The 52nd Congress Public Laws ch. 199. An act making appropriations for the expenses of the government of the District of Columbia for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety-four, and for other purposes. ch. 197. An act to provide a permanent system of highways in that part of the District of Columbia lying outside of cities. ch. 320. An act for the preservation of the public peace and the protection of property within the District of Columbia. ch. 250. An act to provide for the care of dependent children in the District of Columbia and to create a board of children's guardians. ch. 171. An act making appropriations to provide for the expenses of the government of the District of Columbia for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety-three, and for other purposes. ch. 135. An act to prevent cruelty to children or animals in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes. ch. 65. An act to punish false swearing before trial boards of the Metropolitan police force and fire department of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes. ch. 53. An act to authorize the appointment of an inspector of plumbing in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes. Resolutions Res. No. 4.