Category: Acts of the Liberian Legislature, 1914-1919

Joint resolution authorizing the president of Liberia to call an election in Sinoe County for the purpose of electing a senator and three representatives (Acts 1920, p. 3).

An act to define the property qualification of any person or persons who may become labour recruiting agents [requiring unencumbered estate of $300] (Acts 1920, p. 4).

Joint resolution making an appropriation to defray the expenses of the ensuing inauguration of the president, vice president of the Republic of Liberia [appropriating $5,000] (Acts 1920, p. 4).

Resolution ratifying the treaty of peace, between the allied and associated powers and Germany, signed at Versailles, France, the twenty-eighth day of June one thousand and nine hundred and nineteen (Acts 1920, pp. 4-5).

An act repealing an act amalgamating the Interior Department and Department of Public Instruction and Common Schools [and setting the salary of the secretary of public instruction at $2,000] (Acts 1920, p. 5).

Joint resolution creating the office of typist in the senate and house of representatives, Republic of Liberia (Acts 1920, pp. 5-6).

An act amendatory and supplementary to an act establishing a criminal code approved Oct. 14th, 1914 [defining “house breaking” as entering during the daytime, to distinguish this crime from “burglary”] (Acts 1920, p. 6).

Joint resolution making an appropriation for the repairs of the Greenville Post Office, in the county of Sinoe [$1,000], and the Court House and Jail House of the territory of Grand Cape Mount [$200] also the Court House and Jail House in the territory of Marshall, county of Montserrado [$2,000], Republic of Liberia (Acts 1920, pp. 6-7).

An act fixing the daily allowances of the pages of the senate and house of representative [at 50 cents per day while in session] (Acts 1920, p. 7).

Joint resolution amendatory to a joint resolution fixing the day of adjournment of the first session of the thirty fourth legislature of the republic, passed Jan. 15th, 1920 (Acts 1920, p. 7).

Joint resolution fixing the day of adjournment of the first session of the thirty fourth legislature (Acts 1920, pp. 7-8).

An act chartering the Saint John River City of Grand Bassa County, Republic of Liberia [permitting one mayor, magistrate, sheriff and a seven-member council, authorized to appropriate three-fourth of all taxes, fines and other revenue generated within the city] (Acts 1920, pp. 8-11).

Joint resolution amendatory to the act approved Jan. 12, 1897, relating to consular fees [allowing consuls and consul-generals to retain one half of all fees] (Acts 1920, p. 11).

An act granting authority to the president of Liberia to suspend the Emergency Mode of Procedure Act and the amendment thereto approved March 12, 1915 (Acts 1920, pp. 11-12).

An act declaring a cessation of the state of war between the German Empire and the Republic of Liberia (Acts 1920, p. 12).

Joint resolution amendatory to a resolution approved Jan. 22nd, 1919, authorizing the president of Liberia to accept the proffered loan credit from the government of the United States of America [requiring submission to the legislature for final approval] (Acts 1920, p. 12).

An act creating and instituting an order of merit styled the Order of the Star of Africa [limited membership to two hundred and establishing theses grades, in descending order of importance: grand band, grand commander, commander, officer and chevalier] (Acts 1920, pp. 13-14).

Joint resolution authorizing the president of the Republic of Liberia to establish at Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America, a legation and to appoint thereto a diplomatic representative (Acts 1920, p. 14).

An act amendatory to an act granting annuities to ex-presidents and ex-vice presidents of the Republic of Liberia, approved Jan. 11, 1911 [extending annuities to their wives, upon the death of ex-officials] (Acts 1920, p. 14).

Joint resolution authorizing the auditor of the accounts of the Republic of Liberia to credit the accounts of Thomas G. Fuller, ex-general treasurer of the Republic of Liberia, [$213.12] for monies stolen from the office of general treasurer on the night of first of March A.D. 1919 (Acts 1920, p. 15).

Joint resolution fixing the salaries of the auditor, the interior commissioner-general, district commissioners and other officers (Acts 1920, pp. 15-16).

Joint resolution restoring Josiah E. B. Ricks of Grand Bassa, Republic of Liberia to citizenship (Acts 1920, p. 16).

An act incorporating the Liberian Manufacturing and Developing Company of Maryland County, Liberia [granting 500 acres of public land and the right to import sawmill machinery to: Samuel G. Andres, Theophilus M. Gardiner, Robert A. Massey, Alexander B. Stevens, Cornelius A. Lincoln, Franklin J. Harris, Napoleon G. Weaver, Charles C. Perry, Granville A. Howard, Charles B. Cooper, William P. Young, John A. Harris, James B. Gray, William V. S. Tubman, Cerinthus E. Gibson, Anthony D. Wilson, Sr., and John H. Smith] (Acts 1920, p. 17).

Joint resolution transferring the [$50] pension of George Smith of Brewerville [to his wife and heirs until his youngest child comes of age] and augmenting the pension of General G. Stanley Padmore of Montserrado County [from $200 to $400 for his lifetime] (Acts 1920, pp. 17-18).

Joint resolution granting to Jane Berry, widow of the late Edward Perry of the city of Monrovia, the annual pension [of $100] of her deceased husband (Acts 1920, p. 18).

Joint resolution re-imbursing W. H. Blaine of Schiefflin, ex-superintendent of the territory of Marshall [$100] for losses sustained (Acts 1920, pp. 18-19).

Joint resolution granting pensions to C. R. Tyler of Grand Bassa [transferring a $50 pension from her late husband, William F. Tyler] and [$50 to] Alfred Morris of Sinoe County, Republic of Liberia (Acts 1920, p. 19).

An act chartering the Methodist Episcopal Sunday School of the Methodist Church, Monrovia [naming R. V. Richards, pastor; John H. Smythe, superintendent; Anna E. W. Howard, first assistant superintendent; Henry W. Dennis, secretary; Fannie E. Dennis, treasurer; and committee members: Daniel E. Howard, Benjamin J. K. Anderson and B. W. Payne] (Acts 1920, pp. 19-20).

Joint resolution granting S. E. McCarey, Son & Co., Ltd., of the City Monrovia, County of Montserrado, the right to run a ferry across the St. Paul River near the bar mouth of said St. Paul River (Acts 1920, pp. 20-21).

