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PRIVATE ACTS OF THE FIFTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS

of the

UNITED STATES

Passed at the second session, which was begun and held at the city of Washington, in the District of Columbia, on Monday, the seventh day of December, 1903, and was adjourned without day on Thursday, the twenty-eighth day of April, 1904.

Theodore Roosevelt, President; William P. Frye, President of the Senate pro tempore; and Joseph G. Cannon, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

January 23, 1904.
[S. 6.]
[Private, No. 1.]

Cora M. Converse.
Pension.

Chap. 8.—An Act Granting a pension to Cora M. Converse.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Cora M. Converse, widow of Oscar I. Converse, late of Company A, First New Hampshire Light Infantry, and first lieutenant, Fourteenth Regiment United States Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twenty-five dollars per month.

Approved, January 23, 1904.

January 23, 1904.
[S. 7.]
[Private, No. 2.]

Alfred Woodman.
Pension increased.

Chap. 9.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Alfred Woodman.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Alfred Woodman, late of Company B, Second Regiment New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 23, 1904.

January 23, 1904.
[S. 8.]
[Private, No. 3.]

Perry Kittredge.
Pension increased.

Chap. 10.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Perry Kittredge.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Perry Kittredge, late hospital steward Third Regiment New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving, payable to his legally constituted guardian.

Approved, January 23, 1904.

January 23, 1904.
[S. 11.]
[Private, No. 4.]

John L. Sullivan.
Pension.

Chap. 11.—An Act Granting a pension to John L. Sullivan.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of John L. Sullivan, invalid and dependent son of Richard T. Sullivan, late of Company G, Eleventh Regiment New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month.

Approved, January 23, 1904.

January 23, 1904.
[S. 65.]
[Private, No. 5.]

Charles R. Allen.
Pension increased.

Chap. 12.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Charles R. Allen.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Charles R. Allen, late of Company A, Second Regiment Illinois Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 23, 1904.

January 23, 1904.
[S. 112.]
[Private, No. 6.]

Henry G. Hammond.
Pension increased.

Chap. 13.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Henry G. Hammond.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Henry G. Hammond, late of Company G, Fiftieth Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 23, 1904.

January 23, 1904.
[S. 172.]
[Private, No. 7.]

Elizabeth McClaren.
Pension increased.

Chap. 14.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Elizabeth McClaren.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Elizabeth McClaren, widow of James McClaren, late of Company F, Thirty-fifth Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receivingProviso.
Increase to cease on death of child.: Provided, That in the event of the death of Mary Elizabeth McClaren, helpless and dependent child of said James McClaren, the additional pension herein granted shall cease and determine.

Approved, January 23, 1904.

January 23, 1904.
[S. 338.]
[Private, No. 8.]

Jane M. Watt.
Pension increased.

Chap. 15.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Jane M. Watt.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the

pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Jane M. Watt, widow of John Watt, late first lieutenant, Sixteenth Regiment United States Infantry, and Company C, Thirty-eighth Regiment United States Colored Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of seventeen dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving.

Approved, January 23, 1904.

January 23, 1904.
[S. 339.]
[Private, No. 9.]

Ebenezer H. Richardson.
Pension increased.

Chap. 16.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Ebenezer H. Richardson.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Ebenezer H. Richardson, late of Company H, Sixteenth Regiment United States Infantry, war with Mexico, and Company A, Fourteenth Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 23, 1904.

January 23, 1904.
[S. 367.]
[Private, No. 10.]

George W. Richardson.
Pension increased.

Chap. 17.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to George W. Richardson.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of George W. Richardson, late chaplain Eleventh Regiment United States Colored Volunteer Infantry and Seventh Regiment United States Colored Volunteer Heavy Artillery, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 23, 1904.

January 23, 1904.
[S. 1604.]
[Private, No. 11.]

Mary A. Bishop.
Pension increased.

Chap. 18.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Mary A. Bishop.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Mary A. Bishop, widow of William Bishop, late colonel Seventh Regiment Missouri Volunteer Cavalry, and pay her a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving.

Approved, January 23, 1904.

January 23, 1904.
[S. 1652.]
[Private, No. 12.]

Minerva A. McMillan.
Pension increased.

Chap. 19.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Minerva A. McMillan.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension

laws, the name of Minerva A. McMillan, widow of James W. McMillan late colonel Twenty-first Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry and brigadier-general, United States Volunteers, and pay her a pension at the rate of fifty dollars per month.

Approved, January 23, 1904.

January 23, 1904.
[S. 1704.]
[Private, No. 13.]

Lucretia Ritchhart.
Pension increased.

Chap. 20.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Lucretia Ritchhart.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Lucretia Ritchhart, widow of John Ritchhart, late musician Fourth Regiment Iowa Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receivingProviso.
Increase to cease on death of child.: Provided, That in the event of the death of Hattie Ritchhart, the helpless and dependent child of said John Ritchhart, the additional pension herein granted on account of said child shall cease and determine.

Approved, January 23, 1904.

January 23, 1904.
[S. 1755.]
[Private, No. 14.]

Thomas Banks.
Pension increased.

Chap. 21.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Thomas Banks.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Thomas Banks, late of Company G, Thirty-third Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, and Company H, Third Regiment Potomac Home Brigade Maryland Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 23, 1904.

January 23, 1904.
[S. 1756.]
[Private, No. 15.]

Zebedee M. Cushman.
Pension increased.

Chap. 22.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Zebedee M. Cushman.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Zebedee M. Cushman, late second lieutenant Company D, Twenty-ninth Regiment Maine Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 23, 1904.

January 23, 1904.
[S. 1772.]
[Private, No. 16.]

Louise K. Bard.
Pension increased.

Chap. 23.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Louise K. Bard.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension

laws, the name of Louise K. Bard, widow of John P. Bard, late first lieutenant Company K, Forty-second Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of seventeen dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving.

Approved, January 23, 1904.

January 23, 1904.
[S. 1819.]
[Private, No. 17.]

Charles P. Skinner.
Pension increased.

Chap. 24.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Charles P. Skinner.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Charles P. Skinner, late of Company C, Thirty-third Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 23, 1904.

January 23, 1904.
[S.1832.]
[Private, No. 18.]

George W. Herron.
Pension increased.

Chap. 25.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to George W. Herron.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of George W. Herron, late first lieutenant Company A, Fifty-fourth Regiment Kentucky Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of fifty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 23, 1904.

January 23, 1904.
[S. 1913.]
[Private, No. 19.]

Lorenzo E. Harrison.
Pension increased.

Chap. 26.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Lorenzo E. Harrison.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Lorenzo E. Harrison, late of Company K, Fifteenth Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 23, 1904.

