238 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS [Feb. 7

Mr. Bennett presented the memorial of Charles W.
Darr in the matter of the contested election case of
Charles W. Darr vs. George B. Merrick.

Which was read and referred to the Committee on
Elections.

Also,

Presented the memorial of Junior Order United Amer-
ican Mechanics, asking the passage of a compulsory edu-
cation law.

Which was read and referred to the Committee on
Education.

Mr. Mitchell presented the petition of Wm. F. Wiley
and others protesting against any change in the local
option law of Harford county.

Which was read and referred to the Harford county
delegation.

ORDERS.
On motion of Mr. Kendall, it was

Ordered, That Mr. Norris, of Kent, be excused from
attendance at this morning's session, on account of sick-
ness.

On motion of Mr. Walsh, it was

Ordered, That Dr. M. M. Norris, of Carroll county, be
excused from attendance at to-day's session on account
of sickness.

On motion of Mr. Hanson, it was

Ordered, That Mr. Wolfe be excused from to-day's
session on account of important business.

Mr. Feldmeyer submitted the following order:

Ordered, That the Committee on Claims pay to Wm.
McNasby the sum of $7. 90 for three tables and one stove
zinc for use of House of Delegates as per bill herewith
exhibited and approved by the Superintendent of Public
Buildings.

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

On motion of Mr. Biggs, it was

Ordered, That Mr. Contee be excused from attendance
at yesterday's session on account of business.