Joint resolution granting to sundry missionary institutions public lands for missionary and educational purposes in the county of Montserrado, Republic of Liberia [naming as petitioners: George B. Gale, superintendent of the Christ Missionary School at Jubloom and L. G. Jordan, secretary of the National Baptist Convention, United States of America] (Acts 1920, p. 21).

An act reimbursing Henry B. Williams [typist to the house of representatives, $83.13] for the loss of a statement of account by fire (Acts 1920, p. 22).

An act incorporating the Liberian Press Association, Limited [naming Arthur Barclay, president; J. H. P. Tate, secretary; B. J. K. Anderson, business manager; and members: R. J. Clarke, P. O. Gray and Jno. W. Cooper] (Acts 1920, p. 22).

An act granting to the Compagnie des Cables Sud Americains, the rights to construct and operate an aerial line of telegraphic communication between the territory of Grand Cape Mount, Republic of Liberia, and Blieron in the French Ivory Coast [to be completed by July 31, 1921 and operated for 35 years] (Acts 1920, pp. 23-24).

Acts Passed by the Legislature of the Republic of Liberia during the session 1919—1920. Published by authority, Monrovia: Government Printing Office, 1920.

Joint resolution incorporating the Methodist Episcopal Church of the settlement of Tallah, Grand Cape Mount [naming Samuel B. Jackson, pastor; and trustees: John T. Moore, I. McIntosh and Stephen Moore] (Acts 1916, pp. 3-4).

Joint resolution incorporating the Apollo Circle, Buchanan, Grand Bassa, Liberia [naming Aaron P. Worrel, president; Thomas J. Rainsbury, vice president; Thomas R. Hill, secretary; James B. John, treasurer; Thomas W. John, chaplain; Joseph F. Barlone, conductor; Edwin A. Morgan, critic; D. Tipmore Harris, historian; P. J. L. Brumskine, advocate; Edward J. Summerville, assistant advocate; Jacob H. Logan, trustee; and W. S. Mason, trustee] (Acts 1916, p. 4).

Joint resolution tendering the thanks of the legislature and the people of the Republic of Liberia to the government of the United States of America, for the magnanimity of that government towards the Liberian government, during the last rebellion of confederate Krus in the county of Sinoe and elsewhere on the coast within the Republic of Liberia (Acts 1916, pp. 4-5).

Joint resolution granting to the African Methodist Episcopal Church of Grand Cape Mount, one acre of public land in said territory for a burying ground for their dead (Acts 1916, p. 5).

An act changing the term of the Supreme Court [to the fourth Monday in November and the first Monday in April] (Acts 1916, p. 6).

An act amending an act fixing the penalty for the violation of the proclamation of the president of the Republic of Liberia, approved Jan. 19th, 1916 [substituting “or” for “and”] (Acts 1916, p. 6).

Joint resolution incorporating the Gastronomic Circle No. 17 of Grand Bassa County [David A. Worrell, royal arch.; David A. Peters, president; Francis C. Hill, vice president; Samuel W. Payne, umpire; E. J. T. Herron, historian; W. P. Lysander Brumskine, treasurer; Randolph P. Hill, orgt. superintendent; J. N. Horace, recording secretary; Samuel T. Innis, corresponding secretary; James M. Cole, chaplain; Samuel White, marshall; W. A. Rogers, moderator; P. J. L. Brumskine, advocate; Milton White, conductor; Jehu Royal King, registra; and Robert H. Herron, assistant secretary] (Acts 1916, p. 6).

Joint resolution restoring Isaiah F. Peal of Montserrado County to citizenship (Acts 1916, p. 7).

Joint resolution incorporating the Annie E. Davis Temple No. 131, Sisters of the Mysterious Ten, Careysburg, Montserrado County, Republic of Liberia [naming Mary J. Sims, past princess; Rose A. Wardsworth, worthy princess; Penecy A. Deputie, vice princess; Mary A. Freeman, worthy secretary; Sarah E. Wordsworth, assistant secretary; W. Ella Knuckles, worthy treasurer; trustees: James F. Sims, Gabriel C. Knuckles and Charles C. Wordsworth; Hannah A. M. Deputie, worthy chaplain; Matilda A Jackson, senior marshall; Julia E. Jackson, pilot; Margaret A. Givens, inside sentinel; Sarah Givens, outside sentinel; Dalis A. Craig; and Zilla Edward C. Deputie, chairman of the committee] (Acts 1916, p. 7).

An act incorporating the Ferry Boat Company of Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, Republic of Liberia [naming Edwin Morgan, James S. Smith and H. L. White] (Acts 1916, pp. 7-8).

An act incorporating “The Ladies Christian Association” of Lower Buchanan, Grand Bassa County [naming R. A. Morris, president; M. A. E. Savage, vice president; F. H. Davies, secretary; A. C. Cooker, assistant secretary; S. G. Harmon, treasurer; S. A. Reffel, conductor; J. R. Davvis, chaplain; trustees: K. F. Mason, F. A. K. Russell, T. G. Reffel; and members: Rose Brown, C. A. Clinton, Elizabeth Overton, Charity Oliver, Lucy Martin, M. J. Watts, Sarah Watts, Sarah J. Dean and Laura Greaves] (Acts 1916, p. 8).

Joint resolution restoring Moses Dennis of Montserrado County to citizenship (Acts 1916, p. 8).

An act incorporating the “Stepping Company No. 1 of Monrovia, Montserrado County (Acts 1916, p. 9).

An act incorporating the “Granger Presbyterian Church” of Johnsonville in Montserrado County [naming J. G. B. Parson, senior stated supply; J. H. Kennedy, elder; Jacob Wetherspoon, elder; J. H. Brown, elder; and S. N. Williams, deacon] (Acts 1916, p. 9).

Joint resolution incorporating the No. 1 National Company of Kru Town, Monrovia [naming Peter Robo, manager; Joe Taipleh, assistant manager; Wreh-Meh-Geplu, financial secretary; Yeu-pru Pkanner, judge; S. B. Naibey, assistant mistress; Neppay Gbee, treasurer; Blarnu Jaw, assistant treasurer] (Acts 1916, pp. 9-10).