January 23, 1904.
[S. 1929.]
[Private, No. 20.]

George W. Spahr.
Pension increased.

Chap. 27.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to George W. Spahr.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of George W. Spahr, late of Company F, Third Regiment Indiana Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of fifty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 23, 1904.

January 23, 1904.
[S. 1952.]
[Private, No. 21.]

John Monahan.
Pension increased.

Chap. 28.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to John Monahan.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of John Monahan, late of Company G, Twenty-sixth Regiment Iowa Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 23, 1904.

January 23, 1904.
[S. 1984.]
[Private, No. 22.]

Levi Roberts.
Pension increased.

Chap. 29.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Levi Roberts.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Levi Roberts, late of Company H, Fiftieth Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 23, 1904.

January 23, 1904.
[S. 1985.]
[Private, No. 23.]

Jonathan Hites.
Pension increased.

Chap. 30.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Jonathan Hites.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Jonathan Hites, late of Company B, Forty-third Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 23, 1904.

January 23, 1904.
[S. 2078.]
[Private, No. 24.]

Hampton C. Watson.
Pension increased.

Chap. 31.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Hampton C. Watson.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Hampton C. Watson, late of Company F, One hundred and twenty-fifth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 23, 1904.

January 23, 1904.
[S. 2125.]
[Private, No. 25.]

Marcus T. Caswell.
Pension increased.

Chap. 32.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Marcus T. Caswell.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension

laws, the name of Marcus T. Caswell, late of Company I, Sixty-fifth Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 23, 1904.

January 23, 1904.
[S. 2218.]
[Private, No. 26.]

Amanda B. Tisdel.
Pension increased.

Chap. 33.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Amanda B. Tisdel.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Amanda B. Tisdel, widow of James M. Tisdel, late captain Company B, Ninety-fifth Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving.

Approved, January 23, 1904.

January 27, 1904.
[S. 137.]
[Private, No. 27.]

Hannah Kelly.
Pension.

Chap. 36.—An Act Granting a pension to Hannah Kelly.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Hannah Kelly, widow of Joseph J. Kelly, late colonel of One hundred and seventh Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month.

Approved, January 27, 1904.

January 27, 1904.
[S. 215.]
[Private, No. 28.]

Mary D. Perry.
Pension.

Chap. 37.—An Act Granting a pension to Mary D. Perry.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Mary D. Perry, widow of George Perry, late of Company C, Thirteenth Regiment Iowa Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month.

Approved, January 27, 1904.

January 27, 1904.
[S. 358.]
[Private, No. 29.]

Charles M. Wilcox.
Pension increased.

Chap. 38.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Charles M. Wilcox.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Charles M. Wilcox, late of Company I, Third Regiment Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 27, 1904.

January 30, 1904.
[S. 9.]
[Private, No. 30.]

David E. Burbank.
Pension increased.

Chap. 41.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to David E. Burbank.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of David E. Burbank, late first lieutenant Company E, Sixteenth Regiment New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 30, 1904.

January 30, 1904.
[S. 12.]
[Private, No. 31.]

Francis E. Chase.
Pension increased.

Chap. 42.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Francis E. Chase.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Francis E. Chase, late of Company E, Tenth Regiment New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of fifty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 30, 1904.

January 30, 1904.
[S. 13.]
[Private, No. 32.]

William Clark.
Pension increased.

Chap. 43.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to William Clark.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of William Clark, late of Company F, Second Regiment Vermont Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 30, 1904.

January 30, 1904.
[S. 14.]
[Private, No. 33.]

Samuel M. Perry.
Pension increased.

Chap. 44.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Samuel M. Perry.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Samuel M. Perry, late of Company H, Fourteenth Regiment New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 30, 1904.

January 30, 1904.
[S. 99.]
[Private, No. 34.]

Joel C. Shepherd.
Pension increased.

Chap. 45.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Joel C. Shepherd.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension

laws, the name of Joel C. Shepherd, late of Company D, Sixth Regiment United States Infantry, war with Mexico, and pay him a pension at the rate of sixteen dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 30, 1904.

January 30, 1904.
[S. 182.]
[Private, No. 35.]

Charles F. Holt.
Pension increased.

Chap. 46.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Charles F. Holt.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Charles F. Holt, late of Company G, Second Regiment New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 30, 1904.

January 30, 1904.
[S. 190.]
[Private, No. 36.]

Charles H. Bell.
Pension increased.

Chap. 47.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Charles H. Bell.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Charles H. Bell, late of Company D, Eleventh Regiment New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 30, 1904.

January 30, 1904.
[S. 451.]
[Private, No. 37.]

William T. Conant.
Pension increased.

Chap. 48.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to William T. Conant.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of William T. Conant, late of Company E, Thirty-second Regiment Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of fifty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 30, 1904.

January 30, 1904.
[S. 452.]
[Private, No. 38.]

Albert W. Bullock.
Pension increased.

Chap. 49.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Albert W. Bullock.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Albert W. Bullock, late of Company B, Twenty-second Regiment Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 30, 1904.

January 30, 1904.
[S. 456.]
[Private, No. 39.]

Andrew J. Pierce.
Pension increased.

Chap. 50.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Andrew J. Pierce.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Andrew J. Pierce, late of Company G, First Regiment United States Volunteer Sharpshooters, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 30, 1904.

January 30, 1904.
[S. 458.]
[Private, No. 40.]

Charles Beattie.
Pension increased.

Chap. 51.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Charles Beattie.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Charles Beattie, late first lieutenant Company F, Fourteenth Regiment Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 30, 1904.

January 30, 1904.
[S. 471.]
[Private, No. 41.]

Silas Meserve.
Pension increased.

Chap. 52.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Silas Meserve.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Silas Meserve, late of Company F, Twentieth Regiment Maine Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 30, 1904.

January 30, 1904.
[S. 473.]
[Private, No. 42.]

Byron D. Babcock.
Pension increased.

Chap. 53.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Byron D. Babcock.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Byron D. Babcock, late of Company G, Sixteenth Regiment Maine Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 30, 1904.

January 30, 1904.
[S. 478.]
[Private, No. 43.]

Olive J. Bailey.
Pension increased.

Chap. 54.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Olive J. Bailey.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Olive J. Bailey, widow of Chandler B. Bailey, late

first lieutenant Company K, Thirtieth Regiment Maine Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of seventeen dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving.

Approved, January 30, 1904.

January 30, 1904.
[S. 484.]
[Private, No. 44.]

Nancy S. Marsh.
Pension.

Chap. 55.—An Act Granting a pension to Nancy S. Marsh.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Nancy S. Marsh, widow of Luther R. Marsh, late unassigned, Twelfth Regiment Maine Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of eight dollars per month.

Approved, January 30, 1904.

