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President Cleveland vetoed 170 bills during his 

second administration. Of these vetoes, 45 were regular vetoes and 128 were pocket vetoes. Five were 

overridden (Item Nos. 754, 755, 761, 781, 786). 

Fifty-third Congress, Second Session 

Regular Vetoes 

666 S. 1438. 

For the relief of Louis A. Yorke. 

Vetoed August 11, 1894. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Naval Affairs, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. NO. 173. (26 

Cong. Rec. 8411, 8412). 

Veto unchallenged. 

667 H.R.71. 

For relief of purchasers of timber and stone lands 

under the act of June 3,1878. 

Vetoed January 17, 189.4. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Public Lands, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 75. 

(26 Cong. Rec. 984). 

Veto unchallenged. 

668 H.R. 2637. 

For the relief of Eugene Wells, late Captain Twelfth 

Infantry and second lieutenant First Artillery, 

United States Army. 

Vetoed August 7, 189.4. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. NO. 259. 

(26 Gong. Rec. 8282). 

Veto unchallenged. 

669 H.R. 3289. 

To authorize the New York and New Jersey Bridge 

Companies to construct and maintain a bridge across 
148 Grover Cleveland 

the Hudson River between New York City and the 

State of New Jersey. 

Vetoed January 20, 1894. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Interstate and Foreign Commerce, and printed as 

H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 81. (26 Cong. Rec. 1122, 1123). 

Veto unchallenged. 

690 

671 

672 

673 

674 

H.R. 4956. 

Directing the coinage of the silver bullion held in the 

Treasury, and for other purposes. 

Ve~oe~ March 29, 1894. The veto message was laid 

before the House. (26 Cong. Rec. 3352). 

The House sustained the veto on April 4, 1894 by a 

vote of 144 yeas to 114 nays. (26 Cong. Rec. 3460). 

Veto sustained. 

Pocket Vetoes 

S.J. Res. 99. 

To compile and publish the laws relating to streetrailway franchises in the District of Columbia. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 28, 1894. 

The resolution was presented to the President on 

August 24, 1894. (August 27, 1894, S. Jour., p. 374; see 

also H.R. Doc. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 34). 

S. 2263. 

To amend section 553 of the Revised Statutes of the 

United States relating to the organization of Corporations in the District of Columbia. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 28, 1894. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 

24, 1894. (August 27, 1894, S. Jour., p. 374; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 34). 

H.R. 3005. 

For the relief of George Isenstein. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 28, 1894. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 

20, 1894. (August 20, 1894, H. Jour., p. 575; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 34). 

H.R. 6122. 

Authorizing the Kansas City, Oklahoma & Pacific 

Railway Company to construct and operate a railway through the Indian Territory. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 28, 1894. 
Fifty-third Congress, Third Session 149 

The bill was presented to the President on August 

28, 1894. (August 28, 1894, H. Jour., p. 581; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 34). 

675 

676 

677 

678 

679 

H.R. 7685. 

For the relief of I.H. Hathaway & Company. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 28, 1894. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 

27, 1894. (August 27, 1894, H. Jour-, p. 580; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493.7Oth Cong., 2d sess., p. 34). 

H.J. Res. 198. 

To print the Agricultural Report of 1894. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 28, 1894. 

The resolution was presented to the President on 

August 28, 1894. (August 28, 1894, W, Jour., p. 581; 

see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 34). 

Fifty-third Congress, Third Session 

Regular Vetoes 

S. 143. 

For the relief of the heirs of D. Fulford. 

Vetoed February 12, 1895. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 71. (21 Cong. 

Rec. 2070). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 1526. 

For the relief of Henry Halteman. 

Vr,toed ~e~ruur~ 20, 1895. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 88. (27 

Cong. Rec. 2443, 2444). 

Veto unchallenged 

s. 2338. 

i:rantiag to Giia Valley, Globe & Northern Railway 

Company a right-of-way through San Carlos Indian 

 at^^^ in the Territory of Arizona. 

Vetoed February 1, 1895. The veto message was laid 

hefore the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

lqciaan Affairs, and printed as S. Ex. Doe. No. 49. (21 

Cong. Ree. 1627). 

Yrto ~~~~~l~~n~
150 Grover Cleveland 

680 

681 

682 

683 

684 

685 

H.R. 2051. 

To grant a pension to Eunice Putman. 

Vetoed February 27, 1895. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 337. 

(27 Cong. Rec. 2850). 

Veto unch~llen~ed. 

H.R. 4658. 

Granting pension to Hiram R. Rhea. 

Vetoed Fehru~~ 28, 1895. The veto message was laid 

before the House. (27 Cong. Rec. 2722). 

