Fifth Regiment Kansas 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 28, 1903. CHAP. 889.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Mary Ann Sears. February 28, 1903. Mary Ann Sears. 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 Ann Sears, widow of Charles H. Sears, late of Company K, Eighty-first Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving: Provided, That in the event of the death of Hattie Blanche Sears, helpless and dependent child of said Charles death of child. H. Sears, the additional pension herein granted shall cease and determine. Approved, February 28, 1903. Proviso. Increase to cease on CHAP. 890.-An Act Granting an increase of pension to William J. Chitwood. 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 J. Chitwood, late of Company A, Eightysecond 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 28, 1903. CHAP. 891.—An Act Granting a pension to Rebecca A. Glass. 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 Rebecca A. Glass, former widow of Josiah M. Christy, late of Company K, Twenty-eighth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month. Approved, February 28, 1903. February 28, 1903. [Private, No. 765.] Rebecca A. Glass. CHAP. 892.-An Act Granting an increase of pension to Eliza 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 Eliza Little, widow of Edward H. Little, late captain Company H, Sixty-fifth Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving. February 28, 1903. Eliza Little. February 28, 1903. CHAP. 893.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Orson Nickerson. 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 Orson Nickerson, late of Company K, Fourth Regiment United States Infantry, war with Mexico, and Company K, One hundred and sixth Regiment New York 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 28, 1903. February 28, 1903. [Private, No. 768.] Pension increased. CHAP. 894.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Charles H. Barnes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Charles H. Barnes. 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. Barnes, late of Company F, Fifty-seventh 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, February 28, 1903. February 28, 1903. [Private, No. 769.] Edward Straub. · Pension increased. CHAP. 895.-An Act Granting an increase of pension to Edward Straub. 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 Straub, late of Company E, Second Regiment Massachusetts 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 28, 1903. CHAP. 896.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Hester A. R. Landers. 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 Hester A. R. Landers, widow of Thomas Landers, late medical cadet, United States Army, and assistant surgeon, Tenth Regiment United States Colored Volunteer Heavy Artillery, and pay her a pension at the rate of fifteen dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving. Approved, February 28, 1903. February 28, 1903. [Private, No. 771.] Hattie Connell. CHAP. 897.-An Act Granting an increase of pension to Hattie Connell. 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 Hattie Connell, widow of John P. Connell, late second lieutenant Company G, Sixth Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of fifteen dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving. Approved, February 28, 1903. CHAP. 898.-An Act Granting an increase of pension to Elvira C. Compton. 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 Elvira C. Compton, widow of Andrew J. Compton, late captain Company B, One hundred and forty-first Regiment New York 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 28, 1903. February 28, 1903. [Private, No. 772.] Elvira C. Compton. CHAP. 899.-An Act Granting an increase of pension to Samuel L. Thompson. 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 L. Thompson, late principal musician Fourth Regiment Vermont 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 28, 1903. February 28, 1903. [Private, No. 773.] Samuel L. Thomp son. Pension increased. CHAP. 900.-An Act Granting an increase of pension to Austin H. 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 Austin H. Patterson, late captain Company A, Fourteenth Regiment New Jersey 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 28, 1903. CHAP. 901.-An Act Granting an increase of pension to Nannie 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 Nannie Cushman, widow of Charles H. Cushman, late commander, 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 28, 1903. February 28, 1903. Nannie Cushman. February 28, 1903. [Private, No. 776.] Pension increased. CHAP. 902.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Walter G. Tebbetts. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Walter G. Tebbetts. 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 G. Tebbetts, late of Company I, First Regiment Illinois Volunteer Light Artillery, and pay him a pension at the rate of fifty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. Approved, February 28, 1903. February 28, 1903. [Private, No. 777.] nell. Pension. CHAP. 903.-An Act Granting a pension to Patrick W. O'Donnell. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Patrick W. O'Don- 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 W. O'Donnell, late seaman, United States Navy, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month. Approved, February 28, 1903. February 28, 1903. [Private, No. 778.] Pension increased. CHAP. 904.-An Act Granting an increase of pension to Charles C. Chesley. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Charles C. Chesley. 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 C. Chesley, late second lieutenant Company F, Sixth 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, February 28, 1903. February 28, 1903. [Private, No. 779.] Pension. CHAP. 905.-An Act Granting a pension to Rachel E. Bullard. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Rachel E. Bullard. 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 Rachel E. Bullard, widow of Edmund E. Bullard, alias Charles Howard, late of Company A, First Regiment New Hampshire Volunteer Light Artillery, and Company C, Eleventh Regiment Vermont Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of eight dollars per month. Approved, February 28, 1903. February 28, 1903. CHAP. 906.-An Act Granting an increase of pension to Mary E. Russell. 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. Russell, widow of Charles G. Russell, late first lieutenant Company D, Twelfth Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twenty-five dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving. Approved, February 28, 1903. CHAP. 907.--An Act Granting an increase of pension to James B. Taylor. February 28, 1903. James B. Taylor. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United [Private, No. 781.] 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 B. Taylor, late of Company A, Eighty-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 28, 1903. CHAP. 908.-An Act Granting an increase of pension to Luther D. Goddard. 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 Luther D. Goddard, late of Company D, Fifteenth 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, February 28, 1903. February 28, 1903. [Private, No. 782.] Luther D. Goddard. CHAP. 909.—An Act Granting an increase of pension to Mary A. Noyes. 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. Noyes, widow of Edward Noyes, late of Company C, Eleventh 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 28, 1903. February 28, 1903. [Private, No. 783.] Mary A. Noyes. Pension increased. CHAP. 910.—An Act Granting a pension to Albert M. Smith. February 28, 1903. Albert M. Smith. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United [Private, No. 784.] 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 M. Smith, late of Company K, One hundred and thirty-seventh Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of ten dollars per month, the same to be paid him without any deduction or rebate on account of former alleged overpayments or erroneous payments of pension. |