January 30, 1904.
[S. 547.]
[Private, No. 45.]

Irving W. Coombs.
Pension increased.

Chap. 56.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Irving W. Coombs.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Irving W. Coombs, late of Company H, Fifteenth Regiment New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of sixteen dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 30, 1904.

January 30, 1904.
[S. 555.]
[Private, No. 46.]

Royal A. S. Kingsley.
Pension increased.

Chap. 57.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Royal A. S. Kingsley.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Royal A. S. Kingsley, late of Company A, Seventy-ninth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and Company D, Fifty-first Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 30, 1904.

January 30, 1904.
[S. 565.]
[Private, No. 47.]

James E. Barnard.
Pension increased.

Chap. 58.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to James E. Barnard.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of James E. Barnard, late of Company K, Ninth Regiment New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 30, 1904.

January 30, 1904.
[S. 578.]
[Private, No. 48.]

John Bullamore.
Pension increased.

Chap. 59.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to John Bullamore.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of John Bullamore, late of Company G, Second Regiment Wisconsin Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 30, 1904.

January 30, 1904.
[S. 586.]
[Private, No. 49.]

Annie Zoll.
Pension.

Chap. 59.—An Act Granting a pension to Annie Zoll.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Annie Zoll, helpless and dependent child of Rodolphus B. Zoll, late of Company D, Ninety-eighth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month.

Approved, January 30, 1904.

January 30, 1904.
[S. 587.]
[Private, No. 50.]

Anson P. Williamson.
Pension increased.

Chap. 61.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Anson P. Williamson.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Anson P. Williamson, late of Company C, Twenty-seventh Regiment Missouri Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 30, 1904.

January 30, 1904.
[S. 589.]
[Private, No. 51.]

George W. McMullen.
Pension increased.

Chap. 62.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to George W. McMullen.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of George W. McMullen, late of Company H, Twenty-ninth Regiment Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 30, 1904.

January 30, 1904.
[S. 744.]
[Private, No. 52.]

Stephen Gascoigne.
Pension increased.

Chap. 63.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Stephen Gascoigne.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension

laws, the name of Stephen Gascoigne, late of Company E, First Regiment Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and Company B, Seventeenth Regiment Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty-six dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 30, 1904.

January 30, 1904.
[S. 745.]
[Private, No. 53.]

John Swenson.
Pension.

Chap. 64.—An Act Granting a pension to John Swenson.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of John Swenson, late of Company G, One hundred and fourth Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month.

Approved, January 30, 1904.

January 30, 1904.
[S. 796.]
[Private, No. 54.]

James A. Templeton.
Pension increased.

Chap. 65.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to James A. Templeton.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of James A. Templeton, late of Company D, First Regiment Vermont Volunteers, war with Mexico, and Company A, First Regiment Vermont Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 30, 1904.

January 30, 1904.
[S. 814.]
[Private, No. 55.]

Mamie Thayer.
Pension.

Chap. 66.—An Act Granting a pension to Mamie Thayer.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Mamie Thayer, helpless and dependent child of Galen H. Thayer, late of Company E, Third Regiment Michigan Volunteer Cavalry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month, payable to her duly constituted guardian.

Approved, January 30, 1904.

January 30, 1904.
[S. 821.]
[Private, No. 56.]

W. Neil Dennison.
Pension increased.

Chap. 67.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to W. Neil Dennison.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of W. Neil Dennison, late captain Second Regiment United States Artillery, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 30, 1904.

January 30, 1904.
[S. 847.]
[Private, No. 57.]

John L. Beveridge.
Pension increased.

Chap. 68.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to John L. Beveridge.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of John L. Beveridge, late colonel Seventeenth Regiment Illinois Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 30, 1904.

January 30, 1904.
[S. 896.]
[Private, No. 58.]

John B. Carter.
Pension increased.

Chap. 69.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to John B. Carter.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of John B. Carter, late of Company E, Twelfth Regiment Iowa Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 30, 1904.

January 30, 1904.
[S. 927.]
[Private, No. 59.]

Rudolph Siebelist.
Pension increased.

Chap. 70.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Rudolph Siebelist.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Rudolph Siebelist, late of Company H, Twenty-sixth Regiment Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 30, 1904.

January 30, 1904.
[S. 929.]
[Private, No. 60.]

Charles Stermer.
Pension increased.

Chap. 71.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Charles Stermer.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Charles Stermer, late of Company A, First Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Heavy Artillery, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 30, 1904.

January 30, 1904.
[S. 939.]
[Private, No. 61.]

Ferdinand Wiedemann.
Pension increased.

Chap. 72.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Ferdinand Wiedemann.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Ferdinand Wiedemann, late of Company E,

Twentieth Regiment Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 30, 1904.

January 30, 1904.
[S. 959.]
[Private, No. 62.]

Andrew C. Ranard.
Pension increased.

Chap. 73.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Andrew C. Ranard.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Andrew C. Ranard, late of Company I, Twenty-second Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 30, 1904.

January 30, 1904.
[S. 1259.]
[Private, No. 63.]

John M. Stanyan.
Pension increased.

Chap. 74.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to John M. Stanyan.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of John M. Stanyan, late captain Company B, Eighth Regiment New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 30, 1904.

January 30, 1904.
[S. 1334.]
[Private, No. 64.]

Amy C. Bosworth.
Pension increased.

Chap. 75.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Amy C. Bosworth.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Amy C. Bosworth, widow of George W. Bosworth, late captain Company F, Eighteenth Regiment New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving.

Approved, January 30, 1904.

January 30, 1904.
[S. 1335.]
[Private, No. 65.]

Calvin Daws.
Pension increased.

Chap. 76.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Calvin Daws.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Calvin Daws, late of Company A, Twentieth Regiment Maine Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 30, 1904.

January 30, 1904.
[S. 1402.]
[Private, No. 66.]

William Paul.
Pension increased.

Chap. 77.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to William Paul.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of William Paul, late of Company_D, Twenty-seventh Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 30, 1904.

January 30, 1904.
[S. 1429.]
[Private, No. 67.]

Elizabeth C. Paquin.
Pension increased.

Chap. 78.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Elizabeth C. Paquin.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Elizabeth C. Paquin, widow of Cyril O. Paquin, late of Company A, and hospital steward, Fourth Regiment Iowa Volunteer Cavalry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving.

Approved, January 30, 1904.

January 30, 1904.
[S. 1437.]
[Private, No. 68.]

Clarence E. Bullard.
Pension increased.

Chap. 79.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Clarence E. Bullard.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Clarence E. Bullard, late of Company B, Sixth Regiment Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry; and second lieutenant Company C, Thirty-sixth Regiment Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 30, 1904.