An act supplementary to an act declaring certain days to be national holidays approved Jan. 9, 1883 [adding to the National Fast and Prayer Day, observed on the second Friday of April, the following new national holidays: Pioneers Day, January 7th; Flag Day, August 24th; December 1st, Matilda Newport Day; and Decoration Day, second Wednesday of March] (Acts 1916, pp. 10-11).

An act amending an act extending the budget of the Republic of Liberia approved Jan. 28th, 1916 [substituting “September” for “June”] (Acts 1916, p. 11).

Joint resolution appreciative of the services rendered the Republic of Liberia by the late Samuel David Ferguson, D. D., D. C. L., K. C., bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church of Liberia (Acts 1916, pp. 11-12).

Joint resolution incorporating the Number One Brass Band of Arthington, Montserrado County [naming John Moore, band director; Johnny Bracewell, band master; W. H. Tyler, band instructor; Scott Carter, band leader; James Hoggard, financial secretary; Emma Tyler, band treasurer; Solomon Miller, boatswain; Thomas H. Tyler, band patron; and members: Joseph Bracewell and Jerry Jones] (Acts 1916, p. 12).

An act amending a joint resolution incorporating the Unity Lodge No. 95, United Brothers of Friendship and Sisters of the Mysterious Ten, Brewerville, Montserrado County, approved A. D. 1897 [substituting “No. 120” for “No. 95”] (Acts 1916, pp. 12-13).

Joint resolution incorporating the Coleman’s Memorial Lodge No. 134, United Brothers of Friendship of Arthington, Montserrado County [naming Thomas H. Tyler, p.m.; June Moore, p.m.; W. H. Tyler, w. m.; H. W. Davies, d. m.; Willie A. Moore, w. s.; Francis Hill, assistance secretary; James Clarke, chaplain; David Moore, marshall; trustees: John Moore and Henry Hill; W. H. Tyes, treasurer; Charles R. Askie, pilot; and Lot Hill (Acts 1916, p. 13).

An act granting a ferry franchaise to F. V. Massali, across the Po and Little Cape Mount or Loffa Rivers [from Manjamah to Bornaijah, with rates not to exceed ten cents per person] (Acts 1916, pp. 13-14).

An act creating a territorial court in the territory of Grand Cape Mount, defining its jurisdiction and providing for its organization [with five divisions: law, admiralty, equity, probate and native] (Acts 1916, pp. 14-16).

An act requesting the president of Liberia to erect a national monument in Maryland County and in memory of the late John Hilary Tubman, major general, Republic of Liberia [with an appropriation of $500] (Acts 1916, p. 16).

An act amending an act regulating towns and villages [shifting the date of town meetings to the first Tuesday in October] (Acts 1916, p. 17).

An act amending Chapter XXX of the Acts of 1916 approved Jan. 18th, 1916, entitled “An act declaring certain acts seditious and fixing the punishment of the same” [emphasizing “with intent to stir up rebellion” and increasing punishment for Liberians to $2,000, five years imprisonment and confiscation of real property while reducing the punishment of aliens to deportation only] (Acts 1916, pp. 17-18).

An act altering and amending the charter of the City of Marshall [to provide for one mayor and five council members, and the appointment of aldermen together with one solicitor, one treasurer, one tax collector, one inspector and police] (Acts 1916, pp. 18-19).

Joint resolution authorizing the president of the Republic of Liberia to publish the oration delivered by the Right Reverend Samuel David Ferguson, D. D., D. C. L., K. C., on our natal day, the twenty-sixth of July 1916, in pamphlet form for free distribution in Liberia (Acts 1916, p. 19).

An act incorporating the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, Careysburg, Montserrado County [naming D. W. Urey, past noble father; G. A. Minor, noble father; J. A. Deputie, past noble grand; W. R. Craig, noble grand; W. D. Cassell, vice grand; D. A. Ureh, p. s.; W. F. Dennis, e. s.; R. E. Knuckles, w. t.; T. A. Jackson, w. h.; G. E. Knuckles, w. c.; James Paxton, r. s.; G. R. Knuckles, l. s.; James People, r. s.; G. E. Winder, l. s.; J. T. Wordsworth, guardian; and trustees: George B. Walker, J. E. Woodson, J. L. Honsby and R. L. Knuckles] (Acts 1916, p. 20).

An act levying hut tax [instead of the unpopular poll tax] among the uncivilized aboriginal inhabitants within the Republic of Liberia (Acts 1916, pp. 20-21).

An act altering and amending the charter of the City of Robertsport, territory of Grand Cape Mount [providing for a mayor, a city clerk, one city treasurer, one auditor, one solicitor, one chief of police, one health commissioner, one tax collector, one commissioner of public works, one magistrate and a seven-member council with the power to elect a chairman, sergeant-at-arms, clerk and messengers, and to collect the following taxes: a $1 poll tax on males 21 to 75 years of age; a fifty cent dog tax; and a $1 female tax] (Acts 1916, pp. 21-26).

Joint resolution fixing the day of adjournment of the thirty third legislature, second session 1916 (Acts 1916, p. 27).

An act defining how the oath or affidavit of a claimant, shipper, importer, exporter, consignor, or consignee required by the president’s proclamation dated June 22nd, A. D. 1916, shall be made [authorizing the removal from office of any collector of customs or clerk of customs collecting any fee or perquisites for administering any oath to shippers and others] (Acts 1916, pp. 27).

An act defining and fixing the boundaries between the settlements of Careysburg, Bensonville, Crozierville and White Plains (Acts 1916, p. 28).

Joint resolution declaring the twenty-fifty day of December ensuing Commemoration Day [in honor of the American Colonization Society] and providing for its commemoration [by the publication of a presidential proclamation] (Acts 1916, pp. 28-29).

An act amending an act defining treason and fixing the punishment therefor [at no more than 25 years imprisonment and confiscation of all property where no death resulted from the treasonable act] (Acts 1916, p. 29).

An act suspending the act entitled “An act permitting foreign individuals or firms irrespective of nationality established at any of the regular ports of entry of this republic to trade interiorward or coastwise beyond ports of entry” passed at the session 1908-1909 [withdrawing permission for the operation of foreign firms outside ports of entry until three years after the end of the current European War] (Acts 1916, pp. 29-30).

An act suspending the benefit of the Habeas Corpus Act on the Kru Coast and between and including Rock Cess and Picanini Cess and forty miles interiorward in said district (Acts 1916, p. 30).

