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propagating black bass, and for caring for and distribut-
ing the same throughout the waters of the State. "

Which unfavorable report was adopted.

Also, unfavorably,

House bill entitled "An Act to provide for a State's
subscription to a work entitled 'Maryland Biography,
Colonial Period 1634-1776. '"

Which unfavorable report was adopted.

Also, unfavorably,

House bill entitled "An Act to appropriate a sum of
money which was deducted from the pay of the soldiers
of the 4th Md. Regiment who served in the late Spanish
war, for uniforms worn by them on their entrance into
service. '"

Which unfavorable report was adopted.

Also, unfavorably,

House bill entitled "An Act to establish, equip and
maintain a State Normal School for the professional
training of colored teachers. "

Which unfavorable report was adopted.

Mr. Knott, from the Committee on Corporations, re-
ported favorably,

House bill entitled "An Act to provide for the proper
and effectual service of gas in that portion of the City of
Baltimore, heretofore known as the Annex. "

Which was read a first time.

Also, favorably,

House bill entitled "An Act to incorporate the Fred-
erick Trust and Deposit Company. "

AMENDMENT PROPOSED.

On line 4, of section 5, strike out the figures "5, 000, 000"
and insert the words "five hundred thousand dollars. "

On line 32, of section 12, at the end of the section, in-
sert after the word ''thereof the following words "pro-
vided that such agreement shall not extend to authorize
a consolidation with any other company of a like nature
or character by the corporation thereby formed. "

Which was read a first time.