The House sustained the veto on February 28, 1895 

by a vote of 97 yeas to 144 nays. (27 Cong. Rec. 2944, 

2945). 

Veto sustained. 

H.R. 5368. 

For the relief of H.W. McConnell. 

Vetoed February 5, 1895. The veto message was laid 

before the House and referred to the Committee on 

Claims. (27 Cong. Rec. 1831). 

Veto unchallen~ed. 

H.R. 5624. 

To authorize the Oklahoma Central Railway Company to construct and operate a railway through the 

Indian and Oklahoma Territories, and for other purposes. 

Vetoed February 28, 1895. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Indian Affairs, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 340. 

(27 Cong. Rec. 2939). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 5740. 

Incorporating the Society of American Florists. 

Vetoed February 23, 1895. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 334. (27 

Cong. Rec. 2721). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 6244. 

To remove the charge of desertion from the military 

record of Jacob Eckert. 

Vetoed February 19, 1895. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 326. 

(27 Cong. Rec. 2454). 

Veto unchallenged. 
Fifty-third Congress, Third Session 151 

686 

687 

688 

689 

690 

691 

H.R. 6868. 

For the relief of Catherine Ott, widow of Joseph at. 

Vetoed February 27, 1895. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 339. 

(27 Cong. Rec. 2932). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 7451. 

To amend an act entitled “An act granting to railroads the right of way through the public lands of 

the United States,” approved March 3, 1875. 

Vetoed January 14, 1895. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Public Lands. (27 Cong. Rec. 983). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 8165. 

Granting the Kansas City, Oklahoma & Pacific Railway the right of way to construct and operate a railway through the Indian Territory. 

Vetoed February 23, 2895. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Indian Affairs, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 335. 

(27 Cong. Rec. 2721). 

Veto unc~ullenged. 

H.R. 8681. 

Authorizing the Arkansas Northwestern Railway 

Company to construct and operate a railway through the Indian Territory. 

Vetoed February 28, 2895. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the ~mmittee on 

Indian Affairs, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 341. 

(27 Cong. Rec. 2939). 

Veto unchallenged. 

Pocket Vetoes 

S. 305. 

Granting a pension to Annie M. Greene. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1895. 

The bill was presented to the President on February 

23, 1895. (February 25, 1895, S. Jour., p. 145; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 35). 

s. 333. 

For the relief of Margaret Kennedy. 
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692 

693 

694 

695 

695 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1895. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1895. (March 2, 1895, S. Jour., p. 190; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 35). 

S. 707. 

For the relief of Orin R. McDaniel, 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1895. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1895. arch 2, 1895, S. Jour., p. 190; see aEso H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 35). 

s. 1009. 

For the relief of‘ telegraph operators during the War 

of the RebeHion. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1895. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1895. (March 2, 1895, S. Jour, p. 190; see also H,R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 35). 

S. 1066. 

To authorize the Third Auditor of the Treasury to 

audit certain quartermaster’s vouchers belonging to 

John Finn, St. Louis, Missouri. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1895. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1895. (March 2, 1895, S. Jour., p. 190; see also H.R. 

s. 11189. 

For the relief of Captain Henry 6. Seaman. 

“rocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1895. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1895 (March 2, 1895, S. Jour., p. 190, we also R.R. 

Doc No. 493. 70th Corig., 2d sew., p. 35: 

s. 1252, 

lo amend an act entitled “An act to provide for the 

t~m+s and places to hold terms of the United States 

ZOUI ts in the State of ~~a~~~~~Q~~.’’ 

1,;”iicket veto occurred tifter the 8d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1895. 

The bill W~E! presected to th Prc,s;L*.lent oe March 2, 

lcS85. iMarch 2, 1895, S. =Tour p. 190; sw abo M.R. 

Doc No 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 353. 

Doc. KO. 493. 70th Cong., 2d P@SS,, p. 35). 

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Fifty-third Congress, Third Session 153 

697 S. 1483. 

698 

699 

700 

701 

702 

To correct the military record of Elisha Bassett. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1895. 

The bill was presented to the President on February 

21, 1895. (February 22, 1895, S. Jour., p. 139; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 35). 

S. 1535. 

To correct the naval history of John C. Dull. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1895. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 1, 

1895. (March 1, 1895, S. Jour., p. 170; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 35). 

S. 1639. 

Granting a pension to Nancy G. Allabach. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1895. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1895. (March 2, 1895, S. Jour., p. 190; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 35). 

S. 1692. 

Granting a pension to William J. Murray. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1895. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1895. (March 2, 1895, S. Jour., p. 190; see aZso H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 35). 

s. 2243. 

In aid of the exposition to be held under the auspices 

of the Baltimore Centennial Association, and for 

other purposes. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1895. 

