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ORDERS.
On motion of Mr. Bryan, it was
Ordered, That Senators Kirwan, Beasman,
Moore, Putzel, Wilkinson, Ravenscroft and Brewington
be excused on account of important business.

On motion of Mr. Williams, of Harford, it was

Ordered, That Senators Marsh and Baker be excused.
from attendance upon to-day's session of the Senate.


INTRODUCTION OF BILLS.
By Mr. Moses,
A bill entitled "An Act granting and declaring the
sanction of the General Assembly of Maryland to the de-
vise contained in the last will and codicils of George A.
Reinecker, late of Baltimore city, deceased, to the trus-
tees of the Protestant Episcopal Theological Seminary and
High School, in Virginia."
Which was read the first time, and referred to the
Committee on Judicial Proceedings.

By Mr. Bryan,
A bill entitled "An Act to repeal and re-enact with
amendments, section 9A, of Article 10, of the Code of
Public General Laws, title Attorneys-at-Law and Attor-
neys in Fact,' as added thereto, by Acts of 1898, chapter
166."
Which was read the first time, add roferred to the
Committee on Judicial Proceedings.


REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES.
Mr. Bouic, from the Committee on Judicial Proceed-
ings, reported favorably,
A bill entitled "An Act to amend Article 97, of the
Code of Public General Laws of Maryland, title ‘Crimes
and Punishments,' by adding a new section thereto, to be
known as ‘Section 75 A.'"
Which was read the second time, and ordered to be
engrossed for a third reading.