew S 22 Evans. Walter 26 Everly, Jesse 21 Ex-Confederates 17 Expenditures 32 Ex])eriraent Station Record 49 Experiment Stations Otiice 49 Explosion of artillery 23 Exports 34 I declared for r. S 30 how to increase 11 see also countries and places. Farmer, Henry 24 I Farmers bulletin 48 Farms 48 ! Faulkner, Charles J 13 Feather-tracts of grouse and quail 52 Federal convention, new 52 { Feeding stuffs 49 Feuton, Lucien J 23 Fertilizers 49 File clerk, House 18 , Finance, etc., Monthly Summary of . . 35 '• report on 31 Finance Committee 14 Findings of Court of Claims 50,51 Fines D. C 13 Fischer, Israel F 20 ' Fish Commission 53 ! fur-seal investigations 31 Fish Lake, vicinity 46 Fitzhugh Sound . .'. 39 Fitzpatrick, Dennis 15 Five Civilized Tribes Commission 43 Flandreau Indians li I Flatpea 48 ! Flea-beetle 49 Fletcher, Frank F 37 Fletcher, John W 50 Fletcher, Loren 21 ' Fletcher, Robert 17 Flood service 50 Floods in China 28 Florida, Genet s attack on 52 homestead settlers 25 Fog signals, see place. Folding room. House 18 Food, adulteration 12 for cows 28 supply in south Africa 28 Foreign Affairs Committee 20 Foreign coins 34 Foreign Commerce Bureau 28 Foreign Mail Service 41 i Foreign Relations Committee 14 Forest reservations, sale of timber 43 springs on 18 Fortitications, range-flnders for 35 Foster, Cassius G 10, 23 Foster, Rebecca S 16 Fox, Nathaniel 50 Fox. Richard 50 France, American fruit and lumber. . . 28 automobiles 28 California wines 29 imports of hogs 29 iron and steel, etc 28 merchant marine 28 January, 1899 59 France, perfuine industry 29 stave trade 29 Frederich, Minnie 13, 19 Frederick Douglass Memorial Assoc. . 20 Free delivery 41 Free transportation 53 Freeman, Mary J 17 Freight rates 49, 50 England '.'8 Frost, Miiry R 18 Fruit, American, abroad 28, 29 dried 49 Frve, William P 13 Fuels, Peru 28 Fuller's earth 44 Furniture, Paraguay 28 Gainesville, McAIester Ar St. L. Kv - 21 (lallinger, Jacob H "12, 13, 15 Galveston, Tex 25 Games, catalogue of 52 Gardner, John J 23 Gas-check 37 General Appraisers 31 General Land OUice 43 decisions 42 General orders 34, 35, 36, 38 Genet, Eduiond Charles 52 Geodetic operations 32 Geologic atlas 44 Geological Survey 44 region south of Yellowstone Park . 43 Geology of Philippines 27 Georgetown and Tennallytown Ky ... 51 Gerdom. Gregory ." 37 German Reformed Churcli in America. 52 Germany 29 American bicycles 28 American fruit 29 American trade with 28 American woods 29 bleaching powder 28 commercial interests in East 29 English and American machines . . 30 grain 29 history in gymnasia .52 Indian corn 29 leather 28 meat and breadstufl's 29 salt 29 sugar 29 teclmical education 29 turf briquettes 29 vintage of 1898 29 Gibraltar, U. S. sausages 29 Gibson, Henry R 21 Gibson, Isom 16 Gillett, Frederick H 20 Gloucester, Mass., fisheries 53 Goddard, William 50 Gold 44 Gold ware, marks on, Switzerland 29 Golden G ato 25 Goldstream Harbor 39 Gould, George W 22 Government bond.-i. see Bonds. Govt, documents, see Documents. Government H(>spital for Insane . 10, 19, 46 Government Printing Ortice 53 Graft, Joseph V 18 Grain, Germany 29 transportation rates 26 Grape, Icaftyer of 49 Great Britain 27, 28 auto-motor freight wagons 28 bolts and nuts in 28 cost of manufacturing in 53 I gO(iurchasi 49 Idaho, mineral lands 44 Immigrant station. Ellis Island 31 Immigration, decisions 31 Import tax, see Taritt— names of arti- cles imported. Imports, tbrough mails 31 Impoits and exports 34 India rubber, see l.'ubber. Indian Affairs Committee, House 20 Senate 14 Inilian Bureau 46 appropriations for 12 Indian corn, (iermany 29 Indian depredation claims 14,40 Indian schools 40 Indian Territory, Arkansas and Choc- taw Rv 9,20 Big Three R. R 20 Gainesville. McAlester and St.L.Ev 21 Kansas. Okla. Central, etc.. Ry . . . f . 20 Little River Valley Rv 20, Muskogee, Okla. and \VesternR.R. 20 St. L., Okhihoma and Southern Ey. 20 timber 20 Indians, apjiropriations for 12 see also names of reservations and trilies. Industrial Commission 53 Information from aV)road 40 Insane, (lovt. Hospital for 10,19,46 Interior Department 42 Internal revenue, decisions 31 Internal Revenue Office 33 (i]iinions rendered to 41 International Congress of Navigation 30 International law 40 International Prison Commission 30 Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee ..." 21 Intestate Commerce Commission 53 Invalid Pensions Committee 21 Iowa, admission into Union 52 Ireland, collection of debts 28 Iron, France 28 Iron ore 44 Iron River, Mich., vicinity 45 Iron trade 44, 45 Irrigation, New Mexico 47 Irwin.J. C, .tCo 19 Italy, American goods in 28 beet cultivation 28 Jackson, James W" 10, 16 Jamaica 33 oil trade 30 J.ij.an 29 clocks and watelies 29 jiractice of professions 29 watches 29 Jenkins. John J 19 Jett, Thomas M 24 Jews in Palestine 29 Johnson, Julia M 17 Johnson, William Henry 15 Johnston, Jane H 22 Jones, James K 11 Joseph. Annie E 22 Journals of colonial assemblies 52 Judges 10 Judgments against U. S 41 Indian depredation cases 40 Judiciary Committee, House 23 Juniper, Amanda F 17 Justice Department 40 Kansas, Okla. Central, etc., Ev 20 Kapilish .' 39 Karq nines Strait 25 Kaselowsky air-compressor 40 Kee, EUie 17 Kelly, Jane G 16 Kennedy, Margaret 26 Kenne v! Richard E 13 Kenosha, Wis 10 Keogh, Fort, Mont 46 Kerr. Wintield S 22 Kindig. Abrani O 22 King, William H 10,15 Kiowa and Comanche Eeservation 47 Kirby, Charles K 14 Kloenne, Julius C 24 Klondike 28,29 Knapp, John C 10 Knowles. I'reeman 24 Knox, William S 26 Kongo Free State 30 Korea, stoves 30 Krftz, Herman 34 Kyle, James H 17 Labels 47 Labor, condition of 53 laws relating to 53 Labor Committee 23 Labor Department 53 Labor-saving devices in China 28 Laborers, additional pay 24 Lachman iz. Jacobi 14 Lake Placid, N. T., vicinity 46 Lakes, see Great Lakes — names of lakes. Lambertville. X. J., vicinity 46 Lamp of Eskimo 52 LanIcKee, Alexander 15 McLain, Emily 25 McMahon, Jane 17 McMillan, James 11, 13, 14 Mahon, Thaddeus M 26 Mail and Files Division 31 Mail matter, second class 25 Mails, importations through 31 Maize, Gennany 29 Malay Archipelago, see Eastern Archi- jielago. Malay States 27 Malta, hardware 28 potato crop 29 Manchester, England, exports from. 29,30 Manganese ores 45 Mangourit correspondence 52 Manufactures, cost of 53 labor and capital in 53 Manuscri])ts, historical 52 Maps and charts 32, 39. 41, 45, 50 Venezuela boundary 52 Mare Island Navy-Yard 38 Marine Corps, personnel 26 register 39 retired list 35 Marini' llosiiital Service 34 Marine lios])itals, list of 34 Marine meteorologist 38 Mariners, Notice to 32, 33, 39 Marseilles, American coal in 28 Marsh, Kenjaniin F 24 Martinique', taritf 30 taxes 29 ifary Island Anchorage 32 Maryland, Protestantism in 52 Mason, William E 12, 17 Matthews, P'orman 19 Meat, canned 48 frozen, Belgium ^^'^ Gennany 29 Page Medawakanton Indians, see Santee. Medical Department, Army 37 employees of 37 Medicinal preparations 33 Meehan, Michael 16 Meeks. Allen 22 Merchant marine, see Sliijipiiig. Merchant st/ameu, see Seamen. Merchant Marine and Fislieries Com. . 23 Merchant ves.sels, see Shipping. Mercury, see Quicksilver. Messinger, Barbara M 27 jSleteorological chart. Great Lakes 50 Meteorological observers 50 JMethodist Church, war claim 12 Metallic products. 44 Metropolitan Railroad 19 Mexican Boundary Survey 30 Mexico 27 beer 28 claims against 27 oranges and orange shooks 29 railroads 27, 29 Mexico, Gulf of 32 Miami Indians 46 Miehiuan City, Ind 13 Micliiuan, Lake 13 Miers, Robert W 22 Mifflin, Fort 40 Military Academy, appropriations ... 24 graduates 23 Luis Yglesias 11,23 Military Atfairs Committee, House ... 23 Senate 14 Military establishment, see Army. Military Information Division. 35 Military post near Sheridan, Wyo 15 Mills, Daniel W ". 25 Mine inspector, New Mexico 47 Mineral lands 44 Mineral oils, see Petroleum. Mineral Resources 44 Haiti 27 Philippine Islands 27 separates 44 Mineral waters 44 Minneapolis, Minn., post-office 18 Mint, San Francisco 31 Mint Bureau 34 to ]irint report 25 Mirabeau, H. G. Riquetti, Comte de. . . 22 Mi88issii)pi, Spanish policy in 52 Mississipjti River Commission 36 Missouri River,bridge, Boouville, Mo. 21 bridge, Lexington, Mo 21 bridue, Oacoiua, S. Dak 10,21 Mitchell, John L 15,17 Moisture in soils 50 Mollere, Joseph F 17 Money, Hernando D 18 Money, see Currency. JSIontana, mineral lands 44 Monthly Summary of Finance, etc 35 Monthly Weather Review 50 Montoya, Alberto Valenzuela 24 Moore, William 24 Moorhead, Robert S 17 Moravia, N. Y., vicinity 46 Morgan, John T 11 iMorris Bav 39 Mudd, Sydney E 19 Mullen, Thomas 23 Munich, American goods in 30 beer 28 Municipal data 11 Muscle Shoals Power Company 26 Music ' 31 Muskogee, Okla. aiid Western R. R. . . 20 Mystic River, Mass 10,36 62 January, 1899 Page Naniu Harbor 39 Xatal, 8U<;ai' in 30 National hanks 32 National Muaeum 52 National Observatory 52 NationalKoad Parliament, Atlauta.Ga. 49 National Soldiers' Home 15, 54 Natural gas 44 Nautical Almanac Otiice 39 Naval Academv, A. Valenzuela Mon- toya .....' 24 course in naval architecture 38, 39 register 39 Kicardo Yglesias 24 Naval Affairs Committee, House 24 Senate 15 Naval architecture 38, 39 Naval establishment, see Navy. Naval force, auxiliary 12, 13, 23 Naval Intelligence Office 40 to print publications 10 Naval magazine, Fort Mifflin, Pa 40 Naval stations, laborers 24 Naval AVar College and Torpedo School 40 Navigation, International Congress of. 30 Navigation Bureau, Navy Dept 39 Treasury Dept 34 Navigation decisions 31 Navigation laws, ft>reign 34 Navy, appropriations for 9 list of vessels of 34 l)ersonnel 26 register 39 ritie 24 Navy Department 38 Navy-yard order 38 Navy-yards, laborers 24 Negotiable instruments, U. C 10 NciiTO, see Colored people. Neill, J ames P. W 24 Netherlands, fertilizers, etc 49 German Reformed Church in Amer . 52 New Brunswick, wood industry 29 New Hampshire avenue, D. C 20 New Mexico 47 New York City, fog-signal 13 liost-ottice..' 31 New York Harbor 10 New York Navy- Yard, electriclights. 40 New York State, experiment station . - 49 Nez Perces Reservation, Clearwater Valley Ry 14 railroads 20 Nicaragua, constitution of 11 new ministrv 28 tariff ." 29 Nicaragua Canal Commission 30 Nice, Prance, building industry, etc. 29 Nichols, James H 23 Nickel 45 Nineteenth street, D. C 20 North Carolina, ptiblic roads 49 North Point, Md., vicinity 45 Northern Pacific R. R 44 Norton, James A 22 Nor walk Harbor, Conn 21 Notice to Mariners 32, 33, 39 Novius cardinalis 49 Nuts and bolts in England 28 Oacoma, S. Dak., bridge 10,21 Oatsoalis 39 Oberlander, Charles 27 Observatory, national 52 Oceana, W. Va., vicinity "16 Oceanica, commerce of 35 Officers, accounts 30 Army, accounts 23 Pay Department 37 Page Official Gazette, Patent Office 47 Ohio, post route mai> 41 Ohio River 10, 36 Ohngemach, John "SY 21 Oil, Jamaica 30 see also Petroleum. Oklahoma, P.ig Three R. R 20 contingent expenses 47 Kansas, Okhilioma Central, etc., Ry 20 Muskogee, Okla. and "Western R. R 20 St. L., Oklahoma and Southern Ry . 20 St. L., Tecumseh and Lexington Ry 21 Oneida, N. Y., vicinity 46 Oranges 29 Orders, see Court-martial — Depart- mental— General — Navy yard — Postal service — Special orders. Ordnance 35 Ordnance Bureau 40 t)rdnance Department 37 Ordnance stores 37 Oregon and Washington Bridge Co. . . 10 Oyster Bayou, La., light-house 13 Pacific cable 27 Pacific coast, list of beacons, etc 33 revenue cutter 13 Pacific Ocean, equator crossings 39 pilot chart 39 steamship lines 30 Pah-stine 30 Jews in 29 Palmer, John M 16 Paper currency, outstanding 35 Para, Brazil, commerce of 27, 30 rubber in 30 Paragua J' 28 Parana, railroad in 30 Paris, treaty of 27 Paris Exposition, designs 28 Parker, David S 19 Parsons, Edward C 14 Pasadena and Mount Wilson R. R 25 Pascagoula, Miss 26 Pasco, Sanniel 15 Passes, railroad 53 Patent medicines 33 Patent Office 47 Patents 47 Paterson, N. J., vicinity 46 Patterson, SamuelS. . .". 11, 17 Pay, Army 85 volunteers 11,24 Pay Department. Army 37 Payne, Lavinia M 12 Pavne, Sereno E 23 Pea. fiat 48 Peace Commission 27 Peach lecanium 49 Penitentiary, Atlanta 40 Pennsylvania avenue, D.'C 19 Pennywitt. David W 16 Penobscot River 25 Pension Bureau 47 Pensions, appropriations 12 decisions 42 ex-Confederates 17 war with S])ain 11 Pensions Committee, House 24 Senate 15 Peoria Indians 46 Perfume in southern France 29 Periodical cicada 49 Perkins, George C 12 Perkins. George D 25 Perna, Francesco 14,19 Perry, Charles A., & Co 19 Personnel, Navy and Marine Corps. . . 26 Peru, fuels 28 Petroleum, Dutch East Indies 30 January, 1899 63 Page Petroleum, exports of 34 production of 44 Pettigrew, Kicbard F 14 Pfalzor wines 30 Piiiladelphia Exposition, 1899 31 Pliilip])ines 27 tobacco 29 Phospbate rock 44 Picks in Soutb Africa 28 Pierce, Byron R 22 Pigs, see 'Hogs. Pilot cliarts 39 Pitman, Amanda 16 Pittsburg, Pa., liarbor 26 Placid, Lake, vicinity 46 Plants, iwi.sonous 48 Platinum, production of 45 Faissia 30 Piatt, Or ville H 12 Piatt, Thomas C 15 Playing-cards 52 Plummer, George L 15 Pneumatic- tube service 31 Poe, Cbarloite 24 Point, see name of point. Poisonous plants 48 Political economy , . 52 Politics 52 Pollock Kij) Sboals, Mass 11 Population of U. S 34 Porch, Emma A 16 I'ork, see Hogs. Porto Kico, see Puerto Rico. Portugal, icerya purchasi, etc., in 49 Post-Office and Post-Roads Committee. 25 Post-Otiice Department 41 appropriations 25 building 42 Post-Offices and Post-Roads Com 17 Post-route maps 41 Postal bulletin, daily 41 Postal Guide 41 Postal laws, to amend 25 Postal savings-banks 17 Postal service, orders 41 Postmaster-General, tirst assistant ... 41 Potash 48 Potato crop, Malta 29 Potomac Park 14 Pottawatomie Indians 46 Poultry 30 Powell, Cbarles F 36 I'rebistoric art 52 President, etc.. Election Committee ... 20 President of Tuited States 26 Pribilof Islands 31 Pride, (ieorge G 23 Printing Committee, House 25 Printing paper, Cliile 27 Prison Commission, International 30 I'risoners of war and state 38 Pritchard, Jeter C 14, 17 I'rivate property 11, 20 Prizes " 11,20 Proctor, Redfleld 15 Professions, practice of, Japan 29 Projection tables 38 Protectorates 27 Protestantism in Maryland 52 Provisions, exports of 34 Pryor Creek, Ind. T 43 Public buildings, repairs 32 report of supervising architect 32 see also places where located. Public Buildings and Grounds (Com- mittee, Senate 18 I'ublic Buildings and Grounds Office . 37 I'ublic debt 31 Public documents, see Documents. Page Public Health Reports 34 Public lauds, decisions 42 repayment of excess 18 right of way 43 Public Lands Committee, House 25 Senate 18 Public library.D.C 14 Public printer 53 Public works in Callao 29 Publications, Agriculture Department 49 Geological Survey 44 Publications Division 49 Puerto Rico 30 currency 30,33 taritf 35 Puget Sound, route from San Fran- cisco 39 Purslane 49 Quail 52 Quarantine stations 34 Quartermaster's Department 37 list of vessels ot 34 Quicksilver 45 Quiuu, William L 17 Racey, Samuel 15 Raciiie, Wis 11 Railroad land grants 18 Railroad passes 53 Railroad rates 49, 50 Railroads, Chihuahua, Mexico 28 Ecuador 27, 28 Mexico 27, 29 Parana 30 r]). of Interstate Commerce Comn . . 53 statistics of 53 Railway Mail Service 41 Railways, see Railroads. Rainfall 50, Range-tinders 35 Range im})rovements 48 Rawlins, John A 11,23 Rawlins, Joseph L 14 Ray, George \V 22 Raymond. Cliarles AV 35 Reappraisements of merchandise 31 Rebellion records 38 Receipts and expenditures 32 Recknagel &- Co 12 Record, Congressional, see Congres- sional Record. Record and I'eusion Otiice 35 Redstone, Albert E 26 Reed, Horace G 15 Reed, John D 51 Reed, John P. C 51 Register, Naval Academy 39 Navy and Marine Corps 39 Register of copyrights 54 Registered bonds 34 Reid, John 51 Retired list 36 Revenue Cutter Service 34 Revenue cutters. Great Lakes 13 Pacific coast 13 Rice cultivation, Russia 30 Richardson, James D 20 R i c he , C . S 36 Richmond, Ky., geologic atlas folio ... 44 Riehl, Margaretha 13 Ride 24 Right of way, applications for 43 Ritch, James J 51 River and flood service 50 Rivers ami liarbors, ajjpropriations ... 26 Rivers and Harbors Committee 25 stenographer for 18 Rixev, John F 19,24 Roach, AVilliam N 17 Road Inquiry Office 49 64 January, 1899 Page Road materials 49 Koad rarliament, National 49 Koads 49 Kock Creek Park, road across 19 Kock Island Arsenal 37 Rocky Bar, Idaho, vicinity 45 Roderick, Mary L 25 Rogers, Alexander 24 Rogers, Geoige, alias 15 Romero, Matias 28 Rose, lisihthouse tender 11 Rowling, Samuel, alias 15 Royal Society index 12 Rubber, Costa Rica 27 Mexico 27 Para 30 Rules Committee, House 26 Rural free delivery- 41 Russell, William 25 Russia 29, 30 platinum industry 30 poultry exhibition 30 rice cultivation 30 ■wheat and electric railroads 29 Russian fur-seal islands 31 S street, D.C 19 Sabine Bank. Tex 21 Safety Cove 39 Saginaw, Mich 11 Saginaw Southern Ry. 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Catalogue of Public Documents Printed During the Montli of February, 1899 Congress of United States Congressioual Record, 55th Congress, 3d session, v. 32, nos. 38-61 ; Feb. 1-28, 1899. p. 1449-2780, 4" Note. — The Congressional Record, containing the proceedings and debates of Congress, is issued daily when Congress is in session, and indexes thereto are published seruinionthlv. Jt is sold by ihe Public Printer on the followiiii; terms: Single copy, 3 cents itiiot more than 24 pages, and 1 cent more tor chcIi additional 8 pages; per month, $1.50; per short session, $4.00; per long session, $8.00. Sub- scriptions are payable in advance. The bound volumes of the Record are sold also by the Superintendent of Documents, the price averaging about $1 .40 i)er part. The set containing the proceedings of the 2d session of the 55th Congress is in 9 parts and costs $13.00. Same, index [iuclndiug history of bills and joint resolutions] 4,5, [to] nos. 36-59, Jan. 30-Feb. 25, 1899. 103 + 96 pp. 4" I'SELESS I'APEHS IN EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS, JOINT SELECT COMMITTEE ON DISPOSITION OF Cullom, S. M. Report favoring disposition of useless papers in Treasury Departujent. P"eb. 28, 1899. 14 pp. (S. rp. 1851.) [Includes Senate document 246, 2 pts., 55th Congress, 2d session.] LA"WS Agnew, Ella Hayne. Act to pension Mrs. Agnew. Approved Feb. 4, 1899. Ip. (Private 69.) Alabama. Act to grant lands to Alabama for Industrial School for Girls of Alabama and Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute. Approved Feb. 18, 1899. 1 p. (Public 50.) Alcott, Geoi'ge. Act to remove charge of desertion from Alcott. Api)r<)ved Feb. 27, 1899. 1 p. (Private 133.) Aldrieh, Emer H. Act to increase pension of Aldrich. Ap])roved Feb. 28, 1899. Ip. (Private 211.) Allen, Martha. Act to pension Mrs. Allen. Approved Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Private 184.) Altoona, Pa. Act for public building at Altoona. Approved Feb. 21, 1899. Ip. (Public .57.) Appropriations. Act making appropriations for diplomatic and consu- lar service, 1900. Approved Feb. 9, 1899. 12 pp. (Public 41. ) Act making appropriations for legislative, executive, and jiulicial expenses, 1900. Approved Feb. 24, 1899. 49 pp. (Public 67.) Aransas Harbor Terminal Railway. Act to amend act authorizing coiii- ])any to construct bridge across Corpus Christi Channel, Aransas County, Tex. [so as to extend time]. Approved Feb. 21, 1899. 1 p. (Public 60.) 76 February, 1899 Aigiiello, Point, C'al. Act for light-house and fog signal at or near point. Approved Feb. 21. 1899. 1 p. ( Public 61 . ) ' Arkansas Volunteers. Act for relief of 4th Arkansas Mounted Infantry. Approved Feb. 27. 1899. 1 p. (Public 77.) Armstrong, Napoleon li. Act to increase pension of Armstrong. Ap- proved Feb. 4, 1899. 1 p. (Private 61.) Army. Act for adjusting clothing account for deceased sohliers in [war with Spain]. Approved Feb. 8. 1899. 1 p. (Public 39.) Atherton, Jacob N. Act to pension Atherton. A])proved Feb. 4, 1899. 1 p. (Private 76.) ]>arry, Michael F. .loint resolution granting life-saving medal to Barry. Approved Feb. 27, 1899. 1 p. (Private res. 1.) Barth, Wilhelmina. Act to pension Mr.s. Barth. Approved Feb. 28. 1899. 1 p. (Private 176.) Bates, Mary C. Act to pension Mrs. Bates. Approved Feb. 28, 1899. Ip. (Private 177.) Beatv, John S. Act to increase pension of Beatv. Approved Feb. 9, 1899. Ip. (Private 104.) BeiTv, Georgia H. Act to pension Mrs. Berrv. Approved Feb. 28. 1899. i p. (Private 160.) Berrv, Millie A. Act to increase p nsion of Mrs. Berrv. Approved Feb. 21,1899. 1 p. (Private 119.) Blakesley, George. Act to increase pension of Blakesley. Approved Feb.' 28, 1899, 1 p. (Private 206.) Bosbyshell, Oliver C. Act for relief of Bosbvshell. xVpproved Feb. 2, 1899. Ip. (Private 54.) Boulder, Colo. Act granting to Boulder lands tor park, and [to Lake Schutte Cemetery Corporation, Dnnseith, N. Dak., and Presbyterian Church, Nashville, S. Dak., lands for cemeteries]. Approved Feb. 28,1899. 2 pp. (Public 92.) Boweu, Elizabeth H. Act to pension Mrs. Bowen. Approved Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Private 192. ) Boweu, John J. Act to increase pension of Boweu. A])proved Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Private 213.) Bowers, Lydia E. Act to pension Mrs. Bowers. Approved Feb. 9, 1899. 1 p. (Prh'ate97.) Bradley, Chauncey A. Act to increase pension of Bradley. Approved Feb. 25, 1899. 1 p. (Private 122.) Brannau, Eva W. Act to increase pension of Mrs. Brannau. Approved Feb. 9, 1899. 1 p. (Private 91.) Bra«siugton, William P. Act to correct military record of lirassington. Approved Feb. 4, 1899. 1 p. (Private 80.)' Brent, J. Act for relief of Samuel .J. Brent, executor of Frances Brent and administrator of J. Brent. Approved Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Pri- vate 140.) Briggs, Henry (). Act to increase jieusiou of Briggs. Approved Feb. 4, 1899. 1 p. (Private 72.) Brown, John. Act to increase j)eusion of Iirown. Approved Feb. 28, 1899. Ip. (Private 148.) l^rown, Mary J. Act to peusiou Mrs. Brown. Approved Feb. 4, 1899. 1 p. (Private 75.) Brownell & Co. Act to pav Browuell & Co. Approved Feb. 20, 1899. 1 p. (Private 113.) liyrd, Susan C. Act to increase peusiou of ]\Irs. Bvrd. Approved Feb. 28,1899. 1 p. (Private 212.) Champlain, Lake. Act to autliorize bridges over lake. Ap]iroved Feb. 4,1899. 2 pp. (Public 33.) February, 1899 77 Charlton, Elleu. Act to increase pension of Mrs. Charlton. Approved Feb. 28, 181)9. 1 p. (Private 185.) Chenev, Cordelia. Act to pension Mrs. Cheney. Approved Fel). 28, 1899. 1 p. (Private 190.) Chesapeake Bay. Act for light vessel off Tail of Horse Shoe. Approved Feb. 18, 1899. 1 p. (Pnblic52.) Childers, Catherine. Act to pension Mrs. Childers. Approved Feb. 4, 1899. Ip. (Private 63.) Christy, William R. Act to increase pension of Christy. Approved Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Private 175.) Clearwater Valley Railroad. Act granting to company right of way tlirongh Nez Perces Indian lands, Idaho. Approved Feb. 28, 1899. 2 pp. (Pnblic83.) Comer, Rachel J. Act to jiension ^Irs. Comer. Approved Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Private 189.) Corgan, .John N. Act to increase iiensiou of Corgau. Ajiproved Feb. 28,1899. 1 p. (Private 145.) Couch, Eli M. Act to increase pension of Couch. Apjjroved Feb. 4, 1899. 1 p. (Private 67.) Coulie, John D. Act to pension Coulie. Approved Feb. 4, 1899. 1 i>. (Private 58.) Courts, Act to hx time for holding district and circuit courts for northern diyision of eastern district of Tennessee. Approved Feb. 2,1899. 1 p. (Public 30.) Act to transfer county of Menard from western to northern dis- trict of Texas. Approved Feb. 2, 1899. 1 p. (Public 28.) Act for terms of district and circuit courts at Hammond, Ind. Approved Feb. 14, 1899. 1 p. (Public 48.) Cowles, William A. Act for relief of Cowles. Approved Feb. 21, 1899. 1 p. (Private 118.) Davidson, Jane V. Act to increase pension of Mrs. Davidson. Ap- proved Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Private 151.) Davis, Harriet Tubman. Act to increase pension of Mrs. Davis. Ap- proved Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Private 188.) Davis, Stephen M. Act to increase pension of Davis. Approved Feb. 21,1899. Ip. (Private 116.) Deignan, Osborne W. Joint resolution to appoint Deignan naval cadet at Annapolis. Approved Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Public res. 19.) De Leou, Edwin. Act for relief of representatives of Do Leon. Ap- l)roved P'eb. 21, 1899. 1 p. (Private 115.) Denison, Bonbam and Gulf Railway. Act to amend act to grant right of way through Indian Territory to Denison, Bonham and New Or- leans Railway Company, [so as] to vest in Denison, Bonham and Gulf Railway Company all rights therein granted. Ai)proved Feb 28,1899. Ip. (Public 90.) De Russy, Helen A. Act to increase pension of Mrs. De Russy. Vp- proved Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Piivate 149.) Dickel, George A., tt Co. Act for relief of Dickel A: Co. Approved Feb. 25, 1899. 1 p. (Private 126.) District of Columbia. Act for prevention of smoke in District Ap- proved Feb. 2, 1899. Ip. (Public 26.) Act to extend Rhode Island avenue. Approved Feb. 10, 1899 1 n (Public 43.) ^' Act to receive arrearages of taxes due District to July 1, 1897, at 6 per centum [interest], in lieu of penalties and costs. Approved Feb. 10, 1899. 1 p. (Public 44.) Act to provide for removal of snow and ice in Washington. Ap- proved Feb. 11, 1899. 1 p. (Public 45.) 78 February, 1899 District of Colnmbia — Coutiuncd. Act for roadway in District from Uriglitwood aveime across Rock Creek Park. Approved Feb. 21, 1899. 2 pp. (Public G.5.) Act for widening of 19tb street northwest. Approved Feb. 25, 1899. 2 pp. (Public 73.) Act relative to payment of claims for material and labor for Dis- trict buildings. Approved Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Public 82.) Act for national celebration of establishment of seat of government in District. Api>rovcd Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Public 84.) .Joint resolution to provide for removal of snow and ice in Wash- ington. Approved Feb. 20, 1899. 1 p. (Public res. 16.) Joint resolution for distribution of Compiled Statutes of District. Approved Feb. 27, 1899. 1 p. (Public res. 18. ) Joint resolution authorizing commissioners of District to amend health ordinances. Approved Feb. 28. 1899. 1 p. (Public res. 20.) Joint resolution to prevent spread of contagious diseases in Dis- trict. Approved Feb. 28. 1899. 1 p. (Public res. 21.) Doherty, Judith. Act to pension Mrs. Dohertv. Approveil Feb. 28, 1899. Ip. (Private 220.) Dowdy, Robert W. Act to restore Dowdv to active list of Armv. Ap- proved Feb. 9, 1899. 1 p. (Private 107. ) Elizabeth, Cape,'Me. Act lor liiihtsbip near cape. Approved Feb. 4, 1899. 1 p. (Public 32.) Emerv, JohnC. Act to pension Emerv. Approved Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Private 153.) Evans, Andrew S. Act to increase pension of Evans. Approved Feb. 28,1899. Ip. (Private 181.) Everly, Jesse. Act to pension Everly. Ajiproved Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Private 215.) Farmer, Henry. Act to i>ension Farmer. Approved Feb. 9, 1899. 1 p. (Private 89.) Ferguson, Harriet A. Act for relief of Mrs. Ferguson. Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Private 137.) Fitzpatrick, Dennis. Act to remove charge of desertion from Fitzpatrick. Approved Feb. 15. 1899. 1 ]>. (Private 109.) Fletcher, Robert. Act to increase pension of Fletcher. Approved Feb. 28,1899. 1 p. (Private 182.) Florida. Act for relief of homestead settlers in Florida [compelled to be absent by storm of Sept. 1896]. Approved Feb. 25, 1899. 1 p. (Public 68.)' Ford, William J. Act to iiension Ford. Approved Feb. 28. 1899. 1 p. (Private 142.) Forest reserves. Act to authorize Secretary of Interior to lease portions of forest reserve [adjacent to springs]. Approved Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Public 85.) Frederich, Minnie. Aet for relief of heirs of Mrs. Frederieh. Approved Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Private 139.) Gainesville, McAlester and St. Louis Railway. Act to amend act to amend act to grant coniiiany right of way through Indian Territory [so as to. extend time]. Approved Feb. 25, 1899. 1 p. (Public 72.) Gibson, Isom. Act to pension Gibson. Approved Feb. 25, 1899. 1 p. (Private 124.) Gibson, Joel W. Act to increase pension of Gibson. Approved Feb. 28,1899. Ip. (Private 194.) Gile, Emma Y. Act to increase pension of Mrs. Gile. Approved Feb. 28,1899. 1 p. (Private 1.54.) Gould, George W. Act to increase i>ension of Gould. Approved Feb. 9, 1899. 1 p. (Private 102.) February, 1899 79 Government officials. Aet to ])reveut abatement of actions [ugainst officials, bv providing for substitution of successor in office]. Ap- proved Feb. S, 1899. 1 p. (Public 37.) Green, .John. Act to pension Green. Approved Feb. 9, 1899. 1 p. ( Pri- vate 93.) Gresham, Sarah. Act to increase pension of Mrs. Greshani. Approved Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Private 143.) Guild, Nellie M. Act to i>ension Mrs. Guild. Approved Feb. 28, 18ii9. 1 p. (Private 159.) Guninier, Susan A. Act to increase pension of ilrs. Gumnier. Approved Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Private 179.) Gusler, Hattie E. Act to pension Mrs. Gusler. A]>proved Feb. 4, 1899. 1 p. (Private 59.) Haiues, Zenas T. Act to pension Maines. Approved Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Private 156.) Halter, Sarah A. Act to pension Mrs. Halter. Approved Feb. 4, 1899. 1 p. (Private 71.) Harmon, Jo.seph X. Act to pension Harmon. Approved Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Private 202.) Harrow, Juliette. Act to increase pension of ]Mrs. Harrow. Approved Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Private 203.) Hatch, Mary E. Act to pension Mrs. Hatch. Apjiroved Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Private 163.) Haughej', Thomas J. Act to increase pension of Haughev. Approved Feb. 21, 1899. 1 p. (Private 114.) Haywood, Robert W. Act to increa.se pension of Haywood. A])proved ' Feb. 4, 1899. 1 p. (Private 64.) Heady. Lucy D. Act to increase pension of Mrs. Headv. Approved Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Private 170.) Heinz, Bonaventura. Act to increase pension of Heinz. Approved Feb. 28,1899. 1 p. (Private 187.) Hendricks, Mary Lougley. Act to pension Mrs. Hendricks. Approved Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Private 165.) Herrington, James M. Act to increase pension of Herrington, Ap- proved Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p'. (Private 152.) Hirsch, Louis. Act to increase pension of Hirsch. Approved Feb. 4, 1899. 1 p. (Private 77.) Holton, Lemon. Act to increase pensicui of Holton. Approved Feb. 28, 1899. Ip. (Private 204.) Hottenstein, Justin O. Act to increase pension of Hottenstein. Ap- proved Feb. 4, 1899. 1 p. (Private 84.) Hovey, Harriette F. Act to j)eusu)u Mrs. Hovev. Approved Feb. 21, 1899. 1 p. (Private 117.) Hubbard, Samuel D. Act for relief of Hubbard. Approved Feb. 8, 1899. 1 p. (Private 86.) Huddleston. Martha E. Act to pension Mrs. Huddlestou. Approved Feb. 9, 1899. 