The bill was presented to the President on February 

28, 1895. (February 28, 1895, S. Jour., p. 159; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 35). 

s. 2275. 

Granting a pension to Elizabeth New, widow of Jethrow New. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1895. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1895. (March 2, 1895, S. Jour., p. 190; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 35). 
154 Grover Cleveland 

703 S. 2351. 

Granting a pension to Charles E. Jones. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1895, 

The bill was presented to the President on March 1, 

1895. (March 1, 1895, S. Jour., p. 170; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 261 sess., p. 35). 

104 S. 2362. 

To amend the act entitled “An act authorizing the 

Texarkana & Fort Smith Railway Company to bridge 

the Sulphur River in the States of Arkansas and 

Texas,” approved April 21, 1894. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1895. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1895. (March 2, 1895, S. Jour., p. 190; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 35). 

705 S.2364. 

For the relief of Silas P. Keller 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1895. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1895. (March 2, 1895, S. Jour., p. 190; see abo H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., %d sess., p- 35). 

786 $3.2721. 

To amend the River and Harbor Act of August 7, 

1694, providing for improving the outer bar of Brunswick, Georgia. 

%%~ccket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress had ~~j~u~sine die on March 3, 1895. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1895. (March 2, 1895, S. Jour., p. 190; see also H.R. 

DQC. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 35). 

707 s. 2799. 

Granting to the State of Kansas the abandoned Fort 

Hays Military Reservation in said State for the purpose of establishing western branches of the Kansas 

Agricultural College and of the Kansas State Normal 

Institute thereon, and for a public park. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1895. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1895. (March 2, 1895, S. Jour., p. 190; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 35). 
Fifty-third Congress, Third Session 155 

708 

709 

710 

711 

712 

713 

S.J. Res. 143. 

Authorizing the Secretary of the Navy to deliver to 

the First Regiment, North Carolina State Guards, 

two pieces of condemned cannon. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1895. 

The resolution was presented to the President on 

March 2, 1895. (March 2, 1895, S. Jour., p. 190). 

H.R. 684. 

For the relief of the heirs of the late Mrs. Catherine 

P. Culver. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1895. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1895. (March 2, 1895, H. Jour., p. 189; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 35). 

H.R. 840. 

To correct the muster of Lieutenant Gilman L. Johnson. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1895. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1895. (March 2, 1895, H. Jour., p. 182; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 35). 

H.R. 952. 

For the relief of Catherine Caine. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1895. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1895. (March 2, 1895, H. Jour., p. 182; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 35). 

H.R. 995. 

For the relief of J.M. Billings. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1895. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1895. (March 2, 1895, H. Jour., p. 182; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 35). 

H.R. 1310. 

For the relief of John H. Willis. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1895. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1895. (March 2, 1895, H. Jour., p. 182; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 35). 
156 Grover Cleveland 

714 H.R. 1581. 

715 

716 

717 

718 

719 

Granting a pension to French W. Thornhill. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress bad adjourned sine die on March 3, 1895. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1895. (March 2, 1895, H. JOUF., p 189; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 35). 

H.R. 1819. 

To correct the military record of James McGee. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 189,5. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1895. (March 2, 1895, H. Jour., p. 182; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 35). 

H.R. 2130. 

For the relief of Abraham 0. Waucop. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1895. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1895. (March 2, 1895, H. Jour., p. 182; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 35). 

H.R. 3128. 

For the relief of Samuel Burrell. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1895. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1895. (March 2, 1895, H. Jour., p. 182; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 35). 

H.R. 3147. 

Granting an honorable discharge to Wilson Kale. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1895. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1895. (March 2, 1895, H. Jour., p. 182; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 35). 

H.R. 3150. 

For the relief of Thomas B. Reed. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1895. 

The bill was presented to the President on February 

27, 1895. (February 27, 1895, H. Jour., p. 165; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 35). 
Fifty-third Congress, Third Session 157 

720 

721 

722 

723 

724 

725 

H.R. 3194. 

To amend the record of Simon Rice, of Company A, 

Sixth Maryland Volunteers. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1895. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1895. (March 2, 1895, H. Jour., p. 182; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 35). 

H.R. 4162. 

For the relief of John W. Kennedy. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1895. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1895. (March 2,1895, H. Jour., p. 197). 

H.R. 4479. 

To amend the charter of the Brightwood Railway 

Company of the District of Columbia. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned she die on March 3, 1895. 

The bill was presented to the President on February 

27, 1895. (February 27, 1895, H. Jour., p. 165; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493,70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 35). 

H.R. 4704. 

For the relief of Basil Moreland. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1895. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1895. (March 2, 1895, H. Jour., p. 197; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 35). 

H.R. 4724. 

For the relief of Edward Chastain. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1895. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1895. (March 2, 1895, H. Jour., p. 182; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 35). 

