ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT. XLVII 



of the great Sioiian family. While he is uiiwilliug to commit 

 himself to a general denial of the prevailing notion, he has 

 been forced to conclude that it requires considerable modifica- 

 tion, at least so far as it relates to the Siouan tribes. 



FINANCIAL STATEMENT. 



Classification of expenditures made from the appropriation for Korth American elhnol- 

 Ofiy foi' the fiscal year eiidiny June 30, 1S90. 



Amount of apiiropriatioii , 1889-'90 $40, 000. 00 



July 1, 1889, balance from previous appropriations 13, 491. 22 



'■ $53, 491. 22 



Services 33, 831. 17 



Traveling expenses 3, 958. 34 



Transportation of property '. 336. 43 



I'^ield supplies 752. 84 



(ioods for distribution to Indians 131. 36 



Instruments 5. 18 



Laboratory matei ial 51. 28 



Books for library 756. 12 



Stationery and drawing material 330. 45 



Illustrations for Report 637. 08 



Office furniture 392. 38 



Office supijlies and repairs 206. 76 



Correspondence .70 



Specimens 18. 00 



Bonded railroad accounts forwarded to Treasury for settlement 50. 05 



Balance on hand to meet outstanding liabilities 12, 033. 08 



Total 53,491.22 



