No. 663. A FURTHER SUPPLEMENT To an act, entitled "An act to accept the grant of public lands by the United States for the endowment of Agricultural Colleges," approved April first, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three, and making appropriations for carrying the same into effect. Section 1. Be it enacted, &c., That in order to carry Appropriation. into effect the act of Congress, approved July second, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-two, granting public lands to the several States for educational purposes, and the act of the Legislature of Pennsylvania, approved April first, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three, accepting the provisions and conditions of said act of Congress, and pledging the faith of the State to carry the same into effect, the following sums, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be and are hereby specifically appropriated, for the two fiscal years beginning June first, one thousand nine hundred and seven, to the trustees of The Pennsylvania State The Pennsylvania College, for the following purposes; namely, For the maintenance of the school of agriculture, including salaries of instructors, and other necessary expenses connected with short courses in agriculture, courses in forestry, dairy husbandry, poultry husbandry, correspondence courses, animal nutrition and such other forms of agricultural extension work as may appear necessary and practicable, seventy thousand dollars ($70,000), for the two fiscal years beginning June first one thousand nine hundred and seven. For the maintenance of the School of Engineering, including the departments of civil engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering; to provide for the salaries of instructors, necessary supplies, materials, labor, janitor service, repairs, and additional equipment, the sum of sixty thousand dollars ($60,000), for the two fiscal years beginning June first, one thousand nine hundred and seven. To relieve the overcrowded laboratories and lecturerooms, the sum of seventy thousand dollars, for the erection of a section of a science building. For the purpose of establishing a Department of Home Economics for Women, at the College, for the maintenance of the department, including the payment of salaries of instructors, and providing supplies necessary for the same, the sum of twelve thousand dollars. For the purpose of renovating, altering, and enlarg ing the dormitory for women, the sum of thirteen thousand dollars. For grading and otherwise fitting a new athletic field, in order to provide suitable and adequate State College. 744 grounds for the outdoor games and athletic exercises of the student-body, the sum of fifteen thousand dol lars. In order to carry the act into effect, approved the fifteenth day of May, one thousand nine hundred and three, relating to investigations in the culture, curing, and preparation of leaf tobacco, under the manage ment of the Tobacco Growers' Society of Lancaster, the sum of four thousand dollars is hereby appropri ated, for the two fiscal years beginning June first, one thousand nine hundred and seven. For maintenance of School of Mining and Metallurgy, for two years, the sum of fifty thousand dollars; of which twenty thousand dollars shall be used in the completion of building, and thirty thousand dollars for maintenance. For maintenance of Department of Chemistry, two years, the sum of ten thousand dollars. For maintenance and improvements in other de partments, not mentioned in this bill, the sum of thirty thousand dollars is hereby appropriated, to be uesd accordingly to the best judgment of the trustees. APPROVED-The thirteenth day of June, Anno Domini one thousand nine hundred and seven, except as to the item appropriating $70,000 for the purpose of erecting a section of the science building. This item is approved in the sum of $20,000. I withhold my approval from the remainder of said item because of insufficient State revenue. EDWIN S. STUART. Appropriation. Philadelphia. Water-front and eto. No. 664. AN ACT Making an appropriation to the city of Philadelphia, for the purposes of improving her water-front and dockage system, and reclaiming waste lands. Section 1. Be it enacted, &c., That the sum of five hundred thousand dollars be and the same is hereby specifically appropriated to the city of Philadelphia, conditioned upon the said city of Philadelphia appropriating a like or greater sum, for the improvement of her water-front and dockage system, and the reclaiming of waste lands. APPROVED-The thirteenth day of June, Anno Domini one thousand nine hundred and seven, in the sum of $250,000. I withhold my approval from the remainder of said appropriation because of insufficient State revenue. EDWIN S. STUART. No. 665. AN ACT To make an appropriation to the United Charities of Hazleton. Section 1. Be it enacted, &c., That the sum of Appropriation. six thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be and the same is hereby appropriated to the United Charities, of Hazleton, for the two fiscal years beginning June first, nineteen hundred and seven, for the following purposes; namely, The sum of five thousand dollars, or so much there. of as may be necessary, for maintenance, and the sum of one thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, for improvements. APPROVED-The