1 p. (Private 98.; Humpton, Lewis E. Act to increase pension of Humpton. Approved Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Private 155.) Insane. Act to amend sec. 4896, Revised Statutes [so that right of per- son become insnne of applying for and obtaining patert shall devolve upon guardian]. Approved Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Public 91.) Iowa Agricultural College. Act for entry free of duties of bells pre- sented by Edwin M. Stanton to college. Approved Feb. 15, 1899. 1 p. (Public 49.) Johnston, .Jane B. Act to pension Mrs. .Johnston. Approved Feb. 9, 1899. Ip. (Private 92.) 80 February, 1899 Jones, Benjamin F. Act for relief of Joues. Approved Feb. 21, 1899. 1 p. (Private 120. ) .Jordan, Sarah. Act to pension Mrs. .Jordan. Approved Feb. 4, 1899. 1 p. (Private 66.) Joseph, Annie E. Act to increase pension of Mrs. Joseph. Approved Feb. 9, 1899. 1 p. (Private 100.) Joy, Thaddeiis M. Act to increase pension of .Jov. Approved I'eb. 4, ' 1899. 1 p. (Private 60.) Jndges. Act providing additional circuit judge in 3d judicial circuit. Approved Feb. 23, 1899. 1 p. (Public 66.) .lumper, Amanda F. Act to increase pension of Mrs. Jumper. Ap- proved Feb. 25, 1899. Ip. (Private 125.) Ivalk, Flora Stanton. Act to pension Mrs. Kalk. Approved Feb. 25, 1899. 1 p. (Private 123.) Ivansas, Oklahoma Central and Southwestern Railway. Act to extend act to grant right of way to company through Indiau Territory and Oklahoma, and supplemental act to extend [said] act. Approved Feb. 21, 1899. 2 pp. (Public 64.) Keen, Alexander. Act to increase jiension of Keen. Approved Feb. 4, 1899. 1 p. (Private 65.) Ivline, SolomoD. Act to increase pension of Kline. Ajiproved Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Private 157.) Kurfiss, ^Yilliam D. Act to correct military record of Kurtiss. Ap- proved Feb. 18, 1899. 1 p. (Private 112.) Kyle, Lewis. Act to increase pension of Ivyle. Approved Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Private 158.) Liscom, Samuel E. Act to increase jiension of Liscom. Approved Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Private 147.) Little River Valley Railway. Act to authorize company to construct railway through Choctaw and Chickasaw nations, in Indiau Terri- tory. Approved Feb. 4, 1899. 4 pp. (Public 34.) Lowe, Barbara C. Act to pension Mrs. Lowe. Approved Feb 28, 1899. 1 p. (Private 171.) Lowther, Margaret A. Act to pension Mrs. Lowther. Approved Feb. 28, 18!>9. 1 p. (Private 218.) Luke, Sarah A. Act to increase pension of Mrs. I^uke. Ai)proved Feb. 28,1899. 1 p. (Private 193.) Lynchburg, Va. Act for relief of tobacconists of Lynchburg. Ap- proved Feb. 2.5, 1899. 1 p. CPrivate 131.) McBride, George W. Act to correct war record of McBride. Approved Feb. 9, 1899. 1 p. (Private 105.) McFarland, Taylor. Act to increase pension of McFarland. Approved Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Private 198.) McGee, Joseph H. Act to increase pension of McGee. Ajiproved Feb. 25,1899. 1 p. (Private 129.) ilclvee. Alexander. Act to remove charge of desertion from McKee. Approved Feb. 27, 1899. 1 p. (Private 136.) McLain, Emily. Act to pension Mrs. McLain. Approved Feb. 28, 1899. Ip. (Private 219.) McVicar, John. Act to increase pension of McVicar. Approved Feb. 28,1899. 1 p. (Private 161.) Matchett, William B. Act to pension Matchett. Approved Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Private 169.) Meehan, Michael. Act to increase pension of ^leehan. Approved Feb. 28,1899. Ip. (Private 210.) Meeks, Allen. Act to pension Meeks. Approved Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Private 217.) February, 1899 81 Miami, Fla. Act to aiueud act to ameud statutes in relation to imme- diate transportation of dutiable goods, apjiroved June 10, 1880, by extend iuj( privilege of 1st section to Miami. Approved Feb. 21, 189!;t. Ip. (Public 58.) Michigan Citv, Ind. Act to provide steam whistle at Michigan City. Approved Feb. 20, 1899. 1 p. (Public 55.) Military Academy. Act making appropriations for academy, 1900. Approved Feb. 27, 1899. 11 pp. (Public 79.) iSlissiasippi River. Act to authorize Grand Rapids Water Power and Boom Company of Grand Rapids, Minn., to construct dam and bridge across river. Approved Feb. 27, 1899. 1 p. (Public 80.) Missouri and Kansas Telejihone Company. Act to authorize company to construct lines in Ponca [Reservation and] Otoe and Missonria Reservation, Okla. Approved Feb. 9, 1899. 1 p. (Public 42. ) Missouri River. Act to reenact and amend act to authorize bridge across river at or near Lexington, Mo. Approved Feb. 8, 1899. 2 iip. (Public 36.) Act to extend time for construction of bridge across river at or near Boouville, Mo., by Boouville and Howard County Bridge Comi)anv. Approved Feb. 9,' 1899. 1 p. (Public 40.) Moorhead, Robert S. Act to increase pension of Moorhead. Approved Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Private 180.) Mortgages. Joint resolution to amend sec. 25 of act passed June 13, 1898, to provide ways and means to meet war expenditures [so that ■when bond or note is secured by mortgage but 1 stamp shall he required]. Ajiproved Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Public res. 22.) Narragansett Bay, R. I. Act for light and fog signal station on or near Hog Island Shoal. Approved Feb. 18, 1899. 1 p. (Public 51.) Naval Academy. Act authorizing additioual cadets at large at academy. Approved Feb. 25, 1899. 1 p. (Public 69.) Navy-yards. .Joint resolution to pay laborers and mechanics at navy- yards and naval stations 50 per centum additional for work in excess of 8 hours per diem. Approved Feb. 25, 1899. 1 p. (Publii' res. 17.) Newport News, Va. Act for public building at Newport News. Ap- proved Feb. 21, 1899. 1 p. (Public 59.) Opp, Henry K. Act to increase pension of Opp. Approved Feb. 4, 1899. 1 p. (Private 78.) Otis, Rebecca. Act to increase pension of Mrs. Otis. Approved Feb. 4, 1899. 1 J.. (Private 74.) Palmer, John M. Act to pension Palmer. Approved Feb. 28, 1899. 1 j). (Private 166.) Pasadena and Mount Wilson Railway. Act to grant company right of way through San Gabriel forest reserve. Approved Feb. 28, 1899. 2 pp. (Public 87.) Pennywitt, David W. Act to increase nension of Pennvwitt. Ap- proved Feb. 28. 1899. 1 p. (Private 168.) Pensacola and Northwestern Railroad. Act granting right to comjiany to build bridges over certain rivers in Alabama. Approved Feb. 27, 1899. 1 p. (Public 81.) Act granting right of way to company through naval and military reservations near Pensacola, Fla. Approved Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Public 88.) Pensions. Act making appropriations for pensions, 1900. Apinoved Feb. 4, 1899. 1 p. (Public 35.) Peters, George W. Act to increase jicnsiou of Peters. Approved Feb. 28,1899. Ip. (Private 150.) 82 February, 1899 Pierce, Bvroii R. Act to increase pension of I'ierc^e. Approved Feb. 9, 1899/ 1 p. (Private 95.) Pillsbury, Noah. Act to pension PillsbniN . Ai)provf(l Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Private 140.) Plunkett, Charles T. Act for relief of Plunkett. Approved Feb. 15, 1899. 1 p. (Private 110.) Poe, Charlotte. Act to pension Mrs. Poe. Approved Feb. 9, 1899. 1 p. (Private 88.) Poute, Andres. Joint resolution granting authority to Venezuela to send [Poute] to Military Academy. Approved Feb. 9, 1899. 1 p. (Public res. 13.) Potomac River. Act making appropriation for clearing river of ice. Approveil Feb. 18, 1899. 1 p. (Public 54.) Pottawatomie and Kickapoo reservations, Kans. Act providing for sale of surplus lands on reservations. Approved Feb. 28, 1899. 2 pp. (Public 86.) Price, Leah L. Act to increase pension of Mrs. Price. Approved Feb. 4, 1899. 1 p. (Private 62.) Pride. George G. Act for relief [bv pension] of Pride. Approved Feb. 28,1899. Ip. (Private 195. ) ' Putnam, Albert. Act to pension Putnam. Approved Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Private 199.) Quinn, William L. Act to pension Quinu. Approved Feb. 28, 1899. Ip. (Private 216.) Racey, Samuel. Act for relief of Racey [alias Samuel Rowling]. Ap- proved Feb. 18, 1899. 1 p. (Private 111.) Railroad land grants. Act to anthorize public lauds [within railroad land grants] to be surveyed [on deposit of money by railroad com- pany]. Approved Feb. 27, 1899. 1 p. (Public 74.) Rawson, Henry C. Act for relief of Rawson. Ai)proved Feb. 27, 1899. 1 p. (Private 135.) Reed, Horace G. Act to remove charge of desertion from Reed. Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Private 138.) Rollev, William. Act to increase pension of Rollev. Approved Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Private 196.) Rudd, J. C. Act for benefit of Rudd. Approved Feb. 8, 1899. 1 p. (Private 85.) Russell, William. Act to pension Russell. Approved Feb. 9, 1899. Ip. (Private 99.) St. Louis, Oklahoma and Southern Railway. Act to amend act grant- ing companv right of way through Indian Territory and Oklahoma [so as to extend time]. Approved Feb. 13, 1899. f p. (Public 46.) St. Louis, Siloam and Southern Railroad. Act to authorize company to construct bridge across White River, Ark. Approved Feb. 27, 1899. 2 pp. (Public 75.) Salem Creek, X. .T. Act for reconstruction of light-house near mouth of creek. Approved Feb. 2, 1899. 1 p. (Public 27.) Sanborn, John H. Act to increase pension of Sanborn. Approved Feb. 4,1899. 1 p. (Private 55.) Savannah River. Act to authorize bridge across river from mainland of Chatham County, (ia., to Hutchinsons Island, Approved Feb. 2, 1899. 2 pp. (Public 29.) Scott, Francis. Act to increase pension of Scott. Approved Feb. 28, 1899. Ip. (Private 201.) Scranton. Miss. Act to locate office of deputy collector of East Pasca- goula at Scranton. Approved Feb. 20, 1899. 1 p. (Public 56.) Sessions, Mary E. Act to pension Mrs. Sessions. Approved Feb. 28, 1899. Ip. (Private 178.) February, 1899 83 Shiplei', Peter E. Act to increase peiitjiou of Shipler. Approved Feb. 25, 1899. 1 p. (Private 127.) Shumard, Belle A. Act to pension Mrs. Sliumard. Approved Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Private 191.) Sionx City and Omaha Railway. Act authorizing company to construct railway through Omaha and Winnebago reservations, Nebr. Ap- proved Feb. 28, 1899. 3 pp. (Public 89. ) Skerrett, Margaret Love. Act to increase pension of Mrs. Ski^rrett. Approved Feb. 9, 1899, 1 p. (Private 101.) Smiley, Georgie. Act to pension Geoi'gie Smiley. Approved Feb. 9, 1899. 1 p. (Private lOG.) Smith, Alice. Act to pension Mrs. Smith. Approved Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Private 173.) Smith, Eleazer. Act to increase pension of Smith. Approved Feb. 9, 1899. Ip. (Private 103.) Smith, Jere. Act to increase pension of Smith. Approved Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Private 197.) Snowden, W. P. Act to increase pension of Snowden. Approved Feb. 28,1899. Ip. (Private 141.) Spirits. Act to amend sec. 3287, Revised Statutes, concerning drawing off of spirits [so as to permit use of metallic packages for export trade]. Approved Feb. 21, 1899. 1 p. (Public 63.) Sprague, Mary. Act to increase pension of Mrs. Sprague. Approved Feb. 4, 1899. 1 p. (Private 57.) Steedman, Richard R. Act to correct rank of Steedman. Apjiroved Feb. 24, 1899. 1 p. (Private 121.) Steele, Mary Luella. Act to pension Mary Luella Steele. Approved Feb. 25, 1899. 1 p. (Private 128.) Stella Friends Academy and Church Association. Act setting a])art land in Oklahoma to association. Approved Feb. 25, 1899. 1 i>. (Public 71.) Stephens, Isaac. Act to increase pension of Stephens. Approved Feb. 28,1899. Ip. (Private 207.) Stolle, Carl F. W. Act to remove charge of desertion from Stolle. Ap- proved Feb. 27, 1899. 1 p. (Private 134.) Stone, Gecnge B. Act to pension Stone. Approved Feb. 4, 1899. 1 p. (Private 79.) Straw, Daniel. Act to remove charge of desertion from Straw. Ap- proved Feb. 8, 1899. 1 p. (Private 87.) Streeter, Charles H. Act to pension Streeter. Approved Feb. 9, 1899. 1 p. (Private 94.) Supply, Fort. Act to permit use of buildings on military reservation by Oklahoma for insane asylum. Approved Feb. 8, 189i». 1 p. (Public 38.) Sweatt, Washington. Act to increase pension of Sweatt. Apjiroved Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Private 164.) Taylor, Mary A. Act to pension Mrs. Taylor. Approved Feb. 25. 1899. Ip. (Private 130.) Tefft, Thomas S. Act to increase pension of Tefft. Approved Feb. 4, 1899. 1 p. (Private 82.) Telephone. Act to construct telephone from Table Bluff to Salmon Creek, in Humboldt County, Cal. Approved Feb. 27, 1899. 1 p. (Public 78.) Thomas, .Jordan. Act to increase pension of Thomas. Approved Feb. 4,1899. 1 p. (Private 83.) Thomas, Margaret. Act to pension Mrs. Thomas. Approved Feb. 28, 1899. Ip. (Private 183.) 10133— is^o. 50 2 84 February, 1899 Thomas, Marv A. Act to pension Mrs, Thomas. Approved Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Private 144.) Thompson, Adda F. Act to pension Mrs. Thompson. Approved Feb. 4, 1899. Ip. (Private 68.) Tiernon, Thonia.s G. Act for relief of Tiernon. Approved Feb. 27, 1899. 1 p. (Private 132.) Tilton, Charles W. Act to increase pension of Tilton. Approved Feb. 28,1899. 1 p. (Private 162.) Tonsaint, .Toseph. Act for relief of Tonsaint, alias Touzin. Approved Feb. 14, 1899. 1 p. (Private 108.) Townes, Marv E. Act to increase pension of Mrs. Townes. Approved Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. ( Pr i vate 208. ) Towusend, Justns. Act to pension Towusend. Approved Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Private 20.">.) Truit. Levi M. Act to pension Truit. Approved Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Private 200.) Tumblin, William W. Act to increase pension of Tumblin. Approved Feb. 9, 1899. 1 p. (Private 90.) Valeuznela Montoya, Alberto. Joint resolution to receive for instrnc- tion at Naval Academv ValenzuelaMontova, of Colombia. Approved Feb. 1.0, 1899. 1 p. '(Public res. 1-5.) Vicksburg, Miss. Act to establish national military park to commemo- rate siege of Vicksburg. Approved Feb. 21, 1899. 4 pp. (Public 62.) Victor, Colo. Act granting to Victor certain lands. Approved Feb. 18, 1899. 1 p. (Public 53.) Volunteers. Act to permit volunteer regiments to retain colors. Ap- proved Feb. 25, 1899. 1 p. (Public 70.) Voting-machines. Act to amend sec. 27, Revised Statutes, relative to election of Representatives [so as to allow voting-machines when authorized by State law]. Approved Feb. 14, 1899. 1 p. (Pub- lic 47.) Walke, Julia. Act to pension Mrs. Walke. Approved Feb. 28, 1899. Ip. (Private 172.) Waltz, Lizzie. Act to increase pension of Mrs. Waltz. Approved Feb. 4,1899. Ip. (Private 81.) AVaters, Reuben H. Act to increase pension of Waters. Approved Feb. 28,1899. Ip. (Private 174.) Wilber, Margaret. Act to pension Mrs. Wilber. Approved Feb. 28, 1899. Ip. (Private 167.) Willmarth, Amanda. Act to increase pension of Mrs. Willmarth. Ap- proved Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Private 214. ) Willonghby, John. Act to remove charge of desertion against Wil- loughby. Approved Feb. 4, 1899. (Private 73.) Wilson, Henry. Act to increase pension of Wilson. Approved Feb. 4, 1899. Ip. (Private 56.) Wisconsin. Act granting unto Wisconsin certain lands. Approved Feb. 27. 1899. 1 p. (Public 76.) Woodmausv, Mary. Act to iicnsion Mrs. Woodmansv. Approved Feb. 28,1899. Ip. (Private 209.) Wright, Ellen. Act to pension Mrs. Wright. ' Approved Feb. 4, 1899. 1 p, (Private 70.) Yahne, John. Act to increase pension of Yahne. Approved Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (Private 186.) Yglesias, Ricardo. Joint resolution to receive for instruction at Naval Academv Yglesias, of Costa Rica. Approved Feb. 15, 1899. 1 p. (Public res. 14.) Yost. Lillian M. Act to pension Mrs. Yost. Approved Feb. 9, 1899. 1 p. (Private 96.) February, 1899 85 SENATE Agricultural products. Cominuiiicatiou from David Lubin relative to export bounty on agricultural products [aad shipping in foreign trades, advocating amendment to S. 5024 and H. 11312] ; presented by Mr. Allen. Feb. 23, 1899. 5 pp. (S. doc. 131.) Memorial by David Lubin on Ijelialf of State granges [etc.], in relation to protection of agricultural staples by bounty on export and shipping in foreign trades, advocating amendment to S. 5024 and H. 11312; presented by Mr. Tillman. Feb. 10, 1899. 5 pp. (S. doc. 112.) Army. Report of [British] departmental committee [and representa- tions from Royal College of Surgeons and Royal College of Physi- cians], on prevalence of venereal disease among British troops in India. Jan. 27, 1899. 33 pp. 1 pi. (S. doc. 85.) Congaree River. Memorial relative to improvement of river from Columbia to Granbv, S. C, by construction of lock and dam at Granby ; presented by Mr. Tillman. Feb. 8, 1899. 8 pp. (S. doc. 107. ) Courts of United States. Letter from Edward Wetmnre on behalf of American Bar Association, concerning S. 5.584, in reference to courts of United States; presented by Mr. Hoar. Feb. 27, 1899. 4 pp. (S. doc. 142.) Currency. Memorial of Anson Wolcott relative to monetary laws and monetary condition of United States; presented by Mr. Teller. Feb. 10, 1899. 12 pp. (S. doc. 111.) District of Columbia. Public schools of District, reports relative to their sanitary condition ; presented by Mr. McMillan. Jan. 17, 1899. 43 pp. 13 pi.' (S. doc. 65.) Contentt: Children, health of, Influence of school life upon ; by "W. W. Johnston. Home, Causes of so-called school diseases found in; by S. S. Adams. Introduction; by M. G. Motter. Public schools in District, sanitary condition of. Report of Committee on Educa- tion of Civic Center and Collegiate Alumnte on ; by A. B. Foster. Schools, Causes of so-called school diseases found in ; by G. M. Kober. Teacher, Influence of school life upon ; by S. A. Xordhofi"-Jung. Explosives. Memorandum by Charles O'Neil, relative to Gathmann system of firing high explosives; j) resented by Mr. Hale. Feb. 15, 1899. 9 pp. (S. doc. 120.) Military posts. Statement of army posts and cost of each, also state- ment of coast batteries; presented by Mr. Carter. Feb. 25, 1899. 5 pp. (S. doc. 138.) National university. Memorial of W. C. Pennywitt offering following suggestions: restoration to national jurisdiction of portion of Dis- trict of Columbia south of Potomac River, founding of city upon such territory to be known as Lincoln, and establishment within such city of uational university to be known as University of Wash- ington and Lincoln ; presented by Mr. Cullom. Feb. 28, 1899. 16 pp. (S: doc. 1.52.) Philippine Islands. Articles from Singapore Free Press relating to Philippine Islands; presented by Mr. Hoar. Feb. 1, 1899. 19 pp. (S. doc. 95.) Railroads. Resolutions [and report] adopted by National Board of Trade, petitioning Congress to reduce railway mail pay and adopt 1-cent letter postage, and remarks of Finlay Acker; presented bv Mr. Butler. Feb. 21, 1899. 41 pp. 1 pi. (S. doc. 130.) Revised statement of .lames L. Cowles before Postul Commission relative to railway mail pay ; presented by Mr. Pettigrew. Feb. 21, 1899. 17 pp. (S. doc. 129.) Red River of the North. Memorial of 6th Legislative Assembly of North Dakota, urging appropriation [for] survey [for dams at out- lets of Otter Tail and Red lakes] to prevent overflow and improve navigation of Red River [of the North and Red Lake River] ; pre- sented by Mr. Hansbrough. Feb. 3, 1899. 4 pp. (S. doc. 98.) 86 February, 1899 Scott, Nathan B. Memorial from Joliu T. McGraw, protesting against seating of Scott as Senator from West Virginia ; presented by Mr. Faulkner. Feb. 23, 1899. 7 pp. (S. doc. 133.) Sheridan, Wyo. Petition from Charles F. Manderson for establishment of military post at Sheridan, and favoring S. 5223; presented by Mr. Warren. Jan. 23, 1899. 8 pp. mnp. (S. doc. 71.) Sternberg, George M. Communication from surgeon-general of Army relative to S. 1063 [for further jirevention of cruelty to animals in District of Columbia], and in reply to allegations rellectiug upon him in S. doc. 78; presented by Mr. McMillan. Feb. 15, 1899. 2 pp. (S. doc. 121.) AGRICULTURE ANI> FORESTRY COMMITTEE Hansbrongh, H. C. Report favoring amendment to H. 12008, making appropriations for sundry civil expenses, 1900, for investigation of physiological action and nutritive value of alcohol and alcoholic beverages. Feb. 24, 1899. 4 pp. (S. rp. 1791.) APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE Allison, W. B. Report amending H. 12008, making appropriations for sundry civil expenses, 1900. Feb. 25, 1899. 6 pp. (S. rp. 1795.) Cullom, S. M. Report amending H. 11266, making appropriations for Department of Agriculture, 1900. Feb. 6, 1899. 3 pp. (S. rp. 1604.) Hale, Eugene. Report amending H. 12122, making appropriations for naval service, 1900. Feb. 28, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1854.) Perkins, G. C. Report favoring H. 12198, making appropriations for fortitications and ordnance [1900] . Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. ( S. rp. 1853. ) Quay, M. S. Report amendiug H. 11683, making appropriations for Post-Oftice Department, 1900. Feb. 15, 1899. 6 pp. (S. rp. 1662.) Sewell, W. J. Report amending H. 11717, making appropriations for Military Academy, 1900. Feb. 9, 1899. 2 pp. (S. fp. 1636.) CLAIMS COMMITTEE Allen, W. V. Report amending S. 3381, for relief of Eli Ayres or his representatives. Feb. 4, 1899. 43 pp. (S. rp. 1599.) McLaurin, J. L. Report amending H. 10353, for relief of International Cotton Press Company, New Orleans, La. Feb. 15, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1658.) Martin, T. S. Report favoring S. 4904, for relief of owners and officers of brig Olive Frances and others on board. Feb. 9. 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1633.) Mason, W. E., and Pasco, Samuel. Report amending S. 5020, to revive and amend act for collection of abandoned property and acts amendatory. Feb. 9, 1899. 9 pp. (S. rp. 1634.) Rawlins, J. L. Report favoring S. 2408, to remove suspension upon dis- bursement of appropriation [to pay Robert Otis, administrator of Roger A. Hiern]. Feb. 8, 1899. 1 p. (S.rp.l623.) Stewart, W. M. Report favoring H. 8623, for relief of heirs of Neil McEneny. Feb. 15, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1657.) Teller, H. M. Report favoring S. 4817, for relief of New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company. Feb. 10, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1647.) Re])ort favoring H. 7860, to amend act for relief of John R. Brooke [so as to satisfy claim of heirs of John Smith] . Feb. 15, 1899. 7 pp. (S.rp. 1663.) February, 1899 87 Teller, H. M. — Continued. Report favoring H. 9768, for relief of Sam- uel J. Brent, executor of Frances Brent and administrator of J. Brent. Feb. 15, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1664.) Warren, F. E. Report favoring S. 4870, for relief of George W. Weston. Feb. 8, 1890. 4 pp. (S.rp. 1624.) Report favoring S. 5000, for relief of owners of British ship Foscolia. Feb. 8, 1899. 3 pp. (S. rp. 16?5. ) COMMERCE COMMITTEE Elkins, S. B. Report favoring amendment to H. 12008, making appro- priations for sundry civil expenses, 1900, for relief of widow and children of Joseph W. Etheridge. Feb. 23, 1899. 3 pp. (S. rp. 1785. ) Frve, W. P. Report amending H. 11795, making appropriations for ' rivers and harbors [1900] . Feb. 18, 1899. ii + 335 pp. (S. rp. 1686. ) McMillan, James. Report amending H. 3293, for new depot for 6th light- house district. Feb. 17, 1899. "l p. (S. rp. 1685.) [Nelson, Knute.] Reporton Mississippi River floods, pursuantto S. R. 76, 55th Congress, Ist session. [Dec. 15J 1898 [published 1899]. siii4- 522 pp. 1 il. 21 pi. 2 tab. 4 maps. (S. rp. 1433.) Report amending S. J. R. 229, recognizing services of Francis Tuttle, his officers and men of [revenue-cutter] Bear; also of David H. Jarvis, Ellsworth P. Bertholf, and Samuel J. Call [et al.J, com- posing overland expedition to Point Barrow, Arctic Ocean, for relief of whalers. Feb. 2, 1899. 4 pp. (S. rp. 1.592.) Vest, G. G. Report favoring H. 11867. to authorize Georgia Pine Railway to construct bridge across Flint River, DecaturCounty, Ga. Feb. 21, 1899. Ip. (S. rp. 1734.) White, S. INI. Report amending amendment to H. 12008, making appro- priations for sundrv civil expenses, 1900, for pavment of Cape Smy the Whaling and Trading Company. Feb. 24, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1790.) DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COMMITTEE Faulkner, C.J. Report amending H. 6,359. to quiet land titles in Dis- trict. Feb. 25, 1899. 3 pp. (S. rp. 1792.) Gallinger, J, H. Report amending H. 11605, for widening of 19th street northwest [Washington, D. C.]. Jan. 26, 1899. 2 pp. map. (S.rp. 1527.) Report favoring S. 5096, to refund certain taxes to Minnie J. Hunt. Feb. 4, 1899. 1 p. (S.rp. 1600.) Gorman, A. P. Report favoring H. 11358, for roadway in District from Brightwood avenue across Rock (reek Park. Feb. 3, 1899. 5 pp. (S.rp. 1598.) Re])<)rt amending H. 11597, to extend S street [and other streets] in District. Feb. 6, 1899. 8 pp. (S. rp. 1606.) Report amending H. 10667, to change name of Anacostia and Poto- mac Railroad Company [to Washington City Railway Comiiany, to authorize it to purchase Capital Raihvav, etc.]. Feb. 23, 1899. ' 1 p. (S.rp. 1777.) Hansbrough, H. C. Report amending S. 5328, to prohibit sale of intoxi- cating liijuors on Sunday in District. Feb. 4, 1899. 2 pp. (S.rp. 1602.J Report favoring S.5418, for relief of .John A. Narjes. Feb. 11, 1899. 1 p. (S.rp. 1650.) McMillan, James. Report amending H. 11629, for extension of Pennsyl- vania avenue southeast [and other streets in] District. Feb. 6, 1899. 4 pp. (S.rp. 1605.) 88 February, 1899 McMillan, James — Continued. Report amending H. 10222, to authorize extension of Metropolitan Railroad. Feb. 11, 1899. 5 pp. (S. rp. 1648.) Report favoring H. 8656, requiring certain extensions to lines of Capital Traction Company in District. Feb. 17, 1899. 5 pp. (S. rp. 1683.) Report adverse to S. 2484, for relief of Old Dominion Granite Com- pany. Feb. 23, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1768.) Report adverse to S. 1341, to amend act to provide for settlement of claims against District, approved June 16, 1880. Feb. 23, 1899. 8 pp. (S. rp. 1769.) Report adverse to S. 3343, for relief of nonresidents who have paid license taxes to District. Feb. 24, 1899. 3 pp. (S. rp. 1786.) Martin, T. S. Report favoring S. 5374, for relief of Christiana Dengler. Feb. 11, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1649.) Pritchard, J. C. Report adverse to S. 448, for formation of cooperative business corjjorations in District. Feb. 23, 1899. 3 pp. (S. rp. 1767.) EDUCATION AND LAHOR COMMITTEE Report of hearings before committee relative to H. 7389, limiting hours of daily services of workmen employed upon work for United States, or any Territory, or District of Columbia, June 16, 1898, Feb. 3 and 8, 1899; presented by Mr. Kyle. Feb. 20, 1899. 178 pp. (S. doc. 127.) Caffery, Donelson. Views of minority adverse to H. 7389, limiting hours of daily services of Avorkmen employed upon work for United States, or any Territory, or District of Columbia. Feb. 28, 1899. 4 pp. (S. rp 1855.) IMMIGRATION COAIMITTEE Fairbanks, C. W. Report amending by substitute H. 11247, to extend immigration, contract-labor, and Chinese exclusion laws of United States to Hawaiian Islands. Feb. 13, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1654.) INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITIONS, SELECT COMMITTEE ON Thurston, J. M. Report favoring S. 5500, to encourage Pan-American Exposition on Niagara frontier, in New York, in 1901. Feb. 23, 1899. 4 i)p. (S.rp. 1774.) MILITARY AFFAIRS CO^NIMITTEE Carter, T. H. Report favoring H. 6649, to remove charge of desertion from James J. Fluke. Feb. 2, 1899. 3 pp. (S.rp. 1591.) Report submitting S. 5482, for relief of county of Custer, Mont. Feb. 9, 1899. 8 pp. (S.rp. 1637.) Report amending amendment to H. 12106, making appropriations for Army, 1900, for relief of county of Custer, Mont. Feb. 9, 1899. 2 pp. (S.rp. 1638.) Report favoring S. 5487, to establish branch of National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers at Castle Pinckney, Charleston, S. C. Feb. 25, 1899, 3 pp. (S. rp. 1808.) Cockrell, F. M. Report amending S. 4895, to correct military record of Francis A. E. Briot. Feb. 1, 1899. 2pp. (S.rp. 1579.) Report amending S. 2022, for relief of Louis Miller. Feb. 1, 1899. 2 pp. (S rp. 1.580.) Report amending H. 5740, to remove charge of desertion from William Britton. Feb. 15, 1899. 1 p. (S.rp. 1659.) Report amending H. 3567, to remove charge of desertion from Gaidne. Dodge Feb. 15, 1899. 3 pp. (S.rp. 1660.) February, 1899 89 Cockrell, F. M. — Continued. Statement of objections of 5 members of committer to H. 11022, for reorganization of Army, and [submitting S. 5516, for discharge of volunteers for war with Spain and contin- uance of permanent military establishment on war footing]. Feb. 16,1899. 5 pp. (S. doc. 123.) Hawlev, J. K. Report from 5 members of committee, amending H. 11022, for reorganization of Army. Feb. 16, 1899. 18 pp. (S. rp. 1671.) [Contains Memoranda regarding organization of armies of Great Britain, France, Germanj', and Russia, jirepared by direction of adjutant-general of Army.] Report amending S. .5069, to amend act for relief of William A. Hammond [so as to pay while on retired list]. Feb. 17, 1899. 2 jip. (S. rp. 1684.) Mitchell, J. L. Report amending S. 5225, recognizing patriotic devotion and benevolence of Helen Miller Gould. Feb. 15, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1656. ) Report amending by substitute S. 4007, to remove charge of deser- tion from .Jacob V. Breyfogle. Feb. 18, 1899. 4 pp. (S. rp. 1689.) Report fiivoring H.6930, to correct record of Jacob Covert. Feb. 18,1899. 2 pp. (S.rp. 1690.) Report amending H. 3190, to grant honorable discharge to John H. Smith. P^eb. 27, 1899. 2 pp. (S.rp. 1814.) Pasco, Samuel. Repart favoring H. 1794, to remove charge of desertion from George Alcott. Feb. 2, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1594.) Report amending H.8607, to correct military record of Sylvester F. Hildebrand. Feb. 2, 1899. 2 pp. (S.rp. 1595.) Report amending H. 2419, for relief of Charles Simpson, alias Frank Dunn. Feb. 27, 1899. 2 pp. (S.rp. 1815.) Pettus, E. W. Report adverse to H. 5707, to remove charge of desertion from William Mellicott, alias William Reed. Feb. 1, 1899. 2 pp. (S.rp. 1578.) Report favoring H. 6327, appropriating .$100 to John M. Turner. Feb. 2, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1589.) Report favoring H. 4607, to grant honorable discharge to Charles Miller. Feb. 2, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1.590.) Sewell, W.J. Report favoring H.4651, for relief of Jacob Shela. Feb. 1,1899. 2 pp. (S.rp. 1583.) Report favoring H. 4332, to correct military record of Isaac Alger. Feb. 1,1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1584.) Shoup, G. L. Report favoring H. 6127, for relief of Henry C. Rawson. Feb. 1,1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1581.) Report amending H. 7632, to remove charge of desertion from Robert Flower. Feb. 27, 1899. 2 pp. (S.rp. 1813.) Warren, F. E. Report amending H. 5046, to remove charge of desertion from Lawrence Ressler. Feb. 1, 1899. 1 p. (S. rj). 1585. ) Keport amending H. 1213, to grant honorable discharge to W. G. Xeeley. Feb. 1, 1899. 1 p. (S.rp. 1586.) Report amending by substitute S. 3831, to correct military record of Joseph T. Vincent. Feb. 4, 1899. 4 pp. (S.rp. 1603.) Report amending H. 5.326, for relief of Thomas Hickey. Feb. 17, 1899. 