LAWS 115 



1914— Act of August 22, 1914 (38 Stat. L., 699)— An Act 

 To accept the cession by the State of Montana of 

 exclusive jurisdiction over the lands embraced within 

 the Glacier National Park, and for other purposes. 



The act accepts jurisdiction, reserving to the State rights of pro- 

 cess and taxation, and placing the park in the federal district for 

 Montana. It makes prohibitions regarding hunting, fishing, spolia- 

 tion, etc., and prescribes penalties. Provision is made for the appoint- 

 ment of a Commissioner, and his povirers, etc., are outlined. 



1915— Act of February 2y, 1915 (38 Stat. L., 814)— An Act 

 To authorize the Great Northern Railway Company 

 to revise the location of its right of way, and for 

 other purposes. 



Grant made subject to limitations contained in act of March 3, 

 1875 (18 Stat. L., 482) as amended by act of March 3, 1899 (30 Stat. 

 L., 1233). 



19 16 — ^Act of July I, 19 16 (39 Stat. L., 262, 308) — An Act 

 Making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of 

 the Government for the fiscal year ending June 

 thhtieth, nineteen hundred and seventeen, and for 

 other purposes. 



Authorization to Secretary of Interior to accept patented lands or 

 rights over same located in Glacier Park that may be donated for 

 park purposes. 



1916 — ^Act of July 3, 1916 (39 Stat. L., 342) — An Act For 

 the relief of certain homestead entrymen for land 

 within the limits of the Glacier National Park. 



Entries of certain homesteaders excepted from force of act creating 

 park, with proviso for reversion to park in case of non-perfection. 



1917 — Act of March 2, 1917 (39 Stat. L., 916) — An Act To 

 authorize the sale of certain lands at or near Belton, 

 Montana, for hotel purposes. 



Sale of portion of a half of a quarter section at not less than $25 



