Chapter 152. Granting pensions and increase of pensions to certain soldiers and sailors of the civil war and to widows and dependent relatives of such soldiers and sailors
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CHAP. 152.— An Act Granting pensions and increase of pensions to certain soldiers and sailors of the civil war and to widows and dependent relatives of such soldiers and sailors. February 18, 1909. [[S. 8422](/us/bill/60/s/8422).] [[Private, No. 146](/us/pvtl/60/146).] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, Pensions. 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— Pensions increased.William T.
Johnson.The name of William T. Johnson, late of Company G, Sixty-second 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. Henry T. Powell.The name of Henry T. Powell, late of Company G, Second Regiment California Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. John L. McKee.The name of John L. McKee, late of Company K, One hundred and ninety-seventh 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.
Dexter E. Boyden.The name of Dexter E. Boyden, late of Company G, 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. William W. Peck.The name of William W. Peck, late of Company M, First Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Heavy Artillery, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. 1449 The name of George Blake, late of Company F, First RegimentGeorge Blake.
Vermont Volunteer Cavalry, and Company E, Third 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. The name of Fannie E. Holden, widow of Giles H. Holden, lateFannie E. Holden. captain Company H, One hundred and seventy-ninth 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. The name of William W. Scott, late of Company D, Thirty-fourth William W.
Scott.Regiment Iowa Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. The name of John N. Williams, late of Company I, Seventy-thirdJohn N. Williams. 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. The name of Sarah Martin, former widow of Samuel Harrison, latePension.Sarah Martin. of Company I, Eighty-ninth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month.
The name of Thomas Greenley, late of Company I, Twenty-firstPensions increased.Thomas Greenley. Regiment Iowa Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. The name of John W. Ervin, late of Company I, Twelfth RegimentJohn W. Ervin. 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. The name of William H. Dodd, late of Company H, Fourth RegimentWilliam H.
Dodd. Delaware Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. The name of James W. Cobb, late of Company H, SeventeenthJames W. Cobb. Regiment Vermont Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. The name of Henry C. Bodkin, late first lieutenant Company I,Henry C. Bodkin. Forty-sixth Regiment United States Colored Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.
The name of Turner Lacey, late of Company B, Sixth RegimentTurner Lacey. Indiana Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. The name of Nelson W. Armstrong, late of Company H, Forty-fourthKelson W. Armstrong. 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. The name of William J. Conrad, late of Company H, Fifty-fourthWilliam J.
Conrad. 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. The name of Thomas S. Wineteer, late of Company C, Sixty-fifthThomas S. Wineteer. Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. The name of Philip H. Showers, late of Company D, One hundredPhilip H. Showers. and 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.
The name of Henry C. Elliott, late of Company A, Seventy-ninthHenry C. Elliott. Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. The name of Wyman F. Patten, late of Company F, One hundredWyman F. Patten. and 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. 1450 Pensions.James D. Davis.The name of James D.
Davis, late of Company F, Fourteenth Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month. Mary M. Ball.The name of Mary M. Ball, widow of John W. Ball, late of Company G, Seventh Regiment West Virginia Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month. Pensions increased.Jacob Mays.The name of Jacob Mays, late of Company D, Sixth Regiment-West Virginia Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty-six dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.
Charles C. Jones.The name of Charles C. Jones, late of Company D, Eleventh 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. Caroline Coburn.The name of Caroline Coburn, widow of John Coburn, late colonel Thirty-third Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of fifty dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving. Robert E. Banks.The name of Robert E.
Banks, late first lieutenant Company G, Eleventh Regiment Pennsylvania. Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. Isaac H. Isaacs.The name of Isaac H. Isaacs, late of Company B, Forty-fourth 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. James A. Brians.The name of James A. Brians, late of Company G, First Regiment Ohio Volunteer Heavy Artillery, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.
Hiram B. Lord.The name of Hiram B. Lord, late of Company I, Twenty-third 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. James P. Nowland.The name of James P. Nowland, late of Company M, First Regiment Michigan Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. Benoni Lewis.The name of Benoni Lewis, late of Company I, Fourth Regiment Rhode Island Volunteer Infantry, and Company I, Seventh Regiment United States Veteran Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.
Pension.Sarah A. Horr.The name of Sarah A. Horr, former widow of Henry K. Geer, late of Company H, Sixth Regiment Iowa Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month. Pensions increased.Robert W. McCullough.The name of Robert W. McCullough, junior, late of Company A, First 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. Charles J. Hinds.The name of Charles J.
