PROFESSIONAL PROSTITUTION.
The Speaker, by consent, announced the consideration of Mr. Clark's bill [H. R. 265], defining professional prostitution, and describing punishment therefor (penalty, imprisonment from six months to two years, inmates compelled to testify). The bill was on the second reading, sustained by a favorable committee report, and it was ordered to be engrossed.
Mr. Woodward submitted a resolution, which was adopted, that the door-keeper procure suitable rooms for the different committees of the House.
Mr. Given presented the report of the State librarian, which was laid on the table.
The House then adjourned.