WEDNESDAY, Jan. 31, 1900.

Senate met at 12 M.

Prayer by Rev. Mr. Sutherland.

Present at roll call the following Senators

Messrs. President, Applegarth, Baker, Beasman, Betts,
Bouic, Brewington, Bryan, Crothers, Dennis, Dick, Gray,
Kirwan, Marsh, Messick, Moore, Moses, Peter, Putzel,
Ravenscroft, Rohrback, Wilkinson, Williams, of Harford,
Williams of Anne Arundel—24.
The Journal of Tuesday was read and approved.


ORDERS.
On motion of Mr. Dick, it was

Ordered, That Senator Dodson be excused from at-
tendance at to-day's session.

On motion of Mr. Williams, of Anne Arundel, it was

Ordered, That John M. J. Hodges be paid the sum of
$20 for services rendered the Senate upon organization
January 3rd to 10th inclusive, eight days at $2.50, $20.
Which was read and referred to the Committee on
Finance.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS.

By Mr. Dick,

A bill entitled "An Act to prohibit corporations from
compelling their employees to withdraw from member-
ship in Labor Organization incorporated under the laws
of this State."
Which was read the first time, and referred to the
Committee on Agriculture and Labor.

By Mr. Bouic,
A bill entitled "An Act to authorize the appointment
of a Justice of the Peace, who shall have jurisdiction in
and for the town of Takoma Park."