Joint resolution prescribing a penalty for the violation of customs rules and regulations [issued by the Customs Receivership, with fines of up to $1,000] (Acts 1916, p. 31).

A joint resolution authorizing the president of Liberia to enlarge the depository agreement entered into between the government of Liberia and the Bank of British West Africa Limited, Monrovia, on the 4th day of February A. D. 1916 (Acts 1916, p. 31).

An act amending Section One of the Emergency Relief Fund Act [extending the act until government receipts equal or exceed $9,000 for six months] (Acts 1916, p. 31).

Joint resolution incorporating the Southern Nigeria Company of Kru Town, Monrovia [naming Gmarrue Pargedoe, manager; Fardeh, assistant manager; Sebehtee Gedeh, manageress; Wadayennor Brown, assistant manageress; J. A. Sawyer, secretary; G. M. J. Morris, treasurer; Seekee Bohyennor, financial treasurer; John Moore, judge; and runners: Dehwenneh Seboe and Dehbleh Welly] (Acts 1917-18, pp. 32-33).

Joint resolution amendatory and supplementary to joint resolution respecting the title and privileges of native African representatives in the legislature, approved January 20th, 1903 [stipulating that the required tax be paid in gold, silver or copper coin] (Acts 1917-18, p. 33).

Joint resolution incorporating the African Association of Kru Town, Monrovia [naming Henry Grimes, chief commander; Peter Clay, second commander; Bue Shetter, secretary; Beadie, chairman; Brighte, captain; Johnny No. 1, chief doctor; Cantoo Bah, assistant doctor; Nah Lepet, treasurer; Pine Zlogard, president; Sayneilyard, collector; Joseph Berry, quartermaster; and Esarway, second mate] (Acts 1917-18, pp. 33-34).

Joint resolution incorporating the Navy Company No. 1 of Kru Town, Monrovia [naming Sardee Pargada, manager; Judee Kan Kneh, assistant manager; Jer Que Gbe, manageress; Gelar Keen Marsonah, assistant manageress; T. W. Magen, secretary; Gbne-Bee Monah, treasurer; Juah Tarneh Teysayer, doctor; Jardee Cee, collector; and Gban-lee Teah, captain] (Acts 1917-18, p. 34).

An act providing for a Kru governor [to be appointed by the president] and council in Kru Town, Maryland County, Republic of Liberia (Acts 1917-18, p. 34).

An act to revoke the charter of the City of Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, Republic of Liberia [ordering all monies and books to be forward to the national government] (Acts 1917-18, p. 35).

Joint resolution restoring George Capeheart of Montserrado County to citizenship (Acts 1917-18, p. 35).

An act to amend the act of Jan. 24, 1900 relating to crimes and misdemeanors and their punishments [altering the definition of smuggling to include the failure to declare any dutiable item to customs] (Acts 1917-18, p. 35).

Joint resolution reimbursing Elizabeth A. Griggs, widow and the legal surviving heirs of the late Robert L. Griggs, deceased of Grand Bassa County, thirty acres of bounty land (Acts 1917-18, pp. 35-36).

An act incorporating the “Johnsonville Company” No. 1 of Kru Town, Monrovia [naming Carka Dehun, manager; Joe Yonnoh, assistant manager; Mrs. Werleh Juah G’bay, treasurer; Shedeegbedee, manageress; G. Y. Penner, recording secretary; A. T. G. Appleton, corresponding secretary; and Mrs. Tekler Shardee, member] (Acts 1917-18, p. 36).

Joint resolution granting Bombo and David L. Rose the right to run one ferry across the little Cape Mount River in the County of Montserrado and Republic of Liberia (Acts 1917-18, pp. 36-37).

An act incorporating the St. Paul Baptist Church, Arthington, Liberia [naming the Rev. R. B. Wicker, pastor; J. C. Taylor, sen.; Solomon Hill, sen.; George Askie, church clerk; Thomas H. Tyler, building treasurer; and deacons: George Askie, Eli Poner, Henry Tylor, E. Samuel Moore and Menford F. Smallwood] (Acts 1917-18, p. 37).

Joint resolution incorporating “Liberian Unity Lodge, No. 1” Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Grand Bassa [naming P. A. Thatcher, p. c. p.; J. T. Innis, p. g.; C. H. Johnston, v. g.; E. F. Grante, w. t.; A. P. L. Harris, conductor; J. S. Wright, i. s. g.; I. H. Payne, e. s.; D. A. Worrell, r. s.; D. T. Harris, Jr., l. s.; J. W. Worrell, p. n. g.; H. A. Page, p. n. g.; J. H. B. Ellis, w. g.; R. T. Wilks, w. c.; E. J. White, warden; J. F. Barlone, o. s. g.; W. S. Mason, p. s.; E. B. S. Johnson, advocate; S. Davis, r. s.; Hon. J. H. Logan, l. s.; and J. J. Harris] (Acts 1917-18, pp. 37-38).

Joint resolution restoring John F. Wright of the county of Grand Bassa to citizenship (Acts 1917-18, p. 38).

Joint resolution fixing the day of adjournment of the third session of the thirty-third legislature of the Republic of Liberia (Acts 1917-18, p. 38).

An act repealing and annulling a certain portion of “An act providing for the government of districts in the republic inhabited by aborigines” approved Jan. 25, 1905 (Acts 1917-18, pp. 38-39).

An act levying an export duty on all kola nuts [six cents per pound] and rice [fifty cents per cwt.]; and 20 per cent surtax on all produce exported from the Republic of Liberia (Acts 1917-18, p. 39).

Joint resolution granting annuities and pensions to several persons in the Republic [transferring the $200 pension of the late John Bettie of Johnsonville to his children until they reach the age of majority and the $75 pension of the late S. A. Neal of Maryland to his seventy-five year old mother, Rebecca Carpenter; both Bettie and Neal fought in the Grebo War of 1910] (Acts 1917-18, pp. 39-40).

Joint resolution restoring P. W. Roberts of Sinoe County to citizenship (Acts 1917-18, p. 42).