January 30, 1904.
[S. 1491.]
[Private, No. 69.]

James A. Hoover.
Pension increased.

Chap. 80.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to James A. Hoover.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of James A. Hoover, late second lieutenant Company D, Second Regiment West Virginia Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 30, 1904.

January 30, 1904.
[S. 1497.]
[Private, No. 70.]

Walter F. Chase.
Pension increased.

Chap. 81.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Walter F. Chase.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension

laws, the name of Walter F. Chase, late of Company F, Eleventh Regiment New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of fifty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 30, 1904.

January 30, 1904.
[S. 1498.]
[Private, No. 71.]

Winslow P. Eayrs.
Pension increased.

Chap. 82.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Winslow P. Eayrs.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Winslow P. Eayrs, late of Company C, Nineteenth Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 30, 1904.

January 30, 1904.
[S. 1559.]
[Private, No. 72.]

Marie A. Rask.
Pension increased.

Chap. 83.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Marie A. Rask.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Marie A. Rask, widow of Olof H. Rask, late first lieutenant, United States Marine Corps, and pay her a pension at the rate of twenty-five dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving.

Approved, January 30, 1904.

January 30, 1904.
[S. 1825.]
[Private, No. 73.]

Josephine L. Webber.
Pension.

Chap. 84.—An Act Granting a pension to Josephine L. Webber.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Josephine L. Webber, widow of William W. Webber, late private, United States Marine Corps, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month.

Approved, January 30, 1904.

January 30, 1904.
[S. 1826.]
[Private, No. 74.]

Mary E. Cutts.
Pension increased.

Chap. 85.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Mary E. Cutts.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Mary E. Cutts, widow of James Madison Cutts, late Captain Company F, First Battalion, Eleventh Regiment United States Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving, and two dollars per month additional on account of each of the minor children of said James Madison Cutts until they reach the age of sixteen years.

Approved, January 30, 1904.

January 30, 1904.
[S. 1827.]
[Private, No. 75.]

Harris A. P. Lewis.
Pension increased.

Chap. 86.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Harris A. P. Lewis.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Harris A. P. Lewis, late of Company H, Twenty-third Regiment Maine Volunteer Infantry, and Company R, Thirty-first Regiment Maine Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 30, 1904.

January 30, 1904.
[S. 1938.]
[Private, No. 76.]

Aldridge Patterson.
Pension increased.

Chap. 87.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Aldridge Patterson.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Aldridge Patterson, late of Company E, Second Regiment Ohio Volunteers, war with Mexico, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, January 30, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 196.]
[Private, No. 77.]

Grace E. Carson.
Pension.

Chap. 90.—An Act Granting a pension to Grace E. Carson.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Grace E. Carson, widow of Robert Carson, late of Company K, One hundred and seventy-sixth Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of eight dollars dollars per month.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 227.]
[Private, No. 78.]

Margaret Cotter.
Pension.

Chap. 91.—An Act Granting a pension to Margaret Cotter.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Margaret Cotter, widow of John A. Cotter, late of Company B, Second Regiment Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry, and pay her a pension at the rate of eight dollars per month and two dollars per month additional on account of the minor child of said John A. Cotter until it reaches the age of sixteen years.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 616.]
[Private, No. 79.]

Sarah S. Chrysler.
Pension increased.

Chap. 92.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Sarah S. Chrysler.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension

laws, the name of Sarah S. Chrysler, widow of Gilford W. Chrysler, late Captain Company E, Second Regiment New York Veteran Volunteer Cavalry, and pay her a pension at the rate of fifteen dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 661.]
[Private, No. 80.]

Elizabeth E. Meckly.
Pension increased.

Chap. 93.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Elizabeth E. Meckly.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Elizabeth E. Meckly, widow of Thomas W. Meckly, late acting assistant surgeon, United States Steamship Lodona, United States Navy, and pay her a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 772.]
[Private, No. 81.]

Zechariah B. Stuart.
Pension increased.

Chap. 94.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Zechariah B. Stuart.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Zechariah B. Stuart, late of Company I, Eighteenth Regiment New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 864.]
[Private, No. 82.]

Albert Moulton.
Pension increased.

Chap. 95.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Albert Moulton.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Albert Moulton, late of Company K, First Regiment Maine Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 895.]
[Private, No. 83.]

Margaret M. Walker.
Pension increased.

Chap. 96.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Margaret M. Walker.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Margaret M. Walker, widow of Andrew H. Walker, late of Company D, Eleventh Regiment Iowa Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 907.]
[Private, No. 84.]

De Witt C. Parker, alias Clinton J. Parker.
Pension increased.

Chap. 97.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to De Witt C. Parker, alias Clinton J. Parker.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of De Witt C. Parker, alias Clinton J. Parker, late of Company H, First Regiment New Hampshire Volunteer Heavy Artillery, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 930.]
[Private, No. 85.]

Thomas M. Parkison.
Pension increased.

Chap. 98.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Thomas M. Parkison.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Thomas M. Parkison, late of Company E, Fifty-fourth Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 942.]
[Private, No. 86.]

James F. Hardy.
Pension increased.

Chap. 99.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to James F. Hardy.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of James F. Hardy, late of Company E, Third Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 954.]
[Private, No. 87.]

Alonzo Carpenter.
Pension increased.

Chap. 100.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Alonzo Carpenter.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Alonzo Carpenter, late of Company I, First Regiment New Jersey Volunteer Infantry, and Company F, One hundred and eighty-fifth Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 990.]
[Private, No. 88.]

Harrison W. Fox.
Pension increased.

Chap. 101.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Harrison W. Fox.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension

laws, the name of Harrison W. Fox, late of Company B, Sixth Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 1184.]
[Private, No. 89.]

William F. Longenhagen.
Pension increased.

Chap. 102.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to William F. Longenhagen.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of William F. Longenhagen, late of Company F, Forty-seventh Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 1288.]
[Private, No. 90.]

Jason Stevens.
Pension increased.

Chap. 103.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Jason Stevens.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Jason Stevens, late of Company L, Second Regiment Wisconsin Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 1517.]
[Private, No. 91.]

George W. Hutchison.
Pension increased.

Chap. 104.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to George W. Hutchison.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of George W. Hutchison, late of Company H, and commissary sergeant Fourteenth Regiment Kentucky Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 1856.]
[Private, No. 92.]

Alexander H. Covert.
Pension increased.

Chap. 105.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Alexander H. Covert.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Alexander H. Covert, late of Company H, Twenty-seventh Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 1908.]
[Private, No. 93.]

Harvey D. Barr.
Pension.

Chap. 106.—An Act Granting a pension to Harvey D. Barr.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Harvey D. Barr, late of Company B, Thirty-second Regiment Iowa Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars dollars per month.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 2042.]
[Private, No. 94.]

