1900. ] OF THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES. 823

On motion of Mr. Wolfe, it was

Ordered, That Mr. Hanson be excused from attendance
at thia week's session on account of sickness.

On motion of Mr. Robinson, it was

Ordered, That Wm. L. Cover be excused from attend-
ance upon to-day's session owing to illness.

On motion of Mr. Dryden, it was

Ordered, That Mr. Ward be excused from to-night's
session on account of business.

On motion of Mr. Kimble, it was

Ordered, That Mr. Mackie be excused from to-night's
session on account of business.

On motion of Mr. Wilson, it was

Ordered. That Mr. Finzel be excused from tonight's
session on account of business.

On motion of Mr. Sanford, it was

Ordered, That Mr. Mencke be excused from to-night's
session on account of a very important business engage-
ment.

On motion of Mr. Dunn, it was.

Ordered, That Mr. Brown be excused from this night's
session on account of important business.

On motion of Mr. Waller, it was

Ordered, That Messrs. Bennett and Roberts be excused
from to-night's session on account of business.
On motion of Mr. Feldmeyer, it was

Ordered, That J. Boyd Dexter be paid the sum of
$70. 25 for services rendered and material furnished as
per bill.

Which was read and referred to the Committee on.
Claims.

On motion of Mr. Clark, it was

Ordered, That Mr. Deets be excused from attendance
on to-night's session on account of important business.
On motion of Mr. Close, it was

Ordered, That Mr. Frenzel be excused from to-night's
session on account of death in family.

Mr. Waller submitted the following order:

Whereas, It has been charged in the press of this State