806

27, 1897. (February 27, 1897, H. Jour., p. 227; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 37).

H.R. 5183.

Granting an increase of pension to Wesley A. Pletcher.
Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 54th
Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1897.
The bill was presented to the President on March 1,
1897. (March 1, 1897, H. Jour., p. 231; see also H.R.
Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 37).

807 H.R. 5473.

Concerning delivery of letters in towns, villages, and other places where no free delivery exists.

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 54th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1897. The bill was presented to the President on February 26, 1897. (February 26, 1897, H. Jour., p. 221; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 37).

808 H.R. 6159.

809

810

811

To increase the pension to Mrs. Helen A. DeRussy. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 54th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1897. The bill was presented to the President on February 27, 1897. (February 27, 1897, H. Jour., p. 227; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 37). H.R. 6268.

To increase the pension of William N. Wells.

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 54th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1897. The bill was presented to the President on February 27, 1897. (February 27, 1897, H. Jour., p. 227; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 37). H.R.6352.

To simplify the system of making sales in the Sub-
sistence Department to officers and enlisted men of
the Army.

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 54th
Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1897.
The bill was presented to the President on March 2,
1897. (March 2, 1897, H. Jour., p. 252; see also H.R.
Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 37).

H.R. 6417.

To complete the military record of Caleb L. Jackson. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 54th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1897. The bill was presented to the President on February 27, 1897. (February 27, 1897, H. Jour., p. 227; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 37).

812

H.R. 6560.

To increase the pension of Emily M. Tyler.

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 54th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1897. The bill was presented to the President on February 27, 1897. (February 27, 1897, H. Jour., p. 227; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 37).

813 H.R. 6634.

Granting a pension to Sarah M. Spyker.

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 54th
Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1897.
The bill was presented to the President on March 2,
1897. (March 2, 1897, H. Jour., p. 250; see also
H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 37).

814 H.R. 6765.

To increase the pension of David N. Thompson.

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 54th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1897. The bill was presented to the President on February 27, 1897. (February 27, 1897, H. Jour., p. 227; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 37).

815 H.R. 6792.

Granting a pension to Hannah R. Quint.

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 54th
Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1897.
The bill was presented to the President on February
26, 1897. (February 26, 1897, H. Jour., p. 221).

816 H.R. 6845.

Granting an increase of pension to Maj. John H.
Gearkee, Iowa.

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 54th
Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1897.
The bill was presented to the President on February
27, 1897. (February 27, 1897, H. Jour., p. 227; see
also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 37).

817 H.R. 6915.

Granting a pension to Julia D. Beebe, widow of Frank D. Beebe, late assistant surgeon, One Hundred and Fifty-seventh Regiment, New York Volunteers. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 54th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1897. The bill was presented to the President on February 27, 1897. (February 27, 1897, H. Jour., p. 227; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 37).

Granting a pension to Alphonzo O. Drake, late a
private in Company E, Second Regiment, Rhode Is-
land Volunteers.

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 54th
Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1897.
The bill was presented to the President on March 1,
1897. (March 1, 1897, H. Jour., p. 231; see also H.R.
Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 37).

819 H.R. 7317.

820

To increase the pension of Leroy M. Bethea.

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 54th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1897. The bill was presented to the President on February 27, 1897. (February 27, 1897, H. Jour., p. 227; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 37).

H.R. 7451.

For the relief of James Eganson, Henderson, Ky. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 54th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1897. The bill was presented to the President on February 27, 1897. (February 27, 1897, H. Jour., p. 227; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 37).

821 H.R. 8633.

Granting a pension to Nancy Roberts, Manchester,
Clay County, Ky.

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 54th
Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1897.
The bill was presented to the President on February
27, 1897. (February 27, 1897, H. Jour., p. 227; see
also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 37).

822 H.R. 8706.

To correct the military record of Patrick Hamley. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 54th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1897. The bill was presented to the President on February 26, 1897. (February 26, 1897, H. Jour., p. 222; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 37).

823 H.R. 9099.

For the regulation of cemeteries and the disposal of
dead bodies in the District of Columbia.

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 54th
Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1897.
The bill was presented to the President on March 2,
1897. (March 2, 1897, H. Jour., p. 252; see also H.R.
Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 37).

824

825

H.R.9188.

Authorizing the appointment of a nonpartisan commission to collate information and to consider and recommend legislation to meet the problems presented by labor, agriculture, and capital.

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 54th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1897. The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 1897. (March 2, 1897, H. Jour., pp. 254, 255; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 37).

H.R. 9571.

Authorizing the Galveston & Great Northern Railway
Company to construct and operate a railway through
the Indian Territory and for other purposes.

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 54th
Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1897.
The bill was presented to the President on March 2,
1897. (March 2, 1897, H. Jour., p. 253; see also H.R.
Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 37).

826 H.R. 9607.

827

To amend an act to permit the use of the right-of-
way through public lands for tramroads, canals, and
reservoirs, and for other purposes.

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 54th
Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1897.
The bill was presented to the President on March 2,
1897. (March 2, 1897, H. Jour., p. 248; see also
H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 37).

H.R. 9704.

To authorize the Washington and Glen Echo Rail-
road Company to obtain a right-of-way and construct
tracks into the District of Columbia 600 feet.

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 54th
Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1897.
The bill was presented to the President on March 2,
1897. (March 2, 1897, H. Jour., p. 250; see also H.R.
Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 37).

828 H.R. 9763.

829

Granting an increase of pension to John H. Laney. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 54th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1897. The bill was received by the President on February 27, 1897. (H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 37).

H.R. 9961.

Making appropriations for the Department of Agriculture for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1898.

830

831

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 54th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1897. The bill was presented to the President on February 26, 1897. (February 26, 1897, H. Jour., p. 222; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 37).

H.R. 10002.

Making appropriations for the current and contingent
expenses of the Indian Department and for fulfilling
treaty stipulations with various Indian tribes for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 1898.

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 54th
Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1897.
The bill was presented to the President on March 2,
1897. (March 2, 1897, H. Jour., p. 253; see also H.R.
Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 37).

H.R. 10178.

For the relief of Francisco Perna.

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 54th
Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1897.
The bill was presented to the President on March 2,
1897. (March 2, 1897, H. Jour., p. 250; see also H.R.
Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 37).

832 H.R. 10290.

For the relief of Joseph P. Patton.

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 54th
Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1897.
The bill was presented to the President on March 1,
1897. (March 1, 1897, H. Jour., p. 231; see also H.R.
Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 37).

833 H.R. 10292.

Making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the year ending June 30, 1898. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 54th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1897. The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 1897. (March 2, 1897, H. Jour., p. 253; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 37).

834 H.R. 10331.

To authorize the reassessment of water-main taxes in
the District of Columbia.

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 54th
Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1897.
The bill was presented to the President on March 2,
1897. (March 2, 1897, H. Jour., p. 253; see also
H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 37).