Alvin B. Hubbard.
Pension increased.

Chap. 107.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Alvin B. Hubbard.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Alvin B. Hubbard, late of Company I, Ninety-first Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 2108.]
[Private, No. 95.]

Henry D. Wright.
Pension increased.

Chap. 108.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Henry D. Wright.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Henry D. Wright, late of Company K, Sixth Regiment Vermont Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 2139.]
[Private, No. 96.]

James W. Kight.
Pension increased.

Chap. 109.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to James W. Kight.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of James W. Kight, late of Company K, Ninety-first Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 2155.]
[Private, No. 97.]

Charles W. Bechstedt.
Pension increased.

Chap. 110.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Charles W. Bechstedt.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Charles W. Bechstedt, late of Company B, Eighty-first Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 2188.]
[Private, No. 98.]

Richard L. Cook.
Pension increased.

Chap. 111.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Richard L. Cook.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Richard L. Cook, late assistant surgeon, Eleventh Regiment Maine Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 2424.]
[Private, No. 99.]

Emma Butler.
Pension.

Chap. 112.—An Act Granting a pension to Emma Butler.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Emma Butler, widow of Alexander T. Butler, late of Company B, Second Regiment Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry, and Companies B and I, Sevent Regiment Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 2472.]
[Private, No. 100.]

David F. Lewis.
Pension increased.

Chap. 113.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to David F. Lewis.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of David F. Lewis, late of Company A, Eighty-First Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3. 1904.
[H.R. 2616.]
[Private, No. 101.]

Joseph K. Welt.
Pension increased.

Chap. 114.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Joseph K. Welt.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Joseph K. Welt, late of Company E, Fifty-second Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 3. 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 2690.]
[Private, No. 102.]

Thomas Kelly.
Pension increased.

Chap. 115.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Thomas Kelly.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Thomas Kelly, late of Company H, Eighteenth Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of fifty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 2991.]
[Private, No. 103.]

Lydia A. Topping.
Pension increased.

Chap. 116.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Lydia A. Topping.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Lydia A. Topping, widow of Henry S. Topping, late of Company M, Twenty-first Regiment New York Volunteer Cavalry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 3000.]
[Private, No. 104.]

William C. Best.
Pension increased.

Chap. 117.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to William C. Best.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of William C. Best, late of Company H, Fifty-third Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 3001.]
[Private, No. 105.]

Alpheus Converse.
Pension increased.

Chap. 118.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Alpheus Converse.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Alpheus Converse, late of Company I, Second Regiment Pennsylvania Provisional Volunteer Heavy Artillery, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 3013.]
[Private, No. 106.]

John A. Mavity.
Pension increased.

Chap. 119.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to John A. Mavity.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of John A. Mavity, late of Company B, Sixth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 3472.]
[Private, No. 107.]

Marcus E. Amsden.
Pension increased.

Chap. 120.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Marcus E. Amsden.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the

pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Marcus E. Amsden, late of the United States steamships Minnesota and Mercedita, United States Navy, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 3743.]
[Private, No. 108.]

Charles E. Foley.
Pension increased.

Chap. 121.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Charles E. Foley.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Charles E. Foley, late of Company H, Ninety-third Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and One hundred and sixteenth Company, Second Battalion, Veteran Reserve Corps, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 3778.]
[Private, No. 109.]

Juliaetta Rowling.
Pension increased.

Chap. 122.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Juliaetta Rowling.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Juliaetta Rowling, widow of Charles J. Rowling, late of Company C, Thirty-seventh Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving, and two dollars per month additional on account of each of the minor children of said soldier until they reach the age of sixteen years: Provided, however, That in the event of the death of the helpless child, George Rowling, on whose account the pension of Juliaetta Rowling is increased, the pension of said Juliaetta Rowling shall continue only at the rate of eight dollars per month from and after the date of death of said helpless childProviso.
Increase to cease on death of child.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H. R. 3821.]
[Private, No. 110.]

Hannah Padgett, now Riley.
Pension increased.

Chap. 123.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Hannah Padgett, now Riley.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Hannah Padgett, now Riley, blind and dependent mother of Jacob M. Padgett, late of Company F, Twenty-second Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 4115.]
[Private, No. 111.]

Joseph S. Young.
Pension increased.

Chap. 124.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Joseph S. Young.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Joseph S. Young, late of Company P, One hundred and ninety-second Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 4200.]
[Private, No. 112.]

Milton H. Sweet.
Pension increased.

Chap. 125.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Milton H. Sweet.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Milton H. Sweet, late of Company A, Second Regiment Iowa Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 4319.]
[Private, No. 113.]

John Sexton.
Pension increased.

Chap. 126.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to John Sexton.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of John Sexton, late of Company K, Fifth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 4726.]
[Private, No. 114.]

Samuel B. Brightman.
Pension increased.

Chap. 127.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Samuel B. Brightman.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Samuel B. Brightman, late second lieutenant and sergeant, Company B, Fourteenth Regiment Missouri Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 4916.]
[Private, No. 115.]

Allen M. Pierce.
Pension increased.

Chap. 128.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Allen M. Pierce.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension

laws, the name of Allen M. Pierce, late assistant surgeon, One hundred and thirty-ninth Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 4935.]
[Private, No. 116.]

Edward T. Miller.
Pension increased.

Chap. 129.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Edward T. Miller.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Edward T. Miller, late of Company E, First Regiment New York Volunteer Engineers, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 5005.]
[Private, No. 117.]

Worthington S. Lock.
Pension increased.

Chap. 130.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Worthington S. Lock.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Worthington S. Lock, late first lieutenant and quartermaster, Fifteenth Regiment Maine Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 5010.]
[Private, No. 118.]

Mary F. Hamilton.
Pension.

Chap. 131.—An Act Granting a pension to Mary F. Hamilton.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Mary F. Hamilton, widow of Elisha B. Hamilton, late quartermaster-sergeant, One hundred and eighteenth Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 5043.]
[Private, No. 119.]

William H. Harrison.
Pension.

Chap. 132.—An Act Granting a pension to William H. Harrison.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of William H. Harrison, late unassigned, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 5177.]
[Private, No. 120.]

William H. Clark.
Pension increased.

Chap. 133.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to William H. Clark.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of William H. Clark, late of Company F, First Regiment New York Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 5197.]
[Private, No. 121.]

William C. Brown.
Pension increased.

Chap. 134.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to William C. Brown.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of William C. Brown, late of Company L, Eighth Regiment Michigan Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of forty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 5246.]
[Private, No. 122.]

Sebastian B. Elliott.
Pension increased.

Chap. 135.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Sebastian B. Elliott.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Sebastian B. Elliott, late of Company D, Twenty—second Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 5464.]
[Private, No. 123.]