thirteenth day of June, Anno Domini one thousand nine hundred and seven, except as to the following items: The item appropriating $5,000 for the purposes of maintenance, is approved in the sum of $3,000. I withhold my approval from the remainder of said item. I withhold my approval from the item appropriating $1,000 for improvements. The aforesaid reductions have been made because of insufficient State revenue. EDWIN S. STUART. No. 666. AN ACT Making appropriations to the trustees of the Western University of Pennsylvania, for erection of building for School of Mines, for general maintenance of the University, construction of buildings and purchase of apparatus, and for hospital, dental, educational, engineering, and observatory purposes. Section 1. Be it enacted, &c., That the sum of Appropriation. two hundred and fifty thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be and the same is hereby specifically appropriated to the trustees of the Western University of Pennsylvania, for the two fiscal years beginning June first, one thousand nine hundred and seven, for the erection of a building for the School of Mines of said University. Section 2. That the sum of fifty thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be and the same is hereby specifically appropriated to the trus tecs of the Western University of Pennsylvania, for the two fiscal years beginning June first, one thousand nine hundred and seven, for the general maintenance of the University, the construction of buildings, and the purchase of apparatus, as the trustees may deem best for the interests of the University. Section 3. That the sum of forty-nine thousand dol lars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be and the same is hereby specifically appropriated to the trustees of the Western University of Pennsylvania, for the two fiscal years beginning June first, one thousand nine hundred and seven, for the following purposes; to wit, The Reineman Hospital, fourteen thousand five hun dred dollars. The Kaufmann Clinic, seven thousand dollars. The Dental Clinic, two thousand five hundred dollars. The Department of Education, the School of Engineering, the Observatory, twenty-five thousand dol lars. APPROVED-The thirteenth day of June, Anno Domini one thousand nine hundred and seven, except as to the following items: The item appropriating $250,000 for the purpose of the erection of a building for the School of Mines is approved in the sum of $175,000. I withhold my approval from the remainder of said item. The item appropriating $50,000 for the purpose of general maintenance, the construction of buildings and the purchase of apparatus is approved in the sum of $25,000. I withhold my approval from the remainder of said item. The aforesaid reductions have been made because of insufficient State revenue. EDWIN S. STUART. Appropriation. No. 667. AN ACT Making an appropriation to the American Art Society, of Philadelphia, for the purpose of encouraging American art. Section 1. Be it enacted, &c., That the sum of ten thousand dollars be and the same is hereby specially appropriated to the American Art Society, of Philadelphia, for the two fiscal years beginning June first, one thousand nine hundred and seven, for the purpose of encouraging American art. APPROVED-The thirteenth day of June, Anno Domini one thousand nine hundred and seven, in the sum of $7,000. I withhold my approval from the remainder of said appropriation because of insufficient State revenue. EDWIN S. STUART. No. 668. AN ACT Making appropriations to the State Normal Schools of the Commonwealth, and regulating the number of trustees to be elected and appointed. Section 1. Be it enacted, &c., That the sum of Appropriation. three hundred and ninety thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be and the same is hereby specifically appropriated to the several State Normal Schools, organized and accepted as such under the schools. laws of this Commonwealth, for the two fiscal years beginning June one, one thousand nine hundred and seven, for the purpose of maintenance. Section 2. That the sum of four hundred ninety-six thousand dollars ($496,000) be and the same is hereby specifically appropriated to the said several State Normal Schools of the Commonwealth, for the payment of debts already incurred, and for the erection of necessary buildings and the equipment thereof. Section 3. Said appropriations to be distributed as follows, among the thirteen State Normal Schools of the Commonwealth:— Lock Haven, forty-eight thousand dollars, $48,000. Slippery Rock, twenty-five thousand dollars, $25,000. Section 4. The number of trustees for each of the said State Normal Schools, appointed to represent the Commonwealth, shall be nine, and those elected on the part of the stockholders shall be nine, to be appointed, elected and serve as now provided by existing laws. APPROVED-The thirteenth day of June, Anno Domini one thousand nine hundred and seven, except as to the following items: The item appropriating $390,000, for the purpose of maintenance, is approved in the sum of $312,000. I withhold my approval from the remainder of said item. The item appropriating $496.000, for the payment of debts incurred by the several State Normal Schools, and for the erection of necessary buildings and equipment, is approved in the sum of $200,000. I withhold State normal |