• 1900.]OF THE SENATE. 99
ORDERS.

On motion of Mr. Dick, it was

Ordered, That Senators Marsh and Beasman be ex-
cused from to-day's session on account of business.

On motion of Mr. Williams, of Harford, it was
Ordered, That the sum of seventy-five ($75) dollars be
paid to John E. McCusker for fifteen (15) days services
in connection with. the care of the Senate Chamber.

Which was read and referred to the Committee on
Finance.


INTRODUCTION OF BILLS
By Mr. Putzel,
A bill entitled "An Act to repeal section 5, of Article
81, of the Code of Pulic General Laws, title ‘Revenue
and Taxes,' and to re-enact the same with amendments."

Which was read the first time, and referred to the
Committee on Finance.

Mr. Betts, (by request,)
A bill entitled "An Act providing for the laying out
etc., of public roads in Washington county."
Which was read the first time, and referred to the
Committee on Highways.
By Mr. Bryan.
A bill entitled "An Act to grant additional corporate
powers to the Fraternal Building, Loan and Investment
Association of Baltimore city."
Which was read the first time, and referred to the
Committee on Corporations.
By Mr. Bouic.
A bill entitled "An Act to repeal and re-enact with
amendments section 227, of Article 93, of the Code of
Public General Laws of Maryland, as amended by the
Act of 1892, chapter 465."
Which was read the first time, and referred to the
Committee on Judicial Proceedings.
By Mr. Brewington,
A bill entitled "An Act to repeal section 91, of Article
25, title ‘County Commissioners,' sub-title ‘Public Roads,'