H.R. 4935. 

Granting a pension to Louisa C. Conwell. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 36 session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1895. 

The bill was presented to the President on February 

27, 1895. (February 27, 1895, H. Jour., p. 165; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493,70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 35). 
158 Grover Cleveland 

726 

727 

728 

729 

730 

731 

H.R. 5062. 

To grant the Gainsville, McAlister & St. Louis Railway Company the right to build two branch lines and 

grant the right-of-way thereof through the Indian 

Territory, and for other purposes. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1895. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 1, 

1895. (March 1, 1895, H. Jour., p. 175; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 35). 

H.R. 5206. 

For the relief of Robert B. Tubbs. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1895. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1895. (March 2, 1895, H. Jour., p. 182; see aZso H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 36). 

H.R. 5224. 

For the relief of James Stewart, 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3,1895. 

The bill was presented to the President on February 

23, 1895. (February 23, 1895, H. Jour., p. 151; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 35). 

H.R. 5260. 

Granting an increase of pension to Thomas Corigan. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1895. 

The bill was presented to the President on February 

28, 1895. (February 28, 1895, H. Jour., p. 171; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 36). 

H.R. 5580. 

To protect the insignia and the name of the Red 

Cross. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1895. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 1, 

1895. (March 1, 1895, H. Jour., p. 175; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 36). 

H.R. 6565. 

Granting a pension to Mary Jane Lynn, the daughter 

of John R. Lynn, who served as a private soldier 

from Pennsylvania in the War of the Revolution. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1895. 
Fifty-third Congress, Third Session 159 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

732 

733 

734 

735 

736 

737 

1895. (March-2, 1895, H. Jour., p. 197; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 35). 

H.R. 6585. 

Granting a pension to Elizabeth Moore English. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1895. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1895. (March 2, 1895, H. Jour., p. 189; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 36). 

H.R. 6659. 

To increase the pension of Captain Isaac D. Toll. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1895. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1895. (March 2, 1895, H. Jour., p. 182; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 36). 

H.R. 6816. 

To amend the charter of the District of Columbia 

Suburban Railway Company. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1895. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1895. (March 2, 1895, H. Jour., p. 197; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 35). 

H.R. 6831. 

Granting a pension to Mrs. Mary E. Wyse, widow of 

Lieutenant Colonel F.O. Wyse. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1895. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1895. (March 2, 1895, H. Jour., p. 197; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 35). 

H.R. 6923. 

For the relief of Matthew T. Lewis. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1895. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1895. (March 2, 1895, H. Jour., p. 182; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 36). 

H.R. 6928. 

To remove the charge of desertion from the military 

record of Weir Crawford. 
168 Grover Cleveland 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Conjgress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1895. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1895, (March 2, 1895, H. Jour., p. 182; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 35). 

738 

739 

740 

741 

742 

7 *a 

H.R. 6956. 

To grant to railroad companies in the Indian Territory additional powers to secure right-of-way, depot grounds, etc. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress bad adjourned sine die on March 3, 1895. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 1, 

1895. (March 1, 1895, H. Jour., p. 175). 

H.R. 7177. 

For the relief of Bsazilla C. Hudson. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1895. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 1, 

1895. (March 1, 1895, H. Jour., p. 175; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Coag., 2d sess., p. 36). 

H.R. 7259. 

For their relief of certain settlers who have entered 

lands under the Timber and Stone Act, etc. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1895. 

The bill was presented to the President on February 

27, 1895. (February 27, 1895, W. Jour., p. 165; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 35). 

N.R. 7603. 

For the relief of Charles Deal. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1395. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1895. (March 2, 1895, H. Jour., p. 197; see also I3.R 

Doe. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 35). 

H.R. 7645. 

For %lie relief of Kate Eberle, an Indian womm. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 2, 1895, 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

4895. (March 2, 1895, H, Jour., p. 197; see nlsa H.R. 

Doc. No. 393, YOQh cong., 2d sess., 2. xi 

To amend an act entitled "An act. to arnend an act 

entitled 'An act io forfeit cea-lair; lands heretofor 
Fifty-fourth Congress, First Session 161 

granted for the purpose of aiding the construction of 

railroads, and for other purposes,’ approved September 29, 1890, and the several acts amendatory thereof.” 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1895. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1895. (March 2, 1895, H. Jour., p. 182; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 36). 

744 

745 

746 

747 

748 

H.R. 8391. 

For the relief of Michael Ryan. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1895. 

The bill was presented to the President on February 

28, 1895. (February 28, 1895, H. Jour., p. 171; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 36). 

H.R. 8659. 