Francis M. Northern.
Pension increased.

Chap. 136.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Francis M. Northern.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Francis M. Northern, late of Company F, First Regiment Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 5521.]
[Private, No. 124.]

Charles S. Clark.
Pension increased.

Chap. 137.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Charles S. Clark.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension

laws, the name of Charles S. Clark, late of Company G, Forty-eighth Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 5559.]
[Private, No. 125.]

Josephine C. Chase.
Pension increased.

Chap. 138.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Josephine C. Chase.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Josephine C. Chase, widow of Willis R. Chase, late of Company H, One hundred and ninety-third Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twenty dollars dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receivingProviso.
Increase to cease on death of child: Provided, That in the event of the death of Franklin W. Chase, helpless and dependent child of said Willis R. Chase, the additional pension herein granted shall cease and determine..

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 5719.]
[Private, No. 126.]

Forbes Homiston.
Pension increased.

Chap. 139.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Forbes Homiston.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Forbes Homiston, late of Company K, Tenth Regiment Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 5841.]
[Private, No. 127.]

Abram Wilson.
Pension increased.

Chap. 140.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Abram Wilson.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Abram Wilson, late of Company E, Third Regiment New York Volunteer Cavalry, and Company H, Fourth Regiment New York Provisional Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 6004.]
[Private, No. 128.]

William C. Lyon.
Pension increased.

Chap. 141.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to William C. Lyon.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of William C. Lyon, late second lieutenant Company C, Twenty-third Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of forty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 6441.]
[Private, No. 129.]

Peter Fillion.
Pension increased.

Chap. 142.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Peter Fillion.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Peter Fillion, late of Company B, One hundred and forty-fifth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 6619.]
[Private, No. 130.]

Benjamin R. Little.
Pension increased.

Chap. 143.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Benjamin R. Little.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Benjamin R. Little, late of Company E, Eighty-fifth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 6830.]
[Private, No. 131.]

Charles E. Likes.
Pension increased.

Chap. 144.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Charles E. Likes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Charles E. Likes, late of Company E, One hundred and twenty-second Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 6932.]
[Private, No. 132.]

Harvey R. King.
Pension increased.

Chap. 145.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Harvey R. King.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Harvey R. King, late of Company I, Twenty-first Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 6975.]
[Private, No. 133.]

George W. Lawson.
Pension increased.

Chap. 148.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to George W. Lawson.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension

laws, the name of George W. Lawson, late of Company F, Sixth Regiment Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 7002.]
[Private, No. 134.]

James S. Rearden.
Pension increased.

Chap. 147.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to James S. Rearden.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of James S. Rearden, late colonel Twenty-ninth Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 7370.]
[Private, No. 135.]

Andrew Ivory.
Pension increased.

Chap. 148.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Andrew Ivory.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Andrew Ivory, late second lieutenant Company G, Eleventh Regiment Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of forty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 3, 1904.
[H.R. 7666.]
[Private, No. 136.]

Laura F. Hine.
Pension increased.

Chap. 149.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Laura F. Hine.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Laura F. Hine, widow of Howard L. Hine, late commissary sergeant and second lieutenant Company F, Twelfth Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of seventeen dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving.

Approved, February 3, 1904.

February 9, 1904.
[H.R. 4344.]
[Private, No. 137.]

Vincenzo Gerardi.
Lands purchased by, released from alien forfeiture.
Vol. 24, p. 477.

Chap. 154.—An Act For the relief of Vincenzo Gerardi, of Washington, District of Columbia.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That all real estate lying within the District of Columbia heretofore purchased and conveyed to Vincenzo Gerardi, of said District, prior to the passage of this Act, be relieved and exempted from the operation of an Act entitled "An Act to restrict the ownership of real estate in the Territories to American citizens," approved March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, and all forfeitures incurred by force of said Act are in respect of such real estate hereby remitted.

Approved, February 9, 1904.

February 11, 1904.
[H.R. 6331.]
[Private, No. 138.]

James M. Dickey.
Pension increased.

Chap. 157.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to James M. Dickey.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of James M. Dickey, late of Company E, Fourth Regiment New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 11, 1904.

February 20, 1904.
[H.R. 2427.]
[Private, No. 139.]

Cynthia Thomas.
Pension.

Chap. 162.—An Act Granting a pension to Cynthia Thomas.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Cynthia Thomas, widow of Charles Thomas, alias John Young, late of Company D, Eighth Regiment United States Infantry, Florida Indian war, and pay her a pension at the rate of eight dollars per month.

Approved, February 20, 1904.

February 26, 1904.
[S. 38.]
[Private, No. 140.]

Miriam R. Adams.
Pension increased.

Chap. 172.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Miriam R. Adams.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Miriam R. Adams, widow of Jason M. Adams, late captain Company I, First Regiment Missouri Volunteer Cavalry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving.

Approved, February 26, 1904.

February 26, 1904.
[S. 70.]
[Private, No. 141.]

John G. Brown.
Pension increased.

Chap. 173.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to John G. Brown.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of John G. Brown, late of Company G, First Regiment Virginia Volunteers, war with Mexico, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 26, 1904.

February 26, 1904.
[S. 136.]
[Private, No. 142.]

Mary T. Strickland.
Pension increased.

Chap. 174.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Mary T. Strickland.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension

laws, the name of Mary T. Strickland, widow of Silas A. Strickland, late colonel Fiftieth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving.

Approved, February 26, 1904.

February 26, 1904.
[S.142.]
[Private, No. 143.]

Henry W. Nichols.
Pension increased.

Chap. 175.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Henry W. Nichols.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Henry W. Nichols, late of Company K, One hundred and thirty-sixth Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 26, 1904.

February 26, 1904.
[S.189.]
[Private, No. 144.]

Edwin H. Wheeler.
Pension increased.

Chap. 176.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Edwin H. Wheeler.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Edwin H. Wheeler, late of Company B, Fourth Regiment Vermont Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 26, 1904.

February 26. 1904.
[S.191.]
[Private, No. 145.]

Francis Roy.
Pension increased.

Chap. 177.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Francis Roy.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Francis Roy, late of Company K, Eleventh Regiment Vermont Volunteers (First Heavy Artillery), and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 26. 1904.

February 26. 1904.
[S. 265.]
[Private, No. 146.]

Frances Gray.
Pension increased.

Chap. 178.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Frances Gray.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Frances Gray, widow of John F. S. Gray, late captain Company A, Twentieth Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry, and captain and assistant adjutant general, United States Volunteers, and pay her a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving.

Approved, February 26. 1904.

February 26, 1904.
[S. 593.]
[Private, No. 147.]

