Section is comprised of the last sentence of section 11 of act May 14, 1898. The remainder of section 11 of act May 14, 1898, is classified to section 615a of this title.

Section was formerly classified to section 423 of Title 48, Territories and Insular Possessions.

1938—Act June 15, 1938, inserted last clause relating to use of timber by churches, hospitals, and charitable institutions.