Page 1919, February 24; 40 Stat. 1057, 1092, 1093; American Maize Products Co.___. 423 1920, February 28; 41 Stat. 456, 464; Hampton & Branchville 1920, June 3; 41 Stat. 738; Sioux Tribe___ 1921, November 23; 42 Stat. 227, 259; International Milling Co. 128 1921, November 23; 42 Stat. 227, 279; Beggs1922, June 10; 42 Stat. 625, 627; Taylor-- 39 490 1922, June 10; 42 Stat. 625, 629; Dickerson 520 1924, May 26; 43 Stat. 164; Rio Cape Line, Ltd. 1924, June 2; 43 Stat. 253; Bohemian Breweries... 57 1926, February 26; 44 Stat. 9, 32; Beggs__ 1928, February 25; 45 Stat. 146; Louisville Bridge Commission. 493 1928, May 29; 45 Stat. 791, 830; International Milling Co... 128 1928, May 29; 45 Stat. 791, 864; Park Club... 483 1928, May 29; 45 Stat. 791, 871; Carver. 252 1929, February 18; 45 Stat. 1222; Cape Romain_ 1 1932, May 7; 47 Stat. 150; Walton... 28 1932, June 6; 47 Stat. 169, 243; Bailey.. 364 1932, June 6; 47 Stat. 169, 279; Kernochan.... 507 1933, March 3; 47 Stat. 1489, 1519; Dickerson_-_ 1933, June 16; 48 Stat. 195, 207; Philadelphia Brewing Co. -- 297 1933, June 16; 48 Stat. 305; Bennett___ 322 1934, March 28; 48 Stat. 509, 523; Dickerson__ 520 1934, May 10; 48 Stat. 680, 769; Philadelphia Brewing Co..... 297 1934, June 16; 48 Stat. 974, 975; Duffy Bros... 528 1935, May 14; 49 Stat. 218, 226; Dickerson__ 520 1935, July 31; 49 Stat. 505, 507; Walton... 28 1935, August 14; 49 Stat. 2140; Hampton & Branchville.... 117 1935, August 19; 49 Stat. 2148; Mansfield.... 12 1935, August 26; 49 Stat. 2177; Squaw Island... 269 1936, May 1; 49 Stat. 2257; Virginia Engineering Company, Inc______ 457 1936, June 23; 49 Stat. 1827, 1837; Dickerson__ 520 Page 1937, May 28; 50 Stat. 213, 232; Dickerson_. 1938, June 21; 52 Stat. 809, 818; Dickerson_. 1938, June 25; 52 Stat. 1197; Duffy Bros‒‒‒‒‒ 520 520 528 Title 28, Section 260; British-American Tobacco Co... 438 ORDER OF THE COURT RELATING TO THE RETIREMENT OF CHIEF JUSTICE FENTON W. BOOTH NOVEMBER 6, 1939. The year 1939 was marked by an event which, in the opinion of the Court, deserves to be recorded more extensively than by a mere formal entry of the retirement of a Judge. Fenton W. Booth was appointed a Judge of this Court on March 17, 1905, became Chief Justice on April 23, 1928, and retired on June 15, 1939. In his long service of almost 35 years, he endeared himself to both bench and bar. His affable and courteous management of the proceedings in open court commended him to the lawyers that practiced before it, and his fairness and conciliatory methods of conducting conferences of the Judges made these consultations harmonious and enjoyable. His extended experience made him an authority on the pleading and practice of the Court, and his decisions were always characterized by a desire to effectuate justice and a disregard of mere technicalities. In Indian cases involving facts, treaties, and Supreme Court decisions, over periods often extending back more than a century, his opinions so completely recite the essential features upon which a judgment must depend that they furnish a foundation for nearly all the cases of that nature which can arise. As a testimonial of the regard of his associates and the value of his service to the public, it is directed that this entry be spread upon the records of the Court and a copy thereof be mailed to the retired Chief Justice. XVIII ORDER OF THE COURT RELATING TO THE DEATH OF CHIEF JUSTICE EDWARD K. CAMPBELL, RETIRED NOVEMBER 6, 1939. Chief Justice Campbell, retired, died in the city of Washington on December 7, 1938, at the age of 80 years. Edward Kernan Campbell, of Birmingham, Alabama, was appointed in May 1913, by President Wilson as Chief Justice of the Court of Claims. He retired in April 1928. As was said by the Court upon the occasion of his retirement, during his service of 15 years Chief Justice Campbell gave to this Court a degree of industry and devotion which has never been excelled. Through his daily persistence and tireless energy the docket of the Court was brought to the enviable point whereby litigation in the Court was expeditiously disposed of and long and tedious delays eliminated, through reforms in procedure inaugurated at his suggestion. To the subject of the prompt dispatch of the Court's business he gave most intelligent and effective consideration. In addition to the great volume of executive duties which he was called on to perform, vastly increased by the litigation arising out of the World War, Chief Justice Campbell accomplished, at the expense of late hours and exacting labor, his full portion of the Court's opinions. He left a distinguished record for ability and fairness. XIX ORDER OF THE COURT RELATING TO THE DEATH OF FRED C. KLEINSCHMIDT OCTOBER 2, 1939. The Court announces with profound sorrow and sincere regret the death on last Wednesday, September 27, 1939, of Fred C. Kleinschmidt, who had served this Court with rare efficiency and fidelity for nearly half a century. His sudden passing was a great personal shock to all the members of the Court, and his official associates, as it must have been to the members of the Bar. No one connected with the Court has ever been more generally liked for his uniform courtesy, nor more admired for his high character. If Mr. Kleinschmidt had lived until today, he would have completed 48 years of loyal service with the Court of Claims. He entered the employ of the Court on October 1, 1891, in a minor position, a high school graduate, and he never had to seek, nor did he desire, any other employment. He was devoted to the Court, its traditions and its history. On December 1, 1916, he was appointed assistant clerk of the Court, and held that position until his death. As a tribute to his memory the Court will enter an order that this announcement, with a brief sketch of his career, be spread upon its records and the reporter of the Court is directed to include them in the next volume of reports. It is so ordered. Fred C. Kleinschmidt was born in Georgetown, D. C., July 10, 1872, and lived in that section all his life. He attended graded schools in Washington and graduated from Central High School in 1890, the youngest member of his class. He was a member of the Central High's famous drill team. Mr. Kleinschmidt was the son of Dr. Carl H. A. Kleinschmidt, eminent surgeon, who for years was |