William H. Horn.
Pension increased.

Chap. 179.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to William H. Horn.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of William H. Horn, late captain Company D, Eighty-fifth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 26, 1904.

February 26, 1904.
[S.594.]
[Private, No. 148.]

Finley T. Johnson.
Pension increased.

Chap. 180.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Finley T. Johnson.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Finley T. Johnson, late of Company D, Fifty-ninth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 26, 1904.

February 26, 1904.
[S. 782.]
[Private, No. 149.]

Mary D. Duval.
Pension.

Chap. 181.—An Act Granting a pension to Mary D. Duval.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Mary D. Duval, widow of Isaac H. Duval, late brigadier-general, United States Volunteers, and pay her a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month.

Approved, February 26, 1904.

February 26, 1904.
[S.797.]
[Private, No. 150.]

Mary H. Allen.
Pension.

Chap. 182.—An Act Granting a pension to Mary H. Allen.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Mary H. Allen, former widow of George A. Wiggins, late of Company B, Second Regiment New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month.

Approved, February 26, 1904.

February 26, 1904.
[S.846.]
[Private, No. 151.]

Catharine W. Collins.
Pension increased.

Chap. 183.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Catharine W. Collins.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Catharine W. Collins, widow of William O. Collins,

late lieutenant-colonel Sixth and Eleventh Regiments Ohio Volunteer Cavalry and pay her a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month.

Approved, February 26, 1904.

February 26, 1904.
[S. 880.]
[Private, No. 152.]

Allen W. Hall, alias Albert Hall.
Pension increased.

Chap. 184.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Allen W. (alias Albert) Hall.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Allen W. (alias Albert) Hall, late of Company D, Fortieth Regiment New Jersey Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 26, 1904.

February 26, 1904.
[S. 889.]
[Private, No. 153.]

Catherine A. Brown.
Pension increased.

Chap. 185.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Catherine A. Brown.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Catherine A. Brown, widow of Thomas Brown, late of Company A, Twenty-eighth Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving.

Approved, February 26, 1904.

February 26, 1904.
[S. 891.]
[Private, No. 154.]

Erwin R. Cole.
Pension increased.

Chap. 186.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Erwin R. Cole.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Erwin R. Cole, late of Company A, Fifty-fifth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 26, 1904.

February 26, 1904.
[S. 895.]
[Private, No. 155.]

Charles Disbrow.
Pension increased.

Chap. 187.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Charles Disbrow.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Charles Disbrow, late of Company A, Twenty-first Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and Company A, Second Regiment Illinois Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 26, 1904.

February 26, 1904.
[S. 897.]
[Private, No. 156.]

Lewis D. Frogge.
Pension increased.

Chap. 188.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Lewis D. Frogge.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Lewis D. Frogge, late captain Company D, Twelfth Regiment Kentucky Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of seventeen dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 26, 1904.

February 26, 1904.
[S. 962.]
[Private, No. 157.]

Jennet Thoits.
Pension increased.

Chap. 189.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Jennet Thoits.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Jennet Thoits, widow of Oren Thoits, late of Company I, Thirtieth Regiment Maine Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving.

Approved, February 26, 1904.

February 26, 1904.
[S. 980.]
[Private, No. 158.]

Mary Von Kusserow.
Pension increased.

Chap. 190.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Mary Von Kusserow.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Mary Von Kusserow, widow of Charles Von Kusserow, late Captain Company D, Thirty-second New York Independent Battery, and lieutenant-colonel Second Regiment United States Veteran Volunteers, and pay her a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving.

Approved, February 26, 1904.

February 26, 1904.
[S. 1239.]
[Private, No. 159.]

John Adamson.
Pension increased.

Chap. 191.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to John Adamson.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of John Adamson, late of Company C, Fifth Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 26, 1904.

February 26, 1904.
[S. 1241.]
[Private, No. 160.]

Hamlet F. Roberts.
Pension increased.

Chap. 192.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Hamlet F. Roberts.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension

laws, the name of Hamlet F. Roberts, late second lieutenant Company G, Twenty-first Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 26, 1904.

February 26, 1904.
[S. 1242.]
[Private, No. 161.]

Thomas Davis.
Pension increased.

Chap. 193.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Thomas Davis.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Thomas Davis, late of Company C, Twenty-ninth Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 26, 1904.

February 26, 1904.
[S. 1356.]
[Private, No. 162.]

Robert Kelly.
Pension.

Chap. 194.—An Act Granting a pension to Robert Kelly.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Robert Kelly, late of Company B, Fifth Regiment Delaware Volunteer Infantry, and Company A, Seventh Regiment Delaware Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month.

Approved, February 26, 1904.

February 26, 1904.
[S. 1358.]
[Private, No. 163.]

William W. Lackey.
Pension increased.

Chap. 195.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to William W. Lackey.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of William W. Lackey, late of Nield`s Independent Battery, Delaware Volunteer Light Artillery, and pay him a pension at the rate of fifteen dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 26, 1904.

February 26, 1904.
[S. 1428.]
[Private, No. 164.]

George Pennington.
Pension increased.

Chap. 196.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to George Pennington.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of George Pennington, late of Company M, First Regiment Iowa Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty-six dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 26, 1904.

February 26, 1904.
[S. 1451.]
[Private, No. 165.]

Eleanor H. Hord.
Pension increased.

Chap. 197.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Eleanor H. Hord.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Eleanor H. Hord, widow of William T. Hord, late medical director, United States Navy, and pay her a pension at the rate of forty dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving.

Approved, February 26, 1904.

February 26, 1904.
[S. 1532.]
[Private, No. 166.]

Electa Allen.
Pension increased.

Chap. 198.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Electa Allen.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Electa Allen, widow of David R. Allen, late of Company C, Twelfth Regiment Michigan Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of sixteen dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving.

Approved, February 26, 1904.

February 26, 1904.
[S. 1597.]
[Private, No. 167.]

Rosa D. Mayhew.
Pension.

Chap. 199.—An Act Granting a pension to Rosa D. Mayhew.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Rosa D. Mayhew, widow of William B. Mayhew, late machinist, first class, United States Navy, and pay her a pension at the rate of eight dollars per month.

Approved, February 26, 1904.

February 26, 1904.
[S. 1688.]
[Private, No. 168.]

Frederick Bellman.
Pension increased.

Chap. 200.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Frederick Bellman.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Frederick Bellman, late of Company E, Fifty-fifth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 26, 1904.

February 26, 1904.
[S. 1689.]
[Private, No. 169.]

Henry H. Houghton.
Pension increased.

Chap. 201.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Henry H. Houghton.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Henry H. Houghton, late of Company H, Second

Regiment United States Volunteer Sharpshooters, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month.

