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line with the keel, shall be not less than five feet and not more than ten feet. The lower of these two lights shall be in the direction of the nets, and both of them shall be of such a character as to show all around the horizon, and to be visible at a distance of not less than three miles.

"Within the Mediterranean Sea and in the seas bordering the coasts of Japan and Korea sailing fishing vessels of less than twenty tons gross tonnage shall not be obliged to carry the lower of these two lights. Should they, however, not carry it, they shall show in the same position (in the direction of the net or gear) a white light, visible at a distance of not less than one sea mile, on the approach of or to other vessels.

"(e) [Fishing with lines in the Mediterranean sea, etc.] Vessels and boats, except open boats as defined in subdivision (a), when line fishing with their lines out and attached to or hauling their lines, and when not at anchor or stationary within the meaning of subdivision (h), shall carry the same lights as vessels fishing with drift nets. When shooting lines, or fishing with towing lines, they shall carry the lights prescribed for a steam or sailing vessel under way, respectively.

"Within the Mediterranean Sea and in the seas bordering the coasts of Japan and Korea sailing fishing vessels of less than twenty tons gross tonnage shall not be obliged to carry the lower of these two lights. Should they, however, not carry it, they shall show in the same position (in the direction of the lines) a white light, visible at a distance of not less than one sea mile on the approach of or to other vessels.

"(d) [Trawling-steam vessels- sailing vessels.] Vessels when engaged in trawling, by which is meant the dragging of an apparatus along the bottom of the sea

"First. If steam vessels, shall carry in the same position as the white light mentioned in article two (a) a tri-colored lantern so constructed and fixed as to show a white light from right ahead to two points on each bow, and a green light and a red light over an arc of the horizon from two points on each bow to two points abaft the beam on the starboard and port sides, respectively; and not less than six nor more than twelve feet below the tri-colored lantern a white light in a lantern, so constructed as to show a clear, uniform, and unbroken light all around the horizon.

"Second. If sailing vessels, shall carry a white light in a lantern, so constructed as to show a clear, uniform, and unbroken light all around the horizon, and shall also, on the approach of or to other vessels, show where it can best be seen a white flare-up light or torch in sufficient time to prevent collision.

"All lights mentioned in subdivision (d) first and second shall be visible at a distance of at least two miles.

"(e) [Oyster dredgers.] Oyster dredgers and other vessels fishing with dredge nets shall carry and show the same lights as trawlers.

"(f) [Flare-up light.] Fishing vessels and fishing boats may at any time use a flare-up light in addition to the lights which they are by this article required to carry and show, and they may also use working lights.

"(g) [Vessels at anchor- additional light.] Every fishing vessel and every fishing boat under one hundred and fifty feet in length, when at anchor, shall exhibit a white light visible all around the horizon at a distance of at least one mile.

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Every fishing vessel of one hundred and fifty feet in length or upward, when at anchor, shall exhibit a white light visible all around the horizon at a distance of at least one mile, and shall exhibit a second light as provided for vessels of such length by article eleven.

"Should any such vessel, whether under one hundred and fifty feet in length or of one hundred and fifty feet in length or upward, be attached to a net or other fishing gear, she shall on the approach of other vessels show an additional white light at least three feet below the anchor light, and at a horizontal distance of at least five feet away from it in the direction of the net or gear.

"(h) [When fast to rock, etc.] If a vessel or boat when fishing becomes stationary in consequence of her gear getting fast to a rock or other obstruction, she shall in daytime haul down the day signal required by subdivision (k); at night show the light or lights prescribed for a vessel at anchor; and during fog, mist, falling snow, or heavy rain storms make the signal prescribed for a vessel at anchor. (See subdivision (d) and the last paragraph of article fifteen.)

"(i) [Drift-net vessels in fog, etc.] In fog, mist, falling snow, or heavy rain storms drift-net vessels attached to their nets, and vessels when trawling, dredging, or fishing with any kind of drag net, and vessels line fishing with their lines out, shall, if of twenty tons gross tonnage or upward, respectively, at intervals of not more than one minute make a blast; if steam vessels, with the whistle or siren, and if sailing vessels, with the foghorn, each blast to be followed by ringing the bell. Fishing vessels and boats of less than twenty tons gross tonnage shall not be obliged to give the above-mentioned signals; but if they do not, they shall make some other efficient sound signal at intervals of not more than one minute.

"(k) [Day signal — limitations.] All vessels or boats fishing with nets or lines or trawls, when under way, shall in daytime indicate their occupation to an approaching vessel by displaying a basket or other efficient signal where it can best be seen. If vessels or boats at anchor have their gear out, they shall, on the approach of other vessels, show the same signal on the side on which those vessels can pass.

"The vessels required by this article to carry or show the lights hereinbefore specified shall not be obliged to carry the lights prescribed by article four (a) and the last paragraph of article eleven." [34 Stat. L. 850.]

SEC. 2. [Repeals.] That article ten of the Act approved March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-five, entitled "An Act to adopt the revised international regulations for preventing collisions at sea," and the Act approved August thirtieth [thirteenth?], eighteen hundred and ninety-four, entitled "An Act relating to lights on fishing vessels," are hereby repealed. [34 Stat. L. 852.]