To authorize the construction of bridges across the 

Emory and Clinch Rivers, in the State of Tennessee. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1895. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1895. (March 2, 1895, H. Jour., p. 197; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 35). 

H.R. 8873. 

Authorizing the Dyersburg and Mississippi River 

Railway & Improvement Company to bridge the 

Obion River in the State of Tennessee. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 53d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1895. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1895. (March 2, 1895, H. Jour., p. 197; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 35). 

Fifty-fourth Congress, First Session 

Regular Vetoes 

S. 147. 

Granting a pension to Elvira Bachelder. 

Vetoed May 29, 1896. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as S. Doc. No. 295. (28 

Cong. Rec. 5882). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 149. 

Granting a pension to Helen M. Jacob. 
162 Grover Cleveland 

Vetoed June 1, 1896. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as S. Doc. No. 197. (28 Cong. Rec. 

5948). 

Veto ~nc~allenged. 

749 

750 

751 

752 

753 

s. 249. 

Granting a pension to Charles E. Jones. 

Vetoed April 21, 1896. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as S. Doc. No. 226. (28 Cong. Rec. 

4247). 

Veto unchallenge~ 

S. 894. 

Granting a pension to Nancy G. Allabach. 

Vetoed April 21, 1896. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as S. Doc. No. 225. (28 Cong. Rec. 

4246). 

The Senate overrode the veto on December 15, 1896 

by a vote of 41 yeas to 11 nays. (29 Cong. Rec. 170). 

The House sustained the veto on February 16, 1897 

by a vote of 115 yeas to 79 nays. (29 Cong. Rec. 1898). 

Veto susta~ne~ 

H.R. 225. 

To provide for the transfer of the military reservation at Fort Omaha to the State of Nebraska. 

Vetoed June 10, 1896. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 409. (28 

Cong. Rec. 6443). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 577. 

Granting a pension to Lydia A. Taft. 

Vetoed May 20, 1896. The veto message was laid 

before the House and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 383. 

(28 Cong. Rec. 5485). 

The House sustained the veto on December 14, 1896 

by a vote of 98 yeas to 85 nays. (29 Cong. Rec. 150). 

Veto sustained. 

H.R. 900. 

To provide for the payment of the claim of William 

H. Mahoney. 

Vetoed May 29, 1896. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 395. (28 Cong. 

Rec. 5959). 

Veto unchallenged. 
Fifty-fourth Congress, First Session 163 

754 H.R. 1094. 

Granting a pension to Francis E. Hoover. 

Vetoed April 25, 1896. The veto message was laid 

before the House and printed as S. Doc. No. 273. (28 

Cong. Rec. 4437). 

The House overrode the veto on May 21, 1896 by a 

vote of 196 yeas to 47 nays. (28 Cong. Rec. 5526). 

The Senate overrode the veto on June 10, 1896 by a 

vote of 36 yeas to 9 nays. (28 Cong. Rec. 6381). 

Veto overridden. (29 Stat. 755). 

755 H.R. 1139. 

Granting a pension to Caroline D. Mowatt. 

Vetoed May 19, 1896. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 382. (28 

Cong. Rec. 5437). 

The House overrode the veto on February 9, 1897 by a 

vote of 143 yeas to 55 nays. (29 Cong. Rec. 1683). 

The Senate overrode the veto on March 3, 1897 by a 

vote of 39 yeas to 7 nays. (29 Cong. Rec. 2736). 

Veto overridden. (29 Stat. 835). 

756 H.R. 2769. 

To authorize the leasing of lands for educational purposes in Arizona. 

Vetoed February 28, 1896. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Public Lands, and printed as S. Doc. No. 141. (28 

Cong. Rec. 2280). 

The House overrode the veto on February 29, 1896 by 

a vote of 199 yeas and 38 nays. (28 Cong. Rec. 2301). 

The Senate referred the bill to the Committee on 

Public Lands, no further action was taken. (28 Cong. 

Rec. 2320). 

Veto sustained. 

757 H.R. 4526. 

Granting a pension to Jonathan Scott. 

Vetoed May 30, 1896. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 394. (28 

Cong. Rec. 5959). 

The House overrode the veto on January 26, 1897 by 

a vote of 137 yeas to 53 nays. (29 Cong. Rec. 1183). 

The Senate referred the bill to the Committee on 

Pensions, no further action was taken. (29 Cong. Rec. 

1175). 

Veto sustained. 
164 Grover Cleveland 

758 

759 

760 

761 

762 

H.R. 4804. 

To amend subdivision 10 of section 2238 and to 

repeal subdivision 12 of section 2238 of the Revised 

Statutes of the United States, relating to registers and receivers of public lands. 

Vetoed May 23, 1836. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Public Lands, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 389. (28 

Cong. Rec. 5644). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 6037. 