3 pp. (S. rp. 1687.) Report favoring H. 7092, for relief of George Gregg. Feb. 27, 1899, 1 p. (S. rp. 1812.) XAVAL AFFAIRS COMiMlTTEE Chandler, W. E. Report favoring S. J. R. 159, for relief of W. B. Cars- well. Feb. 21, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 17.52.) Report favoring S. J. R. 166, providing for restoration to Navy of Richard Warren Barkley. Feb. 21, 1899. 3 pp. (S. rp. 1753.) 90 February, 1899 Chandler, AV. E. — Conthnied. Report favoring S. J. R. 171, for relief of Thomas H.Giguilliat. Feb. 21, 1899. 3 pp. (S. rp.l754.) Report favoring >S. J. R. 174, for relief of S. A. W. Patrerson. Feb. 21, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1755.) Report favoring S. J. R. 196, for relief of J. T. Bootes. Feb. 21, 1899. 3 pp. (S. rp. 1756.) Report favoring S. J. R. 201, for relief of Charles W. Hazeltine. Feb. 21, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1757.) Report favoring S. J. R. 204, for relief of Wirt McCreary. Feb. 21, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1758.) Report favoring S. J. R. 207, for appointment of E. E. West in Kavy. Feb. 21,"^1899. 1 p. (8. rp. 1759.) Report amending S. J. R. 209, to authorize appointment of George Izard Middletou ensign in Navy. Feb, 21, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1760. ) Report favoring 8. J. R. 220, to appoint Jonathan Brooks assistant paymaster in Navy. Feb. 21, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1761.) Report favoring S. J. R. 234, to appoint to Naval Academy acting naval cadets who served during war with Spain. Feb. 21, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1762.) Report favoring S. J. R. 246. for relief of R. K. Wright. Feb. 21, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1763.) Report favoring S. J. R. 247, for relief of George H. Mather. Feb. 21,1899. Ip. (S. rp. 1764.) Report favoring S. 5322, for relief of M. B. Buford. Feb. 21, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1765.) Report amending S. .T. R. 253, to authorize appointment of Charles S. Hatch 2d lieutenant in Marine Corps. Feb. 23, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1775.) Report amending S. J. R. 255, to authorize appointment of Philip S. Brown 2d lieutenant in Marine Corps. Feb. 24, 1899. 1 p. (•>?. rp. 1787.) Report amending S. J. R. 257, to authorize appointment of Harry Lee 2d lieutenant in Marine Corps. Feb. 25, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1796.) McMillan, James. Report amending S. 5221, for relief of Horace P. Mcintosh. Feb. 7, 1899. 4 pp. (S. rp. 1618.) Perkins, G. C. Report favoring S. J. R. 195, same as H. J. R. 307, to pay laborers and mechanics at navy-yards and naval stations 50 per centum additional for work in excess of 8 hours per diem. Feb. 1, 1899. 4 pp. (S. rp. 1582.) Piatt, T. C. Report amending S. 5063, to correct naval record of Joseph Pitt, alias Joseph Marr. Feb. 21, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1698.) Report favoring H. 1388, to remove charge of desertion from Michael Baker. Feb. 27, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1811.) Smith, James, jr. Report favoring S. 3151, for relief of John G. Rose. I^eb. 1, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1587.) I'ATENTS COMMITTEK Piatt, O. H. Report favoring H. 321, for relief of Berdan Firearms Manufacturing Company. Feb. 13, 1899. 5 pp. (S. rp. 1653.) PENSIONS COMMITTEE Baker, Lucien. Report adverse to S. 3543, to pension Mary E. Trimble. Feb. 2, 1899. 2 pp. (.S. rp. 1593.) Report amending H. 1279, to pension Barbara C. Lowe. Feb. 7, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1620.) February, 1899 91 Baker, Lncien — Coutiuued. Report favorinj>- H. 6810, to pension Mary Lnella Steele. Feb. 7, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1621.) Report favorino: H. 4880, to pension Jonathan Scott. Feb. 21, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1699.) Report favoring- H. 10385, to pension George Brown. Feb. 21, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp.1700.) Report amending S. 2991, to increase pension of Oliver J. Lvou. Feb. 21, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1701.) Report favoring H. 7046, to increase pension of Arba Capron. Feb. 21, 1899. Ip. (S. rp. 1703 ) Report favoring S. 4876, to increase pension of Benjamin F. Bourne. Feb. 28, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1816.) Report favoring H. 8804, to increase pension of James S. Anderson. Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1817.) Cannon, F. J. Rejjort amending S. 4006, to pension Joseph B. Presdee. Feb. 23, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1773.) Galliuger, J. H. Report amending H. 5712, to increase pension of Sarah A. Luke. Feb. 2,1899. 3 pp. (S. rp. 1588.) Report favoring S. 5435, to pension Emma J. Mclntire. Feb. 7, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1611.) Report amending H. 10688, to increase pension of John J. Bowen. Feb. 7, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1612.) Report favoring H. 10013, to increase pension of Joseph H. McGee. Feb. 7, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1613.) Report favoring H. 5796, to increase pension of Peter E. Shipler. Feb. 7, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1614.) Report amending H. 3307, to increase pension of Andrew S. Evans. Feb. 7, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1615.) Report amending by substitute. H. 2617, to pension Marv E. Ses- sions. Feb. 7, 1899.' 1 p. (S. rp. 1616.) Report amending bv substitute S. 5036, to increase pension of James C. Delaney. Feb. 7, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1617.) Report amending S. 757, to increase pension of John Smith. Feb. 9,1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1626.) Report amending by substitute S. 3766, to increase pension of Nancy M. Lindsey. Feb. 10, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1639.) Report favoring H. 8445, to pension Joseph N. Harmon. Feb. 10, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1640.) Report favoring H. 6502, to increase jiensiou of William Rollev. Feb. 10, 1899. 5 pp. (S. rp. 1641.) Report favoring H. 9231, to increase pension of George Blakesley. Feb. 10, 1899. 1 p. (S. t\). 1642.) Report amending H. .5805, to pension George G. Pride. Feb. 10. 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1643.) Report favoring H. 835, to pension William B. Matchett. Feb. 10. 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1644.) Report adverse to H. 9979, to increase pension of Albert S. Shepard. Feb. 17, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1672.) Report amending S. 1906, to increase pension of James II. Coven- ton. Feb. 17, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1673.) Report favoring H. 5209, to pension Belle [A.] Shumard. Feb, 17, 1899. 4 pp. (S, rp. 1674.) Report favoring H. 11899, to pension Judith Dohertv. Feb. 17, 1899. 1 p. (S.rp. 1675.) Report favoriny- H. 7902, to pension Albert Putnam. Feb. 17, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1676.) 92 February, 1899 Gallinger, J. H. — Continued. Report favoring S. 5510, to increase pen- sion of Eli Halderston. Ft-b. 17, 1899. 1 p. (S.rp. 1677.) Report favoring H. 8179, to pension Levi M. Trait. Feb. 17, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1678.) Report favoring H. 10858, to increase pension of Amanda Willmarth. Feb. 17, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1679.) Report favoring H. 1573, to pension .Julia Walke. Feb. 17, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1680.) Report favoring H. 10738, to increase pension of Beeri 8ervis8. Feb. 21, 1899. 3 pp. (S. rp. 1710.) Report favoriug H. 12033, to pension Marv A. Kennedy. Feb. 21, 1899. 2 pp. (S.rp. 1711.) Report favoring H. 10480, to pension Nelly V. Crosby. Feb. 21, 1899. 2 pp. (8. rp. 1712.) Report favoring H. 9455, to increase pension of Richard Atkinson. Feb. 21, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1713.) Report favoring H. 123, to pension William F. Bolan. Feb. 21, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1714.) Report favoring H. 8749, to pension .James J. Marcher. Feb. 21, 1899. Ip. (S. rp. 1715.) Report favoring H. 635, to increase pension of Howard L. .James. Feb. 21, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1716.) Report favoriug H. 6913, to increase pension of Charlotte B. Cozzens. Feb. 21, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1717.) Report favoring H. 7657, to increase j)ension of James E. Searl. Feb. 21, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1718.) Report favoring H. 12077, to increase pension of Charles N. Smiley. Feb. 21, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1719.) Report favoring H. 10860, to pension Mianda A. Sanford. Feb. 21, 1899. 4 pp. (S.rp. 1720.) Report favoriug H. 8.568, to increase pension of Mrs. Susan Stedman. Feb. 21, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1721.) Report favoring H. 12026, to increase pension of Thomas Crinigan. Feb. 21, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1722.) Report favoring H. 855, to increase pension of .James R. Zearing. Feb. 21, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1723.) Report favoring H. 11296, to pension Anna M. Rowe. Feb. 21, 1899. 1 p. (S.rp. 1724.) Report favoring H. 8578, to increase pension of George W. Reisinger. Feb. 21, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1725.) Report favoring H. 9344, to increase pension of .John Beglev. Feb. 21,1899. Ip. (S.rp. 1726.) Report favoring H. 9569. to increase pension of Timothy A. Allen. Feb. 21, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1727.) Report favoring H. 4249, to pension Samuel B. Koontz. Feb. 21, 1899. 2 pp. (S.rp. 1728.) Report favoring H. 2258, to pension Marv E. Taylor. Feb. 23, 1899. 2 pp. (S.rp. 1772.) Report favoring H. 10605, to increase pension of Annie Cusack. Feb. 23, 1899. 1 p. (S.rp. 1778. ) Report favoriug H. 103.55, to increase pension of Catharine C. Goodrich. Feb. 25, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1797.) Report favoring H. 10933, to pension Sarah A. Kizcr. Feb. 2.5, 1899. 2 pp. (S rp.l798.) Report favoring H. 3806. to increase pension of Elam Allen. Feb. 2.5,1899. 2 pp. (S.rp. 1799.) February, 1899 93 Gallinger, J. H. — Continued. Report favoring H. 10716, to pension John 8. Draper. Feb. L'5, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1800.) Report favoring H. 6876, to increase pension of George Alexander. Feb. 2.5. 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1801. ) Report favoring S. 5581, to increase pension of Orplia W. Reynolds. Feb. 27, 1899. 4 pp. (8. rp.l810.) Report amending H. 1773, to pension Robert Perslev. Feb. 28, 1899. 4 pp. (S.rp. 1818.) Report favoring H. 10328, to pension Ann Collins. Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1819.) Report favoring H. 10696, to increase pension of James W. Ingram. Feb. 28, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1820.) Report favoring H. 10862, to increase pension of HoUis O. Dudley. Feb. 28, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1821. ) Report favoring H. 2366, to increase pension of Lester P. Cooper. Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1822.) Report favoring H. 4661, to pension Dortha E. Kennoch. Feb. 28, 1899. 2 pp. (8. rp. 1823.) Report amending H. 11876, to increase pension of Clareuce L. Chap- man. Feb. 28, 1899. 4 pp. (S. rp. 1824.) Report fiivoring H. 12104, to increase pension of Maria 8. Urban. Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1825.) Report favoring H. 10892, to increase pension of Andrew J.Tavlor. Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (S.rp. 1826.) Report favoring H. 1724, to increase pension of 8ophia Gruber. Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (S.rp. 1827.) Report favoring H. 3476, to increase pension of Andrew Morse, jr. Feb. 28, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1828.) Report favoring H. 2625, to pension Mary Cliamberlin. Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1829.) Report favoring H. 11568. to increase pension of William B. Paul. Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1830.) Report favoring H. 7636, to jjension Martha M. DeVou. Feb. 28, 1899. 2 pp. (S.rp. 1831.) Report favoring H. 12148, to pension Eliza 8. Redfield. Feb. 28, 1899. Ip. (S.rp. 1832.) Report favoring H. 12013, to increase pension of Delos M. Kenvon. Feb. 28, 1899. 2 pp. (8. rp. 1852.) Repott favoring H. 877, to pension Charles F. Holmes. P^b. 28, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 18.56.) Report favoring H. 9293, to pension Mary E. Robinson. Feb. 28, 1899. 3 pp. (S. rp. 1857.) Report favoring H. 10534, to pension Tennessee N. Buckles. Feb. 28, 1899. 2 pp."" (8. rp. 1858.) Hanna, M. A. Report amending H. 4838, to increase pension of Eliz- abeth V. Litzenberg. Feb. 9, 1899. 3 pp. (8. rp. 1628.) Report amending H. 2122, to increase pension of William R. Christy. Feb. 9, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1629.) Report amending H. .5461, to pension Elizabeth H. Bowen. Feb. 9, 1899. 4 pp. (S.rp. 1630.) Report amending H. 2171, to pension Wilhelmina Barth. Feb. 9, 1899. 2 pp. (8. rp. 1631.) Report amending H. 5762, to increase pension of .Joel W. Gibson. Feb. 9, 1899. 1 p. (8. rp. 1632.) Report favoring H. 3155, to pension Kittv Ann Patterson. Feb. 20, 1899. 5 pp. (8. rp. 1692.) 94 February, 1899 Hanua, M. A. — Continued. Rei>ort favoring H. 3123, to increase pen- sion of Frank S. Devol. Feb. 20, 1S99. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1693.) Report favoring H. 247, to increase pension of .John Doebler. Feb. 21, 1899. 3 pp. (S. rp. 1729.) Report favoring H. 9415, to increase pension of Henry Bnllen. Feb. 21, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1730.) Report favoring H. 8610, to pension Minnie B. Titiis. Feb. 21, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1731.) Report amending S. 3291, to increase pension of .Tames C. Carlton. Feb. 2.5, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1802.) Report amending S. 4097, to pension Elizabetli Wliisler. Feb. 25, 1899. Ip. (S. rp. 1803.) Report amending S. 4730, to increase pension of Levi Moser. Feb. 25, 1899. 1 ^. (S. rp. 1804.) Report amending S. 4098, to increase pension of Isaac H. Lynn. Feb. 25, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1805.) Report favoring H. 7093, to increase pension of William R. Warden. Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp, 1834.) Report favoring H. 8406. to increase pension of Martha Adams. Feb. 28, 1899. 3 pp. (S. rp. 1835.) Report favoring H. 6328, to pension Marv F. Cobb. Feb. 28, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1836.) Report favoring H. 3186, to increase jiension of William J. Holwav. Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1837.) Report favoring H. 9359, to increase pension of Charles H. Barbor. Feb. 28, 1899. 4 pp. (S. rp. 1838.) Report favoring H. 8895, to pension Marv B. Wotring. Feb. 28, 1899. 3 pp. (S. rp. 1839.) Hausbrough, H. C. Report favoring H. .5054, to pension Rachel .T. Comer. Feb. 1, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1577.) Report favoring H. 4806, to increase pension of Bonaventura Heinz. Feb. 7, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1622.) Report amending S. 3672, to increase pension of Oscar Taylor. Feb. 25, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1806.) Report amending by substitute S. 4437, to pension B. H. Randall. Feb. 25, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1807.) Report favoring H. 8207, to pension Al)igail Wilson. Feb. 28, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1849.) Report amending bv substitute S. 4767, to increase pension of Sarah E. Stnbbs. Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1850.) Kenney, R. R. Report amending S. 5415, to increase pension of Fred- erick Aner. Feb. 21,1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1704.) Report amending S. 3216, to pension David Carroll. Feb. 21, 1899. Ip. (S. rp. 1766.) Report favoring H. 10285, to increase pension of Mazie Y. Sullivan. Feb. 25, 1899. 3 pp. (S. rp. 1793.) Kvle, J. H. Report amending H. 4.503, to increase pension of John " Yahne. Feb. 2, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1596.) Report favoring H. 9018, to pension Justus Tovrnsend. Feb. 2, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1597.) Report favoring H. 10803, to increase pension of James Porter. Feb. 21, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1705.) Report favorino- H. 9843, to pension America Easton. Feb. 21, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp- 1706.) Report amending S. 4916, to pension Mary B. Christopher. Feb. 21, 1899. Ip. (S. rp. 1707.) February, 1899 95 Kyle, J. H.— Continued. Report amending S. 4919, to increase pension of Henry H. Lewis. Feb. 21, 1899. 1 p. (8. rp. 1708.) Report fixvoring H. 11148, to increase pension of Orin Long. Feb. 28,1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1847.) Report fixvoring H. 2830, to increase pension of Ira Bacon. Feb. 28, 1899. Ip. (S.^rp. 1848.) Lindsay, William. Report favoring H. 11017, to pension .lesse Everly. Feb. 7, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1608.) Report amending H. 80, providing procedure in pension cases [where pension is sought to be suspended, modified, or canceled]. Feb. 7, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1609.) Report favoring H. 11115, to pension Allen Meeks. Veh. 7, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1610.) Report favoring H. 9314, to increase pension of Isaac Stephens. Feb. 10, 1899. 2 pp. (8. rp. 164.5.) Report amending H. 167.5, to pension Alice Smith. Feb. 10, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1646.) Report favoring H. 2459, to pension Mary C. Bates. Feb. 17, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1682.) Report favoring H. 5328, to pension Patrick O'Shea. Feb. 21, 1899. 4 pp. (8. rp. 1733.) Report amending S. 5474, to pension Ellen Hardin Walworth. Feb. 23,1899. 3 pp. (S. rp. 1776.) Report favoring H. 10241, to pension Nancy Shaley. Feb. 28, 1899. Ip. (S. rp. 1845.) Report favoring H. 8329, to increase pension of John E. Gullett. Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1846.) Mitchell, J. L. Report amending H. 4446, to increase pension of Ellen Charlton. Feb. 7, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1607.) Report adverse to S. 2306, to increase pension of Elvira Ellen Bax- ter. Feb. 16, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1668.) Report adverse to S. 4688, to pension Catherine M. Hall. Feb. 16, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1669.) Report adverse to S. 1649, to inci-ease pension of Fi-ancis Scott. Feb. 17, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1688.) Report favoring H. 8997, to increase pension of John W. Brisbois. Feb. 21,1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1697.) Report favoring H. 10417, to pension James H. Nichols. Feb. 21, 1899. Ip. (S. rp. 1732.) Pritchard, J. C. Report favoring H. 6681, to increase pension of Jere Smith. Feb. 13, 1899. 3 pp.' (S. rp. 1655.) Report favoring H. 100.56, to increase pension of James Webb. Feb. 21, 1899. 4 pp. (S. rp. 1702.) Report amending S. 4805, to increase pension of Annie B. Goodrich. Feb. 27, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1809.) Report favoring H. 11767, to pension Daniel G. Emert. Feb. 28, 1899. 5 pp. (S. rp.l833.) Roach, W. N. Report amending by substitixte H. 8754, to increase pen- sion of Lemon Holton. Feb. 9, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1627.) Report favoring H. 2293, to increase pension of Andrew .1. Snow- den. Feb. 21, 1899. 3 pp. (S. rp. 1709.) Report amending S. 3370, to pension Benjamin F. Trap]). Feb. 23, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1770.) Shoup, G. L. Report amending by substitute H. 4982, to increase pen- sion of Harriet Tubman Davis. Feb. 7, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1619.) Turner, George. Report favoring H. 11382, to pension Margaret A. Low- ther. Feb. 17, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp 1681.) 96 February, 1899 PRIVILEGES AND ELECTIONS COMMITTEE Chandler, W. E. Reporton charges of bribery in election of M. A. Hanna to Senate, asking to be discharged from consideration of subject; with views of minority, and report of committee of .Senate of Ohio. Feb. 28, 1899. xiii + 196 pp. (S. rp. 1859. ) PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE Mantle. Lee. Report favoring amendment to H. 12008, malcing appro- priations for sundrv civil expenses, 1!*00, to procui-e site for public building at Butte, Mont. Feb. 9, 1899. 10 pp. (S. rp. 1635.) Quay, M. S. Report amending S. 2675, authorizing exchange [with Charles F. Hamblen] of old custom-house lot, Saint Augustine, Fla., for lands adjoining military reservation designated as powder- house lot. Feb. 4, 1899. -1 pp. (S. rp. 1601.) Report amending S. 5408, for i>ublic building at Kansas Citv. Kans. Feb. 16, 1899. 2 pp. (S.rp. 1670.) Report favoring S. 5525, to purchase AVilson Park as addition to Saint Elizabeth Asyluui, for insane soldiers and sailors. Feb. 20, 1899. 2 pp. (S.rp. 1694.) Report favoring S. 5499, identical with H. 9077, to amend act for new custom-house in New York, approved Mar. 3, 1891. Feb. 20, 1899. 3 pp. (S.rp. 1695.) Report favoring H. 10969, for public building in Blair, Nebr. Feb. 20,1899. Ip. (S.rp. 1696.) Reiiiirt favoring S. 5547, identical with H. 11141, for public building at Annapolis, Md. Feb. 21, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1735. ) Report favoring S. 5535, identical with H. 11861, for public build- ing at Elmira, N. Y. Feb. 21, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1736.) Report favoring S. 5550, identical with H. 10962, for public build- ing at Joliet, 111. Feb. 21, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1737.) Report favoring S. 5544, identical with H. 2598, for public build- ing at Newport, Yt. Feb. 21, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1738.) Report favoring S. 5553, identical with H. 1079, to enlarge public building at Columbus, Ga. Feb. 21, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1739.) Report favoring S. 5541, identical with H. 75, for addition to public building at Canton, Ohio. Feb. 21, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1740.) Report fiivoring S. 5548, identical with H. 1139, for building for post-office in Hot Springs, Ark. Feb. 21, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1741.) Report favoring S. 5521, identical with H. 4076, for enlarging pub- lic building at Topeka, Kaus. Feb. 21, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1742.) Report favoring S. 5546, identical with H . 6, to increase limit of cost for public building at Omaha, Nebr. Feb. 21, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1743.) Report favoring S. 5543, identical with H. 1088, for public building at Elizabeth, N. C. Feb. 21, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1744.) Report favoring S. 5551, identical with H. 4306, for public building in Elgin, 111. Feb. 21, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1745.) Report favoring S. 5552, identical with H. 10753, for enlarging Government building at Macon, Ga. Feb. 21, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1746.) Report favoring S. 5542, identical with H. 477, for public building at Eau Claire, Wis. Feb. 21, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1747.) Report favoring S. 5540, identical with H. 11530, authorizing ex- tension of post-office building at Springfield, Mass. Feb. 21, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1748.) Februaky, 1899 97 Quay, M. S. — Continued. Report favoring S. 5538, identical with H. 521, for public building at Fitcbburg, Mass. Feb. 21, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1749.) Report favoring S. 5539, identical with H. 524, to erect public building at Lawrence, Mass. Feb. 21, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 17.50.) Report iavoriug S. 5545, identical with H. 11882, to increase limit of cost for iiublic building in Stocl\ton, Cal. Feb. 21, 1899. 3 pp. fS. r.p. 1751.) Simon, Joseph. Report favoring S. 1136, to increase appropriation lor public building at Portland, Oreg. Feb. 16, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1667.) Warren, F. E. Report favoring S. 5560, identical with H. 5536, for annex to Federal building at Jackson, Miss. Feb. 23, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1771.) Report amending S. 752, identical with H. 5528, for public build- ing at Salem, Oreg. Feb. 23, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1779.) Report favoring 8. 5554, identical with H. 11883, for public build- ing in New Brunswick, N. J. Feb. 23, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1780.) Report favoring S. 5559, identical with H. 4595, for public building at Norwich, Conn. Feb. 23, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1781.) Report favoring S. 5556, identical with H. 110.56, authorizing addi- tion to poist-office in Minneapolis, Minn. Feb. 23, 1899. 2 pp. (8. rp. 1782.) Report favoring S. 5457, identical with H.4306, for public building in Elgin, 111. Feb. 23, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1783.) Report favoring S. 5527, identical with H. 1859, for public building at Winston, N. C. Feb. 23, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1784.) Report favoring S. 5565, for public building at Freeport, 111. Feb. 25,1899. 2 pp. (S.rp.l794.) Wellington, G. L. Report favoring S. 5575, to erect custom-house and post-office building in Bristol, Tenn. Feb. 28, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1840.) Report favoring S. 5577, identical with H. 447, for custom-house and post-office building at Brunswick, Ga. Fob. 28, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1841.) Report favoring S. 5579, identical with H. 11162, for public building at Janesville, Wis. Feb. 28, 1899. 2 pp. (S.rp. 1842.) Report favoring S. 5466, for jjublic building at York, Nebr. Feb. 28,1899. 2 pp. (S.rp. 1843.) Report favoring S. 5563, for public building at Streator, 111. Feb. 28,1899. Ip. (S.rp. 1844.) PUBLIC LANDS CO.AIMITTEE Hansbrough, H. C. Report amending H. 114.55, granting to Boulder, Colo., lands for park, and [to Lake Schutte Cemetery Corporation, Dnnseith, N. Dak., and Presbyterian Church, Nashville, S. Dak., lands for cemeteries]. Feb. 13, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 16.52.) Report amending bv substitute S. 5305, for relief of John C. W. Rhode. Feb. 15, 1899. 1 p. (S. rp. 1661.) Report amending H. 8739, to authorize resurvey of lands in Chev- enne County, Nebr. Feb. 20,1899. 3 pp. (S. rp. 1691.) Report favoring H. 7915, allowing Isaiah Mitchell 7 years within which to make final homestead entry. Feb. 24, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1788.) Wilson, J. L. Report amending by substitute S. 4989, for payment to Joshua T. Roberts of balance due for surveying public lands. Feb. 24, 1899. 2 pp. (S. rp. 1789. ) 98 ■ February, 1899 TERRITOKIES COMMITTEE Notes of conferences by committee in relation to H. 8571, to define and punish crimes in Alaskii and provid(^ code of criminal procedure; presented by Mr. Slionp. Feb. 1"), 1S99. 22 pp. (S. doc. 122.) Shoup, G.L. Report amending H. 8571, to define and punish crimes in Alaska and provide code of criminal procedure. Feb. 11, 1899. 1 p. (8. rp. 1651.) Report amending by substitute S. 5169, authorizing New Mexico to create additional indebtedness for completion of capitol. Feb. 16, 1899. 3 pp. (S. rp. 1665.) Report amending H. 8694, to enable Albuquerque, N. Mex., to create indebtedness. Feb. 16, 1899. 2 pp. (8. rp. 1666.) HOUSE Annual report of A. McDowell, clerk, showing receipts and disburse- ments, 1898. Dec. 5, 1898 [published 1899]. 282 pp. (H. doc. 18.) APPKOPRIATIONS COMMITTEE Cannon, J. G. Report submitting H. 12008, making appropriations for sundry civil expenses, 1900. Feb. 6, 1899. 10 pp. (H. rp. 1940.) Report submitting H. 12203, making appropriations to supply defi- ciencies, 1899 and prior years. Feb. 28, 1899. 4 pp. (H. rp. 2317.) Hemenway, .J. A. Report submitting H. 12086, making appropriations for fortifications and ordnance [1900]. Feb. 11, 1899. 8 pp. (H. rp. 2096.) HANKING AND CUKRENCY COMMITTEE Hearings and reports of committee relating to proposed changes in cur- rency system, prepared for publication by Frank Roe Batchelder; 55th Congress, 3d session. 1899. 295 pp. Mitchell, J. M. Report amending H. 11743, to establish issue and re- demption division in Treasury Department, to establish redemption and gold-reserve fund, and to strengthen public credit. Feb. 20, 1899. 4 pp. (H. rp. 2196.) Van Voorhis, H. C. Rejiort amending H. 7879, to increase circulation of national banks. Feb. 1, 1899. 3 pp. (H. rp. 1883.) CIVIL SERVICE REFORM COMMITTEE Tawney, .T. A. Report favoring S.3256, in reference to civil service and appointments thereunder [giving preference to Union soldiers, sailors, and marines]. Feb. 8, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp.2056.) CLAIMS COMMITTEE Carmack, E. W. Report amending H. 1785, for relief of Joseph H. ^ Thompson. Feb. 1, 1899. 3 pp. (H.rp. 1877.) Report favoring S. 3119, for relief of Mary A. Swift [widow of .John F. Swift], assubstituteforH. 8765. Feb. 7, 1899. Ip. (H.rp. 2038.) Report favoring H. 10577, for payment to V. Baldwin Johnson. Feb. 9,1899. 1 p. (H.rp. 2083.) Report favoring H. 11803, directing issue of check in lien of lost check in favor of Stone and Stansdl. Feb. 27, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2303.) February, 1899 99 Carmack, E. W. — Continued. Report nmeudiug H. 11195, for relief of L. O. Maddnx, doing business as Maddux, Hobart ttnd Company. Feb. 28, 1899. 4 pp. (II. rp. 2313.) Clardy, J. D. Report amending H. 7509, for relief of William M. Bird, .James F, Redding, Henry F. Welch, and others [as sureties of Daniel A.J. Sullivan]. Feb. 3, 1899. 4 pp. (H.rp. 1897.) Report favoring S. 2773, for relief of Virginia I. MuUan [owner of coupons 3-5 of California Indian war bonds 84, 183, 194, 220]. Feb. 14,1899. 5 pp. (H.rp. 2110.) Graff, J. V. Report favoring H. 245, for relief of Charles W. Russey. Feb. 1, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 1882.) Report favoring S. 4748, for relief of Charles K. Kirby and Edinger Brothers and Jacobi [and Lacbman and Jacobi]. Feb. 23, 1899. Gpp. (H. rp. 2286.) McEwan, Thomas, jr. Report favoring S. 1357, for relief of representa- tives of Edwin De Leon. Feb. 3, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 1902.) Minor, E. S. Report favoring H. 9422, for relief of Racine [Wis.]. Feb. 1,1899. 4 pp. (H.rp. 1879.) Report favoring H. 7865, to pay J. S. Stearns Lumber Company. Feb. 6, 1899. 3 pp. (H. rp. 1976.) Report favoring H. 1469, for relief of William E. Bond. Feb. 23, 1899. I p. (H. rp. 2255.) Report favoring H. 1267, for relief of George C. Ellison. Feb. 28, 1899. 12pp. (H.rp. 2312.) Osborne, J. E. Report favoring S. 2013, for relief of Hattie A. Philli])8, as substitute for identical H. 7477. Feb. 3, 1899. 