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LAWS OF MARYLAND.

In force.

act of which this is an amendment, be not made on the appointed day, such election may be made at any time thereafter; and the president and directors for the time being, shall hold and exercise their offices until a new election shall be made.

SEC. 2. And be it enacted, That this act shall take effect from the date of its passage.

Approved March 25, 1876.

CHAPTER 131. AN ACT to empower the County Commissioners of Baltimore county, to pay William D. Burns of the fourth election district of said county, an amount of money to pay physicians fee and for loss of time in consequence of injuries received whilst serving under the orders of a deputy sheriff in arresting and securing unruly prisoners.

Empowered and directed.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted, That the County Com- missioners of Baltimore county are empowered and directed to pay William D. Burns, of the fourth election district of Baltimore county, a sum of money not exceeding five hundred dollars, which sum is to pay for his loss of time and expenses incurred. Approved March 25, 1876.