Joint resolution incorporating “the Bow Tie Company” No. 1 of Kru Town, Monrovia, Montserrado County [naming S. B. Nabby, manager; Kogbar Nanah, manageress; Joe-pre-Depay, assistant manager; Kambo Joe Welle, assistant manageress; R. C. Brown, secretary; Weah Gofah, treasurer; Gelarkrow Marseneh, collector; Nanneh Welle, doctor; Nagbay Weah, purser; judges: Jophlar Brown, Joe Tarplay and Kambo Wreah; Wraeh Tee, general; and captains: Ars King, Sampon Tee and Farkarteh] (Acts 1917-18, p. 42).

An act granting S. F. Brown of Virginia, Montserrado County, the right to run a ferry across the St. Paul River from Virginia, half mile above his wharf and half mile below to the opposite bank of the Caldwell side of said river half mile above and below (Acts 1917-18, pp. 42-43).

An act incorporating “The Saving Company No. 1 of Kru Town,” Monrovia, Montserrado County [naming Chea Doe, manager; Tarney Kay, assistant manager; Nimley T. Morton, secretary; S. B. Nabey, doctor; Waler Juah Gbae, manageress; Sackey Bahlee, treasurer; and Sailee Unnah, collector] (Acts 1917-18, p. 43).

Joint resolution incorporating “The Mary A. Sharp Training Company” [naming Tour Myer Eea, manager; Fred W. Cor-Wea, assistant manager; Milliam D. Brown, secretary; Glascow Blama, runner; Sawi Dorner, treasurer; Wale Plee, doctor; and Corwea Nancy] (Acts 1917-18, pp. 43-44).

Joint resolution incorporating Greenville Lodge No. 6003, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, Sinoe County, Republic of Liberia [naming C. O. Tuning, p. n. f.; E. A. McCauley, n. f.; Z. B. Russ, p. n. g.; B. J. Turner, n. g.; Richard P. Greene, p. secretary; J. N. F. Russ, e. secretary; Isaac Roberts, worthy treasurer; C. M. W. Cooper, worthy chaplain; and Samuel J. Grisby, advocate] (Acts 1917-18, p. 44).

Joint resolution incorporating the St. Thomas Protestant Episcopal Church, Kru Town, Monrovia [naming J. G. Coleman, rector; D. D. Freeman, senior warden; W. D. Herman, junior warden; and vestrymen: K. N. Pyne, T. W. Johnson, Him Boyle, Pyne Nappay and Peter Warboe] (Acts 1917-18, p. 44).

Acts Passed by the Legislature of the Republic of Liberia during the session 1916, 1917—1918. Published by authority, Monrovia: Government Printing Office, 1918.

Joint resolution incorporating the Pleahn Wanh Society of Krutown, Monrovia [naming as officers: K. Nimbly Pyne, president; Jack, Andrew, vice president; Kor Weah, secretary; Tomee Toluji, assistant secretary; Japro Nanor, treasurer; Knoteah Norsonah, mother; Geploh Doedu, assistant mother; Yankoon Bomah, collector; Tegroo Dawyer, assistant collector; Teah Morboo, Nimbly Morboo, Narboh Bordie and Juah Tantie] (Acts 1915-16, pp. 3-4).

Joint resolution incorporating the New Wye Company of Kru Town, Monrovia, Montserrado County [naming Jack Freeman, manager; Cobah Pennor, queen; May Wreh Warto, second queen; Sinoe, chief officer; Ginger, judge; Whiskey, chief engineer; Moses, mess room steward; Try Best, fourth engineer; Sea Boe Deck, captain; Lewis Teah, chief steward; Fenur Seekey, doctor; Yancee Wreh, police; William Johnson, captain; Markon, female captain; Nawnwin, second steward; Saw Frau, second engineer; Tom Peter, second manager; Seneca, lawyer; D.C. Huntington, clerk] (Acts 1915-16, p. 4).

Joint resolution granting David B. Peal of the settlement of Millsburg, Montserrado County, the right to run a ferry across the St. Paul River from a point at Millsburg to an opposite point at White Plains and from the latter place to the former (Acts 1915-16, pp. 4-5).

Joint resolution incorporating the Afro-Liberian Union Association of Maryland County, Republic of Liberia [naming Samuel H. Merriam, president; Robert W. Wilson, vice president; Timothy N. Savage, general secretary; Henry H. Merriam, recording secretary; John P. Harris, financial secretary; Jerome N. Seton, emergency secretary; Jane W. Valentine, treasurer; Samuel K. Scott, chaplain; George G. Wood, marshall; Alonzo P. Clarke, guard; Nathaniel P. Speare, organist; Jeremiah D. Scott, patron; and Virginia W. Scott, matron] (Acts 1915-16, pp. 5-6).

An act amending an act amending and enlarging the charter of the Excelsior Mining Company, Ltd., of Maryland County, approved January 19th, 1914 [permitting the company to use a non-standard guage of three feet and six inches, to use unimproved land if needed, with owners to be compensated similarly situated government land, and to add branches to its main line, as required] (Acts 1915-16, p. 6).

Joint resolution incorporating the National Company of Kru Town, Monrovia [naming George Tarpeh, president; Saccho Blamor, vice president; Florbhey, secretary; Munoh, treasurer; Geteh Wuloh, doctor; and Jack Andrew, judge] (Acts 1915-16, pp. 6-7).

Joint resolution incorporating the Union Castle Company of Kru Town, Monrovia [naming Jonah Davis, manager; T. Borrow, assistant manager; F.C. Grant, captain; J. A. Manning, general doctor; C. B. M. Williams, purser; Yankor Monah, treasurer; Peter Davis, judge; and Wulor Teh, mistress] (Acts 1915-16, p. 7).

Joint resolution incorporating the Soldier Company No. 1 of Kru Town, Monrovia [naming Worroh Jaroy, manager; G. F. Sharpe, assistant manager; Gbee Teahpleh, queen; Gbee Tebah, assistant queen; Munah Tarpeh, secretary; War Chen Callah, judge; Tah Yannoh Beah, purser; Yannoh Ta Yankoon, treasurer; and Kpeneh Toe Surely, doctor] (Acts 1915-16, pp. 7-8).

An act amending the act incorporating the Caroline Donovan Normal and Industrial Institute [, a public school, to receive annual interest payments from the Donovan Estate for Education in Liberia, administered by the American Colonization Society] (Acts 1915-16, p. 8).