4 pp. (H. rp. 1900.) Report amending H. 11340, for relief of David Tweed. Feb. 8, 1899. 4 pp. (H.rp. 2061.) Rixey, J. F. Report favoring H. 11785, for relief of tobacconists of Lynchburg, Va. Feb. 1, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1878.) Report amending H. 10390, for relief of .Tohn L. Smithmeyer and Paul J. Pelz. Feb. 22, 1899. 7 pp. (H. rp. 2227.) Sturtevant, J. C. Report lavoring H. 8075, for relief of Robert A. Ragan. Feb. L 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 1881.) Report favoring H. 11047, to refer claim of [Joseph Robinsou], owner of brig Robert and ^lary, to Court of Claims, as substitute for S. 2924. Feb. 7, 1899. 5 pp. (H. rp. 2039.) Repor*- favoring H. 273, for relief of McHeury Robinson, executor of Elizabeth S. Gushing. Feb. 24, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2299.) Report favoring H. 9666, directing issue of duplicate check in favor of 4th National Bank, New York City. Feb. 28, 1899. 5 pp. (H. rp.2310.) Yost, Jacob. Report amending II. 10225, for relief of Clare M. Ashby, widow of W. W. Ashby. Feb. 1, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 1880.) Report favoring H. 10814, for relief of owners of British shii> Fos- colia. Feb. 7, 1899. 2pp. (H.rp. 2037.) Report amending H. 8306, for relief of Z. C. Church. Feb. 7, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 2040.) Report amending H. 11826, for relief of George S. Day and Brother. Feb. 14, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 2109.) Report favoring S. 5000, for relief of owners of British ship Fosco- lia, as substitute for H. 10814. Feb. 16, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2165.) Report amending H. 11709, for relief of representatives of James I. A. Trotter. Feb. 23, 1899. 3 pp. (H. rp. 2287.) Report favoring H. 11577, for relief of B. F. Parlett. Feb, 23, 1899. 4 pp. (H. rp. 2288.) 10133— No. 50 3 100 February, 1899 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COMMITTEE Bcabcoclv, J. W. Report .amending H. 11733, to prevent sale of intoxicn- ting liquors on Sunday in District. Feb. 9, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2073.) Report submitting H. 12184, to distinctively designate land in Dis- trict for assessment and taxation, as substitute for H. 12062. Feb. 25, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2301.) Cowberd, W. S. Report favoring S. 4159, relative to payment of claims for material and labor for District buildings. Feb. 8, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2059.) Curtis, G. M. Report favoring H. 11937, to amend sec. 5 of act to pro- vide for opening of alleys in District, approved .July 22, 1892 [so as to indicate officer to lew and collect assessments], as substitute for H. 11877. Feb. 8, 1899. " 2 pp. (H. rp. 2062.) Report favoring H. 11799, to amend act to incorporate Washington and University Railroad Companv of District [so as to change route]. Feb. 8, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp.2063!) Report favoring S. 5391, for national celebration of establishment of seat of Government in District. Feb. 10, 1899. 3 pp. (H. ip. 2090.) [1st edition, 4 pages, incorrectly printed.] Jenkins, J. J. Report favoring H. 11924, to quitclaim lot 4, square 1113, Washington, to William H. Dix, as substitute for H. 7115. Feb. 8, 1899. 6 pp. (H.rp. 2064.) Report favoring S. 3909, for relief of Mrs. Harriet A. Ferguson. Feb. 8, 1899. 1 p. ( H. rp. 2065. ) Report favoring S. J. R. 34, authorizing commissioners of District to amend health ordinances. Feb. 8, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2066. ) Report favoring 11. 11503. for relief of Christiana Dengler. Feb. 8. 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 2067.) Mudd, S. E. Report amending H. 11439, to incorporate Frederick Doug- lass Memorial and Historical Association. Feb. 8, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp.2070.) Richardson, J. D. Report favoring S. J. R. 231. for distribution of Com- piled Statutes of District. Feb. 9, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2081.) ELECTION OF PRESIDENT, VICE-PRESIDENT, AND REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE Capron, A. B. Report amending H. J. R. 354, proposing amendments to Constitution disqualifying polygamists for election as Senators and Representatives in Congress and prohibiting polygamy. Feb. 27, 1899. 16 pp. (H.rp. 2307.) FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Cousins, R. G. Report favoring S. 240, to authorize Joseph J. Kinyoun to accept medal from Venezuela. Feb. 15, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2113.) Report favoring S. 2284, to authorize T. 0. Selfridge [jr.], G. H. Wadleigh, E. H. Gheen, Raymond P. Rodgefs, J. B. Jiedlield, J. J. Hunker, D. N. Bertolette, and R. L. Russell to accept medals ])re- sented by Russian Government. Feb. 15, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp. 2114.) Report favoring S. .3640, authorizing Raymond P. Rodgers to accept decoration from France. Feb. 15, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp. 2115.) Report favoring S. 3712, to authorize John R.Williams to accept decoration from French Republic. Feb. 15, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2116.) Report favoring S. 5050, to authorize A. E. Bates to accept decora- tion from French Republic. Feb. 15, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2117.) Report favoring S. 5090, to authorize Victor Vifcjnain to accept dec- oration from China. Feb. 15, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2118.) February, 1899 101 Cousins, R. G. — Contiuued. Report favorin<;- H. 4831, to authorize B. H. Bnckiugham to accept books from Mexico. Feb. 15, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp.2119.) Report favoring H. 4838, to authorize .John M. Schofield to accept testimonial from France. Feb. 15, 1?<99. 1 p. (H. rp. 2120.) Report favoring 11. 6130, to authorize C. R. Dobbins to accept watch from Canada. Feb. 15, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp.212].) Report favoring H. 10881, to authorize Clifton R. Breckinridge to accept medal presented bj' Russian Government. Feb. 15, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp.2l22.) INDIAN AKFAIKS COMMITTEE Benton, M. E. Report favoring H. 12126, to amend act authorizing Arkan- sas Northwestern Railway Company to construct railway through Indian Territory, [by] extending time. Feb. 23, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2282.) Curtis, Charles. Report amending H. 11868, for rights of way by rail- road companies through Indian reservations, lands, and allotments. Feb. 2, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1896. ) Report favoring H. 11713, to i)ut in force in Indian Territory laws of Arkansas relating to corporations. Feb. 3,1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 1901.) Report favoring H. 11862, granting right of way through Indian reservations to Clioctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad Comj^any. Feb. 8, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp.2058.) Fischer, I. F. Report favoring S. 5265, granting to Clearwater Valley Railroad Company right of wav through Nez Perces Indian lands, Idaho. Feb. 11, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2095.) Report favoring S. 5427, granting to Clearwater Short Line Railway Company right of way through Nez Perces Indian lands, Idaho. Feb. 16, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2144.) Little, J. S. Report fixvoring H. 11916, to authorize Fort 8niith and Western Railroad Company to construct railway through Clioctaw and Creek nations, Ind.T.' Feb. 2, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 1890.) Packer, H. B. Report amending S. 5076, authorizing >Sioux City and Omaha Railroad Company to construct railway through Omaha and Winnebago reservations, Nebr. Feb. 17, 1899. 1 ii. (H. rp. 2172.) Sherman, ,1. S. Report amending H. 12042, granting right of way to Gulf and Northern Railroad Company through Indian Territory and certain Indian reservations in Oklahoma. Feb, 18, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp.2181.) Stephens, J. H. Report amending H. 12112, to amend act to grant right of way through Indian Territory to Denison, Bouham and New Orleans Railway Company, [so as] to vest iu Denison, Bonham and Gulf Railway Company all rights therein granted. Feb. 23, 1899. Ip. (H.rp.2254.) Zenor, W. T. Report submitting H. 12141, for adjustment of sales of Otoe and Missouria Reservation lands, in Kansas and Nebraska, and to confirm titles under sales, as substitute for S. 2801 and 11. 4920. Feb. 20, 1899. 6 pp. (H. rp. 2198.) INTERSTATE AND I'OKEIGN COMMEUCE COMMITTEE Adamsou, W. C. Report favoring S. 5126, to authorize St. Louis, Siloam and Southern Railroad Company to construct bridge across White River, Ark. Feb. 8, 1899. 1 p. ' (H. rp. 2052.) Report amending H. 11867, to authorize Georgia Pine Railway to construct bridge across Flint River, Decatur County, Ga. Feb. 13, 1899. Ip. (H.rp.2103.) 102 February, 1899 Barhain, J. A. Report favoring H. 11731, to construct telephone from Trinidad light-house to Trinidad, Humboldt County, Cal. Feb. 8, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2057.) Davis, R. W. Report amending H. 11736, granting right to Pensacola and Northwestern Railroad Company to build bridges over certain rivers in Alabama. Feb. 8, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2051.) [Corrected 2d print was issued.] Fletcher, Loren. Report amending H. 11677, to authorize bridge across Monongahela River at Morgantowu, W. Va. Feb. 8, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp.2055.) Report amending H. 11732, to authorize Grand Rapids Water Power and Boom Company of Grand Rapids, Minn., to construct dam and bridge across Mississippi River. Feb. 9, 1-99. 2 jip. (H. rp. 2075.) Report amending H. 11953, to promote efficiency of Revenue-Cutter Service. Feb. 11, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2100. ) Report favoring S. 5258, to authorize bridge across Missouri River at Yankton, S. Dak. Feb. 21, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2200.) Report amending H. 11689, to authorize Montgomery, Hayueville and Camden Railroad Company to consj^ruct bridge across Tombigbee River, Clarke County, Ala. Feb. 21, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2211.) Report amending H. 11250, to authorize Montgomery, Hayueville and Canuleu Railroad Company to construct bridge across Alabama River, between Claiborne and Lower Peachtree, Ala. Feb. 21, 1899. Ip. (H. rp.2212.) Report favoring H. 12140, to authorize construction by Wadley and Mount Vernon Railroad Companv of bridge across Oconee River, Ga. Feb. 21, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp. 2213.) Hawley, R. B. Report submitting H. 12075, to amend act authorizing Aransas Harbor Terminal Railway Company to construct bridge across Corpus Christi Channel, Aransas County, Tex. [so as to extend time], as substitute for H. 11796. Feb.'lO. 1899. 1 p. (H. rp.2089.) Hepburn, W. P. Report amending S. 4792, for construction of [Nica- ragua] Canal connecting Atlantic and Pacific oceans, so as to substi- tute amended text of H. 11095. Feb. 13, 1899. 9 pp. (IT. rp. 2104. ) Stewart, J. F. Report favoring S. 5144, to donate life-saving apparatua to Imperial Japanese Societv for Saving Life from Shipwreck. Feb. 8,1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 2053!) INVALID PENSIONS COMMITTEE Barber, I. A. Report amending H. 7636, to pension ^Martha M. De "\'ou. Feb. 8, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2069.) Botkin, J. D. Report amending H. 7046, to increase pension of Arba Capron. Feb. 6, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 1926.) Report amending S. 4982, to increase pension of Amanda F. Jumper. Feb. 7, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp 2030.) Renort amending H. 5328, to pension Patrick O'Shea. Feb. 7, 1899. 5 pp. (H.rp. 2046.) ^ Report amending H. 8997, to increase pension of John W. Brisbois. Feb. 16, 1899. 2 pp. ( H. rp. 2128. ) Report amending H. 11097, to increase pension of William W. Pat- terson. Feb. 16, 1899. 2 pp. (;H. rp. 2130.) Report amending H. 4880, to pension Jonathan Scott. Feb. 16, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 2136.) Report amending H. 8895, to pension Mary B. Wotring. Feb. 16, 1899. 3 pp. (H.rp. 2147.) Report favoring S. 3911, to pension Henry C. Bedell. Feb. 16, 1899. Ip. (H.rp. 2160.) February, 1899 103 Botkin, J. D. — Continued. Report iimendiug H. 11824, to inoreast^ pen- sion of Smith JcMvell. Feb. 23, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2239.) Report favoriug S. 3227, to pension John W. Lay. Feb. 23, 1899. I p. (H. rp.2249.) Report amending S. 2217, to increase pension of Aaron H. Page. Feb. 23, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2268.) Report amending S. 1071, to i)ension Abigail R. Ellet. Feb. 23, 1899. 3 pp. (H.rp.2273.) Brewster, II. C Report amendiug by substitute H. 10355, to increase pension of Catharine C. Goodrich.' Feb. 4, 1899. 2pp. (H.rp. 1915.) Report adverse to H. 1766, to pension Carrie Dale. Feb. 24. 1899. 1 p. (H.rp. 2289.) Report adverse to II. 662, to pension .lolni .1. Brewer. Feb. 24, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2291.) Castle, C. H. Report amending H. 8749, to pension James J. ^Marcher. Feb. 6, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 1925.) Report amending by substitute H. 11363, to increase pension of John Lynch. Feb. 7, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2042.) — — Report amending by substitute H. 5209, to pension Belle [A.] Shu- mard. Feb. 7, 1899.' 4 pp. (H. rp. 2043.) Report amending S. 2235, to iucrease pension of Ilenrv Hatch. Fob. 23,1899. Ip. (H. rp. 2233.) Re])ort ameuding H. 1206, to iucrease pension of Sophia. W. Buxton. Feb. 23, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2240.) Report ameuding S. 1619, to iucrease pension of Michael Lanuan. Feb . 23, 1899. 2. pp. ( H . rp . 225S. ) Report favoring S. 5264, to iucrease pension of Bartlett Coruiff. leb. 23, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2270.) Report aiuending H. 11673, to iucrease pension of Patrick O'Neal. Feb. 23, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2278.) Driggs, E. H. Report amending H. 2293, to iucrease ))eusiou of Andrew J. Snowden. Feb. 4, 1899. 3 pp. (H. r^.. 1912.) Report amending S. 4630, to iucrease pension of Chauncey A. Bradley. Feb. 6, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1927.) Report favoriug S. 4374, to pension Nellie M. Guild. Feb. 6, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 1971.) Report amending H. 9959, to jicnsion .lessie Goldie. Feb. 6, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1982.) Report adverse to 8. 3059, to increase peusiou of Isaiah Mitchell. Feb. 7, 1899. 2 pf>. (H. rp. 2035.) Report amending H. 10480, to i>ensiou Nelly V. Crosby. Feb. 16, 1899. 2pp. (H.rp. 2129.) Report amending H. 12077, to iucrease ])ension of Charles N. Smilev. Feb. 16, 1899. 2pp. (H.rp 2132.) Report amendiug H. 11296, to peusiou Auua M. Rowe. Feb. 16, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp. 2134.) Report auiending H. 4ii61, to ]ieusiou Dortlia E. Kennoch. Feb. 16, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 2140.) Report amending H. 10696, to increase pension of James W. Ingram. Feb. 16, 1899. 2"pp. (H. rp. 21.54.) Gibson, H. R. Report favoriug S. 4701, to iucrease pension of Charles \V. Tiltou. Feb. 4, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1916.) Report ameuding H. 10241, to pension Nancy Shaley. Feb. 6, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1975.) Report favoring S. 1827, to increase pension of Stephen M. Davis. Fel). 7, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2033.) Report amendiug H. 6681, to increase pension of Jere Smith. Feb. 7, 1899. 3 pp. (H. rp. 2044.) 104 February, 1899 Gibson, H. R. — Coiitinned. Report favoring S. 3005, to pension Zenas T. Haines. Feb. 7, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2047.) Report adverse to 11. 11199, to pension John Hunifries. Feb. 9, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2084.) Report amending S. 3466, to increase pension of Sarah Hamilton. Feb. 16, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2135.) Report amending H. 9502, to pension Eliza Sickler. Feb. 16, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2138.) - — Report amending S. 1758. to increase pension of George W. Peters. Feb. 16, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp- 2146.) Report amending S. 566, to pension Marv A. Thomas. Feb. 16, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp. 2151.) Report amending H. 11767, to pension Daniel G. Emert. Feb. 23, 1899. 5 pp. (H.rp. 2245.) Report adverse to H. 1851, to increase pension of Samuel P. Dill. Feb. 24, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2290. ) Henry, E. S. Report amending H. 11794, to increase pension of Robert Hunt. Feb. 4, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp. 1909.) Report favoring S. 2652, to increase pension of Emma V. Gile. Feb. 8,1899. 4 pp. (H.rp. 2068.) Report amending S. 1110, to increase pension of Samnel E. Liscom. Feb. 16, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp. 2131.) Report amending H. 8985, to increase pension of James C. Jennings. Feb. 16, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2143.) Report amending H. 12013, to increase pension of Delos M. Kenyon. Feb. 16, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 21.59.) Report favoring S. 1918, to increase pension of William Sharrock. Feb. 23, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2232. ) Report amending S. 1976, to increase pension of Annie E. Rnff. Feb. 23, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2236. ) Report favoring S. 571, to pension Susan Mellsop. Feb. 23, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2250.) Report amending H. 4745, to increase jiensiou of George W. Det- wiler. Feb. 23, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2251.) -. — Report amending H. 10134, to increase pension of John Keach. Feb. 23, 1899. 4 pp. (H.rp. 2260.) Kerr, W. S. Report amending H. 9059, to pension Catherine Eakin. Feb. 6, 1899. 3 pp. (H. rp. 1919.) Report amending H. 9455, to increase pension of Richard Atkinson. Feb. 6, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1973.) Report favoring S. 2965, to increase pension of Lewis E. Humpton. Feb. 7, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2029.) Report favoring S. 4231, to increase pension of Millie A. Berry. Feb. 8, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2054.) - — Report amending H. 4498, to increase pension of Jackson Neace. Feb. 16, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2127.) Report amending H. 3186, to increase pension of William J. Hol- way. Feb. 16, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2137.) Report favoring S. 317, to pension William J. Ford. Feb. 16, 1899. 2pp. (H.rp. 2150.) Report amending H. 2625, to pension Mary Chamberliu. Feb. 16, 1899. 1 p. (H. i-p. 2158.) Report amending H. 10933, to pension Sarah A. Kizer. Feb. 16, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2162.) Report favoring S. 4366, to pension Elizabeth M. Mead. Feb. 23, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2244.) February, 1899 105 Kerr, W. S. — Continued. Report amending S. 1378, to pension William F. Gowdy. Feb. 23, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2247.) Report favoring S. 3532, to pension J. K. Hager. Feb. 23, 1899. Ip. (H. rp. 2261.) Report amending H. 8406, to increase pension of Martha Adams. Feb. 23, 1899. 3 pp. (H. rp. 2265.) Report amending H. 9619, to pension Ruth Walker. Feb. 23, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 2266.) Report amending H. 3476, to increase jjension of Andrew Morse, jr. Feb. 23, 1899. 2' pp. (H.rp. 2267.) Report favoring S. 4485, to increase i>ension of John Lind([uiht. Feb. 23, 1899. 3 pp. (H. rp. 2272.) Miers. R. W. Report amending H. 1677, to ])ensi()n Anna M. Webe. Feb. 6, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1978.) Report amending H. 4249, to pension Samuel B. Koontz. Feb. 7, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2032.) Report amending H. 3155, to pension Kitty Ann I'atterson. Feb. 7,1899. 5 pp. (H.rp. 2034.) Report amending S. 4248, to increase jiension of Lewis Kyle. Feb. 9,1899. Ip. (H. ri>. 2077.) Report amending S. 409, to increase i)eusion of Sarah Gresham. Feb. 16, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2125.) Report amending H. 10534, to pension Teinu'ssee X. Buckles. Feb. 16, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2139.) Report favoring S. 1968, to increases pension of George W. Nevins Feb. 16, 1899. 4 pp. (H. rp. 2149.) Report favoring S. 4984, to pension Mary Lcniglev Hendricks. Feb. 16,1899. 4 pp. (H. rp. 2153.) Report favoring S. 2497, to pension Elizabeth .7. Cook. Feb. 23, 1899. 4pp. (H.rp, 2241.) Report amending H. 1698, to increase pension of Henry A. Thoburu. Feb. 23, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2248.) Report favoring H. 7093, to increase jiension of William R. War- den. Feb. 23, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2262.) Report amending H. 2830, to increase pension of Ira Bac(m. Feb. 23,1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 2269.) Report favoring S. 4480, to pension Winburu Hicks. Feb. 23, 1899. 2pp. (H.rp. 2274.) Report amcMiding H. 11148, to increase pension of Orin Long. Feb. 23,1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 2277.) Ray, G. W. Report amending S. 5342, to jiension John M. Palmer. Feb. 4, 1899. 5 pp. (H. rp. 1910.) Report amending by substitute H. 6913, to increase pension of Charlotte B. Cozzens. Feb. 6, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1920.) Report amending H. 108.58, to increase pension of Amanda Will- marth. Feb. 6, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 1922.) Report amending H. 10860, to pension Mianda A. Sauford. Feb. 6, 1899. 4 pp. (H. rp. 1924.) Report adverse to H. 11082, to increase ])en8ion of Janu's IJintliff. Feb. 6, 1899. 7 pp. (H. rp. 1928.) — — Report adverse to S. 618, to increase pension of Philip T. Greely. Feb. 7, 1899. 2 ])p. (H. rp. 203(5.) Report favoring S. 1928, to increase pension of James M. Herring- ton, as substitute for H. 7140. Fe)). 16, 1899. 5 pp. (H. rp. 2141.) Report amending H. 12033, to i^ensiou Mary A. Kennedy. Feb. 16, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2155.) 106 February, 1899 Ray, G. W. — Continued. Report adverse to H. 3396. to pension Ogden Street. Feb. 21, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp.2224.) Rei>ort adverse to H. 291, to pension Marv 1>. (iriffitlis. Feb. 23, 1899. 13 pp. (H.rp. 2253.) Report amending H. 10697, to pension Erasmus L. Wentz. Feb. 23, 1899. 4 pp. (H.rp. 2275.) Rejiort amending H. 1773, to pension Robert Persley. Feb. 23, 1899. 4 pp. (H.rp. 2280.) Report amending H. 877, to pension Charles F. Holmes. Feb. 23, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 2281.) Report adverse to H. 6234, to pension Charles E. Jones. Feb. 23, 1899. 9 pp. (H.rp. 2283.) Report amending H. 11568, to increase jiension of William B. Paul. Feb. 23, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2284.) Report adverse to H. 3718, to pension [Mrs.] M. E. Hamill. Feb. 24, 1899. Ip. (H.rp. 2293.) Report adverse to S. 3425, for benefit [by increased pension] of Evelyn N. Murray. Feb. 24, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 2295.) Smith, S. W. Report amending by substitute H. 8214, to increase pen- sion of Francis Scott. Feb. 4,' 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 1913.) Report amending H. 10803, to increase pension of James Porter. Feb. 6, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rj). 1923.) Report favoring S. 4233, to increase pension of Solomon Kline, as substitute for H. 986. Feb. 6, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 1981.) Report amending H. 12104, to increase pension of Maria S. Urban. Feb. 23, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2238.) Report amending H. 8207, to pension Abigail Wilson. Feb. 23, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 2243.) Report amending S. 4483, to increase pensnm of John H. Crandall. Feb. 23, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2246.) Report amending H. 4905, to increase pension of Stephen P. Choate. Feb. 23, 1899. 4 pp. (H. rp. 2253-) Report amending H. 10578, to increase pension of Samuel M. Smith. Feb. 23, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2257.) Report amending H. 2366, to increase pension of Lester P. Cooper. Feb. 23, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 22G4.) Sturtevant, J. C. Report amending H. 7657, to increase pension of James E. Searl. Feb. 6, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1972.) Report amending H. 8578, to increase pension of George W. Rei- singer. Feb. 6, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1974.) Report amending H. 3298. to increase pension of Rebecca Paulding Meade. Feb. 7, 1899. 3 pp. (H. rp. 2031.) Report favoring H. 8568, to increase pension of Mrs. Susan Sted- man. Feb. 9, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2078.) Re])ort favoring S. 1697, to increase pension of John Brown, as sub- stitute for H. 6210, 7469, 9736. Feb. 16, 1899. 5 pp. ( H. rp. 2148.) Report amending H. 8959, to increase iicnsion of Charles Williams. Feb. 16, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2152.) . Sulloway, C. A. Report favoring S. 4575, to increase pension of John McVicar. Feb. 4, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1906.) Report amending S. 2101, to pension Johu C. Emery. Feb. 4, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1907.) Report amending H. 2574, to increase pension of Lavinia M. Payne. Feb. 6, 1899. 6 pp. (H. rp. 1921.) — Report amending H. 2258, to pension Mary E. Taylor. Feb. 6, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 1977.) Report amending S. 1031. to pension Noah Pillsbury. Feb 6, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 1979.) February, 1809 107 Sulloway, C. A. — Coutiniied. Rejiort favoring S. 4975, to increase jieu- sionof WashiugtonSweatt. Feb.?, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp.20J5.) Report favoiinii' 8. 4744, to pension Mary E. Hatch, Feb. 16, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp.2142.) Report favoring S. 1701, to increase pension of Helen A. De Russy. Feb. 16, 1899. 1 p. ( H. rp. 2157. ) Report favoring S. 4416, to pension Mary F. Hilliard. Feb. 16, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp.21bl.) Report favoring S. 5386, to pension Samuel S. McDonald. Fel). 16^ 1899. 3 pp. (H.rp.2163.) Report favf>ring S. 4845, to increase pension of George H. Lamport. Feb. 16, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp.2164.) Report amending H. 11876, to increase pension of Clarence L. Chajt- man. Feb. 20, 1899, 4 pp. (H. rp.2193.) Report favoring S. 5267, to increase pension of Charles E. Bantield. Feb. 23, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp.2234.) Report favoring S. 543.5, to pension Emma J. Mclntire. Feb. 23, 1899. 3 pp. (H.rp.2237.) Reiiort amending S. 1245, to increase pension of George W. Emery. Feb. 23, 1899. 3 pp. (H.rp.2259.) Report amending S. 3325, to pension Maria S. Whitney. Feb. 23, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2271.) Report favoring H. 12148, to pension Eliza S. Redtield. Feb. 23, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp.227('.) Report amending H. 10862, to increase pension of Hollis O. Dudley. Feb. 23, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2279.) Warner, Vespasian. Report amending H. 10738, to increase i)eusion of Beeri Serviss. Feb. 4, 1899. 3 pp. (H. rp. 1908. ) Report favoring S. 261(5, t > jjcnsion Harriette F. Hove\'. Feb. 4, 1899. Ip. (H. rp. 1911.) Report amending H. 10605, to increase pension of Annie Cnsack. Feb. 6, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp. 1980.) Report amending H. 12026, to increase pension of Thomas Crinigaii. Feb. 16, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2126.) Report amending H. 10900. to increase jiension of .James Cooper. Feb. 16, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2133.) Report favoring 8. 4414, to pension Georgia H. Berry. Feb. 16, 1899. 3 pp. (H.rp. 21.56.) Report amending 8. 1209, to increase pension of ,Iohn TI. Ge.arkee. Feb. 20, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2194. ) Report favoring 8. 4635, to increase pension of Jolin 15. lioggs. Feb. 20, 1899. 7 pp. (H.rp. 2195.) ■ Report amending H. 10328, to pension Ann Collins. Feb. 23, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2230 ) Report amending H. 1724, to increase pension of 8ophia Grnber. Feb. 23, 1899. 4 pp. (H. rp. 2231.) Report amending 8. 3133, to increase pension of William O. Torrey. Feb. 23, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2235.) Report favoring 8. 4382, to increase jicnsion of Eliza M. Miller. Feb. 23, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2242.) Report amending 8. 896, to pi'nsion Mary ,T. Hill. Feb. 23, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 22.56.) Report amending 8. 2335, to increase pension of Charles Edson [alias George Hancock]. Feb. 23, 1S99. 1 p. (H. rp. 2263.) Report adverse to H. 3(510, to pension Charles Blitz. Feb. 24, 1899. Ip. (H. rp. 2292.) 108 February, 1899 JUDICIARY COMMITTEE De Arniond, D. A. Report faAoiiuir H. 11740, to change time of holding district and circuit courts at Batesville, Arlv. Feb. 14, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2106.) Views of minority under H. R. 354, that committee ascertain wliether any member of House has accepted office under United States and whether acceptance has vacated seat of member. Feb. 22, 1899. 5 pp. (H.rp.2205. pt. 2.) Elliott, William. Report favoring H. 11999, to attach Claiborne County to western division of southern district of Mississippi. Feb. 2'6, 1899. Ip. (H. rp. 2£85.) Henderson, D. B. Report favoring S. 5376, anthorizini;- terms of district court of United States for southern district of IMississippi to be held at Biloxi [instead of Mississippi City], as substitute for H. 11859. Feb. 14, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp.2105.) Report under H. R. 354, that committee ascertain whether any member of House has accepted office under United States and whetlier acceptance has vacated seat of member, snbinittiug H. R. 411, that .Toseph Wheeler, Edward E. Robbius, David G. Colson, and James R. Campbell have vacated their seats bv accepting commis- sions in Army. Feb. 21, 1899. 