Approved, February 26, 1904.

February 26, 1904.
[S. 1799.]
[Private, No. 170.]

Charles E. Decker.
Pension increased.

Chap. 202.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Charles E. Decker.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Charles E. Decker, late first-class fireman, United States steamship North Carolina, United States Navy, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 26, 1904.

February 26, 1904.
[S. 1802.]
[Private, No. 171.]

Isaac M. Couch.
Pension increased.

Chap. 203.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Isaac M. Couch.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Isaac M. Couch, late of Company E, Forty-fourth Regiment Missouri Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 26, 1904.

February 26, 1904.
[S. 1911.]
[Private, No. 172.]

Ambrose W. Severance.
Pension increased.

Chap. 204.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Ambrose W. Severance.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Ambrose W. Severance, late of Company D, Second Battalion, Seventeenth Regiment United States Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 26, 1904.

February 26, 1904.
[S. 1912.]
[Private, No. 173.]

Joseph W. Booker.
Pension increased.

Chap. 205.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Joseph W. Booker.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Joseph W. Booker, late of Company H, Twenty-second Regiment Maine Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 26, 1904.

February 26, 1904.
[S. 1937.]
[Private, No. 174.]

Samuel Richards.
Pension increased.

Chap. 208.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Samuel Richards.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Samuel Richards, late of Company A, Fourteenth Regiment West Virginia Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 26, 1904.

February 26, 1904.
[S. 1947.]
[Private, No. 175.]

Patrick Judge.
Pension increased.

Chap. 207.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Patrick Judge.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Patrick Judge, late of Companies C and G, Fifth Regiment United States Infantry, and Troop F, Third Regiment United States Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 26, 1904.

February 26, 1904.
[S. 1953.]
[Private, No. 176.]

Susan Fenno.
Pension.

Chap. 208.—An Act Granting a pension to Susan Fenno.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Susan Fenno, widow of Amos B. Fenno, late of Company D, Twentieth Regiment Iowa Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of eight dollars per month, such pension to cease upon proof that the soldier is livingTo cease if soldier be living..

Approved, February 26, 1904.

February 26, 1904.
[S. 1954.]
[Private, No. 177.]

Benton D. Bitner.
Pension increased.

Chap. 209.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Benton D. Bitner.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Benton D. Bitner, late of Company E, Forty-sixth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 26, 1904.

February 26, 1904.
[S. 1956.]
[Private, No. 178.]

Seth H. Craig.
Pension increased.

Chap. 210.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Seth H. Craig.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension

laws, the name of Seth H. Craig, late second lieutenant Company C, Powell’s Battalion, Missouri Mounted Volunteers, war with Mexico, and Company F, Third Regiment Wisconsin Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 26, 1904.

February 26, 1904.
[S. 2061.]
[Private, No. 179.]

William H. Barlow.
Pension increased.

Chap. 211.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to William H. Barlow.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of William H. Barlow, late of Company G, One hundred and fifty-seventh Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 26, 1904.

February 26, 1904.
[S. 2068.]
[Private, No. 180.]

Julia A. Roberts.
Pension increased.

Chap. 212.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Julia A. Roberts.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Julia A. Roberts, widow of Eugene F. Roberts, late captain Company A, Eighty-second Regiment United States Colored Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving.

Approved, February 26, 1904.

February 26, 1904.
[S. 2093.]
[Private, No. 181.]

Victoria M. Steele.
Pension increased.

Chap. 213.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Victoria M. Steele.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Victoria M. Steele, widow of Samuel Steele, late chaplain Seventh Regiment West Virginia Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving.

Approved, February 26, 1904.

February 26, 1904.
[S. 2103.]
[Private, No. 182.]

John L. McVey.
Pension increased.

Chap. 214.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to John L. McVey.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of John L. McVey, late first lieutenant Company A, Seventh Regiment West Virginia Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 26, 1904.

February 26, 1904.
[S. 2126.]
[Private, No. 183.]

Thomas Williams, alias Thomas W. Lennox.
Pension increased.

Chap. 215.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Thomas Williams, alias Thomas W. Lennox.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Thomas Williams, alias Thomas W. Lennox, late of Company B, Thirteenth Regiment New York Volunteer Heavy Artillery, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 26, 1904.

February 26, 1904.
[S. 2128.]
[Private, No. 184.]

George A. Seebold.
Pension increased.

Chap. 216.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to George A. Seebold.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of George A. Seebold, late of Company E, Fifty-first Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and Company F, Eleventh Regiment Veteran Reserve Corps, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 26, 1904.

February 26, 1904.
[S. 2215.]
[Private, No. 185.]

Sallie H. Hoffecker.
Pension.

Chap. 217.—An Act Granting a pension to Sallie H. Hoffecker.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Sallie H. Hoffecker, widow of Joseph V. Hoffecker, late captain Company A, Sixth Regiment Delaware Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of eight dollars per month.

Approved, February 26, 1904.

February 26, 1904.
[S. 2217.]
[Private, No. 186.]

Henry C. Riggs.
Pension increased.

Chap. 218.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Henry C. Riggs.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Henry C. Riggs, late of Company A, First Regiment Missouri Mounted Volunteers, war with Mexico, and pay him a pension at the rate of sixteen dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 26, 1904.

February 26, 1904.
[S. 2222.]
[Private, No. 187.]

Richard A. Kendall.
Pension increased.

Chap. 219.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Richard A. Kendall.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension

laws, the name of Richard A. Kendall, late of Company B, Twenty-second Regiment Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and One hundred and fifty-second Company, Second Battalion Veteran Reserve Corps, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 26, 1904.

February 26, 1904.
[S. 2230.]
[Private, No. 188.]

Matilda C. Lothrop.
Pension increased.

Chap. 220.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Matilda C. Lothrop.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Matilda C. Lothrop, widow of John P. Lothrop, late of Company E, Fortieth Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving.

Approved, February 26, 1904.

February 26, 1904.
[S. 2236.]
[Private, No. 189.]

James Reed.
Pension increased.

Chap. 221.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to James Reed.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of James Reed, late of Company G, One hundred and forty-third Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 26, 1904.

February 26, 1904.
[S. 2245.]
[Private, No. 190.]

Daniel Fritz.
Pension increased.

Chap. 222.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Daniel Fritz.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Daniel Fritz, late of Company K, Fifty-first Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.

Approved, February 26, 1904.

February 26, 1904.
[S. 2250.]
[Private, No. 191.]

Anna Pritchard.
Pension increased.

Chap. 223.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Anna Pritchard.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, the name of Anna Pritchard, widow of Levi Pritchard, late major Twelfth Regiment Missouri Volunteer Cavalry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twenty-five dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving.

Approved, February 26, 1904.