Granting a pension to Mrs. Amanda Woodcock. 

Vetoed May 30. 1896. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 396. (28 Cong. 

Rec. 5959). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 7161. 

For the relief of Benjamin F. Jones. 

Vetoed May 26, 18,96. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 388. (28 Cong. 

Rec. 5771). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 7977. 

Making appropriations for the construction, repair, 

and preservation of certain public works on rivers 

and harbors, and for other purposes. 

Vetoed May 29, 1836. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Rivers and Harbors, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 

393. (28 Cong. Rec. 5918). 

The House ouerrode the veto on June 2, 1896 by a 

vote of 219 yeas to 61 nays. (28 Cong. Rec. 6011). 

The Senate overrode the veto on June 3, 1896 by a 

vote of 56 yeas to 5 nays. (28 Cong. Rec. 6045). 

Veto ouerridden. (29 Stat. 202). 

H.R. 8293. 

Making appropriations to supply deficiencies in the 

appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 

1896, and for prior years. 

Vetoed June S, 1896. The veto message was laid 

before the House and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 404. 

(28 Cong. Rec. 6205). 

The House sustuined the veto on June 6, 1896 by a 

vote of 39 yeas to 171 nays. (28 Cong. Rec. 6215). 

Veto sustained 
Fifty-fourth Congress, First Session 165 

Pocket Vetoes 

763 

764 

765 

766 

767 

768 

s. 27. 

For the relief of Mrs. F.W. Wallace. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 54th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 11, 1896. 

(H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 36). 

S. 807. 

Granting a pension to Charles Williamson. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 54th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 11, 1896. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 2, 

1896. (June 3, 1896, S. Jour., p. 371; see abo H.R. Doc. 

493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 36). 

s. 819. 

Granting a pension to Catherine O’Leary. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 54th 

Congress has adjourned sine die on June 11, 1896. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 2, 

1896. (June 3, 1896, S. Jour., p. 371; see also H.R. Doc. 

No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 36). 

s. 997. 

Granting a pension to Ella D. Cross. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 54th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 11, 1896. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 2, 

1896. (June 3, 1896, S. Jour., p. 371; see also H.R. Doc. 

No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 36). 

S. 1342. 

Granting a pension to Lena D. Smith. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 54th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 11, 1896. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 4, 

1896. (June 5, 1896, S. Jour., p. 378; see UZSQ H.R. Doc, 

No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 36). 

S.J. Res. 27. 

Granting permission for the erection of a monument 

in Washington, District of Columbia, for the ornamentation of the National Capital and in honor of 

Samuel Hahnemann. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 54th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 11, 1896. 

The resolution was presented to the President on 

June 10, 1896. (June 10, 1896, S. Jour., p. 395). 
166 Grover Cleveland 

769 H.R. 2708. 

770 

771 

772 

773 

774 

To constitute a new division of the eastern judicial 

district of Texas, and to provide for the holding of 

terms of court at Beaumont, Texas, and for the appointment of a clerk for said court. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 54th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 11, 1896. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 6, 

1896. (June 6, 1896. H. Jour., p. 590; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 36). 

H.R. 4580. 

To amend section 3449 of the Revised Statutes, relating to inheritance tax. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 54th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 11, 1896. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 6, 

1896. (June 6, 1896, H. Jour., p. 606; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 36). 

H.R. 5280. 

For the relief of George W. Freeman. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 54th 

Congress has adjourned sine die on June 11, 1896. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 6, 

1896. (June 6, 1896, H. Jour., p. 590; see aZso H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 36). 

H.R. 6221. 

Granting an increase of pension to Mary E. Chamberlain. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 54th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 11, 1896. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 3, 

1896. (June 3, 1896, H. Jour., p. 569; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 36). 

H.R. 6607. 

For the relief of Helen Larned. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 54th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 11, 1896. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 6, 

1896. (June 6,1896, H. Jour, p. 589; see also H.R. Doc. 

No. 493,70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 36). 

H.R. 6739. 

For the relief of John N. Quackenbush, late a Commander in the United States Navy. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 54th 

Congress has adjourned sine die on June 11, 1896. 
Fifty-fourth Congress, Second Session 167 

The bill was presented to the President on Junex 

1896. (June 4, 1896, H. Jour., p. 575; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 36). 

775 

776 

777 

778 

779 

H.R. 7171. 

Authorizing and directing the Secretary of the Navy 

to donate four condemned cannon and four pyramids 

of condemned cannon balls to James T. Shields Post 

No. 45, Grand Army of the Republic? Galesburg, 

Knox County, Illinois, and for other purposes. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 54th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 11, 1896. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 4, 

1896. (June 4, 1896, H. Jour., p. 575; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 36). 

H.R. 7919. 