70 pp. ( H. rp. 2205 [pt. 1] ) .Tenkins, J. J. Report favoring H. 11955, to [repeal] sec. 820 and 821, Revised Statutes [disqualifying ex-Confederates from serving on juries]. Feb. 7, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2016.)) Lanham, S. W. T. Report amending H. 11160, to authorize api3ointment of clerk of district courts for eastern district of Virginia, to validate aets [of former clerks], and prescribe where records shall be kept. Feb. 7, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp.2019.) Report favoring H. 11441, to amend sec. 21 of act making appro- priations for legislative, executive, and judicial expenses, 1897 [so as to allow United States commissioners fees for hearing Chinese exclusion cases], I-^b. 21, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp.2199.) Overstreet, Jesse. Report favoring H. 5497, for terms of circuit and dis- trict courts of western district of Texas at Laredo. Feb. 14, 1899, Ip. (H,rp.2107.) Parker, R. W. Views under H. R, 354, that committee ascertain whether any member of House has accepted office under United States and whether acceptance has vacated seat of memlier, adverse to H. R, 411, that Joseph Wheeler, Edward E, Robbius, David G, Colson, and .Tames R. Campbell have vacated their seats by accepting commis- sions in Army, Feb, 23, 1899. 11 pp. (H. rp. 2205. pt. 3. ) Updegraff, Thomas. Report amending by substitute S. 5259, defining jurisdiction of circuit and district courts iu [suits for compensation by officers of United States]. Feb. 7, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2024.) LII'.lIAnV COMMITTEE Cummings, A. J. Report favoring S. 1160, to authorize erection of statue of Abraham Lincoln at Gettysburg, Pa, Feb. 10, 1899, 1 p, (H. rp. 20S7,) Report favoring H, .J, R, 349, for purchase of painting "1864, or, Gi-ant and his generals," by Hanson Balling. Feb. 15, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2123.) Report favoring H. J. R. 357, to erect monument to Charles Vernon Gridlev in Arlington National Cemeterv [Arlington, Va.]. Feb, 18, 1899, "^2pp, (H, rp, 2187,) Report favoring H, J, R. 375, for statue iu Washington, D, C, of Francis E. Spinner, Feb. 28, 1899, 2 pp, (H. rp, 2311.) Harmer, A. C. Report favoring H. 11181, for memorial to Charles Floyd [near Sioux City, Iowa]. Feb. 7, 1899, 2 pp. (H, rp, 2022,) February, 1899 109 MERCHANT MARINE AND FISHERIES COMMITTEE Fitzgerald, J. F. Views adverse to H. 11312, to promote commerce and iucrease foreign trade, and to provide auxiliary cruisers, transports, and seamen. Feb. 2, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 1866, pt. 3.) MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Belknap, H. R. Report amending H. 11053, to correct military record of Edward B. Howard. l"eb. 10, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2091.) Report favoring S. 4510, to correct military record of William H. Fore [alias .lames H. Keeney]. Feb. 16, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2166.) Report amending H. 8714, to correct military record of John Fox. Feb. 21, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2217.) Report amending S. 1495. to remove charge of desertion from Anton Ernst. Feb. 21, 1899. 3 pp. (H. rp. 2218.) Report amending S. 2121, for relief of James W. Howell. Feb. 28, 1899. 8 pp. (H. rp. 2315.) - — - Report amending H. 7416, placing Joseph Hooker Wood ujion retired list with rank of 1st lieutenant of cavalry. Feb. 28, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 2316.) Brownlow, W. P. Report amending H. 4135, for relief of Peter, alias Louis, Heck. Feb. 21, 1899. Ip. (H. rp. 2214.) Report favoring S. 3323, to place Henry Biederbick, Julius R. Fred- erick, Francis Long, and Maurice Connell on retired list. Feb. 21, 1899. 4 pp. (H.rp. 2215.) Report amending H. 1732, for relief of Jacob L. Hanger [alias William T. GrahamJ. Feb. 21, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2216.) Report amending H. 7234. to remove charge of desertion from Will- iam Harig. Feb. 28, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2314.) Fenton, L. J. Report favoring H. 723, for relief of William H. Sprinkle. Feb. 11, 1899. 2 pp. (H.'rp. 2097.) Report favoring S. 2638, to correct muster of Adolph Von Haake. Feb. 11, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 2098.) • Report favoring H. 11064, to correct muster of Benjamin F. Hasson. Feb. 11, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 2099.) Report favoring H. 7727, to amend military record of James C. Howard. Feb. 17, 1899. 4 pp. (H.rp. 2169.) Report favoring H. 787, for relief of James C. Slaght. Feb. 17, 1899. 3 pp. (H.rp. 2171.) Report favoring H. 8668, for relief of Henry Mulvin. Feb. 21, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp. 2209.) Report favoring H. 664, for relief of William J. Hines. Feb. 24, 1899. Ip. (H.'rp.2294.) Griffin, Michael. Report favoring H. 11715, to authorize reimbursement of officers and men of Army and Navy [in war with Spain] for med- ical expenses incurred during leave or furlough. Feb. 4, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 1904.) Report amending H. 11770, for employment of women nurses in military hospitals of Army. Feb. 4, 1899. 4 pp. (H.rp. 1905.) Report amending H. 11879, to amend act to suspend certain pro- visions of law relating to [expenditures of] War Department [so as to extend time]. Feb. 8, 1899. 3 pp. (H. rp. 2050.) Report favoring H. 12020, to amend act to reimburse States and Territories for expenses incurred in aiding United States to raise and equip Volunteer Armv in war with Spain. Feb. 17, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp. 2176.; Report amending S. 660, for relief of John Stull. Feb. 18, 1899. 7 pp. (H. rp. 2182.) 110 February, 1899 Griffin, Michael. — Continued. Report amending S. 4926, to amend sec. .5 of act approved July 5, 1884, to authorize Branch Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers [so as to admit volunteers in war with Spain to National Home]. Feb. 18, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2183.) Hull, J. A. T. Report submitting H. 12106, making aftpropriations for Army, 1900. Feb. 14, 1899. 3 pp. (H. rp. 2112.) Report favoring S. 4831, fixing rank of [present] adjutant-general of Army. Feb. 16, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2145.) Report favoring S. 4.548, for relief of James H. Latham. Feb. 17, 1899. 7 pp. (H. rp. 2170.) Report favoring H. 12041, to permit volunteer regiments to retain colors. Feb. 21, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2221.) Report favoring H. 5632, to place Andrew Geddes on retired list with rank of captain. Feb. 21, 1899. 6 pp. (H. rp. 2222.) Jett, T. M. Report favoring H. 3973, to remove charge of desertion from Sebastian Beckerd. Feb. 20, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2197.) Lentz, J. J. Report favoring H. 7796, for relief of Robert W. Caldwell. Feb. 27, 1899. 3 pp. (H. rp. 2306. ) McDonald, John. Report favoring H. 11294, to correct rank of Richard R. Steedmau. Feb. 10, 1899. 3 pp. (H. rp. 2092.) Report favoring H. 7141, for relief of Eugene Wells. Feb. 21. 1899. 5 pp. (H. rp. 2210.) Report favoring H. 11241, to amend act for relief of William A. Hammond [so as to pay while on n-tired list]. Feb. 21, 1899. 4 pp. (H. rp. 2220.) Report amending H. 4670, to remove charge of dishonorable dis- missal from W. H. Castle. Feb. 22, 1899. 3' pp. (H. rp. 2226.) Report favoriug S. 1618, to place William T. Godwin on retired list, with rank of 1st lieutenant. Feb. 24, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2296.) Report favoriug H. 718, for relief of Benjamin F. A'ennum. Feb. 24, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2297.) Marsh, B. F. Report favoring H. J. R. 316, to pay laborers and mechan- ics at arsenals and stations 50 per centum additional for work in excess of 8 hours per diem. Feb. 21, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2223.) XAA'AI. AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Boutelle, C. A. Report submitting H. 12122, making appropriations for naval service, 1900. Feb. 17, 1899. 6 pp. (H. rp. 2168.) ■ Report on H. 10403, to reorganize personnel of Navy and Marine Corps, recommending tliat House nonconcur in Senate amendments and agree to conference. Feb. 22, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2229.) Report favoring S. .5352, creating office of admiral. Feb. 27. 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp.2308.) Butler, T. S. Report favoring S. 1227, for/ relief of Julius A. Kaiser, as substitute for H. 1579. Feb. 22, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2225.) Dayton, A. G. Report favoring H. 5997, to remove charge of desertion ' from Alfred Burgess. Feb. 4, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 1918.) Report amending H. 5062, for relief of Denis Kelly. Feb. 11, 1899. 3pp.r (H.rp. 2101.) Foss, G. E. Report favoring S. 5363, granting extra pay to officers and enlisted men of temporary force of Navy. Feb. 27, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2302.) Mever, Adolph. Report amending H. 5700, to remove charge of desertion ■ from James Hickey. Feb. 16, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2167.) Report amending H. J. R. 304, for relief of J. T. Bootes. Feb. 18, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 2191.) February, 1S99 111 Southard, J. H. Report iiiiieuding H. J. R. 339, to appoint Osborne W. Deignan naval cadet at Annapolis. Feb. 8, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2060.) Report favoring S. J. R. 247, for relief of George H. Mather, as sub- stitute for identical H. J. R. 361. Feb. 28, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp,2309.) PATENTS COMMITTEE Hicks, J. D. Report amending H. 11504, to extend patents of Seth H. Smith. Feb. 8, 1899. 3 pp. (H. rp. 2072.) Report favoring H. 10880, granting extension of patent [to Sarah A. Hoskins}. Feb. 11, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2102.) Kerr, W. S. Report favoring H. 333, extending patent [of Daniel T. Lawson]. Feb. 15, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2124.) PENSIONS COMMITTEE Broaiwell, J. H. Report amending by substitute H. 7902, to pension Albert Putnam. Feb. 1, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1885.) — — Report favorins" S. 821, to increase pension of Thomas J. Haughey. Feb. 1, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1888.) Report amending H. 6.328, to pension Mary F. Cobb. Feb. 17, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2178.) Report amending H. 4501, to increase pension of Stephen A. Know- lau. Feb. 21, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2202.) De Gratfenried, R. C. Report amending H. 10716, to pension John S. Draper. Feb. 2, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp^ 1894.) Howe, J. R. Report amending H. 4677. to increase pension of Rebeccah McMullen. Feb. 17, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2177.) Loudenslager, H. C. Report favoring S. 1831, to increase pension of Jane V. Davidson. Feb. 1, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 1889.) Report amending H. 6433, to increase pension of Jeremiah B. Moore. Feb. 18, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2188.) Report amending S. 4081, to increase pension of Joseph F. Mollere. Feb. 18, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2189.) Report favoring S. 3766, to increase pension of Nancv M. Lindsey. Feb. 18, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2190.) Report amending H. 10892, to increase pension of Andrew J. Tavlor. Feb. 21, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2203.) Shelden, C. D. Report amending S. 4775, to pension Flora Stanton Kalk. Feb. 1, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1887.) Sims, T. W. Report favoring H. 11899, to pension Judith Doherty. Feb. 1, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 1884.) Stallings, .1. F. Report amending H. 8329, to increase pension of John E. Gullett. Feb. 1, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 1886. ^ Report amending S. 4854, to pension Isom Gibson. Feb. 2, 1899. Ip. '(H. rp. 1891.) Strode, ,J. B. Report favoring S. 168, to increase pension of W. P. Suowden. Feb. 2, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp. 1892.) Report favoring S. 730, to increase pension of John N. Corgan. Feb. 2, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1893.) Report favoring S. 1759, to pension James H. Preston. Feb. 17, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp. 2179.) Rei^ort amending H. 8804, to increase pension of James S. Ander- son. Feb. 21, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2201.) PRINTING COMMITTEE Richardson, J. D. Report favoring S. C. R. 50, to print Proceedings and Papers of National Fishery Congress, Tampa, Fla., Jan. 19-24, 1898. Feb. 7, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2017.) 112 February, 1899 PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE Baiikheacl, J. H. Report amending S. 1964, for publio building at New- port News, YsL. Feb. 6, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1929.) Report amending H. 10804, for public building at Anniston, Ala. Feb. 6, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1983.) — — Report amending H. 414, for public building at Tampa, Fla. Feb. (i, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1988.) Report amending bv .substitute H. 1079, to enlarge public building at Columbus, Ga. Feb. 6, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2004.) Report amending H. 4093, for public building in Portsmouth, Va. Feb. 6, 1899. 3 pp. (H. rp. 2009.) Report amending H. 42.5, for public building in Hopkinsville, Kv. Feb. 7, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2015.) Brantley, W. G. Report amending H. 447, for custom-bouse and post- office building at Brunswick, Ga. Feb. 6, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 1942.) Report amending bv substitute H. 10753, for eularging Government building at Macon, Ga. Feb. 6, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2002.) Broussard, R. F. Report amendinij H. 11314, for public building at New Iberia, La. Feb. 6, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1938.) Burleigh, E. C. Report amending H. 5520, for public building at Bur- lington, Vt. Feb. 7, 1899. 2'pp. (H. rp. 2018.) Dorr, C. P. Report amending H. 5974, for [public] building at Blue- field, W. Va. Feb. 6, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1939.) Gillet, C. W. Report favoring H. 11861, for public buildinc at Elmira, N. Y. Feb. 6, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1934.) — — Report amending H. 4313, for public building at Jamestown. X. Y Feb. 6, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2000.) Report amending H. 1631, for public building at Rome, N. Y. Feb. 6, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2006.) Report amending H. 500, for public building at Lockport, N. Y. Feb. 7, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2023.) Hicks, J. D. Report amending S. 1273, for public building at Altoona, Pa. Feb. 6, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1931.) Report amending H. 2313, for public buildiug at Shamokm, Pa. Feb. 7, 1899. 3 pp. (H. rp. 2025.) Report submitting H. 12019, for public buildiug at Grand Haven, Mich., as substitute for H. 416. Feb. 7, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2028.) Hilborn, S. G. Report amending S. 706, for public building at Oakland, Cal. Feb. 6, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1933.) Report amending H. 4928, for public buildiug at Eureka, Cal. Feb. 7, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp.2014.) Report favoring S. 2074, for addition to public building at Los Angeles, Cal. Feb. 28, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2318.) Howell, B. F. Report favoring H. 11883, for public building in New Brunswick, N. J. Feb. 6, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1937.) Little, J. S. Report amending H. 1139, for building for post-office in Hot Springs, Ark. Feb. 6, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 1935.) Report amending S. 244, for public building at Joplin, Mo. Feb. 6, 1899. Ip. (H. rp. 1992.) Mercer, D. H. Report amending H. 11712, to provide site for Washing- ton Public Library [D. C.]. Feb. 3, 1899. 3 pp. (H. rp. 1899.) • Report amending H. 10969, for public building in Blair, Nebr. Feb. 6, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 1930. ) Report amending H. 10962, for public building at Joliet, HI. Feb. 6,1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 1941.) February, 1899 113 Mercer, D. 11. — Continued. Report amending 8. 1056. for ])ublic l>nild- ing at Cleveland, Ohio. Feb. 6, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 1943.) Report amending H. 4076, for enlarging public building at Topeka, Kaus. Feb. 6, 1899. 2 pp. ( H. rp. 1944. ) Report amending S. 926, for public btiilding at Beaumont, Tex. Feb. 6, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1945. ) lieport amending H. 484, for addition to custom-bouse and ]ios -- office building in l)abu(iue, Iowa. Feb. 6, 1899. 4 pp. S pi. ( H. rp. 1946.) Report amending H. 6, to increase limit of cost for jjublic building at Omaha, Nebr. Feb. 6, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 1947.) • Report amending S. 1271, for public building at Wilkesbarre, Fa. Feb. 6, 1899. 3 pp. (H. rp. 194S.) Report amending H. 5536, for annex to Federal building at .Jackson, Miss. Feb. 6, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 1949.) Report amending H. 4306, for jiublic building in Elgin, 111. Feb. 6, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 1950.) Report amending H. 11056, authorizing addition to post-office in Minneapolis, Minn. Feb. 6, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1951.) Report amending S. 164, for public building at Butte, Mout. Feb. 6,1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1952.) Report amending H. 11360, for i)ublic building at Creston, Iowa. Feb. 6, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 19.53. ) Report amending H. 11141, for public building at Annapolis, Md. Feb. 6, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 1954.) Report amending S. 1896, for public building at Salt Lake, ITtah. Feb. 6, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 1955.) Report amending H. 11162, for public building at .Janesville, Wis. Feb. 6, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 19.56.) Report favoring H. 11728, to remove fire limit from post-office at Bridgeport, Conn. Feb. 6, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 1957.) Report amending H. 2, for public building at Indianapolis, Ind. Feb. 6, 1899. 3 pp. (H. rp. 1958.) Report amendiug S. 146, for pul)lic building at Indianapolis, Ind. Feb. 6, 1899. 3 pp. (H. rp. 1959.) Report amending S. 346, for public building ;it Seattle, ^^'asll. Feb. 6, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 1960.) Report faA'oring H. 75, for addition to public building at Canton, Ohio. Feb. 6, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 1961.) Report favoring H. 11530, authorizing extension of post-office build- ing at Springfield, Mass. Feb. 6, 1899. 1 p. (li. rp. 1962.) Report amending S. 88, for sites for public buildings in Hastings and Norfolk. Nebr. Feb. 6, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1963.) Report amending by substitute H. 9077, to amend act for new cus- tom-house in New York, approved Mar. 3, 1891. Feb. 6, 1899. 3 p^i. (H.rp. 1964.) Report amending S. 2048, for 7iublic building at Fergus Falls, Minn. Feb. 6, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 196.5.) Report amending H. 11686, for additional property for nost-oftice in Brooklyn, N. Y. Feb. 6, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 1966.) Report amending II. 2129, for public building at Kansas City, Kans. Feb. 6, 1899. 2pp. (H.rp. 1967.) Report amendiug S. 710, for purchase of additional land in square occupied by custom-house in Baltimore, Md. Feb. 6, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1968.) Report amending H. 11965, for public building at Clinton. Iowa. Feb. 6, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1969.) 114 February, 1899 Mercer, D. H. — Continued. Report amending H. 1663, for public4)uild- iug at Carrollton, Ky. Feb. 6, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 1970.) Report amending H. 524, to erect public building at Lawrence, Mass. Feb. 6, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 1984.) - — - Report amending H. 2314, to erect custom-house and post-office building in Bristol, Tenn. Feb. 6, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1985.) Report favoring H. 11769, for purchase of square 255, Washington, D. C. [for hall of records]. Feb. 6, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 1986.) Report favoring H. 11882, to increase limit of cost for public build- ing in Stockton, Cal. Feb. 6, 1899. 3 pp. (H. rp. 1987.) Report amending H. 4595, for pul)lic building at Norwich, Cnnu. Feb. 6, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp. 1989.) Report amending S. 109, for public building at Aberdeen, 8. Dak. Feb 6, 1899. 2pp. (H.rp. 1990.) Report amending H. 2056, for public building at Menominee, Mich. Feb. 6, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 1991.) Report amending H. 5528, for public buildina; at .Salem, Oreg. Feb. 6,1899. Ip. (H.rp. 1993.) Report amending H. 4113, for public building at Saint Cloud, Minn. Feb. 6, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1994.) ■ Report amending S. 927, for public building at Abilene, Tex. Feb. 6,1899. Ip. (H.rp. 1995.) Report amending H. 431, for i)ublic building at Streator, 111. Feb. 6,1899. Ip. (H.rp. 1997.) ■ Report amending H. 2879, for public building at Leadville, Colo. Feb. 6, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 1998.) Report amending H. 4756, for liltration of water supply of Capitol. Feb. 6, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp. 1999.) ^ Report amending H. 477, for puhlic building at F.an Claire, Wis. Feb. 6, 1899. 3 pp. (H. rp. 2001.) Report amending H. 1859. for public building at Winston, N. C. Feb. 6, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 2003.) Report amending H. 1642, for public building at Green Bay, Wis. Feb. 6, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 2005.) ■ ^- Report amending H. 5013, for public building at San Diego, Cal. Feb. 6, 1899. Ip (H.rp. 2007.) Report amending H. 9688, for public building in Evanstou, 111. Feb. 6,1899. Ip. (H.rp. 2008.) Report amending H. 84, for public building at Freeport, 111. Feb. 6, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 2011.) Report amending H. 3588, for public building at Pekin, 111. Feb. 7, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 2013.) Report amending H. 5364, for iJublic building in Kearney, Nebr. Feb. 7, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2026.) Report amending H. 1068, for public building at Plattsmouth, Nebr. Feb. 7, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2027.) Report amending H. 11919, to construct public building at Oska- loosa, Iowa. Feb. 7, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2041.) Report amending H. 8587, for public building at Monmouth, 111. Feb. 8, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2071.) Report favoring S. 5130, for building for Department of Justice, as substitute for H. 11460. Feb. 17, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2173.) ■ — - Report favoring S. 2675, authorizing exchange [with Charles F. Hamblen] of old custom-house lot. Saint Augustine, Fla., for lauds adjoining military reservation designated as powder-house lot. Feb. 21, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2204.) February, 1899 115 Skiuner, Harry. Report amending H. 1088, for public building at Eli/.a- beth, N, C. Feb. 6, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1932.) Report amending S. 1749, for public building at Durham, N. C. Feb. 6, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2012.) Report favoring S. 5543, for public building at Elizabeth, N. C. Feb. 27, 1899. 3 pp. (H. rp. 2305.) Weymouth, G. W. Report amending H. 521, for public building at Fitchburg, Mass. Feb. 6, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 1936.) ' Report amending H. 2598, for public building at Newport, Yt. Feb. 6, 1899. 2 pp. ( H. rp. 1996. ) Report favoring S. 3525, for public building at Providence, R. T. Feb. 6, 1899. 3 pp. ( H. rp. 2010. ) Report amending S. 2097, to grant Wilmington, Del., use of building recentlj' occupied for Federal iiurposes. Feb. 7, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2048.) Report amending S. 479, lor public building at Nashua, N. H. Feb. 8,1899. 2 pp. (H.rp.2049.) PUBLIC LANDS COMMITTEK Barney, S. S. Report amending H. 11142, granting to Victor, Colo., lands. Feb. 3, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp. 1903.) Kleberg, Rudolph. Report amending H. 11110, to extend time for com- pletion of railway on West Mountain, Hot Springs Reservation. Feb, 10, 1899. 1 p. ( H. rp. 2088. ) Report amending H. 11771, to amend sec. 1 of act to provide for entry of lauds in Greer County, Okla., to giv^e preference right to settlers [etc., so as to protect settlers who had exhausted their homestead rights]. Feb. 17, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2174.) Lacey, J. F. Report iavoring H. 11834, to extend time for classification of [mineral] lands [in Montana and Idaho] within land-grant of Northern Pacific Railroad. Feb. 3, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 1898.) Report amending H. 11737, granting right of way to Pensacola and Northwestern Railroad Company through naval and military reser- vations near Pensacola, Fla. Feb. 10, 1899. 5 pp. (H. rp. 2085.) Report amending H. 11971, to authorize public lauds [within rail- road laud grants] to be surveyed [on deposit of money by railroad company]. Feb. 10, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp, 2086.) Rejiort on H. 11455, granting to Boulder, Colo., lands for park, and [to Lake Schutte Cemetery Corporation, Dunseith, N. Dak., and Presbyterian Church, Nashville, S. Dak., lands for cemeteries], recommending that House concur in Senate amendments. Feb, 17, 1899. 1 p ( H, rp. 2175. ) Lewis, J. H. Report favoring S. 2552, to set aside portion of Pacific forest reserve as Mount Ranier National Park. Feb. 24. 1899. 1 p. (H.rp. 2300.) [Title of bill read Washington National Park until amended to read as above. Mar. 1, 1899.] Mills. D. W. Report amending S. 4690, for relief of homestead settlers in Florida [compelled to be absent by storm of Sejit. 1896]. Feb. 4, 1899. Ip. (H.rp. 1917.) Shafroth, .1, F. Report amending H. 11455, granting to Boulder, Colo., lands for park. Feb. 4, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 19l4.) Smith, M. A. Report favoring H. 11331, to settle title to real estate in Santa Fe, N. Mex. Feb. 21, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 2207.) Stevens, F. C. Report amending H. 11938, to amend act for relief of settlers on public lands, approved May 14, 1880 [so as to extend preferred right of entrv to successful contestants against all classes of entries]. Feb. 14, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 2111.) 10133— No. 50 4 lU) February, 1899 Stevens, F. C. — Continued. Report favoring S. 4110, to amend act for location and satisfaction of outstanding military bounty land war- rants and certificates of location [so as to include certificates of location issued by Supreme Court under act of June 22, 1860, and subsequent acts].' Feb. 22, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp. 2228.) RI\ERS AXD HARBORS COMMITTEK Burton, T. E. Report favoring H. R, 380, calling for information rela- tive to widening and deepening passage at draw of stone bridge over Sakounet River, R. I. Feb. 24, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2298.) RULES COMMITTEE Henderson, D. B. Report submitting H. R. 420, fixing Feb. 28 for con- sideration of bills reported by Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, as substitute for H. R. 410. Feb. 27, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp. 2304.) TERRITORIES COMMITTEE Fergusson, H. B. Report favoring H. 12005, authorizing New Mexico to create additional indebtedness to tinish capitol. Feb. 9, 1899. 3pp. (H.rp. 2082.) VENTILATION AND ACOUSTICS COMMITTEE Heatwfde, J. P. Re2>ort favoring H. .J. R. 367, for remodeling House of Representatives. Feb. 21, 1899. 40 pp. 1 il. 13 pi. (H. rp. 2206.) WAR CLAIMS COMMITTEE Brenner, J. L. Report submitting H. R. 407, to refer H. 809, for relief of Mrs. C.N. Graves, to Court of Claims. Feb. 18, 1899. Ip. (H.rp. 2186.) Gibson, H. R. Report submitting H. R. 412, to refer H. 6075, for relief of John D. Youell, to Court of Claims. Feb. 21, 1899. Iv. (H.rp. 2219.) Henry, Patrick. Report submitting H. R. 391, to refer H. 11947, for relief of representatives of Alfred Duplantier, to Court of Claims. Feb. 7, 1899. 4 pp. (H. rp. 2020.) Report submitting H. R. 392, to refer H. 11456, for relief of repre- sentatives of Benjamin Roach, to Court of Claims. Feb. 7, 1899. Ip. (H.rp. 2021.) Rejiort submitting H. R. 395, to refer H. 3773, for relief of Marv E. Gray, to Court of Claims. Feb. 9, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2076.) Mahon, T. M. Report adverse to S. 2495, for relief of heirs of Margaret Kennedy. Feb. 2, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 1895.) Report amending H. 12080, for allowance of claims [under act of July 4, 1864, since Feb. 2, 1897]. Feb. 11, 1899. 2 pp. (H.rp. 2094.) Report favoring H. 10451, for relief of James M. Wright. Feb. 18, 1899. Ip. (H.rp. 2184.) Report amending bj' substitute S. 5260, to amend act to reimburse States and Territories for expenses incurred in aiding United States to raise and equip Volunteer Armv in war with Spain. Feb. 18, 1899. 20 pp. (H.rp. 2192.) Otjen, Theobold. Report submitting H. 12084, to reimburse those who have paid for sending to their homes for burial the bodies of officers, soldiers, sailors, and marines since Jan. 1, 1898, as substitute for H. 10993 Feb. 11, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2093. ) Overstreet, Jesse. Report submitting H. R. 406, to refer H. 12052, for relief of George A. Exline, to Court of Claims. Feb. 18, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp. 2185.) February, 1899 117 WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE Grosvenor, C. H. Report submitting H, 12102, to encourage holding of Ohio Centennial and. Northwest Territory Exposition at Toledo, as substitute lor H. 11814. Feb. 14, 1899. 4 pp. (H.rp. 2108.) Hopkins, A. J. Report favoring H.J.R. 358, to amend sec. 25 of act passed June 13, 1898, to provide ways and means to meet war expenditures [so that when bond or note is secured by mortgage but 1 stamp shall be required]. Feb. 9, 1899. 1 p. (H. rp. 2074. ) Payne, S.E. Report favoring S. 5186, to amend act to amend statutes in relation to immediate transportation of dutiable goods, approved June 10, 1880, by extending privileges of 1st section to Miami, Fla., as substitute for H. 11192. Feb. 9, 1899. 1 p. (H.rp. 2079.) Report submitting H. 12064, to encourage Pan-American Exposi- tion on Niagara frontier, in New York, in 1901, as substitute for H. 11915. Feb. 9, 1899, 3 pp. (H, rp, 2080.) Russell, C. A. Report amending H. 3556, to fix sahirv of collector of customs of Galveston, Tex, Feb. 21, 1899. 2 pp. (H. rp. 2208.) Swanson, C. A. Report amending H. 11138, to establish compensation for collector of customs of Richmond, Va. Feb, 17, 1899, 2 pp. (H, rp. 2180,) President of United States Fish Lake forest reserve, proclamation. [Feb. 10, 1899.] [2] pp. f" Gallatin forest reserves, proclamation. [Feb. 10, 1899.] [2] pp. f" Message relative to cable communication between United States and Pacific islands. Feb, 10, 1899. 