An act relating to the issuing of lawyers licenses [only by the Clerks of the Circuit Courts and only after approval by the Circuit judges] (Acts 1915-16, p. 9).

Joint resolution amending a joint resolution incorporating the Baptist Indistrial Academy of Fortsville, Grand Bassa County, approved Oct. 20th, 1914 [adding the Rev. James Kelly and the Rev. L. J. Campbell to the list of trustees] (Acts 1915-16, p. 9).

An act providing [$500] for the repairing of the Government House in Upper Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, and [$300 each for] jail houses in Greenville, Sinoe, and Maryland counties (Acts 1915-16, pp. 9-10).

An act fixing the penalty for violation of the neutrality of the Republic of Liberia [at up to two years imprisonment or $5,000] (Acts 1915-16, p. 10).

An act fixing the penalty for the violation of the proclamation of the president of the Republic of Liberia [between $25 and $500, left to the discretion of the courts] (Acts 1915-16, p. 11).

An act forbidding the circulation and spread of false news and rumors, whereby the foreign relations of the Republic of Liberia may be disturbed, and fixing penalty for same [at up to $1,000 or two years imprisonment] (Acts 1915-16, p. 11).

An act making appropriation [of $1,149.20] for defraying the expenses of the inauguration of the president and vice president of the Republic, A. D. 1916 (Acts 1915-16, pp. 11-12).

An act incorporating the Mary A. Sharp Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church of Kru Town, Monrovia, Montserrado County [naming Tom Green, Bill Williams, George F. Sharpe, S. B. Smith, Tea Cup Cooper, W. E. Dennis, T. J. R. Faulkner, J. B. McCritty, and D. E. Howard] (Acts 1915-16, p. 12).

An act extending the budget for the fiscal period ending Dec. 31st, 1915, to cover the period ending June 30th, 1917 (Acts 1915-16, pp. 12-13).

Joint resolution restoring D. D. Freeman of Monrovia, Montserrado County, to citizenship (Acts 1915-16, pp. 13).

An act authorizing the secretary of the treasury of the Republic of Liberia to pay the expenses of the call election in Sinoe County, and the quadrennial election in the several counties, March and May A. D. 1915 [out of the revenue of each county] (Acts 1915-16, pp. 13).

An act augmenting the salary of the commissioner of internal revenue [by $200] (Acts 1915-16, p. 12).

An act requiring the secretary of the treasury to pay the mileage bills of the legislature (Acts 1915-16, p. 14).

An act fixing the salaries of the marshall of the Supreme Court, sheriffs and clerks of courts (Acts 1915-16, pp. 14-15).

An act providing for the government of Kru Town, Monrovia, and constituting the same a corporation [providing for a governor, with the power to appoint one clerk and four police officers, and to act as a justice of the peace; one advisory councillor from each of the six nominating districts: Kru, Jiwroh, G’Bata, Ka-u, Bassa and Grebo; and the levying of taxes by the corporation to cover sanitation, water supply and poor relief] (Acts 1915-16, pp. 15-18).

Joint resolution restoring Andrew J. Wheathers of Montserrado County to citizenship (Acts 1915-16, p. 18).

Joint resolution incorporating the Eureka Lodge International Order of Good Templars, Robertsport, Montserrado County [naming G. N. Emmons, lodge deputy; R. W. Gordon, chief templar; W. A. Williams, vice templar; J. B. Stryker, secretary; L. J. Baker, financial secretary; Peter Russell, treasurer; W. S. Hoff, chaplain; J. A. H. Jones, superintendent of juvenile temple; A. J. Dimery, past chief templar; Ralph Perry, assistant secretary; Lemuel Russell, marshall; J. W. O. Garber, deputy marshall; J. R. McKeiver, guard; and J. H. Lewis, sentinel] (Acts 1915-16, pp. 18-19).

Joint resolution incorporating the Central Free Will Baptist Church, Brewerville, Montserrado County [naming William M. Coleman, pastor; and deacons: L. C. Crooksy, Alexander Moore, W. H. Davis, William Cheeseman, John A. Coleman, W. H. Forfey and Shederich Williams] (Acts 1915-16, p. 19).

Joint resolution incorporating the No. 1 Brass Band of the territory of Marshall, Republic of Liberia [naming Aaron P. Page, president; E. Francis Marshall, band master; Josiah White, assistant band master; and members: T. W. Marshall, Amos L. Williams, Thomas Smith, Samuel Mathis, H. Augustus Marshall, Thomas J. White, Henry King, Eddie White, Andrew Sanders, Jacob White, Paul Page, Andrew White and C. J. White (Acts 1915-16, pp. 19-20).

Joint resolution incorporating the Saint Philips Parish of the Protestant Episcopal Mission of Fortsville, Grand Bassa County [naming William Alex Greenfield, rector; Alexander A. Pierre, senior warden; Samuel P. Hodges, secretary; and vestrymen: James C. Rutlege, junior warden; Thomas L. Morris, E. J. Snyder, C. E. Vierdier] (Acts 1915-16, p. 20).

An act declaring certain acts seditious and fixing the punishment of same [making it a crime to (a) charge the government of unfairness in its conduct toward “native tribes,” punishable by up to $2,000 fines, five years imprisonment and confiscation of property or (b) harbor anyone engaged in revolt against the government, punishable by up to $500 fines or one year imprisonment if the offender is a Liberian or by up to $5,000 in fines and deportation if an alien] (Acts 1915-16, pp. 21-22).

Joint resolution granting J. N. Wright and Company of the territory of Marshall, Montserrado County, the right to run a ferry across the Junk River near the mouth of the Junk Bar in the territory, county and Republic of Liberia [for ten years] (Acts 1915-16, pp. 22-23).

An act forbiding the sale or improper use of government arms and ammunition [creating a high misdemeanor punishable by up to $500 and two years imprisonment] (Acts 1915-16, p. 23).

Joint resolution incorporating the Morris Memorial Lodge No. 133, United Brothers of Friendship of Bensonville, Montserrado County [naming James D. Brent, worthy master; Samuel N. Smith d. m.; J. T. Hampton, w.s.; James A. Parker, w. a. s.; Sandy F. Horace, w. f.; E. S. Moore, chaplain; and trustees: Fred. A. Padmore, E. S. Moore and Henry Ammons] (Acts 1915-16, p. 24).

