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LAWS OF MARYLAND.

CHAP. 289

W. Coal, by their deed dated ———— day of March, 1906,
and duly recorded among the land records of Prince George's
county, and that fee simple title to said lot vest pursuant to
said deed absolutely in said corporation, its successors and
assigns, to its own and their own use and behoof.
SEC. 2. Be it further enacted, That this Act shall take
effect from the date of its passage.
Approved April 2, 1906.

CHAPTER 290.
AN ACT to provide for the appointment of a Commission
to investigate the condition of the Adult Blind in the State
of Maryland, and to report on the expediency of the
establishment by the State of Institutions for them, and
making an appropriation for the necessary expenses of
said Commission, and assistance for certain classes of
blind people pending said report.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Mary-
land, That within sixty days after the passage of this Act

Commission
appointed.

the Governor shall appoint a commission of five persons,
who shall serve without pay, and who shall be known as
" The Commission for Improving the Condition of the Adult
Blind in the State of Maryland."
SEC. 2. And be it enacted, That it shall be the duty of this

List of blind
persons to be
secured,

commission to secure a complete list of all blind persons in
the State of Maryland, and make a record of their names,
ages and financial condition, together with the cause and
extent of their blindness, their capacity for educational and
industrial training, and such other facts as may seem of
value; and that on or before the 31st day of December,
1907, they shall file with the Governor a full report of their
findings, together with such recommendations for improving
the condition of the adult blind in this State as may seem
to them advisable.
SEC. 3. And be it enacted, That the commission may aid

Power given
commission.

those of the adult blind whom they consider worthy in find-
ing employment, and in furtherance thereof they may furnish
material and tools to an amount not exceeding $50 to any
one individual, and they may place in a home or homes such