This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1907 edition. Excerpt: ...PASSPORTS. Passports are permissions granted by the Government to its citizens, commending them to the protection of foreign countries which they may visit. They are issued only by the Secretary of State. To Whom Granted.--They are issued only to citizens of the United States on written application. Blank forms of application can be secured by applying to the Secretary of State, Washington, D. C. Wife, Minor Children, and Servants of an American citizen may all be included in the citizen's passport. Any other person requires a separate passport. Applications.--A citizen of the United States desiring to procure a passport must make a written application in the form of an affidavit to the Secretary of State. Naturalized Citizens.--A naturalized citizen must transmit his certificate of naturalization, or a duly certified copy of the court record thereof, with his application. He must state in his affidavit when and from what port he emigrated, what ship he sailed in, and where he has lived since his arrival in the United States.. i Professional Titles are not allowed in passports. Expiration.--A passport expires two years from the date of its issuance. A new one can be obtained upon a new application. Fee.--A fee of $i is required to be collected for every citizen's passport, and must be paid in currency or postal money order. Drafts or checks will not be received. Blank Forms will be furnished on application if it is stated whether they are for native or for naturalized citizens. Address all communications to " Department of State, Passport Division, Washington, D. C." A passport should always be carried1 upon the person--never in a trunk or valise. PATENTS. I. Definition.--As here used the word Patent is defined to mean the...