Providing for the erection and maintenance of the 

charity hospital by the city of Biloxi, Mississippi. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 54th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 11, 1896. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 6, 

1896. (June 6, 1896, H. Jour., p. 589; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 36). 

H.R. 9275. 

Approving certain acts of the legislative assembly of 

the Territory of New Mexico, authorizing the issue of 

certain bonds of said Territory. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 54th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 11, 1896. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 6, 

1896. (June 6, 1896, H. Jour., p. 589; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 36). 

H.J. Res. 201. 

Extending the time of payments due from settlers 

and purchasers of all ceded Indian reservations. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 54th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 11, 1896. 

The resolution was presented to the President on 

June 6, 1896. (June 6, 1896, H. Jour., p. 606; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 36). 

Fifty-fourth Congress, Second Session 

Regular Vetoes 

S. 719. 

To restore a pension to Harriet M. Knowlton. 

Vetoed March 1, 1897: The veto message was laid 

before the Senate. referred to the Committee on Pen- 
168 Grover Cleveland 

sions, and printed as S. Doc. No. 719. (29 Cong. Rec. 

780 

781 

782 

783 

784 

- 2525). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 1323. 

Granting a pension to Maria Somerlat, widow of Valentine Somerlat. 

Vetoed February 22, 1897. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 143. (29 Cong. 

Rec. 2091). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 1185. 

Granting a pension to Rachel Patton. 

Vetoed May 21, 1896. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H. Doc. No. 389. (28 

Cong. Rec. 5535). 

The House overrode the veto on February 9, 1897 by a 

vote of 137 yeas to 60 nays. (29 Cong. Rec. 1681). 

The Senate overrode the veto on March 3, 1897 by a 

vote of 37 yeas to 10 nays. (29 Cong. Rec. 2733). 

Veto overridden. (29 Stat. 836). 

H.R. 1299. 

Granting a pension to Harriet Woodbury, of Windsor, 

Vermont. 

Vetoed March 1, 1897. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 330. (29 

Cong. Rec. 2575). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 2189. 

Granting a pension to Mrs. Mary A. Freeman. 

Vetoed February 22, 1897. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 308. (29 

Cong. Rec. 2113). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 6902. 

Granting a pension to Mrs. Mary A. Viel. 

Vetoed February 22, 1897. The veto message was laid 

before House, referred to the Committee on Invalid 

Pensions, and printed a H.R. Doc. No. 308. (29 Cong. 

Rec. 2113). 

Veto unchallenged. 
Fifty-fourth - Congress, Second Session 

785 H.R. 7864. 

169 

To amend the ~m~i~at~o~ laws of the United States. 

Vetoed March 2, 1891: The veto message was laid 

before the House and printed as S. Doc. No. 185. (29 

Cong. Rec. 2667, 2668). 

The House overrode the veto on March 3, 1897 by a 

vote of 195 yeas to 37 nays. (29 Cong. Rec. 2946, 

2947). 

The Senate referred the veto message and biII to the 

Committee on Immigration on March 3, 1897. (29 

Cong. Rec. 2728). 

Veto sustained. 

786 H.R. 9469. 

To constitute a new division of the eastern judicial 

district of Texas, and to provide for the holding of 

terms of court at Beaumont, Texas, and for the appointment of a clerk for said court. 

Vetoed January 14, 1897. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on the 

Judiciary, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 184. (29 Cong. 

Rec. 815). 

The House ouerrode the veto on January 22, 1897 by 

a vote of 144 yeas to 68 nays. (29 Cong. Rec. 1068, 

1069). 

The Senate overrode the veto on February 8, 1897 by 

a vote of 51 yeas to 1 nay. (29 Cong. Rec. 1641). 

Veto overridden. (29 Stat. 1641). 

Pocket Vetoes 

787 S. 824. 

To require patents to be issued to land actually settled under the act entitled “an act to provide for the 

armed occupation and settlement of the unsettled 

part of the peninsula of Florida,” approved August 4, 

1842. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 54th 

Congress and adjourned sine die on March 3, 1897. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 

1897. (March 3, 1897, S. Jour., p. 178; see ako H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 37). 

788 S. 2986. 

Authorizing the Commissioners of the District of Columbia b accept the bequest of the late Peter Von 

Essen for the use of the public white schools of that 

portion of said District formerly known as Georgetown. 

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, 
170 Grover Cleveland 

1897. (March 2, 1897, S. Jour., p. 170; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 37). 

789 

790 

791 

792 

793 

794 

S. 3328. 

To amend an act entitled “An act to repeal the 

timber-culture laws, 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 February 

26, 1897. (February 27, 1897, S. Jour., p. 158; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 37). 

H.R. 459. 

For the relief of Thomas Rosbrugh. 

