1900. ] OF THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES. 19

The Journal of Wednesday last was read and ap-
proved.

ORDERS.

On motion of Mr. Buckey, it was

Ordered, That the thanks of the House of Delegates
be tendered to the A. S. Abell Company for copies of
the Sun Almanac and their excellent book on the resour-
ces of Maryland; the usefulness of the books and the
fund of information they contain, make them valuable
reference marks, and the enterprise of the publishers in
endeavoring to promote the welfare and prosperity of
the State, is deserving of the highest commendation.

Which was adopted.

On motion of Mr. Wolfe, it was

Ordered, That Mr. Hanson be excused from attendance
at to-night's session on account of sickness.

On motion of Mr. Lehmayer, it was

Ordered, That the State Printer be directed to send to
each of the newspapers in the State of Maryland, a copy
of the Journal of each session of this House; also a copy
to the city Librarian of Baltimore city, to the Mayor of
Baltimore City, and to the several Boards of County
Commissioners throughout the State; and the Postmaster
is authorized to furnish the printer with the necessary
stamps.

Which was read and referred to Committee on Print-
ing, hereafter to be appointed.

Also,

Ordered, That Mr. A. Leo Knott be excused from this
evening's session by reason of important business.
On motion of Mr. Walbach, it was

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

On motion of Mr. Duncan, it was

Ordered, That Mr. Francis P. Curtis be excused from
this evening's session, by reason of important business.

On motion of Mr. Mitchell, it was

Ordered, That Mr. J. W. Foster be excused from at-
tendance to-night on account of business.