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ing for the appointment of a Shell Fish Commissioner,
and defining his duties.' "

Which was read the second time and ordered to be

engrossed for a third reading.

Mr. Johnston, from Committee on Judiciary, report-
ed favorably,

Senate bill, File No. 239, entitled "An Act to repeal
section 103 of Article 23 of the Code of Public General
Laws, entitled 'Corporations,' sub-title 'Building or
Homestead Association,' and to re-enact the same with
amendments."

Which was read the second time.
Also favorably,

House bill, File No. 555, entitled "An Act to add a
new section to Article 81 of the Code of Public Gen-
eral Laws, title 'Revenue and Taxes,' sub-title 'State
Tax Commissioner,' to be known as 'Section 139 A,'
in order to provide for taxation of mining corpora-
tions."

Which was read the second time and ordered to be

engrossed for a third reading.

Also favorably,

Senate bill. File No. 272, entitled "An Act to repeal
and re-enact with amendments section 209 P of Article
1, and section 164 O, of Article 12 of the Code of Pub-
lic Local Laws of Allegany county and Garrett connty,
respectively, entitled 'Mining and Mine Inspector, and
Manufacturers and Mines,' sub-title 'Penalties.' as the

said section was enacted by chapter 124 of the Acts of
1902, providing for the punishment of violations of
said Act, and for the jurisdiction of courts and magis-
trates in relation to the same."
Which was read the second time.

REPORTS OF SELECT COMMITTEES.

Mr. Carey, from Select Committee, reported favor-
ably, with amendments,

House bill, File No. 438, entitled "An Act to add
four new sections to chapter 528 of the Acts of the.
General Assembly of Maryland, passed at its January