Hinds, late of Company D, Second Regiment, and Company G, Tenth 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. James H. McAllteter.The name of James H. McAllister, late of Company A, Ninety-sixth 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. Richard D. Coonen.The name of Richard D. Coonen, late of Company E, Fifth 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.
Joseph L. Wright.The name of Joseph L. Wright, late of Company A, One hundred and fourteenth Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of forty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. 1451 The name of Isabella R. Vosburgh, widow of Hiram D. Vosburgh,Isabella R. Vosburgh. late assistant surgeon, Eighth Regiment New York Volunteer Cavalry, and pay her a pension at the rate of seventeen dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving.
The name of George S. Warren, late of Company H, Forty-fourthGeorge S. Warren. 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. The name of Eben T. C. Lord, late of Company L, First RegimentEben T. C. Lord. 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. The name of Francis Weaver, late of Company H, Two hundredFrancis Weaver.*Post,* p. 1494. and ninth 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.
The name of John A. Pattee, late of Company K, Twenty-fourthJohn A. Pattee. Regiment Michigan Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. The name of Washington F. Landers, late of Seventeenth Battery,Washington F. Landers. Indiana Volunteer Light Artillery, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. The name of Thomas Phelan, late first lieutenant Company B,Thomas Phelan.
Seventh Regiment Missouri Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty-six dollars per month In lieu of that he is now receiving. The name of Calvin Boyer, late of Company B, Fiftieth RegimentCalvin Boyer. Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. The name of James A. Grant, late, of Company D, Seventh RegimentJames A. Grant. Michigan Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.
The name of Frank M. Swann, late of Company L, Ninth RegimentPension.Frank M. Swann. Rhode Island Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month. The name of Christian Paul, late of Company G, Fifty-fourthPensions increased.Christian Paul. 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. The name of John W. Knapp, late of Company A, TwentiethJohn W. Knapp.
Regiment Michigan Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. The name of Arthur R. Curtis, late lieutenant-colonel TwentiethArthur R. Curtis. 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. The name of Samuel D. Hurd, late of Company H, Second RegimentSamuel D. Hurd. Maine Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.
The name of Rodney N. Hall, late first-class musician, TenthRodney N. Hall. 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. The name of Hobert B. Doolittle, late of Company I, TwentiethHobert B. Doolittle. 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. The name of Thomas Fox, late of Company A, One hundred andThomas Fox. seventy-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. 1452 Melzar E.
Beard.The name of Melzar E. Beard, late of Company I, First Regiment New Hampshire 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. Pension.Barnum Slocum.The name of Barnum Slocum, late of Company G, Twenty-eighth Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month. Pensions in creased.Josiah N. Eastman.The name of Josiah N. Eastman, late of Company D, Nineteenth Regiment Maine Volunteer Infantry, and Company D, First Regiment Maine Volunteer Heavy Artillery, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.
Freeland Q. Andrews.The name of Freeland Q. Andrews, late of Company B, Thirty-second Regiment, and Company B, Thirty-first 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. George P. Tucker.The name of George P. Tucker, late of Company K, First Regiment Maine Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. Henry M. Washburn.The name of Henty M.
Washburn, late of Company B, 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. Pension.John A. Flanders.The name of John A. Flanders, late of Company E, Seventh Regiment New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month. Pensions increased.Warren AbbottThe name of Warren Abbott, late of Company B, Fourteenth 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.
Ira S. Allen.The name of Ira S. Allen, late of Independent Battalion, Second Regiment Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and Company G, 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. James Kirby.The name of James Kirby, late of Company L, Eighth 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. Franklin R.
Saint John.The name of Franklin R. Saint John, late first lieutenant Company B, Thirty-fifth 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. John W. Son.The name of John W. Son, late of Company I, Ninth Regiment Missouri Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. Francis N. Brokaw.The name of Francis N. Brokaw, late of Company A, Twenty-seventh 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.
David C. Crawford.The name of David C. Crawford, late second lieutenant Company I, Sixty-third 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. Roben L. Wilson.The name of Robert L. Wilson, late of Company F, and sergeant-major, 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. Edwin B. Paddock.The name of Edwin B.
Paddock, late of Company A, Nineteenth 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. Melvin P. Miller.The name of Melvin P. Miller, late of Company D, One hundred and fourth Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. 1453 The name of Adam Wingenfield, late of Company I, One hundredAdam Wingenfield. and first 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.