2 pp. (8. doc. 113.) Message returning, in compliance with resolution, S. 569, granting in- crease of pension to Clarinda S. Hillman. Feb. 6, 1899. 1 p. (S. doc. 103.) [Message returning, in compliance with resolution, H. J. R, 298, of in- quiry concerning outrages on American citizens in China.] Feb. 4, 1899. Ip. (H. doc. 206.) Mexico, suspension of tonnage dues, proclamation. Feb. 9, 1899. 1 p. f " Response to resolution, report from Secretary of [War], and accompany- ing papers, relative to franchises or concessions granted l)y muni- cipalities in Cuba and Porto Rico. Feb. 9, 1899, 5 pp. (S. doc. 110, ) State Department I^OTE. — The State Department distributes the Consular Reports anil oilier departmental publications gratuitously. For sale of laws see xiage 70. Appropriations. Estimates of deficiencies of appropriation. Feb, 3, 1899. 2 pp. (H, doc. 200.) Arbitration, History and digest of international arbitrations to whicli United States has been a party, with appendices containing treaties relating to such arbitrations, and notes on other international arbi- trations ancient and modern, and on domestic commissions of United States for adjustment of international claims; by John Bassett Moore. 1898 [1899], v. 1, xcviii + 1-989 pp. 14 maps, 2 facsim. (H, mis, doc, 212, 53d Cong. 2d sess. ) [Volume 1 treats of arbitra- tions with Great Britain,] China. Response to resolution, information concerning outrages upon American citizens in China. Feb, 13, 1899. 11 pp. (H, doc, 227.) 118 February, 1899 Diplomatic and consular service of United States; corrected to Feb. 16, 1899. 55 pp. Diplomatic list, Feb. 1899. 11 pp. 24" [Monthly.] Great Britain. Note from British ambassador relating to participation in International Exposition at Glasgow, Scotland, in 1901. Feb. 20, 1899, 16 pp. (H, doc. 241.) Mexico. Convention between United States and Mexico, extending for 1 year from Dec. 24, 1898, convention of Mar. 1, 1889, concerning water bonndary between the 2 countries. Signed Washington, Dec. 2, 1898, proclaimed Feb. 3, 1899. 3 pp. [English and Spanish.] Paris, Exposition Universelle, 1900. Memorial of American Chamber of Commerce at Paris relating to larger appropriation for American section of exposition. Feb. 24, 1899. 2 pp. (H. doc, 254.) Register, corrected to .Tan. 30, 1899. 99 pp. AMERICAN REPUBLICS BUREAU Note.— This Bureau sells its own monthly buUetina, handbooks, etc., at prices usuallj' ranging from 5c to 60c. Address the Director of the Bureau. [8th] annual report, 1898, [Jan. 6] 1899. 89 pp. (S. doc. 51.) [Eng- lish, Spanish, Portuguese, and French.] FOREIGN COMMERCE BUREAU Advance sheets of consular reports, Feb. 1-28, 1899; nos. 339-361. [Daily except Sundaj's and holidays.] Contents: Africa, south. Trade and industries in, by J. G. Stowe; no. 361. Agriculture in Scotland, note; no. 343. in Sweden, by E. D. Winslow; no. 361. Apples, American, in Aix la Chapelle, note; no. 360. Asphalt streets. Care of, in Germany, by C. "W. Erdmau ; no. 359. Beer, Consumption of, in Spain, by Theodor Mertens; no. 358. Bicycles iu Guadeloupe, by L. H. Ayme; no. 353. Blotting paper and shoes in south Africa, by J. G. Stowe; no. 355. Bristol, United States imports at, by L. A. Lathrop ; no. 343. Canadian bank clearings. Increase in, note; no. 342. Canned goods, American, in Germany, note; no. 360. Cattle fairs, Interdiction of, in Belgium, by G. W. Roosevelt; no. 358. Chaif cutters and thrashing maihiues, English demand for, note; no. 358. Cheese and butter, Canadian, by H. W. Brush ; no. 339. Chefoo, United States trade at, by John Fowler; no. 348. Children, Care of. in German schools, note; no. 349. China, Mining concession in, note; no. 356. Regulations for mines and railways in, translated by E. H. Conger; no. 355. Cloth pressing by electricity, by Ch. Mouchel ; no. 357. Coal in Gibraltar, by H. J. Sprague ; no. 353. United States, in Argentina, note; no. 347. Coal mines. Lease of, in Venezuela, translated by V. B. Loorais ; no. 345. Cocoa planting in Samoa ; no. 348. ColTeo, Coloring and coating, in Belgium, note; no. 339. Coft'ce-plantation machinery. Demand for, note; no. 351. Commercial instruction. Congress for, in Venice, note; no 355. Copra, crushing of, Industrial opening, by R. P. Skinner; no. 352. Cotton, Baling'American, by Max Bouchsein; no. 359. Cotton goods iu China, circular; no. 359. South African imports of, note; no. 352. Danish trade, Germany losing, note; no. 347. Denmark, United States goods in, by Jules Blom; no. 353. Electric railways in Germany, by W. K. Anderson ; no. 353. Electric tramways in Moscow, note; no. 351. Electrical appliances, Exhibition of, in Brussels, note; no. 352. Engines, United States, on British railways, note; no. 357. England, Status of American citizens in, by P. M. Burton ; no. 339. Explosives, Imports of, in Peru, by W. B. Dickey ; no. 357 Gas works at Edinburgh, from Edinburgh Scotsman; no. 356. Germany, Female and child labor in, by Louis Stern ; no. 359. Industrial failures in, by J. C. Moiiaghan; no. 359. Germany's industrial development, British view of; no. 357. Glass, Xew uses of, by J. C. Covert; no. 354. Gold mining in Ontario^ h^ G. W. Shotts; no. 346. February, 1899 119 Advance sheets of consular reijorts — Continued. Contents— Continued. Gold production, Canada 5th in, note; no. 342. Hay, Demand for, iu soutli Africa, note; no. 352. Indo China, France's policy in, by A. M. Thackara; no. 349. Indo-Chinese tariff. New, by J. C. Covert; no. 349. Iron, Pittsburg pig, iu England, from Birmingham Daily Mail and Birmingham Daily Post ; no. 3'46. Iron market in soutli Russia, by Thomas Smith; no. 355. Japan's tariti" conventions with Germany and France, from Japan Gazette; no. 360. Kerosene, Russian, Freight rates for, note; no. 357. Kyaochau, Development of, by E. L. Harris; no. 354. Life plant of Gu;ideloupo, note; no. 310. Locusts in Argentiue Republic, note; no. 344. in Paraguay, note; no. 344. Lumber in Sweden, note; no. 356. Malta, Steamship communication with, by J. H. Grout, jr. ; no. 361. Martinique, Increase in exj)ort duties in, note; no. 355. Meat, United States, in Sweden, note; no. 354. Merchant marine, French, Eflforts to improve, by A. M. Thackara and R. P. Skin- ner ; no. 3.50. Mexican tariff" Changes in, from Mexican Herald ; no. 342. Mexico, New railways in, note; no. 34t3. Mortgages and taxation in .Sweden, note; no. 343. New South Wales, American trade with, note; no. 345. Paving in Ontario, note; no. 354. Penny post. Imperial, by D. T. Pliillips; no. 345. Petroleum as fuel on vessels iu the East, from Moniteur Olhcial du Commerce; no. 348. Platinum in Yukon, sanitary conditions, by J. C. McCook ; no. 344. Plows in Italy, by H. A. Johnson ; no. 340. Port Elizabeth, United States trade with, by J. G. Stowe; no. 349. Poultry in Belgium, by G. W. Roosevelt; no. 339. Puerto Rico, Hotel accommodations in, by 1'. C. Hauna; no. 344. Pumps in Mexico, by C. W. Kmdrick ; no. 356. Railroad bonds, American, in Germany, note; no. 345. Rails, American steel, iu Denm^irk, note; no. 347. Rubber in Guatemala, with t:analations of decrees, by A. M. BeaupriJ ; no. 349. Russia, Belgian enterprise in, note; no. .339. (Jharitable work in, by E. 4. Hitchcock ; no. 340. Salt industry of Russia, translated by W. R. Hollo way ; no. 350. Savings institution. Novel, in Germany, by "Walter Schumann ; no. 342. Shipbuilding, World's, in 1898, from Newcastle-on-Tyue Daily Journal; no. 3.50. Siam, French trade witli, by J. C. Covert; no. 345. Silk, Artificial, from gelatin, by A. L. Frankenthal; no. 350. Singapore, Proposed steamship service to. note; no. 347. Society Islands, Export tax iu,note; no. 3")6. South African exhibition, by J. G. Stowe; no. 352. South America, British trade in, extracts from British reports; no. 341. Sweden, Stock companies in, note; no. 356. Szechuan, Concessions to English in, by John Fowler; no. 344. Taxation iu France, by R. P. Skinner ; no. 343. Teasels, Cultivation of, in Europe, by several consuls; no. 351. Telegraph service in Venezuela, note; no. 346. Textiles, Market lor, iu Peru, by J. C. Monaghan ; no. 353.' Tobacco, Russian, Export of, note; no. 357. Value of promptness iu filling orders, note; no. 340. Vanilla bean, Cultivatiou of, in Mexico, by A. B. Jones; no. 358. Venezuelan customs decisions, note; no. 346. Veterinary congress at B;ulen, note; no. 354. Weavers' 'strike of Crefeld, by Julian IMiolps; no. 344. Wheat, American, at Malta, by J. H. Grout, jr. ; no. 361. United States, in Spain, note; no. 351. Whisky trade. Present state of, in Scotland, by Rufus Fleming: no. 347. ConsularReports, Feb. 1899; V.59, no. 221. xv+161-351 pp. (H. doc. 73, pt.2.) [Monthly.] *15c Contents: Baltic-Black Sea canal ; by W. R. Holloway. Belgian imports from United States; by G. F. Lincoln. Bicycles and vehicles, American, in England ; by Marshal Halstead. Canada, Notes from ; by Gustave Beutelspacher. Charitable work in Odessa; by T. E. Heenan. Chemical trade, Japanese; translated by J. F. Gowey. China, American trade in; by John Fowler. inland navigation in, Siipplemontarj' rules for; tran.slated by E. H. Conger. Coal, American, Inquiries for, in France; by R. P. Skinner. Bids for, in Brazil ; by Eugene Si'eser. ' Collars and shirts in Paraguay: by J. N. Ruffin. Colombia, United States trade with ; by J. C. McNally. 120 February, 1899 Consular Reports— Continued. Contents — Continued. Consular reports, Value of promptness in; translated by T). H. Miiaon Cotton-seed oil, French tariff on ; by J. I. Bnttaiu. Dawson City, Prices in ; by J. C. McCook. Doors in Germany ; by C. H. Day and F. H. Mason. Egyxit, Trade opportunities in ; by E. T. Liefeld, Electric street railroads in England ; by James Boyle. Electric works in Lourenco Marquez ami Xatal ; by W. S. Hollis. England, American goods and trade methods in ; by l[arshal Halstead. England and Germany, Commercial competition between; translated by E. L. Harris. Foreign reports and publications. Foreign-trade policies; by several consuls. France, United States goods in ; by several consuls. Furniture, American, Market for, in Syria; by H. L. Washington. Furniture and lumber in Paraguay ; by J. N. Ruffin. German exports to United States. German industries and American competition ; by J. C. Monaghan. Guatemala, Imports into; by A. M. Beaupre. Hongkong, Increase of United States trade with; by Roun.sevelle Wildmau. India, Trade of; by li. F. Patterson. Insanity in Switzerland; by A. L. Frankenthal. Iron and tools. United States, in England : by Marshal Halstead. Japan, Hints to exporters to; by C. B. Harris. Kongo Free State, Commercial growth of: by G. F. Lincoln. Mis.sionaries in China; translated by E. H. Conger. Monazite, Brazilian export tax on; by H. W. Furniss and Julian Haugwitz. Xail trade in Mexico; by several consuls. ISTails, Wire, in Scotland"; by Kufus Fleming. Notes. Prussia, New railroad zone tariff of; by .1. C. Monaghan. Russia, Contract awards in ; by W. R. Holloway. [Scotland] suiting methods to markets; by Kufus Fleming. Water power iu; from Edinburgh Scotsman. Shanghai, Proposals for tramway in ; by John Fowler. Steel and iron goods, American, iu Germany; by Louis Stern. Windmills, American, in Syria; by H. L. Washington. Treasury Department Appropriations. Deficiencies in appropriation.s found due by account- ing officers of Treasury. Feb. 28, 1S99. -pp. (S. doc. 1.50. ) Estimates [of deficiencies in appropriations] required [by Depart- ments], 1899 and prior years. Jan. 30, 1899. lOpp.-l" (Treas. Dept. doc. 2092; H. doc. 185.) .Judgments by Court of Claini.s [requiring approiariation]. Feb. 1, 1899. 10 pp. (Treas. Dept. doc. 2094 ; H. iloc. 197. ) Attorneys-General. Disposition of opiuious of Attorneys-General. Feb. 10, 1899. 1 p. 4" (Dept. circular 20, 1899; Division of Mail and Files.) Bonds. Response to resolution, di.stinctive paper for United States bombs [and notes]. Feb. 23. 1899. 4.5 pp. (S. doc. 134.) Cattle. Rules and regulations concerning cattle and other stock, issued jointly Ity Interior and Treasury Departments for guidance of cus- toms officials and Imlian agents and sub-agents in Arizona. [Dec. 8, 23, 1898, published 1899. ]~ 3 pp. Claims allowed under appropriations the balances of which have been exhausted or carried to surplus fund. Jan. 31, 1899. 17 pp. (Treas. Dept. doc. 2093; H. doc. 191.) — Response to resolution, claims allowed [under appropriations the balances of which have been exhausted or carried to surplus fund.] Feb. 28, 1899. 7 pp. (8. doc. 149.) Correspondence. Official communication records. Feb. 15, 1899. (5 pp. 4" (Dept. circular 2.5, 189ti; Division of Mail and Files.) February, 1899 121 Customs Service. Abstracts of duties, expenses, aud charges accniiug iu cases of compromise and seizures released on payment of ap- praised value, must be transmitted by collectors to Department. Feb. 2, 1899. 1 p. 4" (Dopt. circular 14, 1899; Division of Customs.) Estimates of appropriations for collecting customs, 1900. Jan. 31, 1899. 35 pp. (Treas. Depc. doc. 2098; H. doc. 192.) Debt. Statement of public debt and cash in Treasury, Feb. 1899. 1 p. f " [Monthly.] Engraving and Printing Bureau. Amendment of estimate of appropria- tion for custody of dies, rolls, and plates, 1900. Feb. 3, 1899. 1 p. (H. doc. 199.) Fooehow and Amoy teas [amendment to regulations]. Feb. 27, 1899. 1 p. 4" (Dept. circular 28, 1899; Division of Customs.) Fur seals and fur-seal islands of north Pacific Ocean, by David Starr Jordan, with Leonhard Stejueger, Frederic A. Lucas, Jefferson F. Moser, Charles H, Towusend, George A. Clark, Joseph Murrav, with special papers. 1898 [1899]. pt. 1, 1-249 -fvii pp. 39 pi.; pt. 2, p. 251-606. ([Treas. Dept. doc. 2017.]) *pt. l,75o; *pt. 2, 6.5c Note. — Part 1 contains History, condition, and needs of fur seals resorting to Pribilof Islands, by David Starr Jordan and George Archibald Clark; pt. 2, Observations on fur' seals of Pribilof Islands, 1872-97. Imports and exports. Amending article 331, Customs Eegulations of 1892 [concerning reimportation of exported goods]. Feb. 7, 1899. 1 p. 4" (Dept. circular 16, 1899; Division of Customs.) New York Harbor. Regarding anchorage of vessels, Ellis Island Chan- nel, New York Harbor. Feb. 6, 1899. 1 p. 4' (Dept. circular 1.5, 1899; Div. of Revenue Cutter Service, [circular] 70.) Report. Annual report of Secretary on state of finances [with tables], 1898. cxliv pp. (Treas. Dept. doc. 2063.) [No edition without tables was issued for 1897 or 1898.] Shipping. Mexican vessels aud their cargoes relieved from discrimina- ting duties [proclamation of President]. Feb. 11, 1899. 1 p. 4° (Dept. circular 21, 1899; Bureau of Navigation.) Stationerv. Requisitions for printing and binding and custody of blank forms, etc. Feb. 25, 1899. 2 pp. 4" (Dept. circular 26, 1899; Divi- sion of Stationery, Printing, aud Blanks.) Treasury decisions under tariff, internal revenue, immigration, naviga- tion laws, etc., weekly, v.l [of 1899], nos. 5-8; Feb. 2-23, 1899. p. 207-389 -\- [xxii] pp. [Department decisions numbered 20617- 732, including general appraisers' decisions 4342-63 and reappraise- ments of merchandise.] ARCHITECT, SUPERVISING Communication requesting that appropriation in sundry civil bill, H. 12008, for rental of quarters at Chicago, be increased. Feb. 27, 1899. 2 pp. (S. doc. 145.) Estimate of appropriation for additional accommodations for postal service at Newark, N.J. Feb. 8, 1899. 1 p. (H. doc. 213.) Estimate of appropriation for tower clock in public building at Mem- phis, Tenn. Feb. 22, 1899. 1 p. (H. doc. 249.) AUDITOR FOR TREASURY DEPARTMENT Detailed statement of refunds of customs duties, 1898. Feb. 24, 1899. 63 pp. (H. doc. 255.) BOOKKEEPING AND WARRANTS DIVISION Comparative statemeut of receipts and expenditures of United States [for mouth and 8 months ending Feb. 1898 and 1899]. 1 p. oblong- s'' [Monthly.] J 122 February, 1899 Digest of appropriations for 1899, and on account of deficiencies for prior years, madc^ by 2d session of fiStli Congress. 1898. 392 jip. 4" (Treas. Dept. doc. 2035.) Statement of condition of Treasury and receipts and expenditures of Government, Feb. 1-28,1898. Each 1 p. narrow f" [Daily except Sundays and holidays.] COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY Note.— The Charts, Coast Pilots, and Tide Tables of the Coast and Geodetic Survey are sold at the office of tlie Survey, in Washington, and also hy one or more sales agents in each of the important American seaports. The monthly Notice to Mariners may be had free at these agencies, at all United States custoni- houses, at the branch "hydrographic (>ffices of the Navy Department, at United States consulates in foreign ports, and at the office of tlie Coast Survey. Notice to Mariners 241; Jan. 1899. 10 + [2] pp. 4" [Monthly.] Note. — Contains corrections for charts of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, with lists of new charts, canceled editions, etc. Statement of expenditures, 1898. Feb. 9, 1899. 22 pp. (H. doc. 215.) COMPTROLLER OF CURRENCY .Annual report, Dec. 5, 1898. 1898 [1899]. 2 v. Ivii + 823 + iii + 1273 pp. (Treas. Dept. doc. 2071a; H. doc. 10.) [Report covers year ended Oct. 31, 1898.] * v. 1, 75c ; ^ v. 2, 90c Bulletin 303-306; Feb. 6-27, 1899. 4" [Weekly.] Note.— Announces changes in officers of national banks, organization of new banks, liquidations, etc. National-bank act as amended, with other laws relating to national banks, from Revised Statutes. 1899. 83 pp. (Treas. Dept. doc. 2086.] *15c COMPTROLLER OF TREASURY Decisions, v. 5, pt. 2, Oct. -Dec. 1898; containing decisions bv Robert J. Tracewell and Leander P. Mitchell. 1899. vii -f- 131-362 -(-vii pp. *15c Evidence of proper payment by United States marshals of vouchers. Feb. 11, 1899^ 1 p. 4" (Dept. circular 22, 1899.) Government transportation requests. Feb. 8, 1899. [4] pp. 4" (Dept. circular 18, 1899.) CUBA AND PORTO RICO SPECIAL COMMISSIONER I Report on commercial and industrial condition of Cuba, by Robert ■^ P. Porter; special report, statistics of imports into Cuba, 1895. 1899. 90 pp. (Treas. Dept. doc. 2081.) *5c Same, special reports, revenue and customs tariff, internal, industrial, and professional taxation of Cuba, needs of Cuban planters. Nov. 15, 1898. 81 pp. *5c Report on customs tariff of Porto Rico; by Robert P. Porter. Jan. 19, ' 1899. 69 pp. (Treas, Dept. doc. 2084.) *5e ENGRAVING AND PRINTING BUREAU Communication relating to Larman, Harlev, and Sparks claims. Feb. 27,1899. 3 pp. (H. doc. 258.) Estimate of [deficiency] appropriation for rental. Feb. 4, 1899. 1 p. (H. doc. 205.) ENGRAVING AND PRINTING BUREAU INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE Response to resolution, report of committee. Feb. 3, 1899. 60 pp. (S. doc. 109 [pt. 1].) February, 1899 123 internal revenue office List of employees who worked overtime on account of war- revenue legislation. Feb. 24, 1899. 2 pp. (H. doc. 251.) [Corrected 2d print was issued.] Regulations and instructions concerning tax on legacies and distributive shares under act of June 13, 189S." Jau. 28,"l899. 12 pp. ([Regu- lations] series 7, no. 3, revised Jau. 28, 1899.) Regulations and instructions relating to transportation and exportation of distilled spirits in bond without payment of tax. Jan. 15, 1899. 68 pp. ([Regulations] series 7, no. 4 revised.) *10c Sale of leaf tobacco in quantities less than hogshead, case, or bale. Feb. 20, 1899. 2 pp. 4" (Circular 523. ; LIGHT-HOUSE BOARD Annual report. 189 Eulistments for line of Army, Jan. 1899. 6 pp. 12" [Monthly.] General orders 21-33 [1899] ; Feb. 1-28, 1899. 12" Special orders 26-48 [1899] ; Feb. 1-28, 1S99. 12" [Daily except Sundays and holidays. Corrected 2d print of no. 29 vras issued.] ARMY Response to resolution, dispatch from Major-General < )tis as to deaths audhealthof troops in Philippines. Feb. 3, 1899. 1 p. (S. doc. 99.) CUSTOMS AND INSULAR AFFAIRS DIVISION Circular 7, 8; Feb. 1, 1899. 12' ENGINEER DEPARTMENT Black Warrior River. Report of survey of waterway between Warrior River and Five-Mile Creek, Ala. Dec. 16, 1898. 54 pp. map. (H. doc. 88.) Brazos River. Response to resolution, report on improvement of month of river. Feb. 8, 1899. 4 pp. (S. doc. 108.) Bridgeport, Conn. Estimate of cost for extension of channel of harbor. Feb. 7, 1899. 3 pp. map. (H. doc. 209.) Cape Porpoise, Me. Reports on cost of improving harbor. Jan. 19, 1899. 7 pp. map. (H. doc. 160.) Charleston, S. C. Report relative to deeper draft at entrance to harbor Dec. 16, 1898. 7 pp. 3 maps. (H. doc. 83.) Circular 2 [1899] ; Feb. 6, 1899. 1 p. 12" Employees. Letter relating to pay of civilian employees to engineer officers on staft' of department commanders. Feb. 10, 1899. 2 jip. (H. doc. 219.) Engineers. Civilian engineers employed, 1898, on river and harbor work. Feb. 7, 1899. 7 pp. (H. doc. 212.) General orders and circulars, 1898 [index]. [1899.] 10 pp. 12 ' (War Dept. doc. 90. ) Harlem River. Letter relating to purchase of land near river. Feb. 7. 1899. 4 pp. (H. doc. 210.) Kenosha, Wis. Report of survev of harbor. Jan. 20, 1899. 3 pp. map. (H. doc. 164.) New York Harbor. Reports relative to survey of east channel from Narrows to sea. Jan. 18, 1899. 11 pp. map. (H. doc. 159.) Ohio River. Report of preliminarv survey for lock and dam in river at Cullums Ripple. Feb. 28, 1899. 5 pp'. (H. doc. 265.) Property. Draft of proposed law conferring authority to dispose of personal propertv in connection with river and harbor work. Feb. 28, 1899. 2 pp. '(H. doc. 263.) Racine, Wis. Report of survev of harbor. Jan. 20, 1899. 3 pp. map. (H. doc. 165.) Report of chief [with appendixes, 1898]. pt. 3, xxi + 1687-2114 + 31 pp. 86 pi. and maps. (War Dept., Reports, 1898; H. doc. 2.) Rivers and harbors. List of preliminary examinations and surveys, of projects under construction, and of amounts of river and harbor appropriations by acts and bv States, called for bv river and Ijarbor act of June 3, 1896. May 16, 1898. 3.57 pp. (H. doc. 482, 55th Cong. 2d sess.) February, 1899 127 Special orders 8-10 [1899] ; Feb. 1-24, 1899. Each 1 p. 12" Same, 1898, index. [1899.] 8 pp. V2» (War Dept. doc. 91.) XORTHERN AND NORTHWESTERN LAKES SURVEY XoTE.— Lake Survey charts may be obtained of Lieut. Col. G. J. Lydecker, Corps of Engineers, T?elepLone Building, Detroit, Mich. They will be sent by express, the express charges to be paid by the purchaser on receipt of the charts. Regulations for issuing lake survey charts [with catalogue of charts]. [1899.] [3] pp. 4« Charts Michigan, Lake, Chart of. Scale 1 : 500,000. [1899.] 44.2 X 26 in. 23c St. Marys River, Chart 2 of, from Twin Islands to Sault Ste. Marie. Scale 1:40,000. 1898 [1899]. 45.3 X 26.7 in. 23c PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS OFFICE Estimate of appropriation for removal of snow and ice [in District of Columbia]. Feb. 18, 1899. 2 pp. (H. doc. 237.) INSPECTOR-GENERAL Report of inspection of branches of National Home for Disabled Vol- unteer Soldiers [made Ang. 9-Nov. 30, 1898]. Jan. 17, 1899. 124 pp. 2 pi. (H. doc. 154.) Same, with title-page and cover. JUDGE-ADVOCATE-GENERAL Instructions for retiring boards. 1899. 26 pp. 12" (War Dept. doc. 94.) MEDICAL DEPARTMENT Circular 9-14 [1898] ; Oct. 10-Nov. 15, 1898. 12« Letter relating to relief of contract surgeons in Army. Feb. 16, 1899. 3 pp. (H. doc. 233.) \/Manual. 1839. 182 pp. 12" (War Dept. doc. 17 [revised].) *25c Response to resolution, report and tabulated statements concerning deaths and sickness of soldiers in Philippine Islands. Feb. 1 1, 1899. 4 pp. (S. doc. 114.) ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT Description and rules for management of Springfield rifle, carbine, and army revolvers, caliber .45. 1898 [1899]. 69 pp. 85 il. 3 pi. Estimates of appropriations for [Gathmann 18-inch gun]. Feb. 27, 1899. 2 pp. (S. doc. 144.) Letter relating to purchase of patent of Gerdom gas check [for breech- loading guns]. Feb. 21, 1899. 2 pp. (H. doc. 123, pt. 2.) PAY DEPARTMENT Monthly station list of officers, Feb. 1, 1899. 4 pp. Stoppage circular, Feb. 15, 1899. 12 pp. 12 ' [Monthly.] QUARTERMASTER'S DEPARTMENT Communication relating to appropriation foi- repatriation of Spanish prisoners of war in Philippines. Feb. 28, 1899. 2 pp. (H. doc. 264.) 128 February, 1899 Estimate of appropriation for Fort Point, Galveston, Tex. Feb. 16, 1899. 4 pp. (H. doc. 232.) Memorandum showing cases in wbicli compensation in excess of $150 per month is paid by department, also urgino; continuation of sus- pension of certain laws relating to [expenditures of] War Depart- ment. Feb. 27, 1899. 2 pp. (S. doc. 148.) Specifications for light weight cotton stockings, 461 ; Feb. 18, 1899. 1 p. SOLDIERS' HOME, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Annua] report of commissioners [with reports of officers of home] and report of annual inspection by inspector-general of Army, 1898. 1899. 44 pp. SUBSISTENCE DEPARTMENT Circular 1 [1899] ; Feb. 2, 1899. 1 ]). 12" Navy Department Charlestown Navy-Yard. Estimate of appropriation for chief clerk for department of steam engineering at navj'-yard, Boston, Mass. Feb. 27, 1899. 2 pp. (S. doc. 146.) Circular 90; Feb. 15, 1899. 1 p. 12" Comanche, U. S. monitor. Oeneral information concerning monitor Comanche, offered for sale. [1899. J [2] 1. narrow 12" Courts-martial. General court-martial order 129 [1898], 1-11 [1899] ; Dec. 29, 1898-Feb. 2, 1899. 12° Dry-docks. Report of board to determine desirability of dry dock at Galveston, Tex. [or Sabine Pass, Tex,; also in Chesapeake Biiy above mouth of Potomac River]. Dec. 6, 1898. 4 pp. 8 maps. (H. doc. 46.) Expenditures. Statement of expenditures under contingent appropria- tion for Department, 1898. Feb. 13, 1899. 26 pp. (H. doc. 224.) General order 508, 509; Feb. 3, 16, 1899. Each 1 p. 12" Naval magazine. Report of board to ascertain site for naval magazine at or near New York. Dec. 7, 1898. 6 pp. 3 pi. 3 maps. (H. doc. 59.) Navy. Estimates of deficiencies in appropriations for naval establish- ment. Feb. 13, 1899. 7 pp. (H. doc. 223.) Response to resolution, estimates of cost of personnel of Navy [and Marine Corps] under H. 10403 as reported to Senate. Feb. 13, 1899. 2 pp. CS. doc. 115.) Navy yard order 95, 96, emplovment of labor at navy yards; Feb. 4, 24. 1899. Each 1 p. narrow 12" New York Navy- Yard. Communication relating to deficiency appro- priations [for new steam engineering buildings at uavv-yard]. Feb. 24, 1899. 5 pp. (H. doc. 253.) Officers. Response to resolution, table showing pay of [officers of J Navy and corresponding pay of [officers of] Army. Feb. 2, 1899. 4 pp. (S. doc. 96.) Response to resolution, table showing reduction in number of offi- cers of Navy by act of Aug. 5, 1882. Feb. 4, 1899. 2pp. (S. doc. 102.) Report. Annual reports, 1898 [v. 2]. [This is the appendix to the report of the chief of the Navigation Bureau, which see.] February, IS 9 9 129 EQUIPMENT BUREAU Flags of maritime nations. [6th edition.] 1899. 7])p.67pl. 4» ([Hy- drographic Office. Publication 21.]) *$1.75 Note. — Tlie Bureau of Navigation of tlie Navy Department has issued 5 edi- tions of this docuiueut, the 1st in 1868 and the 5lh in 1882. The Gtli edition, 189U. was authorized by act of (Jongress approved Mar. 3, 1897; it will not be sent to designated depositories, no provision having been made therefor. Specifications for installation of electric lights and interior communica- tions on torpedo boats 24-35. Feb. 1899. 9 pp. 12° HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE Note. — The Charts, Sailing Directions, etc., of tlie Hydrographic Office are sold by the office in Washington and also by agents at the principal American and foreign seaports and American lake ports. Copies of the HydrogrMjiliic IJulletin and Notices to Mariners are supjilied free on application at the llydidgraiiliic Office in Washington and at the branch offices in Boston, New York, Philadel- phia, Baltimore, Norfolk, Savannah, New Orleans, San Francisco, Portland (Oreg.), Port Townsend, Chicago, Cleveland, Buffalo, Saiilt Ste. Marie, and Duluth. The same offices also supply the Light List and the Beacon and Buoy List issued by the Light-House Board. Azimuth tables, giving true bearings of the sun at intervals of 10 min- utes between sunrise and sunset for parallels of latitude between 61'-' N. and 61° S., inclusive; by S. Schroeder and W. H. H. Southerland. [4th edition.] 1899. 199 jpp. 4« ([Publication] 71.) $1.00 Corrections and additions for Pacific Coast Pilot, Alaska, pt. 1, Coast and Geodetic Survey. [Feb. 13, 1899.] 10 1. Hydrographic bulletin, weekly, 492-495; Feb. 1-22, 1899. Each 1 p. ob- long f ° and large 4" Note. — Contain.s accouiits of obstructions and dangers along tlie coast and the principal ocean routes, etc. Notice to Mariners, weekly, 5-8, 1899 ; Feb. 4-25. 33-60 -f [6] 1. Note.— Contains information of newly discovered dangers to navigation and of establishment and changes of lights and other aids. For economy and convenience in distribution, the items in eacli number relating to dift'erent geographical sec- tions are reprinted separately, as Notice to Mariners 5, sec. 2, etc. The informa- tion relating to the Great Lakes appears only in the Notice to Mariners for the Great Lakes, issued monthly except January and February. Supplement 2 [to] Coast of British Columbia, comprising. Juan do Fuca Strait, Puget Sound, and Vancouver and Queen Charlotte islands (publication 96, edition of 1891). 1899. 9 1. 10c Cliai-fs Fiulayson and Burke channels, British Columbia, Anchorages in, from British surveys in 1867-70; chart 1762. Feb. 1899. 23.6x21.7 in. 30c Belakula Anchorage, Burke Channel. Scale naut. m. = 3 in. 6 X 9.2 in. Carter Bay, Finlayson Channel. Scale naut. m.=^ 3 in. 9.4 x 9.2 in. Klemtoo Passage" and Anchorage, Finlavson Channel. Scale naut. m. = 4 in. 23.6 X 12.5 in. Nowish Cove [or] Otter Cove, Finlavson Channel. Scale naut. m.=r4 in. 8.2 ■. 9.2 in. Japan, Islands and reported dangers to southward of, from examination by U. S. S. Alert in 1880 and 1881 ; chart 1785. Feb. 1899. 22.9 X 18.8 in. 25c Farallon de Pajaros, Mariana Islands. Scale naut. m. = 0.4 in. 6.1 x 3.1 in. Hachijo [or] Fatsizio.lima, Islands south of. Scale 1° long. ^4.5 in. 16.8 X 14 in. Junk Cove, Ponatidin I. Scale 30U ft. = 1.6 in. 7.3 X 5 in. Lot's Wife [or] Kica de Oro or Black Rock. Scale 100 ft. = 0.5 in. 6.1 x 4.7 in. San Alessandro I. and submarine volcano. Scale naut. m. — 4 in. 7.3 x 7.7 in. San Augustino Island. Scale naut. m. =-0.45 in. 6.1 X 4.8 in. Volcano Islands. Scale 1° lat. =4.8 in 9.5X4.8 in. Labrador and northeastern Newfoundland Fishing grounds off, [sur- veyed] 1895-99 by schooner Rigel; chart 1787, issued with 1412 as supplement. Feb. 1899. Scale 1^ long =1.3 in. 15 X 14 in. 10c 130 February, 1899 Leone Bay, Tutuila I., Samoan Islands, from sketch in 1872 by U. S. S. Narraoansett; chart 229. Scale naut. m. ^5 in. Feb. 1899. 13.8 x"l6 in. 30c Ogden Channel and adjacent passages, British Colnmbia, from British survey in 1867-70, scale nant. m. = 1 in.; with insets. Alpha Bay, Ogden Channel, scale 100 yds. ^0.3 in.; Stuart Anchorage, Gren- ville Channel, scale 100 yds\ =0.3 in. ; chart 1760. Feb. 1899. 