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Also, (by request),

A bill entitled "An Act to authorize the Finance
Commissioners of Baltimore city, or other proper of-
ficers, to convey to the State of Maryland certain
property situated on the south side of West Fayette
street, near Paca street, in Baltimore city, and auth-
orizing the State of Maryland to accept the convey-
ance of the same."

Which was read the first time and referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means.

By Mr. Roth,

A bill entitled "An Act to provide against the evils
resulting from the traffic in certain narcotic drugs,
and to regulate the sale thereof."

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

By Mr. Carroll,

A bill entitled "An Act to appropriate a sum of
money for the support of the Woman's Medical Col-
lege for the use of the Good Samaritan Hospital.

Which was read the first time and referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means.

By Mr. Amiss,

A bill entitled "An Act to incorporate the Town of
Glen Echo, in Montgomery County, Maryland."

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

By Mr. Pearre,

A bill entitled "An Act to add a new section to
Article 27 of the Code of Public General Laws of
Maryland, title 'Crimes and Punishments,' to come
after section 249 and to be designated 'Section 249 A'
and under sub title 'Slander.' "

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

By Mr. Jackson,

A bill entitled "An Act to define and regulate the
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