Chapter 167. To amend section 5 of the Act entitled “An Act to establish a national military park at the battle field of Stones River, Tennessee,” approved March 3, 1927
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CHAP. 167.— An Act To amend section 5 of the Act entitled “An Act to establish a national military park at the battle field of Stones River, Tennessee,” approved March 3, 1927. April 15, 1930.[[H. R. 2825](/us/bill/71/hr/2825).][[Public, No. 127](/us/pl/71/127).] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, That section 5Stones River National Park, Tenn.Vol. 44, p. 1400, amended. of the Act entitled “An Act to establish a national military park at the battle field of Stones River, Tennessee,” approved March 3, 1927, be, and the same is hereby, amended so that the said section will read as follows:
" “That, upon receipt of the report of said commission, the SecretaryAcquisition of lands by purchase or condemnation. of War be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to acquire, by purchase, when purchasable at prices deemed by him reasonable, otherwise by condemnation, such tract or tracts of lands as are recommended by the commission as necessary and desirable for a national military park; to establish and substantially mark the boundaries of the said park; to definitely mark all lines of battle and locations of troops within the boundaries of the park and erect substantial historical tablets at such points within the park and in the vicinity of the park and its approaches as are recommended by the commission, together with such other points as the Secretary of War may deem appropriate; to construct the necessary roads andHazen Monument included. walks, plant trees and shrubs, restore and care for the grounds, including the Hazen Monument: *Provided*, That the entire cost of*Proviso*.Cost limitation. acquiring said land, including cost of condemnation proceedings, if any, ascertainment of title, surveys, and compensation for the land, the cost of marking the battle field, the expenses of the commission, and the establishment of the national military park, shall not exceed the sum of $100,000.
" Approved, April 15, 1930.