The name of George W. Becker, late of Company K, Ninety-secondGeorge W. Becker. 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. The name of Berdette M. Sperry, late of Company A, Brackett’sBerdette M. Sperry. battalion, Minnesota Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. The name of Charles S. Baker, late of Troop F, Fourth RegimentCharles S.
Baker. United States Cavalry, and chief bugler Second Regiment New York Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of fifty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. The name of Berge Johnson, late of Company K, Second RegimentBerge Johnson. Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. The name of John Egan, late of Company H, Twenty-second RegimentJohn Egan. 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.
The name of William A. Richardson, late of Company D, SecondWilliam A. Richardson. Regiment Rhode Island Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. The name of Lucius Bigelow, late of Company I, Fifth RegimentLucius Bigelow. Vermont Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. The name of Edwin M. Haynes, late chaplain Tenth RegimentEdwin M.
Haynes. Vermont Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. The name of Eliza Palmer, widow of James J. Palmer, late captainEliza Palmer. Company F, Forty-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. The name of Francis I. Gardiner, late of United States ship Princeton,Francis I. Gardiner. United States Navy, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.
The name of Elisha Bridges, late of Company E, Forty-sixth RegimentElisha Bridges. 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. The name of David F. Painter, late of Company F, Fifty-fourthDavid F. Painter. Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and Fifteenth Battery, Indiana Volunteer Light Artillery, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.
The name or Charles H. Rankin, late of Company C, First RegimentCharles H. Rankin. Iowa Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. The name of Ira A. Silvemail, late of Company G, Ono hundred andIra A. Silvemail. twenty-eighth 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. The name of Allen T. Landress, late of Company H, Second RegimentAllen T.
Landress. 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. The name of Ebenezer Winslow, now known as Eben C. Thomas,Ebenester Winslow. late of Company B, Twenty-seventh 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. The name of George W. Palmer, late of Company F, Forty-fourthGeorge W. Palmer.
Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty-six dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. 1454 Eli W. Wilhite.The name of Eli W. Wilhite, late of Company F, One hundred and fourteenth Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty-six dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. Samuel T. Cromwell.The name of Samuel T. Cromwell, late of Company A. Forty-third 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.
John B. Hazen.The name of John B. Hazen, late of Company H, First Regiment District of Columbia Volunteer Cavalry, and Company M, 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. Thomas K. Hastings.The name of Thomas K, Hastings, late first lieutenant Company H, One hundred and 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.
William H. Knight.The name of William H. Knight, late captain Company B, Eighty-second Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty-six dollars per month in lieu or that he is now receiving. Leander Stillwell.The name of Leander Stillwell, late first lieutenant Company D, Sixty-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. Stephen M. Gilley.The name of Stephen M.
Gilley, late of Company G, First Regiment Maine 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. Pension.Emily C. Twitchell.The name of Emily C. Twitchell, widow of Thomas E. Twitchell, late of Company C, Twelfth Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month. Pensions increased.Almeran A. Stillman.The name of Almeran A. Stillman, late of Company H, Thirty-seventh Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.
Julia F. Darling.The name of Julia F. Darling, widow of George A. Darling, late of Company C, Purnell Legion, Maryland Volunteer Cavalry, and captain Company G, Fifth Regiment United States Colored Volunteer Cavalry, and pay her a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving. Edward E. Houstain.The name of Edward E. Houstain, late first lieutenant Company B, Twenty-fifth 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.
George W. Curl.The name of George W. Curl, late of Company I, Eleventh 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. Ann M. Mason.The name of Ann M. Mason, widow of Granville P. Mason, late captain Company B, Seventh 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. Thomas Painter.The name of Thomas Painter, late of Company A, 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.
Oliver S. Adams.The name of Oliver S. Adams, late of Companies B and C, First Regiment Rhode Island Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. Ezra P. Byram.The name of Ezra P. Byram, late second lieutenant Company E, Fourteenth Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. 1455 The name of Edwin Potter, late of Company A, First RegimentEdwin Potter.
Rhode Island Volunteer Light Artillery, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. The name of Charles E. Sherman, late of Company G, TwelfthCharles E. Sherman. Regiment Rhode Island Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. The name of Alexander G. Smith, late unassigned, Second RegimentAlexander G. Smith. Massachusetts Volunteer Heavy Artillery, and Company G, Seventeenth 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 18, 1909.