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 S EVEN TIETH CONGR ESS. SESS. I. Cu. 551. 1928 . tion with the maintenance and operation of the heating, lighting, and power plant and substations connected therewith, $373,880. The appropriations under the control of the Architect of the Capitol may be expended without reference to section 4 of the Act approved June 17, 1910, concerning purchases for executive depart- ments. The Department of the Interior, the Public Health Service, the Coast and Geodetic Survey, the Union Station group of temporary hous ing, the G overn ment Prin ting Offi ce, a nd th e Wa shing ton C ity post o ffice shall reimbu rse th e Capi tol pow er pla nt for heat, light , and power furnished during the fiscal year 1929 and the amounts so reimbursed shall be credited to the appropriation for such plant and be avail able f or the purpo ses na med the rein. LIBRARY BUILDING AND GROUNDS Salaries : Chief engineer, $2,520 ; chief electrician, $2,520 ; decora- tor, $2,000 ; painter, $1,728 ; assistant engineer-one $1,860, two at $1,764 each, one $1,728 ; two machinists at $1,764 each ; three assistant electricians at $1,800 each ; carpenters-one $1,800, one $1,728 ; plumber, $1,740 ; skilled laborers-two at $1,320 each, five at $1,260 each ; general mechanic, $1,800 ; two laborers at $1,020 each ; in all, $42,860. Fo r tree s, shr ubs, p lants, ferti lizers, and s killed labor for t he grounds of Library of Congress, $1,500. For necessary expenditures for the Library Building under the jurisdiction of the Architect of the Capitol, including minor improve- ments, maintenance, repair, equipment, supplies, material, and appurtenances, and personal and other services in connection with the mec hanica l and struct ural m ainten ance of such buildi ng, $4 5,000. Fo r alte ration s and additi ons to the e ast and south east s tacks in the Li brary Buildi ng and for t he str uctural modif icatio n of a djoin- ing stacks in connection with such work, an d for all necessary furnishings, $387,000. For furniture, including partitions, screens, shelving, and electrical work pertaining thereto and repairs thereof, $14,000. BOTANIC GARDEN Salaries : For the director and other personal services in accord- ance with the Classification Act of 1923, $84,797 ; all under the direc- tion of the Joint Committee on the Library. Repairs and improvements : For procuring manure, soil, tools, purchasing trees, shrubs, plants, and seeds ; materials and miscel- laneous supplies, including rubber boots and aprons when required for use by employees in connection with their work ; traveling expenses and per diem in lieu of subsistence of the director and his assistants not to exceed $475 ; street-car fares not exceeding $25 ; office equipment and contingent expenses in connection with repairs and improvements to Botanic Garden ; exchange, care, and mainte- nance of motor-trucks ; purchase and exchange not exceeding $1 .500, and maintenance and repair of a motor-propelled passenger vehicle ; purchase of botanical books, periodicals, and books of reference, not to exceed $100 ; general repairs to buildings, greenhouses, heating apparatus, packing sheds, storerooms, and stables ; painting, glazing ; repairs to footwalks and roadways ; repairing and putting comfort stations in sanitary condition ; repairs and improvements to director's residence ; all under the direction of the Joint Committee on the Library, $47, 800. 527 Purchases independ- ent of Supply Com- mittee. Vol. 36, p. 531. Reimbursement for current, etc ., furnished to other Government buildings. Library Building and groun ds. Oper ating for ce. Trees, plants, etc. Repairs, etc. Additions, etc ., to sta cks. Post, p. 1397. Furniture, shelving, etc. Botanic Garden. Direc tor, and perso n- nel. Rep air s, improve- ments, etc

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