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). 

H.R. 948. 

To remove charge of desertion against Jacob M. 

Hamburger. 

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 

25, 1897. (February 25, 1897, H. Jour., p. 218; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 37). 

H.R. 1353. 

For the relief of George McAlpin, to repay to him 

moneys unlawfully collected from him by the United 

States. 

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. 2604. 

To increase the pension of Caroline A. Hough, widow 

of Brig. Gem. John Hough. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 54th 

Congress had recessed from December 22, 1896 until 

January 5, 1897. The bill was presented to the President on December 16, 1896. (H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th 

Cong., 2d sess., p. 36). 

H.R. 2815. 

For the relief of William Lock and James H. Tinsley. 
Fift~fourth Congress, Second Session 171 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 54th 

Congress had adiourned sine die on March 3, 1897. 

795 

796 

797 

798 

799 

The-bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1837. (March 2, 1897, see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th 

Cong., 2d sess., p. 37). 

H.R. 2962. 

Granting a pension to Carrie L. Greig, widow of 

Theodore W. Greig, Brevet Major of 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, 1837. (February 27, 1897, H. Jour., p. 221; see a€so 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 37). 

H.R. 2974. 

To correct the military record of Corydon Winkler, 

late private in the Eighth Company, First Battalion, 

First Ohio Sharpshooters. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 54th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1831. 

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). 

H.R. 3402. 

Granting a pension to William Sheppard, fate of 

Company A, Sixteenth Regiment Indiana Volunteer 

Infantry. 

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 

21, 1891. (February 21, i891, H. Jour., p. 221; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 3'7). 

H.R. 3605. 

Granting a pension to Grotivs N. Udell. 

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 atso 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 37). 

H.R. 4058. 

To set apart certain lands, now known as the Pacific 

Forest Reserve, as a public park, to be known as the 

Washington National Park. 

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 arch 2, 
172 Grover Cleveland 

1897. (March 2, 1897, H. Jour., P. 250; see also H.R. 

800 

801 

802 

803 

804 

805 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 37). 

H.R. 4193. 

To correct the military record of William F. Songer. 

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. 4310. 

For the relief of Mathias Pedersen. 

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). 

H.R. 4354. 

Granting a pension to Mrs. Mary Gould Carr, widow 

of the late Brigadier, and Brevet Major General 

Joseph B. Carr, United States Volunteers, deceased. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 54th 

Congress had recessed on December 22, 1896 until 

January 5, 1897. The bill was presented to the President on December 16, 1896. (H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th 

Cong., 2d sess., p. 36). 

H.R. 4424. 

To correct the military record of George I. Spangler. 

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 

24, 1897. (February 24, 1897, H. Jour., p. 214; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 37). 

H.R. 4930. 

Granting a pension to Mary Forward. 

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). 

H.R. 5128. 

To increase the pension of Jere Smith. 

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 
Fifty-fourth Congress, Second Session 173 

27, 1897. (February 27, 1897, H. Jour., p. 227; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 37). 

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807 

808 

809 

810 

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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). 

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). 

H.R. 6159. 

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 oE making sales in the Subsistence 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. 
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813 

814 

815 

816 

817 

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. 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 ah 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 37). 

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). 

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). 

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). 

H.R. 6845. 

Granting an increase of pension to Major John H. 

Gearkee. 

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. 6915. 

Granting a pension to Julia D. Beebe, widow of 

Frank D. Beebe, late assistant surgeon, One Hundred 

and Fifty-seventh Regiment, New Sork Volunteers. 
Fifty-fourth Congress, Second Session 175 

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). 

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819 

820 

821 

822 

H.R. 7205. 

Granting a pension to Alphonzo 0. Drake, late a private in Company E, Second Regiment, Rhode Island 

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 W.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 37). 

H.R. 7317, 

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, Kentucky. 

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. 8633. 

Granting a pension to Nancy Roberts, Manchester, 

Clay County, Kentucky. 

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. 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). 
176 Grover Cleveland 

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 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., p. 254, 255; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 37). 

825 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. 

To amend an act to permit the use of the right-ofway 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). 

827 H.R. 9704. 

To authorize the Washington & Glen Echo Railroad 

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). 
Fifty-fourth Congress, Second Session 177 

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830 

831 

832 

833 

H.R. 9763. 

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. 

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 64th 

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 26 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)). 

H.R. 10290. 

For the relief of Joseph I?. 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). 

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, 
178 Grover Cleveland 

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). 

835 HJ. Res. 261. 

For the prevention of the introduction and spread of 

contagious and infectious diseases into the United 

States. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 54th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1897. 

The resolution was presented to the President on 

March 2, 1897. (March 2, 1897, €3. Jour., p. 234; see 

also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 37).