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LAWS OF MARYLAND.

the residue thereof shall be paid in such instalments,

and at such times and places, and to such persons, as

may be required by the President and Directors of

said Company.

SEC. 3. And be it enacted, That this act shall take

In force

effect from the date of its passage.

Approved, April 11th, 1874.

CHAPTER 252.

AN ACT for the relief of Noah Webster of Somer-

set county.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of

Adjust and
settle claim

Maryland, That the Comptroller of the Treasury be

and he is hereby authorized and required to adjust

and settle the claim of Noah Webster of Somerset

county; provided, that the amount, paid on account

of said claim, shall not exceed three hundred dollars.

In force.

SEC. 2. And be it enacted, That this act shall take

effect from the date of its passage.

Approved, April 11, 1874.

CHAPTER 253.

AN ACT for the protection and preservation of fish,

and to encourage the breeding and culture of fish,

in the waters of the State of Maryland.

Not be lawful

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of

to take

Maryland, That from and after the passage of this

act, it shall not be lawful for any person to take,

catch or kill any speckled brook trout, or any speckled

river trout save only with a hook and line, or to have