25.8 X 19.9, 6.6 X 5, and 10.6 X 8.5 in. 30c Oman, Gulf of, and adjacent coasts from Ras al Hadd to Karachi, Ara- bian Sea; chart 1588. Scale 1^ long = 4.5 in. Feb. 1899. 28.1 X 49.6 in. 80c Pilot chart of north Atlantic Ocean, Feb. 1899; chart 1400. 21 X 32 in. [Monthly.] 10c IXoTE. — Contains, in addition to sailing routes, etc., tidal currents of Englisli Channel, southern track; equator crossings in Pacific Ocean; charts published, etc., Dec. 31, 1898-Jan. 31, 1899; forecast and review of weather. Pilot chart of north Pacific Ocean, Mar. 1899; chart 1401. Scale 1-^ long. = 0.2 in. 20.7 X 35.3 in. [Monthly.] 10c XoTE, — Contains, in addition to sailing routes, etc., forecast of wind and weather : storm tracks: fishing banks; charts iniblished, etc., Jan, 22-Fi>b. 22, 1899; time signals established in various parts of Pacific Ocean ; equator crossings iu Atlan- tic Ocean. Seniavina Islands, Caroline Islands, Sketch of, [surveyed] by French corvette La Danaide, 1840, and Russian corvette Seniavina, 1828 [with plans of harbors] ; chart 425. Scale naut. m. ^=0.7 iu. Feb. 1899. 25.4 X 33.1 in. 40c Plans are — Jamestown Harbor or Port Santiago, Ponapi I., from Spanish plan of 1889. Scale naut. m. = 2.8 in. 8.4 X 6.5 in. Lod, Port. Scale naut. m. = 2.8 in. 5.6 X 7.2 in. iletalanim, Port. Scale naut. m. = 2.8 in. 5.6 X 14.5 in. NAVIGATION BUREAU American practical navigator, epitome of navigation and nautical as- tronomy; bv Nathaniel Bowditch. Revised [edition]. 1899. xiv -f 643 pp. if. 8 pi. ([Hydrographic Office. Publication 9.]) $2.25 Regulations governing admission of candidates into Naval Academy. Aug. 3, 1898 [reprint 1899]. 15 pp. Report of chief, 1898. 137 pp. Reports included : Coast Signal Service. Naval Academy. Xaval Home, Pliilndelphia. Naval Intelligence Oflice. Naval Training Station, Newport. Navy, Movements and duties of ships of. Same, appendix. 1898 [1899]. 740 pp. il. 6 pi. 55 maps. (Navy Dept., Reports, 1898 [v. 2]; H. doc. 3.) [Reports and papers relating to the naval operations of the war with Spain.] * $1.40 Response to resolution, statement showing number [and previous serv- ice] of officers employed for temporary service iu Navy during war with Spain. Feb. 25,' 1899. 8 pp. (S' doc. 137.) Response to resolution, statement showing number of cadets who entered Naval Academy since 1866. Feb. 3, 1899. 2 pp. (S. doc. 100.) ORDNANCE BUREAU Memorandum and correspondeuce regarding Krupp armor for battle- ships, monitors, etc. ; presented by Mr. Hale. Feb. 27. 1899. 8 pp. (S. doc. 141.) February, 1899 131 supplies and accounts bureau Specifications for class 18, leatber and leather belting. [1896, i)tib- lisbed 1899.] 4 1. 12" Specifications for tin, solder, copper, zinc, and zinc boiler plates. [Feb. 20, 1899.] 2 pp. 12" Department of Justice Certain estimates of appropriations [for Department] to be included in deficiency bill. Feb. 17, 1899. 1 p. (H. doc. 236.) Estimate of deficiency in ajipropriatioas for United States courts, Indian Territory and Alaska. Feb. 25, 1899. 1 p. (S. doc. 136.) Estimates of deficiencies iu appropriations. Feb. 27, 1899. 1 p. (H. doc. 259.) Response to resolution, judgments in favor of claimants in Indian dep- redation cases rendered [iu Court of Claims] since July 7, 1898. Feb. 27, 1899. i pp. (S. doc. 143.) COMMISSION TO REVISE AND CODIFY CRIMINAL AND PENAL LAWS Revision of laws [relating to offenses against] postal service. Feb. 21, 1899. 28 pp. (H. doc. 256.) Post-Office Department KOTE. — The Department sells the volume of Postal Laws and Regulations at 42(; and post-rouie maps from 80c to $4.20. United States Official Postal Guide, 2d series, v. 21, no. 2; Feb. 1899. New York. 39 pp. 12" [Monthly.] $2.00 a yr Note. — No. 1, January, for each year, is what is usually knowu as the I'ostal Guide, nos. 2-12 being additions and corrections. Sold by the printers, the Metro- politan Job Print, 226 West 26th street, New York City. FOREIGN MAIL SERVICE Schedule of steamers appointed to convey mails to foreign countries during Mar. 1899. 1 p. narrow f" [Monthly.] RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE Daily bulletin of orders affecting postal service, a-. 20, nos. 5771-93; Feb. 1-28, 1899. f" [Daily except Sundays and holidays.] TOPOGRAPHER Price list of post route maps. [Feb. 1899.] 1 p. 4" Interior Department Note. — The Decisions of the Department of the Interior in pension cases and in land cases are issueart- ment has no list of addresses to which all its publications are sent. It issues a montlily list of publications, which is mailed to all applicants, enabling them to .select such reports and bulletins as interest them. Sewage disposa] on farm ami protection of drinking water; by Theobald Smith. 1896 [reprint 1899]. 20 pp. 8 11, (Farmers' btilletin 43.) Special report on market for American horses in foreign countries. Dec, 14, 1898 [published 1899]. 94 pp. 6 pi. (S. doc. 35.) AGROSTOLOGY DIVISION Meadows and pastures, formation and cultivation in middle eastern States; by Jared G. Smith. Revised edition. 1899, 28 pp. 9 il. ([Publication] 22; farmers' bulletin 66.) New species of North American grasses. [Feb. 15, 1899.] 7 pp. (Cir- cular 9; [pitblication] 39.) ANIMAL INDUSTRY BUREAU DAIRY DIVISION Facts about milk; by R. A. Pearson. 1896 [reprint 1899]. 29 pp. 8 il. ([Publication] 4; farmers' bulletin 42.) National and State dairy laws, by R. A. Pearson; from 14th annual re- port of Bureau of Animal Industry. [1898, reprint 1899.] iii + 531- 708 pp. ([Publication] 21; Animal Industry Bureau, [publication] 118,) BOTANY DIVISION Pure seed investigation, by Gilbert H. Hicks; from Yearbook, 1894. 1895 [reprint 1899], iii + 389-408 pp, 9 il. Water hyacinth, and its relation to navigation in Florida; by Herbert J.Webber. 1897 [repriut 1899]. 20pp, 4 il. 1 pi. (Bulletin 18.) *5c Weeds, and how to kill them; [bv] Lyster H. Dewey. 1895 [reprint 1899], 32 pp. nil. (Farmers' bulletin 28.) SEED AND PLANT INTRODUCTION SECTION Sectionof Seed and Plant Introduction. [Jan. 25, 1899.] 6pp. ([Pub- lication] 3; Botany Division, circular 16.) ENTOMOLOGY DIVISION Destructive borer enemy of birch ti'ees, by F. H. Chittenden ; from Bul- letin 18, new series. [1899, reprint.] p. 44-51, il. Important insecticides, directions for their preparation aud use ; by C. L. Marlatt. 4th revised edition. 1898 [repriut 1899]. 32 pp. 3 il. (Farmers' bulletin 19.) Insects affecting cotton plant, by L. O. Howard; reprinted with revision from Bulletin 33, Office of Experiment Stations. Jan. 1897 [reprint 1899]. 32 pp. 18 il. (Farmers' bulletin 47.) Use of hydrocyanic acid gas for fumigating greenhouses and cold frames. [Jan. 10, 1899, reprint with slight alteration.] 10 pp. 3 il, (Circu- lar 37, 2d series.) V February, 1899 137 experiment st actions office Experiment Station Work 2. 1898 [reprint 1899]. 32 pp. 711. ([Publi- cation] 228; farmers' bnlletin 65.) [See for contents catalogue for Jan. 1898, page 47.] Same, 3. 1898 [reprint 1899]. 32 pp. 2 il. ( [Publication] 229 ; farmers' bulletin 69. ) [See for contents catalogue for Mar. 1898, page 198.] Same, 8. 1899. 32 pp. 6 il. ([Publication] 271; farmers' bulletin 87.) Contents ; Eggs, Food value of. Orchards, Cover crops for. Cultivating v. tropping. Soil moisture. Soils, Fertility of. Starcli from sweet potatoes. Swine, Fecundity of. Toad as friend of farmer. Trees, Transplanting. Land grant and other colleges and the national defense; by Charles W. Dabney. [1899.] l.j pp. (Circular 10; [publication] 279.) Manuring of cotton; condensed from article by H. C.White in Bulletin 33. Jan. 1897 [reprint 1899]. 16 pp. ( [Publication] 194 ; farmers' bulle- tin 48.) Onion culture; by R. L. Watts. 1896 [reprint 1899]. 31 pp. 3 il. ([Publication] 169; farmers' bulletin 39.) Organization lists of agricultural colleges and experiment stations in United States with lists of agricultural experiment stations in for- eign countries. Jan. 1899. 115 pp. (Bulletin 59; [publication] 276.) *10c Potato culture; by J. F. Duggar. 1896 [reprint 1899]. 24 pp. 2 il. ([Publication] 160; farmers' bulletin 35.) 2d report on agriculture in Alaska, including reports by C. C. George- son and Walter H. Evans. [Jan. 20] 1899. vii + 51 pp. 2 il. 7 pi. 5 maps. (Bulletin 62, [publication] 281; H. doc. 169.) Report on work and exi^enditures of agricultural experiment stations, 1898; bv A. C. True. [Jan. 5] 1899, vi-f 113 pp. 14 pi. (Bulletin 61; [publication] 280.) (H. doc. 121.) n5c Response to resolution, report regarding usefulness of reservoirs to agri- ulture in irrigated regions of United States. Feb. 18, 1899. 14 pp. il. (S. doc. 124.) Sheep feeding ; by John A. Craig. Feb. 1897 [reprint 1899]. 24 pp. ([Publication] 197; farmers' bulletin 49.) Silos and silage; [by] Charles S. Plumb. 1895 [reprint 1899]. 32 pp. 10 il. ([Publication] 150; farmers' bulletin 32.) Sweet potatoes, culture and uses ; by J. F. Duggar. 1897 [reprint 1899] . 30pp. 4 il. ([Publication] 138; farmers' bulletin 26.) Tomato growing; by Edward B. Voorhees. 1898 [reprint 1899]. 30pp. ([Publication] 256; farmers' bulletin 76.) FIBER INVESTIGATIONS OFFICE Report on flax culture for seed and fiber in Europe and America: by Charles Richards Dodge. 1898 [reprint 1899]. 80 pp. 5 il. 4 pi. (Report 10.) *10c FOREIGN MARKETS SECTION Report of chief, 1898, bv Frank H. Hitchcock; from report of Secretary of Agriculture. 1898 [reprint 1899]. iii + 163-166 pp. Trade of Philippine Islands; by Frank H. Hitchcock. 1898 [1899]. 160pp. map. (Bulletin 14.) *10c 138 February, 1899 forestry division Forestry for fanners, by B. E. Fernow; from Yearbooks, 1894 and 1895. 1898 [reprint 1899].' 48 pp. 15 il. (Farmers' bitlletiu G7.) Progress in timber physics, bald cypress, taxodium disticliiim. Mav 25, 1898 [reprint 1899]. 24 pp. 1 il. 4« (Circular 19.) Progress in timber physics, influence of size on test results, distribution of moisture. [Jan. 2, 1898, reprint 1899.] 20 pp. il. 4" (Circular 18.) LIBRARY Accessions to Department library, Oct. -Dec. 1898. Feb. 1899. 24 1. (Library bulletin 26.) *5c PUBLICATIONS DIVISION Agricultural education in Russia. Jan. 18, 1899. 1 p. narro»<^ large 8" ([Publication] 313.) Asparagus culture; by R. B. Handy. 1897 [reprint 1899]. 40 pp. 17 il. (Farmers' bulletin 61.) German Colonial School [Witzenhausen]. Jan. 17, 1899. 1 p. ([Publi- cation] 312.) Monthly list of publications [of Department of Agriculture], Feb. 1899. 6 pp. ([Publication] 321.) Publications of Department of Agriculture for sale by superintendent of documents; corrected to Feb. 1, 1899. 33 pp. ([Publication] 179, 5th edition.) ROAD INQUIRY OFFICE Report of committee on legislation adopted by State Good Roads Con- vention, Richmond, Va., Oct. 10 and 11, 1895 Nov. 10. 1895 [reprint 1899]. 6 pp. (Circular 18.) [Noy. 10, 1895, is the date of the letter of transmittal. The original print of this circular bore only the date Oct. 29, 1895, at the end of the publication.] SOILS DIVISION Alkali lands ; by Milton Whitney and Thomas H. Means. 1899. 23 pp. 1 il. ([Publication] 22; farmers' bulletin 88.) Culture of tobacco; by Otto Carl Butterweck. 1898 [reprint 1899]. 24 pp. ([Publication] 17; farmers' bulletin 82.) Farm drainage; by C. G. Elliott. 1899. 24 pp. 6 il. ([Publication] 23; farmers' bulletin 40 revised.) Texture of some important soil formations. 1896 [reprint 1899]. 23 pp. 35 pi. (Bulletins; [publication] 7.) *15c STATISTICS DIVISION Coel of cotton production ; by James L. Watkins. 1899. 99 pp. (Mis- cellaneous series, bulletin 16.) "5c VEGETABLE PHYSIOLOGY AND PATHOLOGY DIVISION Legal enactments for restriction of plant diseases, compilation of laws of United States and Canada; by Erwin F. Smith. 1896 [reprint 1899]. 45 pp. (Bulletin 11; [publication] 53.) *5c Peach growing for market; by Erwin F. Smith. [2d edition.] 1895 [1897, reprint 1899]. 24 pp. 21 il. ([Publication] 48; farmers' bulletin 33.) February, 1899 139 Pineapple industrv in United States, by Hei-bert J. Webber; from Year- book, 1895. [1896, reprint 1899.] 'p. 269-282, il. 1 pi. Spraying for fruit diseases; by B. T. Galloway. 1896 [reprint 1899J. 12 pp. 6 il. ([Publication] 50; farmers' bulletin 38.) WEATHER BUREAU Note. — For these publications application should be made to the Chief of tlie "Weather Bureau. Climateand Crop Bulletin, Feb. 1899 ; no. 2 [1899] . 24 X 19 in. [Weekly Apr. -Sept., monthly remainder of year.] Note. — Contains reports of temi)erature and rainfall, with special reference to their ett'ect on crops. Frost, when to expect it and liow to lessen injury therefrom; by W. H. Hammon. 1899. 37 pp. (Bulletin 23; [publication] 186.)' Snow and ice chart, Feb. 7-28, 1899. 19 X 12 in. [Weekly during win- ter. Title changes to Snow and ice bulletin with issite of Feb. 21.] Weather map, Feb. 1-28, 1899. 19 X 24 in. [Daily.] Courts of United States COURT OF CLAIMS Conclusions of facts and of law in French spoliation claims relating to shiji Ganges, Charles Laugford, master. Feb. 15, 1899. 9 pp. (S. doc. 118.) Fiudiugs in case of John Arthur, administrator of William Arthur. Feb. 16, 1899. 2 pp. ( H. doc. 235. ) Findings in case of Edward W.James. Feb. 13, 1899. 2 pp. (H. doc. 226.) District of Columbia Appropriations. Estimate of dehciency in appropriation for contingent and miscellaneous expenses. Feb. 8, 1899. 2 pp. (H. doc. 214.) Baltimore and Washington Transit Company. Annual report for [year ending Dec. 31], 1898. Feb. 1, 1899. 2 pp. (H. doc. 196.) Brightwood Railway. Annual report for [year ending Dec. 31], 1898. Feb. 2, 1899. 2 pp. (H. doc. 198.) Capital Traction Company. Annual report for year ending Dec. 31, 1898. Jan. 30, ordered reprinted with corrections Feb. 3, 1899. 8 pp. (S. doc. 89. ) Children. Estimate of deficiency in appropriation for Board of Chil- dren's Guardians. Feb. 4, 1899. 2 pp. (H. doc. 202.) Columbia Railway. Annual report for [year ending Doc. 31], 1898. Feb. 3, 1899. 3 pp. (H. doc. 201.) East Washiniiton Heights Traction Railroad. Report, June 18-Dec. 31, 1898. Feb. 1,1899: 2 pp. (S. doc. 92.) Georgetown Barge, Dock, Eleyator and Railway Company. Annual report [for year ending Dec. 31, 1898] . Feb. 27, 1899. 1 p. (H. doc. 257.) Metropolitan Railroad. Anntial report for year ending Dec. 31, 1898. Feb. 1, 1899. 4 pp. (8. doc. 93. ) Washington, Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway. [3d] annual report for year ending Dec. 31, 1898. Feb. 8, 1899. 2 pp. (S. doc. 106.) 140 February, 1899 Washington and Great Falls Electric Railway. Annual report for [vear ending Dec. 31]. 1898, Feb. 1, 1899. 2 pp. (H. doc. 195.) Washington and University Railroad. Report, Sept. l-[Dec. 31], 1898. Feb. 15, 1899. 1 p. (S. doc. 119.) Smithsonian Institution NATIONAL MUSEUM Note. — The publications of the Xational Museum comprise bulletins, annual reports, and an annual volume of Proceedings. The annual report is iuchided in the Congressional set. Tlie editions of the bulletins and Proceedings are too lim- ited to admit of general distribution, and the volumes of tlie latter are sent only to libraries. The separates from the Proceedings and from the reports may be obtained on application to the Museum, until the supplj- is exhausted. Report, 1896. 1898 [1899]. xxiv + 1107 pp. + [43] 1. il. 199 pi. (Smith- sonian Institution, annual report [pt. 2. publication 1166] ; House doc. 352, pt. 2, .54th Cong. 2d sess: ) [For 6 papers composing this volume see page 52 of catalogue for Jan. 1899.] '$1.40 Various Bureaus CENTRAL PACIFIC AND WESTERN PACIFIC RAILROADS COM- MISSION Report of commissioners appointed to settle indebtedness to Government growing out of issue of bonds in aid of construction of Central Pacific and AVestem Pacific railroads. Feb. 20, 1899. 9 pp. (H. doc. 238.) CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Manual of examinations for classified civil service, revised to Jan. 1, 1899. 118 pp. 1 11. 2 tab. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE DOCUMENTS OFFICE Bibliography of public documents relating to interoceanic communica- tion across Nicaragua, Isthmus of Panama, Isthmus of Tehuantepec, etc. 1899.. 29 pp. "5c Catalogue of United States Public Documents, monthly, no. 49; Jan. 1899. p. 1-66. INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION Note. — The Commission furnishes its reports gratuitously to those who apply for them. Report of safety appliances on railroads, state of ecjuiiiment Dec. 1, 1898. 1899. 12 pp. LABOR DEPARTMENT Note. — The Department furnishes its publications gratuitously to those who apply for them. Bulletin 20, Jan. 1899; edited by Carroll D. Wright, commisBioner; Oren W. Weaver, chief clerk. 1899. iii + 1-172 pp. (H. doc. 207, pt. 1.) [Bimonthly.] *10c Contents : Austrian bureau of labor statistics. Decisions of courts affecting labor. Foreign statistical publications, recent, Digest of. V February, 1899 141 Bulletin 20 — Continued. Contents — Continued. Government contracts, Recent. Laws of States relating to labor enacted since Jan. 1, 1896; Xew Jersey, Ohio. Michigan, Census of, 1894. Railway labor in Europe, Condition of; by W. E. Weyl. State bureaus of labor statistics, Digest of recent reports of; Maine, New York, Ohio. LIBRARY OF CONGRESS REGISTER OF COPYRIGHTS Catalogue of title entries of books and otlier articles entered under copyriirht law, v. 18, nos. 2-4; whole nos. 393-39.5; Jan. 12-26, 1899. p. 49-206. [Weekly.] KoTE.— This publication is prepared by the Register of Copyrights and pub- lished by the Treasury Department. It is not sold by the Treasury Department, the Librarian of Congress, nor the Register of Copyrights, but must be sub- scribeil for at the office of the collector of customs for the district in which the person desiring it lives. The price is $5.00 per year of 52 numbers. NATIONAL HOME FOR DISABLED VOLUNTEER SOLDIERS Estimate of deficiency appropriation for Western Branch. Feb. 22, 1899. 2 pp. (H. doc. 250.) STATE, WAR, AND NAVY DEPARTMENT BUILDING OFFICE Estimate of deficiency in appropriation for fuel, lights, etc. Feb. 16, 1899. 3 pp. (H. doc. 231.) WAR INVESTIGATING COMMISSION Report of commission appointed by President to investigate conduct of War Department in war with Spain. 1899. 129 pp. IISTDEX Abandoned property 86 Abatement of aetiona 79 Aberdeen, S. Dak., public building . . . 11-t Abilene, Tex., public building 114 Action.s, abatement of 79 Acts, see Laws. Adams, Martha 94, 105 Adamson, William C 101 Adjutant-general 126 fixing rank 110 notes on organization of armies 89 Admiral 110 Advance sheets of consular reports .. 118 Advertising 125 Africa, south, blotting paper, etc 118 south, cotton goods 118 south, exhibition 119 south, hay 119 south, trade and industries 118 Agnew, Ella Hayne 75 Agricultural colleges 137 industrial training in 133 Agricultural education, Eussia 138 Agricultural experiment stations 137 Agricultural products, bouiity on 85 Agriculture, Alaska 137 Scotland and Sweden 118 usefulness of reservoirs to 137 Yukon Valley 133 Agriculture and Forestry Committee. 86 Agriculture Department 136 appropriations 86 publications of 138 Agrostology Division 136 Aix-la-Cliapelle, American apples 118 Alaljama, industrial schools 75 rivers in 81, 102 Alabama River, bridge 102 Alaska, agriculture ., 137 criminal laws and procedure 98 education 133 Pacific coast pilot 129 reindeer 133 United States courts 131 see also Yukon Valley. Albuquerque, N. Mex . ." 98 Alcobol 86 Alcott, George 75, 89 Aldrich. Emer H 75 Alexander, George 93 A Iger, Isaac 89 Alkali lands 138 Allen, Elam 92 Allen, Martha 75 Allen, Timothy A 92 Allen, William V 85, 86 Allentown, Pa., vicinity 134 Allevs, D. C 100 Allison, William B 86 Alpha Bay 130 Altoona, Pa., public building 75, 112 American citizens in England 118 in Cbina 117 American jtractical navigator 130 American Eepublies Bureau 118 I Amoy tea. 121 Anacostia and Potomac Railroad 87 Anderson, James S 91,111 Animal Industry Bureau 136 Animals, cruelty to 86 Annapolis, Md.,' public building ... 96, 113 see al.so Naval Academy. Anniston, Ala., public building 112 Apples, AixlaChapelle 118 Appraisers, decisions, etc 121 Aj)propriations, deficiency 98, 120 ' digest of 122 exhausted, claims under 120 legi.slative, executive, etc 75 sundry civil 86, 98 see also bureaus and objects. Appropriations Committee, House 98 Senate 86 Arabian Sea IHO Aransas Harbor Terminal Railway. 75, 102 Arbitration 117 Architect, supervising 121 Arctic Ocean, relief expedition 87 Argentina, locusts in 119 United States coal 118 Arguello, Point, fog-signal, etc 76 Arizona 133 cattle 120 Arizona Narrow Gauge Railroad 133 Arkansas, corporation laws 101 United States courts 108 Arkansas Northwestern Railway 101 Arkansas \ olunteers 76 Arlington National Cemetery 108 Armor, war-ships 130 Arms of South Dakota Volunteers 125 Armstrong, Napoleon B 76 Army, appropriations 110 Briti.sh, etc 85, 89 contract surgeons 127 deaths and sickness of soldiers. 126, 127 enlistments 126 medical expenses 109 nurses 109 officers, as members of House 108 officers, pay 128 orders, general and special 126 posts, see Military posts. reorganization 89 soldiers' clothing account 76 Arsenals, additional pay 110 Art and industry ". 133 Arthur. John 139 Arthur, William 139 Aslibv, Clare M 99 Ashby, William W 99 Asia, commerco of 124 Asparagus culture 138 Asphalt streets, Germany 118 Atlierton, Jacob N ' 76 Atkinson. Richard 92, 104 Atlantic Ocean, equator crossings 130 pilot chart 130 Attorney- General, see Justice Dept. Attorneys, patent 135 143 144 February, 1899 Page Auditor for Treasury Department 121 Auer, i'rederick 94 Austria, labor bureavi 140 Auxiliary cruisers, etc 109 Ayres.Eli 86 Azimuth tables 129 Babcotk, Joseph W 100 Bacon, Ira 93, 105 liadeu, veterinary congress 119 Baker, Lucien . .'. 90 Baker, Michael 90 Bald cypress 138 Balderston, Eli '. 92 Baling of cotton 118 Balling, Hansou 108 Ballot-machines 84 KalticBlack Sea canal 119 Baltimore, Md., custom-house 113 Baltimore and Wash. Transit Co 139 Banfield, Charles E 107 Baukhead, John H 112 Banking and Currency Committee 98 Banks, clearings, Canada 118 national 98, 122 Barber, Isaac A 102 Barbor, Charles H 94 Barges 125 Barham, John A 102 Barkley, Richard "Warren 89 Barney, Samuel S 115 Barrow, Point, relief expedition. . . 87, 133 Barry, Michael F 76 Bartii, AVilhelmina 76, 93 Bates, Alfred E 100 Bates, Mary C 76, 95 Batesyille, Ark., United States courts. 108 Battleships, armor 130 Baxter, Elvira Ellen 95 Beacons, lists of 123 Bear, revenue-cutter 87 Beaty, John S 76 Beaumont, Tex., public building 113 Beckerd, Sebastian 110 Bedell, Henry C 102 Beer, Spain 118 Begley, John 92 Belakula Anchorage 129 Belgium, cattle fairs 118 coffee 118 enterprise in Kussia 119 imports from United States 119 poultry 119 Belknap, Hugh R 109 Bells for Iowa Agricultural College . . 79 Belting, leather 131 Benton, jihucenas E 101 Berdau Firearms Manufacturing Co . . 90 Berry, Georgia H 76, 107 Berry, Millie A 76,104 Bertiiolf, Ellsworth P 87 Bertolette, Daniel N 100 Bibliography of interoceanic commu- nication 140 Bicycles, England 119 Guadeloupe 118 Biederbick, Henry 109 Biloxi, Miss., United States court 108 Bintliff, James 105 Birch trees, borer enemy of 136 Bird, William M 99 Black Hills forest reservation 133 Black Rock 129 Black Sea canal, Baltic- 119 Black Warrior Kiver 1 26 Blair, Nebr., public building 96, 112 Blakesley, George 76, 91 Blank forms. Treasury Department . . 121 Blitz, Charles 107 Blotting paper, south Africa 118 Page Bluefield, W. Va., public building 112 Boggs, John B 107 Boiler plates 131 Bolan, William F 92 " Bond, William E 99 Bonds, railroad 119 stamp tax on 81, 117 U. S., caveated 123 U. S., distinctive paper 120 Bookkeeping and Warrants Division. 121 Books, etc., copyrighted 141 Boonville, Mo. , bridge 81 Boonville & Howard County Bridge Co. 81 Bootes, J. T 90, 110 Borer enemy of birch trees 136 Bosbyshell, Oliver C 76 Boston Xavy-Yard 128 Botany Division 136 Botkin, Jeremiah D 102 Boulder, Colo 76,97.115 Boundary, Mexico 118 Bounty on agricultural products 85 Bourne, Benjamin F 91 Boutelle, Charles A 110 Boweu, Elizabeth H 76,93 Bowen, John J 76, 91 Bowers, Lydia E 76 Bradley, Chauncey A 76, 10:i Brannan, Eva W .' 76 Brantley, William G. - - 112 Bi-as.siugtou, William P 76 Brazil, coal 119 export tax on monazite 120 Brazos River, improvement 126 Breadstuffs, exports of 124 Breckinridge, Clifton R 101 Breech-loading guns 127 Brenner, John L 116 Brent, Frances 76, 87 Brent, J 76,87 Brent, Samuel J 76, 87 Brewer, John J 103 Brewster, Henrv C 103 Breyfogle, Jacob C 89 Bridgeport, Conn., harbor 126 post-offlce 113 Bridges, see names of rivers bridged. Briggs, Henry O 76 Brightwood Railway 139 Briot, Francis A. E '. 88 Brisbois, John W 95, 102 Bristol, Eng., United States imports.. 118 Bristol, Tenn., public building 97. 114 British, see Great Britain. British Channel, tidal currents 130 British Columl)ia, lights, etc 123 sailing directions 129 Britton, William 88 Bromwell, Jacob H Ill Brooke, John R 86 Brooklyn, N. T., public building 113 Brooklyn Xavy-Yard, .see !Xew York. Brooks, Jonathan 90 Broussard, Robert F 112 Brown, George 91 Bro\vn, John 76, 106 Brown, Mary J 76 Brown, Philip S 90 Brownell ct Co 76 Brownlow, Walter P 109 Brunswick. Ga., public building ... 97, 112 Brussels, electrical appliances 118 Buckingham, P.eniamin H 101 Buckles, Tennessee X 93,105 Buffalo, N. T., Pan-Amer. Expos . . 88, 117 vicinity 134 Buford, M. B 90 Buildings, D. C "8 Bullen, Henry 94 February, 1899 145 Pago Bulletius, see bureaus issuing tlieni. Bullion, freight on 124 Buoys, lists of 123 Burgess, Alfred 110 Burial expenses 110 Burke Channel 129 Burleigh, Edwin C 112 Burlington, \'t., public building 112 Burriliville, R. I., vicinity 134 Burton, Theodore E 116 Business corporations, 1). C ^S Butler, Marion 85 Butler, Thomas S 110 Butte, Mont., public building 96, 113 Butter, Canada 118 Buxton, Sophia W 103 Byrd, Susan C 76 Cable, Pacific 117 Cadets, see Naval Academj^. Caflerv, Douelsou 88 Caldwell, Robert W 1 10 California Indian war bonds 99 Call, Samuel J 87 Campbell, James R 108 Canada, bank clearings 118 cheese and butter 118 gold production 119 notes from 119 Canals, interoceanic 140 Canned goods, American, in Germany. 118 Cannon, Frank J .\. 91 Cannon, Joseph G 98 Canton, Ohio, public building 96, 113 Cape, see name of cape. Cape Porpoise, Me 126 Cape Smythe Whaling & Trading Co. 87 Capital, U. S., establishment of 78, 100 Capital Railwav, D. C 87 Capital Traction Co 88, 139 C.ipitol, water-supply 114 Capron, Adin B 100 Capron, Arl)a 91, 102 Captured and abandoned property 86 Carbine .' 127 Carlton, James C 94 Carmack,E.W 98 Carroll, David 94 Carrollton, Ky., public building 114 Carswell, W. 'B 89 Carter, Thomas H 85, 88 Carter Bay 129 Castle, Curtis H 103 Castle, W. H 110 Castle Pinckney, soldiers' home 88 Catalogue of co])yrights 141 of lake survey charts 127 of public documents 140 Cattle, Arizona 120 Cattle fairs, Belgium 118 Central Pacific and Western Pacific Railroads Commission 140 Central Pacific railroad, debt 140 Certificates of location 116 Chaft' cutters 118 Chamberliu, Mary 93, 104 Cham])laiu, Lake 76 Chandler, William E 89, 96 Chapman, Clarence L 93, 107 Charitable work, in Odessa 119 in Russia 119 Charleston, S. C, harbor 126 soldiers' home 88 Charlestown Navj'-Tard, see Boston Navy -Yard. Charlton, Ellen 77, 95 Charts, see Maps and charts. Chatham County, Ga., bridge 82 Chattahoochee River Valley 125 Cheese, Canada .'. 118 Page Cbefoo, United States trade at 118 Chemical trade, Japanese 119 Cheney, Cordelia 77 Cherokee friMnien 132 Chesai)eake BTtj . dry-dock 128 light-vessel.' 77 Cheyenne County, Nebr 97 Chicago, rental of quarters 121 Chickasaw Nation, Little River Val- ley Railway 80 Cliilders, Catherine 77 Children, health of 85 in German schools 118 labor of, Germany 118 Children's Guardians, Board of, D. C . 139 China 118, 119 American citizens in 117 cotton goods 118 missionaries in 120 Chinese exclusion, fees 108 Hawaii 88 Chippewa Indians 135 Chippewa reservations, timber 132 Choate, Stephen P 106 Choctaw Nation, Eort Smith and West- ern Railroad 101 Little Itiver Valley Railway 80 Choctaw, Oklahoma and GulfR. R. . . 101 Christopher, Mary B 94 Christy, William R 77, 93 Church, Z.C 99 Circuit courts, see Courts of IT. S. Circuit judge 80 Circulars, see Dept. issuing them. Circulation of currency 123 Civil Service Commissiou 140 Civil Service Reform Committee 98 Civilian employees, Engineer I)ept 126 Claiborne County, Miss 108 Claims, appropriations exhausted 120 Bowman act, findings 139 District of Columbia 78, 88, 100 see also Fourtli of July claims — Judgment.s — names of claimants. Claims Committee, House 98 Senate 86 Clardy, John D 99 Clearwater Short Line Railway 101 Clearwater Valley Railroad ..'. 77,101 Clerks of United States courts, Va 108 Cleveland, Ohio, public building 113 Climate and Crop Bulletin 139 Clinton, Iowa, public building 113 Cloth pressing bv electricity 118 Coal \ 118,119 Coast and Geodetic Survey 122, 129 Coast batteries 85 Coast Signal Service 130 Cobb, Mary F 94, 111 Cockrell, i'rancis M 88 Cocoa planting, Samoa 118 Codification Commission 131 Cott'ee, lielgium 118 Cott'ee-plantalion machinery 118 Coin, freight on 124 Cold frames 136 Collars and shirts in Paraguay 119 Colleges, see Agricultural colleges. Collins, Ann 93, 107 Colombia, United States trade with . . . 119 Cohmial school 138 Colonial systems of the world 124 Colors, volunteers to retain 84, 110 Colson, David G 108 Columbia, S. C, river improvement ... 85 Columbia Railway 139 Columbus, Ga., public building 96, 112 ' Comanche, 1 '. S. monitor 128 Comer, Rachel J 77, 94 146 February, 1899 rage Commerce, etc., Monthly Summary of. 124 to promote *. 109 see also couutries antl places. Commerce Committee 87 Commercial instructiou, Venice 118 Commission to Revise ami Codify Criminal and Penal Laws 131 Commissioners of United States, fees. 108 Coininitteo reports, House 98-117 Senate 75. 86-98 Comptroller of currency 122 Comptroller of Treasury 122 Condition of Treasury 122 Confederates 108 Coiigaree Eiver 85 Congress 75 Congressional Record 75 Connell, Maurice 109 Constitution, to amend 100 Consular Reports 119 advance slieets 118 value of promptness in 120 Consular service, appropriations 75 register 118 Contagious diseases, D. C 78 Contract-labor laws, Hawaii 88 Contract surgeons 127 Contracts, Government 141 Cook, Elizabeth J 105 Cooper, James 107 Ci K iper, Lester P 93. 106 Cunptrative corporations, D. C 88 Copper 131 Copra, crushing of 118 Copyrights, catalogue of 141 Corgan, John N 77,111 Cornitf, Bartlett 103 Corporations, cooperative, D. C 88 Indian Territory 101 Corpus Christi Channel, bridge 75, 102 Cotton, baling .'. 118 exports of 124 goods 118 manuring of 1 37 production of 138 Cotton plant, insects aflecting 136 Cotton-seed oil, Frencli taritt' 120 Couch, Eli M 77 Coulie, John D 77 Court commissioners, fees 108 Court-martial orders 128 Court of Claims 139 Indian dejiredation claims 131 .iudgnients 120 Courts, decisions attecting labor 140 Courts of Ignited States 85, 139 Arkansas 108 decisions in patent cases 135 Indian Territory and Alaska 131 Indiana 77 jurisdiction of 108 Mississippi, Bilo.iii 108 Mississippi, Claiborne County 108 Tennessee 77 Texas, L.iredo 108 Texas, Menard County 77 Virginia 108 Cousin^, Robert G 100 Coventou, James H 91 Covert. Jacob 89 Cowherd, William S 100 Cowles, AVilliam A 77 Cozzens, Cliarlotte B 92, 105 Crandall, John H 106 Creek Indians, agreement with 133 Ft. Smith and Western Railroad. . . 