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On motion of Mr. Amiss, it was

Ordered, That the employees of this House receive
fifteen dollars ($15) worth of stationery and ten dollars
worth of stamps.

Which was read and referred to the Committee on
Claims.

On motion of Mr. Goslin, it was
Ordered, That Mr, Mitchell be excused from to-day's
session because of sickness.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS.
By Mr. Evans,

House bill entitled "An Act to add three new sec-
tions to Article 90 of the Code of Public General
Laws, title 'Sureties,' to be designated as 'Sections 10,
11 and 12.' "

Which was read the first time, and referred to the
Committee on Insurance and Loans.

By Mr. Fryer,

House bill entitled "An Act to authorize, direct and
empower the Board of Police Commissioners of Balti-
more city, to reinstate and retire Thomas Armstrong."
Which was read the first time, and referred to the
Baltimore city delegation.

By Mr. Norris,

House bill entitled "An Act directing the Police
Commissioners of Baltimore city to pay to Joseph J.
Gilbert, a former captain of the Baltimore City Police
Force, a pension of fifteen dollars per week."

Which was read the first time, and referred to the
Baltimore city delegation.

By Mr. Goslin,

House bill entitled "An Act to incorporate the
Provident Savings Bank, of Preston, Maryland."

Which was read the first time, and referred to the
Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Harrison,
House bill entitled "An Act to sanction certain de-