Joint resolution granting Bishop S. D. Ferguson, missionary bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Mission in Liberia, six acres of land in the territory of Grand Cape Mount, in the city of Robertsport, for the purpose of carrying on a girls boarding and day school and for other industrial purposes (Acts 1915-16, pp. 24-25).

An act authorizing the secrtary of the treasury to pay off the officers of the national legislature the remainder of their salaries which may be due them at the end of each and every session (Acts 1915-16, p. 25).

An act providing for the maintenance of disabled seaman of the Republic of Liberia [on the following scale: second officer and above, $100; officers below second officer, $75; seamen, $60; and firemen and other hands, $40] (Acts 1915-16, p. 26).

An act amendatory to an act regulating the interior department, Republic of Liberia, approved Oct. 13, 1914 [requiring a $1,000 bond from each district commisioner] (Acts 1915-16, pp. 26-27).

An act chartering the City of Clay-Ashland, Montserrado County [with a mayor, one auditor, one recorder, one solicitor, one treasurer, one or more tax collector, one or more city magistrate, one lerk, one or more street inspectors, oen or more inspectors of weights and measures, a “suitable number” of police officers and a seven-member council] (Acts 1915-16, p. 23-30).

An act altering and amending the charter of the City of Greenville [with a mayor, one clerk, one auditor, one treasurer, one solicitor, one chief of police, one health commissioner, one chief tax collector, one commissioner of public works, one magistrate, and a seven-member council with one member from each ward and three at-large members] (Acts 1915-16, pp. 30-37).

Joint resolution reimbursing certain citizens holding legal claims against the Republic of Liberia [namely C. H. Taylor, $148; Thomas G. Ville, $350; and A. F. Jackson, $87.42] (Acts 1915-16, pp. 37-38).

An act making an appropriation [of $1,000] for the payment of the rent for the new executive mansion of the Republic of Liberia (Acts 1915-16, p. 38).

Joint resolution in memory of Dr. Booker Taliaferro Washington, founder of Tuskegee Institute, Alabama [who for many years “manifested a sincere and unselfish interest in the affairs and progress” of Liberia] (Acts 1915-16, pp. 38-39).

Joint resolution fixing the day of adjournment of the first session of the 33rd legislature (Acts 1915-16, p. 39).

An act regulating the residence of aliens within the Republic of Liberia (Acts 1915-16, pp. 39-40?).

Acts Passed by the Legislature of the Republic of Liberia during the session 1915—1916. Published by authority, Monrovia: Government Printing Office, 1916. [Some pages were apparently missing from among copy of the Acts used for preparing this section of the index.]

“Emergency Relief Fund Act” [repealing Section 1 of the 1906 Stamp Act; requiring the payment of 20 percent duty on every parcel post or baggage item, for use in paying government salaries; and providing for a $100 fine for each violation of the Act] (Call Session of 1915, pp. 3-5).

“Emergency Mode of Procedure Act” [authorizing a reduction in the number of government employees, with retrenched workers to to be owed one-fourth of their salaries for the duration of the crisis, along with a 50 percent reduction in government salaries and emoluments, to not less than $10] (Call Session of 1915, p. 5-6).

An Act extending the time for the Excelsior Mining Company Limited of Maryland County, Liberia, to commence the surveys of the railroad routes [to 18 months after the end of the current European war] and their time within which to commence the construction of said railroad [to three years after the end of the war], as approved Sept. 24th, 1914 (Call Session of 1915, pp. 6-7).

An act amending Section 6 of the Customs Code [to require vessels trading at more than one Liberian port to pay ten cent per ton on total tonnage at first port of entry] (Call Session of 1915, p. 7).

An act supplementary to an act providing for a stamp duty on deeds, agreements, receipts and certain other documents, as approved Feb. 1st, 1906 [to require payment of a ten cent stamp duty on licenses of: commission agents, auctioneers, surveyors, lawyers, physicians, alien artisans, banks, mining companies, big game hunters, boats, and labor recruiting agents] (Call Session of 1915, pp. 7-8).

An act to prevent the restraint of trade and monopolies in the Republic of Liberia [making every hinderance of importation or exportation by rumor or otherwise a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 or six month imprisonment (Call Session of 1915, pp. 8-11).

Joint resolution for the relief of officials, public servants and creditors of the Republic of Liberia [authorizing the issuance of warrants of government indebtedness which may be used by individuals only to buy government land or to pay taxes or other debts owed to government] (Call Session of 1915, pp. 11-12).

An act supplementary to the Emergency Mode of Procedure Act [exempting from reduction those salaries set by the Constitution and the salaries of attorney generals and county attorneys as well as government obligations under special contracts and the Sea Transit Fee] (Call Session of 1915, pp. 12-13).

Joint resolution fixing the day of adjournment of the Call Session of the legislature, March 1915 (Call Session of 1915, p. 13).

Acts Passed by the Legislature of the Republic of Liberia during the Call Session of 1915. Published by authority, Monrovia: Government Printing Office, 1915.

Adjournment of the Thirty-second legislature, joint resolution fixing (1914, p. 53).

Apollo Circle No. 1 of Harper, joint resolution incorporating (1914, p. 7).

Banking institutions in Liberia, an act amendatory to an act providing for the registration and requiring all to pay a license (1914, p. 47).

Baptist Industrial Academy of Fortsville, Grand Bassa County, joint resolution incorporating (1914, p. 7).

Brown, D. A., of Sinoe County, joint resolution restoring to citizenship (1914, p. 7).

Richard Brown of Paynesville, an act granting … the right to operate a railway between Paynesville and Junk River (1914, p. 13).

Buchanan City Lodge No. 7, International Order of Good Templers, joint resolution incorporating (1914, p. 46).

Budget for fiscal period ending June 30th, 1915 to cover quarters ending September 30th and December 31st, 1915, an act extending (1914, p. 55).

Bureau of Internal Telegraphy to be supervised and controlled by General Postal Department, an act creating and establishing (1914, p. 30).

Celebration of Liberia’s Natal Day, joint resolution respecting (1914, p. 57).

Christian Woman’s Board of Missions, joint resolution granting five hundred acres of land to (1914, p. 15).