101 Crefeld, weavers' strike of 119 Creaton, Iowa, public building 113 Page Criminal and Penal Laws, Commission to Revise and Codify 131 Criminal code, Alaska 98 Criuigan, Thomas 92, 1U7 Crop Bulletin 139 Crosby, >relly V 92, 103 Cruelty to animals 86 Cruisers, auxiliary 109 Cuba, franchises .' 117 imports of 122 rei)orts of R. P. Porter 122 taritr, etc 122, 125 Cuba and Porto Rico Special Commis- sioner 122 CuUom, Shelby M 75,85,86 Cullums Ripple 126 Cummings, Amos J 108 Currency 85 changes in 98 circulation of 123 issue and redemption 08 paper 125 Cartis, Charles 101 Curtis, George M 100 Cusack, Annie 92, 107 Gushing, Elizabeth S 99 Custer County, Mont 88 Customs and Insular A.flair8 Division . 126 Customs Division 121 Customs duties, collecting of 121 refunds of 121 see also Tariff — names of articles imported. Cypress, bald 138 Dairy Division 136 Dairy laws 136 Dale, Carrie 103 Danish, see Denmark. Davidson, Jane V 77, 111 Davis, Harriet Tubman 77, 95 Davis, Robert W 102 Davis, Stephen M 77, 103 Dawes Commission, see Five Civilized Tribes Commission. Dawson City 120 Day^ George S., & Bro 99 Day marks, lists of 123 Dayton, Alston G 110 De Armond, David A 108 Debt, public 121 Decisions, land 132 patents 135 pensions 132 Treasury Department 121 Deficiency "apjiropriations 98 Deficiency estimates 120 see also bureaus and objects. De Gratienried, R. C Ill Deiguan, Osborne W 77, 111 Delaney, James C 91 De Leon, Edwin 77, 99 Dengler, Christiana 88, 100 Denison, Bonham and Gulf Ry 77, 101 Denison, Bonham and X. O. Ry 77, 101 Denmark 118 American steel rails 119 Dependencies 124 De Russy, Helen A 77, 107 Designs 135 Desmet, S. Dak., vicinity 134 Detweiler, George W...' 104 Devils Lake Reservation Indians 135 Devol, Friink S 94 De Vou, Martha M 93, 102 Dickel, George A., & Co 77 Dies, rolls, and plates 121 Digest of appropriations 122 Dill, Samuel P 104 February, 1899 147 Page Diploinatic list 118 Diplomatic service, appropriations... 75 register 118 Distilled spirits, see Spirits. District courts, see Courts of U. S. District of Columbia 139 cruelty to animals 86 hall of records 114 Public Library 112 public schools 85 snow aTidice 77, 78, 127 statue of Francis E. Spinner 108 Virginia portion of 85 Wilson Park 96 see also District of Columbia Com- mittee, House — District of Col- umbia Committee, Senate — Laws. District of Columbia Committee, House 100 Senate 87 Dix, William H 100 Dobbins, C. K 101 Documents, monthly catalogue 140 Documents Otlice 140 Dodge, Gardner 88 Doebler, John 94 Doherty, Judith 78, 91, 111 Doors in Germany 120 Dorr, Charles P 112 Douglass, Frederick, Memorial Assoc. lUO Dowdy, Kobert W 78 Drainage, farm 138 Draper, John S 93, 111 Driggs, Edmund H 103 Dry-docks 128 Dubuque, Iowa, public building 113 Dudley, Mollis O 93, 107 Dunn.'Frank 89 Duuseith, N. Dak 70, 97, 115 Duplautier, Alfred 116 Durham, N. C, public building 115 Duties, see Customs duties — Tariff — names of articles imported. Eakin, Catherine 104 East Pascagoula, Miss 82 East Washington Heights Traction Railroad 139 Easton, America 94 Eau Claire, Wis., public building . . 96, 114 Edgewater, N. J., naval magazine 128 Edinburgh, gas works 118 Edinger Bros. & Jacob! 99 Edson, Charles 107 Education, Alaska 133 Indian Territory 135 Education and Labor Committee 88 Education Bureau 133 Eggs 137 Egypt, trade opportunities 120 Eiglit-bour day 88 Election of President, etc.. Committee 100 Electric lighting, torpedo boats 129 Electric railways 118, 120 Electric works, Lourenco Marquez . . . 120 Electrical appliances, Brussels 118 Electricity, cloth pressing by 118 Elgin, 111., public building 96,97,113 Elizabeth, Cape, Me 78 Elizabeth, N. C, public building ... 96, 115 Elkins, Stephen B 87 Ellet, Abigail II 103 Elliott, William 108 Ellis Island Channel 121 Ellison, George C 99 Elmira, N. T., public buildin si 96, 112 Emert, Daniel G 95, 104 Emery, George W 107 10133—^0. oO () Pago Emery, John C 78, 106 Engineer Department, Army 126 Engines, U. S., on British railways 118 England, see Great Britain. English Channel 130 Engraving and Printing Bureau 122 Committee to Investigate 122 dies, rolls, and plates 121 Enlistment, Army 120 Entomology Division 136 Equator crossings 130 ! Equipment Bureau 129 I Ernst, Anton 109 Eskimo, St. Lawrence Island 133 I Estimates, see Appropriations — bu- reaus and objects. Etheridge, Joseph W 87 Eureka, Cal., public building 112 Europe, railway labor in 141 Evans, Andrew S 78, 91 Evanston, 111., public building 114 Everly, Jesse 78,95 Ex-Confederates 108 Exline, Geora:e A 116 Expenditures 121, 122,124 Exijeriment Station Work 137 Experiment stations, agricultural 137 Experiment Stations Office 137 Explosives 85 imjxirts into Peru 118 Export bounties 85 Exports 124 reimportation 121 see also countries and places. Failures, Germany 118 Fairbanks, Charles W 88 Farallon de Pajaros 129 Farm drainage 138 Farm products, export bounty 85 Farmer, Hejiry 78 Farmers' bulletins 136, 137, 138, 139 Farther India, see IndoChina. Fatsizio Island 129 Faulkner, Charles J 86, 87 Female and child labor, Germany 118 Fenton, Lucien J 109 Fergus Falls, ilinn., public building. . 113 Ferguson, Harriet A 78, lOO Fergussou, Harvey B 116 Fiber Investigations Office 137 Finance, etc.. Monthly Summary of. . . 124 report on 121 Findings of Court of Claims 139 Finlayson Channel 129 Fischer, Israel F 101 Fish Lake forest reserve 117 Fishery Congress, Tampa, Fla Ill Fitchburg, Mass., public building.. 97, 115 Fitzgerald, J ohn F '. 109 Fitzpatrick, Dennis 78 Five Civilizeil Tribes Commission 133 Five-Mile Creek, Ala 126 Flags of maritime nations 69, 129 of volunteer regiments 84, 110 Flax culture 137 Fletcher, Loren 102 Fletcher, Robert 78 Flint River, bridge 87, 101 Floods of Mississippi River 87 • Florida, homestead settlers 78, 115 water hyacinth 136 Flower, Robert 89 Flovd, Charles 108 Fluke, James J 88 Fog-signals, see place. Foocho w tea 121 Ford, WilliamJ 78,104 Fore, William H 109 148 February, 1899 Page Foreign Affairs Committee 100 Foreign Commerce Bureau 118 Foreign Mail Service 131 Foreign Markets Section 137 Foreign-trade policies 120 Forest reserves, leases "8 proclamations 117 Forestry 138 ForestrV Division 138 Fort Po'int, Galveston. Tex 128 Fort Smith and Western Eailroacl 101 Fortifications, appropriations 86, 98 Forts, see Military posts. Foscolia. British ship 87,99 Foss, George E 1 10 Fourth of July claims 116 Fox, John 109 France, American coal, inquiries lor. 119 merchant marine 119 organization of army 89 policy in Indo-China 119 tarift' convention with Japan 119 tariff on cottonseed oil 120 taxation 119 trade with Siam 119 United States goods in 12U Franchises. Cuba and Puerto Rico 117 Frederich, Minnie 78 Frederick, Julius R 109 Frederick Douglass Memorial Assoc . . 100 Freeport, 111., piiblic building 07. 114 Freight charges, Prussian . .". 120 Frost 139 Fruit diseases 139 Frve, William P 87 Fu'ca, Strait of 129 Fur-seal islands 121 Furniture 120 Gainesville. Mc Alester and St. L. Ry . . 78 Gallatin forest reserves 117 Gallinger, Jacob H 87, 91 Galveston, Tex., dry-dock 128 Fort Point 128 salary of collector 117 Ganges, ship 139 Gas-check 127 Gas works, Edinburgh 118 Gathniann guns ....". 85, 127 Gearkee, JoTin H 107 Geddes, Andrew 110 Gelatin, artificial silk from 119 General appraisers 121 General Land Office 133 annual report 132 decisions 132 report on Chippewa timber lands . . 132 General orders 126, 128 Geological Survey 133 Georgetown Barge, Dock, Elevator and Railway Company 139 Georgia Pine Railway 87, 101 Gerdom gas-check..." 127 German town, Pa., vicinity 134 Germany .' 118,120 American canned goods 118 American railroad bonds 119 American steel and iron goods 120 asphalt streets 1 18 colonial school 138 competition of England with 120 doors 120 electric railways 118 loss of Danish' trade 118 organization of army 89 savings institution 119 school children 118 tarirt' convention with Jajian 119 Gettvsburg. Pa., Lincoln statue 108 Gheen, Edward H lOO Page Gibraltar, coal 118 Gibson, Henry E 103,116 Gibson, Isom 78, 111 Gibson, Joel W 78, 93 Gignilliat, Thomas H 90 Gile. Emma V 78,104 Gillet, Charles W 112 Glasgow, International Exposition. .. 118 Glass 118 Godwin, William T 110 Gold, Canada 118,119 imports and exports 124 Gold reserve fund 98 Goldie, Jessie 103 Goodrich. Annie B 95 Goodrich, Catharine C 92, 103 Gorman, Arthur P 87 Gould, George W 78 Gould, Helen Miller 89 Government, establishment of seat. 78, 100 Government bonds, see Bonds, U. S. Government contracts 141 Govt, documents, monthly catalogue- . 140 Government Hospital for Insane 96 Government officials, suits against 79 suits for salary, etc 108 Government transportation requests. 122 Gowdv, William F 105 Graff, Joseph T 99 Graham, William T., alias 109 Granby. S. C, lock and dam 85 Grand Haven, Mich., public building.. 112 Grand Rapids, Minn., dam 81, 102 Grant, Clysses S., painting of 108 Grasses . ." 130 Graves, Mrs. C. K 116 Gray, Mary E 116 Great Britain. American bicycles in.. 119 American citizens in 118 American goods and trade methods. 120 arbitration with 117 chaff cutters, etc 118 competition of Germany with 120 concessions in Szechuan 119 electric street railroads 120 health of troo])s in India 85 invitation to Glasgow Exposition.. 118 organization of army 89 penny post 119 Pittsburg pig-iron 119 trade in Souifh America 119 United States engines in IIS United States iron and tools in 120 Greely. Philip T 105 Green, John 79 Green Bay. Wis., public building 114 Greenhouses 136 Greer County, Okla 115 Gregg, George 89 Gresham, Sarah 70, 105 Gridlev, Charles Vernon 108 Griffin, Michael- 109 Griffiths, Mary D 106 Grosveuor. Charles H 117 Gruber, Sophia 93. 107 Guadeloupe, bicycles 118 life plant 119 Guatemala, imports 120 rubber 119 Guild, Nellie M 79,103 Gulf and Northern Railroad 101 Gulf of Oman 130 Gullett, John E 95,111 Glimmer, Susan A 79 Gusler, Hattie E 79 Haake, Adolph von 109 Hachijo Island 129 Hager, J . K 105 Haines, Zenas T 79,104 February, 1899 149 Page Hale, Eugene 85, 86, 130 Hall, Oatlierine M 95 Hall of records 114 Halter, Sarah A 79 Hamblen, Charles F 96, 114 Hamill, Mrs. JSI.E 106 Hamilton, Sarah 104 Hammond, William A 89,110 Hammond, Ind., United Statescourts. 77 Hancock, George, alias 107 Hanger, Jacob L 109 Hanna, Marcus A 9:i bribery in election of 96 Hansbrough, Henry C 85, 86, 87, 94, 97 Harbor improvements, see Kivers. Harig, AVilliam 109 Harlem River 126 Harley, Joseph L 122 Harmer, Alfred C 108 Harmon, JosepliN 79, 91 Harrow, Juliette 79 Hasson, Benjamin F 109 Hastings, Nebr., public building 113 Hatch, Cliarles S 90 Hatch, Henry 103 Hatch, Mary E 79, 107 Haughey, Thomas J 79, 111 Hawaii, immigratiou, etc 88 Hawley , Joseph R 89 Hawle'y, R. B 102 Hay, south Africa 119 Haywards, Cal., vicinity i:!4 Haywood, Robert W..." 79 Ha'zeltine, Charles W 90 Heady,Lucy D 79 Health ordinances, D. C 78, 1 00 Health Reports 123 Heatwole, Joel P 116 Heck, Peter, alias Louis 109 Heinz, Bonaventura 79, 94 Helena, Mont., vicinity 134 Hemenwav, James A 98 Henderson, David B 108, 116 Hendricks, Mary Lougley 79, 105 Henry, E. Stevens ". 104 Henry, Frank, alias, see Dunn. Henry, Patrick 116 Hepburn, William P 102 Herrington, James M 79, 10,5 Hickey, James 110 Hickey, Thomas 89 Hicks, Josiah D Ill, 112 Hicks, Winburn 105 Hiern, Roger A 86 High explosives 85 Hiiborn, Samuel G 112 Hildebrand, Sylvester F 89 Hill, Mary J . '. 107 Hilliard, Mary F 107 Hillman, ClarindaS 117 Hines, William J 109 Hirsch, Louis 79 Hoar, George F 85 Hog Island Shoal 81 HoiiS, fecundity of 137 Holmes, Charles F 93, 106 Holton, Lemon 79, 95 Hoi way, William J 94, 104 Homestead settlers, Florida 78,115 Homestead.s, Black Hills reserve 133 Hongkong, United States trade with. . 120 Hopkins, Albert J 117 Hopkinsville, Ky., public building 112 Horses 136 Hoskins, Sarah A Ill Hospitals, military 109 Hot Springs, Ark., public building. 96, 112 railway on reservation 115 Hotels, Puerto Rico 119 Page Hottenstein, Justin O 79 Hours of labor 88 House of Representatives 98 members 108 remodeling 116 to disqualify polygamists for 100 Hovey, HarrietteF.' 79, 107 Howard, Edward B 109 Howard, James C 109 Howe, James R Ill Howell, Benjamin F 112 Howell. James W. . . , 109 Hubbard, Samuel D 79 Huddleston, Martha E 79 Hull,John A. T 110 Humfries, John 104 H ummelstown. Pa., vicinity 134 Humpton, Lewis E 79, 104 Hunker, Jacob J ; 100 Hunt, Minnie J , 87 Hunt, Robert 104 Hutchinsons Island, bridge 82 Hyacinth, see Water hj-acinth. Hydrocyanic acid gas 136 Hydrographic bulletin 129 Hydrographic OtKce 129 Ice chart 139 Idaho, mineral lands 115 Immigration, Hawaii 88 Immigration Committee 88 Immigration decisions 121 Imperial Japanese Society for Saving Life from Shipwreck 102 Import duties, see Customs duties — Tariff — names of articles im- ported. Imports and exports 124 reimportation 121 India, British troops in 85 trade of 120 India-rubber, Guatemala 1 19 Indian A Hairs Committee, House 101 Indian Bureau 135 report on Chipi)ewa timber lands.. 132 Indian depredation claims 131 Indian reservations, Choctaw, Okla- homa and Gulf Railroad 101 Gulf and Northern Railroad 101 railroads 101 Indian schools, rifles for 133 Indian Territorj^ Arkansas North- western Railw ay 101 corporations 101 Denison, Bonham and Gulf Ky. '.7,101 education 135 Ft. Smith and Western Railroad.. 101 Gainesville, McAlesterandSt.L.Ry 78 Gulf Miul Northern Railroad 101 Little liiv.T Valley Railway 80 Kan.sas, Uklahoma'Central, etc., Ry 80 railroads 101 St. L., Oklahoma and Southern Ry. 82 United States courts 131 Indian war bonds, California 99 Indiana, United States courts 77 Indianapolis, Ind., public building 118 Indians, supplies lor 135 taxation 135 see also Indian — names of reserva- •tions and tribes. Indo-China, France's policy in 119 tariff 119 Ingram, James W 93, 103 Inheritances, tax on 123 Insane, jiatent rights of 79 Switzerland , 120 Insane asylum, Oklahoma 83 Insane, Government Hospital for 96 Insecticides 136 150 February, 1899 Page Insects 136 Inspectorgi'Di>ral, Army 127 report ou Soldiers' Home, D. C 128 Interior Department.. 131 Internal revenue. Cuba 122 decisions 121 Internal Revenue Office 123 International arbitration 117 International Cotton Press Company. 86 InternationalExpositions, Select Com- mittee on 88 Interoceanic communication 140 Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee 101 Interstate Commerce Commission 140 Intoxicating licjuors, D. C 87, 100 Invalid Pensions Committee 102 Iowa Agricultural College 79 Iron, England t 119,120 Russia 119 Iron goods, American, in Germany.. . 120 Irrigation, reservoirs in 137 Issue and redemption division 98 Italy, plows 119 Jackson, Miss., Federal building .. 97,113 James, Kdward W 139 James, Howard L 92 Jamestown, N. T., public building ... 112 Jamestown Harbor 130 Janesville, Wis., public building.. 97, 113 Japan, chemical trade 119 exporters to 120 islands south of 129 tariff conventions 119 Japanese Society for Saving Life 102 Jarvis, David II 87 Jenkins, John J 100,108 Jennin-iS, James C 104 Jett, ThomasM 110 Jewell, Smith 103 Johnson, V. Baldwin 98 Johnston, Jane B 79 Joliet, 111., public building 96, 112 Jones, Benjamin F 80 Jones, Charles E 106 Joplin, Mo., public building 112 Jordan, Sarah 80 Josepli, Annie E 80 Joy, Thaddeus M 80 Juan de Fuca, Strait of 129 Judge-advocate-general, Army 127 Judges, 3d judicial circuit . . .' 80 Judgments, Court of Claims 120 Indian depredation claims 131 Judiciary Committee, House 108 Jumper.' Amanda F 80, 102 Junk Cove 129 Juries, Confederates on 108 Justice Department 131 building for 114 disposition of opiuions 1 20 opinion on provisions for seamen . . 124 Kaiser, Julius A 110 Kalk, Flora Stanton 80,111 Kansas, Otoe and Missouria lauds 101 Kansas City, Kaus., public building 96,113 Kansas, Olilahoma Central, etc., Ey. . . 80 Keach, John 104 Kearney, Kebr., public building 114 Keen, Alexander 80 Keeney, James H., alias 109 Kelly, Denis 110 Kennedy, Margaret 116 Kennedy, Mary A 92, 105 Kenney, Richard R 94 Kennocb, Dortha E 93, 103 Kenosha. AVis.. harbor 126 Ken yon, Delos M 93, 104 Kerosene, see Petroleum. Page Kerr, "Winfield S 104,111 Kickapoo Reservation, Kans 82 Kinyoun, Joseph J 100 Kirbv. Charles K 99 Kizer, Sarah A 92, 104 Kleberg, Rudolph 11.5 Klemtoo Passage 129 Kline, Solomon 80. 106 Klondike, see Yukon Valley. Knowlan, Stephen A Ill Kongo Free State 120 Koontz, Samuel B 92, 105 Krupp armor 130 Kurtiss, William D 80 Kyaochau 119 Kyle, James H 88, 94 Kyle. Lewis 80, 1 05 Labels 135 Labor, State laws 141 Labor Department 140 Laborers, arsenals, etc 110 hours of labor 88 navy-yard.s, etc .■ 81. 90 Labrador, tishing grounds 129 Lacey, JohnF 115 Lachuian & Jacobi 99 Lake Schutte Cemeterj' Corporation. . 76, 97, 115 Lake survey charts 127 Lamport, George H 107 Land, D. C, designation of 100 titles 87 Laud decisions 132 Land grant colleges, see Agricultural. Land Office, General, see General Land Office. Lands, public, see Public lands. Langford, Charles 139 Lanham, Samuel W. T 108 Lannan. Michael 103 Larman, John Q 122 Latham. James H 110 Lawrence, Mass., public building . . 97, 114 Laws 70, 75 Alaska codes 98 dairy 136 District of Columbia 77, 78, lUO plant diseases 138 postal service 131 Lawson, Daniel T Ill Lay. John W 103 Leadville. Colo., public building 114 Leaf tobacco , 123 Leather 131 Leather belting 131 Leavenworth. Kans., Soldiers' Home.. 141 Lee. Harry 90 Legacies, "tax on 123 Legislative, etc., appropriations 75 Leutz, John J 110 Leone Bay 130 Lewis, Henry H 95 Lewis. James H 115 Lexington, Mo., bridge 81 Library Committee, House 108 Librarv of Dept. of Agriculture 138 Library of D. C 112 Licenses, D. C 88 Life plant of Guadeloupe 119 Life-saving apparatus 102 Light-Hou.so Board 123 Light-house depot, 6th district 87 Light-vessel. Chesapeake Bay 77 Lights, etc., lists of 123 see also place. Lincoln, Abraham, statue of 108 Lincoln, proposed city 85 Lindquist. John ! 105 Lindsay, William 95 February, 1899 151 Page Liadsey, Nancy M 91, 111 Liquors.D.C 87,100 phvsidlogical action, etc 86 Liscoin, Samuel E 80, Wi Little, John S 101,112 Little Kiver Valley Kail way 80 Litzenberg, Elizabeth V 93 Loans and Currency Division 123 Location certificates 116 Lockport, N. T., public building 112 Locusts 119 Lod, Port 130 Loggins, Kitty Ann, see Patterson. Long, Francis 109 Long, Orin 95, 105 Los Angeles, Cal., public building 112 Lots, D. C, designation of 100 Lot's Wife 129 Loudenslager, Henry C Ill Louren90 Marquez, electric works 120 Lowe, Barbara C 80, 90 Lowther, Margaret A 80. 95 Luke, Sarah A 8n, 91 Lumber, Paraguay 1 20 Sweden '. 119 see also Timber. Lynch, John 103 Lynchburg, Va., tobacconists of 80, 99 Lynn, Isaac H 94 Lyon, Oliver J 91 McBride, George W 80 McCreary, Wirt 90 McDonald, John 110 McDonald, Samuel S 107 McEneny, Neil 86 McB wan, Tliomas, j r 99 McFarlaud, Taylor 80 McGee, Joseph H 80,91 Mclutire, Emma J 91. 107 Mcintosh, Horace P 90 McKee, Alexander 80 McLain, Emily 80 McLaurin, John L 86 McMillan, James 85. 86, 87, 90 McMuUen, Rebeccah HI Macon, Ga., public building 96, 112 Mc Vicar, John 80,106 Maddux, L. O 99 Mahon, Thaddeus M 116 Mail, transportation of 85 Mail and Files Division 120 Maine, bureau of labor statistics 141 Malta, American wheat 119 steamship communication 119 Mantle, Lee 96 Manual, classified civil service 140 Medical Departmenj,. 127 Manuring of cotton 137 Maps and charts 127, 129, 131, 134, 139 Marcher, James J 92, 103 Marine Corps, personnel 110, 128 preference in civil service 98 Marine Hospital Service 123 Mariners, Notice to 122, 123, 129 Marr, Joseph, alias 90 Marsh, Benjamin F 110 Marshals, i)ayment by 122 Martin, Thomas S 86, 88 Martinique, tariff 119 Mason, William E 86 Masters of sailing vessels 125 Matchett, William B 80,91 Mates of sailing vessels 125 Mather, George H 90, HI Mead, Elizabeth M 104 Meade, Rebecca Paulding 106 Meadows 136 Meat, Sweden 119 Mechanics, see Laborers. Page Medical Department, Army 127 Medical exjicnses ". i(j9 Meehan, Michael go Meeks, Allen 80, 95 Mellicott, William 89 Mellsop. Susan 104 ISIemphis, Tenn., public building 121 IMeiiard County. Tex 77 Menominee, Mich., iiublic building .. . 114 Mercer, David H 112 Merchant marine, see Shipping. ^ MerchantMarine and Fisheries Com.. 109 Metalauiiii, Port 130 iletropolitan Railroad 88,139 Mexico, nail trade 1 20 pumps 119 railways in 119 tarift". .■ 119 tonnage dues 117, 121 vanilla bean 119 water boundary ]18 Meyer, Adolph lio Meyer, Max J ]33 Miami, Fla 81. 117 Michigan, census of 141 ISIichigan City, Ind 81 Michigan, Lake 127 Middleton, George Izard 90 Miers, Robert W 105 Military Academy, Andres Ponte 82 appropriations" 81,86 Military Afl'airs Committee, House ... 109 Senate 88 Military establishment, see Army. Military hospitals, nurses 109 Military park, national, Vicksburg ... 84 Military posts, cost of 85 Sheridan, Wyo 86 Militia 126 Milk 136 Miller, Charles 89 Miller, Eliza M 107 Miller, Louis 88 Mills, Daniel W 115 l^tineral lands 115 Mineral oils, see Petroleum. Mining, China 118 Minneapolis, Minn., post-office 97, 113 Minor, Edward S 99 Mint Bureau 124 Missionaries in China 120 Missis.sippi, United States courts 108 Mi.ssi.ssippi City, United States court. 108 Mississippi River, dam 81,102 floods 87 Missouri and Kansas Telephone Co . . . 81 Missouri, Dept. of the, headquarters. . 125 Missouri River, bridge, Boonville, Mo. 81 bridge, Lexington, Mo 81 bridge, Yankton, S. Dak 102 Missouria Reservation, see Otoe. Mitchell, Isaiah, homestead entry 97 ])ensiou 103 Mitchell, John L 89,95 Mitchell. John M 98 Modoc Lava -bed, Cal , vicinity 134 Moisture in timber 138 Mollere, Josejih F m Mona/,ite, Brazilian export tax 120 Money, see Currency. Monmouth, 111., public building 114 Monongahela River, bridge 102 Montana, mineral lands 115 Montgomery, Hayneville and Camden Railroad 102 Monthly Summary of Commerce, etc. . 124 Mooers, N. Y., vicinity 134 iloore, Jeremiah B ill Moorhead, Roberts 81 152 February, 1899 Page Page Morgauto^n,W.Va., bridge - ■ lo: Clear-water 93, 105 81,117 2Jez Perces Reservation, Clearwater Short Lin. Railwav . - - . - - ■ ^ "l 88, 117 Clearwater Valley Kailroad. Srtlatii'Jstrmpt--"" «^.J- I Nia"ga7arau:in.ericanE.position.^88, m MSr^eciric^^Bin:;;::::: m 1 ^.icaraguacanai^ -:::;:;:...:' 9- Moser, Levi.----------Y---V- 115 Mount Ranier 1^ ational Park ^^^ Miuld, Sydney L - - 99 Miillan, Virginia i -^^g Mulvin, Henry --- ^ye Miu-ray, Evelyn JN j20 ISTails - 87 Narjes, Jolm -A...--- - -- g^ "NTarrasansett liay, K. J-- - --- -, - Naslu>\ N H public buHdxng. - ^. " ^ Nashville, S. Dak 32O Natal, electric worlcs an -^ ^^^ National bauljs ..." 137 SSn;;mScon^:T-p»:^>--li^ gSi:ll^mt-yVark;vlcisUurg:::. ^84 StSS^SHo;ne.:::::-iio:i2^'^t^ branch at Castle Pinckney «? 5^S=a^^ra^iB;ionV^gulaiionsl30 cadets at large. - - - ■-••-■-■.■• 90 cadets from war with Spam ^»^ cadets since 1«66 _ . „ Osborne W . Deignan • " • ^.^^ report - - - .- g4 Ricardo Yglesias g^ Valenznela Montoya.. .-.---- Naval Affairs Committee, Hou^e i'u Senate ^y'„\'r Naval establishment, see Nav> . Naval Home, Philadelplna l'^" Naval Intelligence Ofbce Naval magazine . 130 . 128 81,90 Navigation Bureau, Navy Dept. . - . - ;^- ^^| Treasury Dept " ' -^.j^ Navigation decisions gg ^Jq Nav V, appropriations ^._,g deficiency estimates ^^g medical expenses . . . - - -j^q movements ot ships 01 ^^g S^iaiction-innumbex^oV:": 128 »^rs^^it\^spai--:ii-i|o personnel ' -^iq temporary torce ^^g Navy Department ^og Navy -yard order A, g^ Navy-yards, laborers •^^^^ S^|y£Sai^dHiV^uria\a^a;:: 101 Neeley,W.G gy Nelson, Tinute . -- - ^^^,5 Nevins, (leorge W v ",' ; i 07 no New Brunswick, N. J., pub bldg .- 97.11- New Iheria, La., public building H- New Jersey, labor laws gg'iie, 135 New York City, custom-house 96, 113 4th National Bank ^^g naval magazine j^j y^f^ New York Harbor.... ' ^os New York Navy-\ artt. . . - -- • - - • ■ " v/ ' a« NY. New HaVen& Hartford R.K-- »^ New York State, labor bureau 1^ Newark, N. J- P"blic building ^-' Newfoundland, fishing groumls -- ^- NewT.ort Vt., public building.....-- 9b, up NewportNewUa., public building 81, U- Nichols, James H.-.-- ,;g g^ Ke^'^al^-^-thw^^^^ern-Li^^s^^^ Survey ■ 115 Northern Pacific Railroad ... - ■■■■^;, \^^ Norwich, Conn., public building - - - 97, U4 Notes, of U. S., distinctive paper. . - - ^-^^ 12" stamp tax on i 00 103' 119 Notice to Mariners '^■"'^ - ' ^gg Nowisb Cove .- - ■ - jyg Nurses in m ilitary hosp tals . - ^}>- Oakland, Cal., public building 1],- Oceanica, commerce ot - Oconee River, Ga., bridge ^^^ Odessa, chanties m . . . - ------- ^g Officers, as members of Housb ^^^ Pay Department "g suits against. . . - - ^Qg suits for salary, etc see also Army— Navy. Official communication records |-^ Official Gazette jgQ Ogden Channel -^^^ Ohio, labor laws -^^^ labor statistics bureau gg senatorship -.-- 1^7 Ohio Centennial Exposition J,!,^ OhioEiver Oil, see Petroleum. ^3^ °^a?^d^^thernR:R:::::::--'- m Sa"^SlomaCJnirai;^t<;.:Ry. 80 St L.!m^lahoma and Southern Ry- 82 Old Dominion Granite Co ■ gg Olive Frances, brig - • , oc, Omaha, Nebr., old post-office ^^ 125 public building g.3 ^qj^ Omaha Reservation jg^ Oman, Gulf ot 193 O'Neal, Patrick ■^■^■^ Onion culture. - . - .- j^^g Ontario, gold mining ^^g pavingiu- gi Opp.Henry K ^37 Srr'see"Co\ut-maiViai-General-- ^ Navy -yard - Postal service - Special orders. gg gg Ordnance, appropriations )^^^ Ordnance Bureau J97 Ordnance Department gg Osborne^Johu E ■"''_".'.".. 95, 102 8S^^o^'I-a:pubii<:\^inding m Otis, Rebecca gg Otis, Robert..-- ng Otoeaf^Su^l^V^atbiniokla. ^81 Otter Cove... gj ( )tter Tail Lake ^gg^ 5 ^g Overstreet, Jesse - -;-•.•;,:■ \g i23 Pacific coast, lights and fog signals. . ^^^ Pacific coast pilot, Alaska ^^^ Pacific forest reserve ^^^ ■piiitic islands, caoie .- ,qii Pacific Ocean, equator crossings 130 pilot chart ^30 lra^lKliSds:Go;;^u;enidebt::.uo February, 1899 153 Page Packer, Horace B 101 Paue, Aaron B 103 Palmer, John M 81,105 Pan-American Exposition, 1901 88,117 Panama Canal 140 Paper currency, outstanding 125 Papers, Treasury Department 75 Paraguay, collars and shirts 119 furniture and lumber 120 locusts in 119 Paris Exposition 118 Parker, K. Wayne 108 Parlett, B. F . . ■ 99 Pasadena and Mount Wilson Ry 81 Pascagoula, Miss., deputy collector. . . 82 Pasco, Samuel 86, 89 Pastures 136 Patent attorneys, roster of 135 Paten t Office 135 Patentees, alphabetical list of 135 index of 135 Patents 135 of persons beapers 75 Treasury notes, distinctive paper 120 Trees, transplanting 137 Triaugulation 133 Trimble. Mary E 90 Trinidad light-house, telephone from. 102 Trotter, James LA 99 Truit, Levi il ; 84, 92 Tubman, Harriet, see Davis, Harriet Tubman. Tumblin. William W 84 Turner, George 95 Turner. John M 89 Turtle Mountain Indians 135 Tusketree Normal and Industrial Inst. 75 Tut tle^ Francis 87 Tweed, David 99 United States, arbitrations 117 contour map 134 University of "Washington and Lin- coln 85 Updegratf, Thomas 108 Urban, Maria S 93, 106 Useless Papers, Joint Select Com. on . 75 Valenzuela Alontoj-a, Alberto 84 Vancouver Island 129 Vanilla bean, Mexico 119 Van Voorhis, Henry C 98 Various bureaus 140 Vegetable Physiology and Pathology Division 138 Vehicles, American, in England 119 Venereal diseases 85 Venezuela, coal mines 118 customs decisions 119 telegraph 119 Venice, commercial instruction 118 Vennum, Benjamin F 110 Ventilation and Acoustics Committee. 116 Vessels, .see Shipping — Tonnage. Vest, George G 87 Veterans, preference in civil service. . 98 Veterinary congress at Baden 119 Vicksburg, Miss 84 Victor, Colo 84,115 Vif(iuain, Victor 100 Vincent. Joseph T 89 Virginia, cession to D. C 85 courts of United States 108 "Vivisection 86 Volcano Islands 129 Volunteers, discharge 89 expenses of ecinipping 109,116 to retain colors 84, 110 Von Haake. Adolph, see Haake. Voting-machines 84 "\V\idlei£h. George H 100 Wadle\"and Mt. Vernon Railroad 102 "Walke', Julia 84, 92 Walker, Ruth 105* February, 1899 157 Page Waltz, Lizzie 84 Walworth, Ellen Hardin 95 "War claims, tiniliiigs 139 see also Fourth of July claims. War Claims Committee 116 War Department 125 expemlitures of 109, 125, 128 report ou francliises in Cuba, etc. . . 117 War Investigating Commission 141 War-ships, armor 130 War with Spain, advertising 125 burial expenses 116 discharge of volunteers 89 expenses of Volunteer Army . . 109, 116 medical expenses 109 National Soldiers' Home 110 naval ctBcers 130 operations of Navy 1 30 pay of temporary force of Navy... 110 rp. of investigating commission . . . 141 soldiers' clothing account 76 Warden, William R 94, 105 Warner, Vespasian 107 Warren, Francis E 86, 87, 89, 97 Warrior River 126 Washington, see District of Columbia. Washington, Alex, and Mt. Vernon Rv 139 Washington & Great Falls Electric Ry 140 Washington and Lincoln UTniversity . . 85 Washington and University R. R. 100, 140 Washington City Railway 87 Washington National Park 115 Water, protection of 136 Water hyacinth 136 Water power in Scotland 120 Water-supply, Capitol 114 Waters, Reuben H 84 Ways and Means Committee 117 AVeather Bureau 139 Weather map 139 AVeavers' strike of Crefeld 119 Webb, James 95 Webster, Mass., vicinity 134 Weeds 136 Wehe, Anna M 105 Welch, Henry F., and others 99 Wellington, George L 97 Wells, Eugene 110 Wentz, Erasmus L 106 AVest, E. E 90 AVest Point, see Military Academy. West Virginia, senatorsnip 86 Western Pacific Railroad, debt 140 Weston, George W 87 Page Weymouth, George W 115 AVhalers, relief of 87 Wheat 119 Wheeler, Joseph 108 AVhisky trade, Scotland 119 Whisler, Elisabeth 94 White, StephenM 87 AVhite River, Ark., bridge 82,101 Whitney, Maria S 107 Wilber, Margaret 84 Wilkesbarre, Pa., public building 113 Williams, Charles 106 AAailiams, John R 100 Willmarth, Amanda 84, 92, 105 Willoughby,John 84 Wilmington, Del., public building . . . 115 AVilson, Abigail 94,106 AVilson, Henrv 84 Wilson, John L 97 AVilson Park,D.C 96 AVind River Reservation 135 Windmills, American, in Syria 120 Winnebago Reservation 83, 101 Winston, N. C, public building 97, 114 Wire nails in Scotland 120 AVisconsin, granting lands to 84 Witbeck, Mich., vicinity 134 Witzenhausen, colonial school 138 Women, labor of, Germany 118 nurses 109 Wood, Joseph Hooker 109 Wood, Paraguay 120 timber physics 138 Woodmansy , Mary 84 Worcester, Mass., vicinity 134 Workmen, see Laborers. Wotring, Mary B 94,102 Wright, Ellen 84 Wright, James M 116 Wright, R.K 90 Yahne, John 84, 94 Yankton, S. Dak. , bridge 102 Yeatman, William S 125 Yglesias, Ricardo 84 York, Nebr., public building 97 Yost, Jacob 99 Yost, LillianM 84 Youell,JohnD 116 Yukon Valley, agriculture 133 platinum, etc 119 relief of people 125 Zearing, James R 92 Zenor, William T 101 Zinc 131 No. 51 March, 1899 CA.XALOGUK OP United States Public Documents Issued Monthly SUPERINTENDENT OF DOCUMENTS Governnient Printing Office Washington Government Printing Office 1899 Table of Contents Page General Infoi-iuation 161 Depository Libraries 162 Congress of United States 167 Laws 167 Senate 180 House 182 Sheep bound Reserve 184 President of United States 185 State Department 185 Treasury Department 190 Page War Department 194 Navy Department 1 96 Department of Justice 198 Post-Otlice Department 198 Interior Department 198 Department of Agriculture 202 District of Columbia 205 Smithsonian Institution 205 Various Bureaus 207 Index 21! Abbreviations Used in this Catalogue Academy acad. Agricultural agric. Amendments amdts. 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