For Art. 10 of Act of March 3, 1885, see 2 Fed. Stat. Annot. 166; for Act of Aug. 13, 1894, see 2 Fed. Stat. Annot. 165.

SEC. 3. [Effect.] That this Act shall take effect on the first day of January, nineteen hundred and eight. [34 Stat. L. 852.]

COMMERCE.

Offenses against, see PENAL LAWS.

COMMERCE AND LABOR.

Fisheries in Alaska, see ALASKA.

Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization, see NATURALIZATION.

COMMISSIONERS.

See JUDICIAL OFFICERS.

COMMON CARRIERS.

See CARRIERS.

CONFEDERATE SOLDIERS AND

SAILORS.

See CEMETERIES.

CONGRESS.

Act of Feb. 26, 1907, Ch. 1635, 79

Sec. 4. Salaries of Speaker, Vice-President, and Secretaries - Senators, Representatives, Delegates, and Porto Rico Commissioner, 79.

5. Repeal, 79.

CROSS-REFERENCES.

Delegate from Alaska, see ALASKA.

Delegate from Hawaii, see HAWAIIAN ISLANDS.

Offenses by Members of Congress, see PENAL LAWS.

Printing for Congress, see PUBLIC PRINTING.

Office Building, see PUBLIC PROPERTY, BUILDINGS, AND GROUNDS.

SEC. 4. [Salaries of speaker, vice-president, and secretaries— senators, representatives, delegates, and Porto Rico commissioner.] That on and after March fourth, nineteen hundred and seven, the compensation of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Vice-President of the United States and the heads of Executive Departments who are members of the President's Cabinet shall be at the rate of twelve thousand dollars per annum each, and the compensation of Senators, Representatives in Congress, Delegates from Territories, and Resident Commissioner from Porto Rico shall be at the rate of seven thousand five hundred dollars per annum each, [34 Stat. L. 993.]

So far as it concerns the secretary of state this section is repealed by the Act of Feb. 17, 1909, ch. 187, given under the title DEPARTMENT of State, post.

SEC. 5. [Repeal.] That all laws or parts of laws inconsistent with this Act are repealed. [34 Stat. L. 994.]

This and the preceding section are from Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Appropriation Act, Feb. 26, 1907, ch. 1635.

CONGRESSIONAL RECORD.

See PUBLIC DOCUMENTS.

CONSPIRACY.

See PENAL LAWS.

CONSULAR OFFICERS.

See DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR OFFICERS.

CONTRACT LABORERS.

See IMMIGRATION.

79

COPYRIGHT.

Act of March 4, 1909, Ch. 320, 81.

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Sec. 1. Copyright - Exclusive Rights Conferred To Print, Vend, etc., Copyrighted Works - Translate, Dramatize, etc. - Deliver in Public as Lecture, etc.- Perform, Exhibit, etc., if Drama - If If a Musical Composition-Mechanical Reproduction-Royalty to Owner by Manufacturer, 81.

2. Rights at Common Law Not Impaired, 82.

3. Component Parts Protected - Composite Works, etc., 82.

4. All Writings of Author Included, 82.

5. Classification of Applications, 83.

6. Compilations, etc., of Works in Public Domain, etc. - Subsisting Copyrights Not Affected, 83.

7. Effect on Excluded Works - Government Publication of Copyrighted Material, etc., 83.

8. Issue of, to Author, Assigns, etc. - Alien Rights, 83.

9. Affixing Notice of Copyright, 84.

10. Certificate of Deposit of Copies, 84.

11. Works Not Reproduced for Sale, 84.

12. Deposit of Two Copies, 84.

13. Same-Penalty for Default, 84.

14. Postmasters to Receipt for Articles, etc., 85.

15. Mechanical Work, etc., to Be Done in the United States, 85.
16. Affidavits Required, 85.

17. Penalty for False Statements, 85.

18. Form of Notice Required on Books, etc., 86.

19. Place of Notice of Copyright - One Notice Sufficient, 86.

20. Effect of Accidental Omissions of Notice, 86.

21. Ad Interim Protection of Book Published Abroad, 86.
22. Same Full Term Allowed, 86.

23. Duration of Term, 87.

24. Renewals and Extensions, 87.

25. Infringement - Liability, 87.

26. Enforcement of Remedies, 89.

27. Joining of Proceedings in One Action, 89.

28. Penalty for Infringement, 89.

29. Fraudulent Copyright Notice, 89.

30. Importation of Articles with False Notice, 89.

31. Importation of Copies - Prohibition, 89.

32. Forfeiture, etc., of Prohibited Articles-Destruction, go.

33. Rules, etc., to Prevent Importation of, go.

34. Courts Given Cognizance of Copyright Cases, 90.

35. Where Suits May Be Instituted, 91.

36. Injunctions, 91.

37. Transmission of Papers to Another Court, 91.

38. Appeals, 91.

39. Criminal Action Time Limit, 91.

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40. Allowance of Costs, 91.

90.

41. Distinction between Copyright and Material Object Copyrighted, 91.

42. Assignments, etc., 91.

43. Assignments Executed Abroad, 92.

44. Recording Assignments - Time Limit, 92.

45. Certificate of Record of Assignment, 92.

46. Use of Assignee's Name in Copyright Notice, 92.

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