City of Monrovia, joint resolution granting real estate of Monrovia to (1914, p. 54).

Civilized settlements and townships, joint resolution authorizing president to open (1914, p. 35).

Coast Hinterland Railroad Company, an act incorporating (1914, p. 32).

Colonial Silver circulation, an act approving the president’s action in forbidding (1914, p. 46).

Criminal and Civil Code of Procedure, an act legalizing (1914, p. 34).

Customs Tariff of 1910, an act amending (1914, p. 52).

Daughters of Amantemis, Maryland County, joint resolution incorporating (1914, p. 43).

United Order of Odd Fellows, District Grand Lodge No. 37 of the Republic of Liberia, joint resolution incorporating (1914, p. 50).

District of Marshall a territory, joint resolution creating (1914, p. 54).

Divorce, an act amendatory to an act relating to (1914, p. 6).

Dudley, James of Montserrrado County, joint resolution restoring to citizenship (1914, p. 7).

Kieszar, Cleveland of Montserrado County, joint resolution restoring to citizenship (1914, p. 7).

Excelsior Mining Company, Limited, Maryland County, an act amending an act enlarging the rights and powers of (1914, p. 44).

Exploration of hardwoods on Anglo-Liberian frontier, joint resolution authorizing the president to negotiate with Mr. F. P. McMullan of Tocoma, Washington, United States (1914, p. 5).

McMullan, F. P. of Tocoma, Wahsington, United States, joint resoltuion authorizing the president to negotiate with … concerning exploration of hardwood on Anglo-Liberian frontier (1914, p. 5).

Frontier Force, joint resolution directing dispersement of pay (1914, p. 12).

Half-Graway Benevolent Society of Maryland County, joint resolution incorporating (1914, p. 13).

Hoffman Station and other sites formerly occupied by Greboes of Maryland County, joint resolution respecting the disposing of (1914, p. 45).

Bigtown and other sites formerly occupied by Greboes of Maryland County, joint resolution respecting the disposing of (1914, p. 45).

Budetor and other sites formerly occupied by Greboes of Maryland County, joint resolution respecting the disposing of (1914, p. 45).
Interior Department, an act making regulations governing (1914, p. 16).

Internal revenue, an act relating to cash collections of (1914, p. 56).

Judiciary, an act amendatory to an act relating to the (1914, p. 50).

International Order of Good Templars, Krootown Pioneer Lodge No. 12, joint resolution incorporating (1914, p. 51).

Military Service of Merit, an act instituting Liberian Order of (1914, p. 4).

James A. Wilson (pastor), named in joint resolution incorporating the Methodist Episcopal Church of Fendal, Montserrado County (1914, p. 3).

Edward M. Johnson (trustee), named in joint resolution incorporating the Methodist Episcopal Church of Fendal, Montserrado County (1914, p. 3).

Isaac Lloyd (trustee), named in joint resolution incorporating the Methodist Episcopal Church of Fendal, Montserrado County (1914, p. 3).

E. M.Johnson, Jr. (trustee), named in joint resolution incorporating the Methodist Episcopal Church of Fendal, Montserrado County (1914, p. 3).

A. E. Baxter (trustee), named in joint resolution incorporating the Methodist Episcopal Church of Fendal, Montserrado County (1914, p. 3).

Daniel Dennis (trustee), named in joint resolution incorporating the Methodist Episcopal Church of Fendal, Montserrado County (1914, p. 3).

W. A. Carver (trustee), named in joint resolution incorporating the Methodist Episcopal Church of Fendal, Montserrado County (1914, p. 3).

Methodist Episcopal Church of Fendal, Montserrado County, joint resolution incorporating (1914, p. 3).

Muhlenburg Mission, joint resolution granting 100 acres of land for educational and industrial purposes (1914, p. 48).

National legislature, joint resolution amendatory to a joint resolution fixing the time for the meeting of (1914, p. 54).

National Relief Committee, an act authorizing the appointment of (1914, p. 11).

Government employees, an act forbidding the ordering and importation of goods and merchandise by (1914, p. 36).

Public instruction and common schools, an act amendatory to an act consolidating, amending and supplementing the several existing acts relative to (1914, p. 52).

Recruitment of laborers for service beyond the Republic, joint resolution relative to (1914, p. 37).

Militia of Liberia, an act relating to the Second Regiment (1914, p. 9).

Secretary of Interior and others forbidden from claiming or demanding extra-legal fees in towns and villages, an act (1914, p. 10).

Native African Commissioners and others forbidden from claiming or demanding extra-legal fees in towns and villages, an act (1914, p. 10).

District Commissioners and others forbidden from claiming or demanding extra-legal fees in towns and villages, an act (1914, p. 10).

Thomas Sergeant, an act granting the right of pearl fishing in waters of the Republic (1914, p. 33).

Old Congo Town in Montserrado County and other settlements, joint resolution making voting precincts (1914, p. 53).

White Plains in Montserrado County and other settlements, joint resolution making voting precincts (1914, p. 53).

Nana Kroo in Sinoe County and other settlements, joint resolution making voting precincts (1914, p. 53).

International Order of Good Templars, Silver Star Lodge No. 9 of Hartford, Bassa County, joint resolution incorporating (1914, p. 15).

Starr, Frederick, University of Chicago professor, a joint resolution expressing the thanks of government and people of Liberia to (1914, p. 8).

Stewart, T. McCants, joint resolution ordering his removal as justice of Supreme Court (1914, p. 55).

Town and villages, an act amendatory to an act regulating (1914, p. 38).

United Brothers of Friendship, Tucker’s Lodge No. 137, Careysburg, Montserrado COunty, joint resolution incoporating (1914, p. 53).

Militia of Liberia, an act providing for the uniform and pay of officers and soldiers in time of war [Brigadier general, $125; colonel, $100; lieutenant colonel, $90; major, $60; junior major, $45; brigadier major, $45; brigadier quarter master, $25; captain, $40; lieutenant, $30; adjutant, $30; sergeant, $20; corporal, $17; and private, $15] (1914, p. 5).

Union Baptist Church of Fortsville, Grand Bassa County, joint resolution incorporating (1914, p. 37).

Thomas, Henry Perry of Maryland County, joint resolution granting thirty acres of land to his widow and heirs (1914, p. 9).