1904.] OF THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES. 1501

Also,

House bill, File No. 512, entitled "An Act to add an
additional section to Article 16 of the Code of Public
General Daws of Maryland, to be known as 'Section
198 A,' and to follow immediately after section 198,
of said Article relating to the powers of Courts of
Equity to authorize the mortgaging of lands belonging
to estates."

Endorsed : "Reported unfavorably in the Senate, and
the unfavorable report adopted."

Also,

House bill, File No. 611, entitled "Au Act to add an
additional section to Article 27 of the Code of Public
General Laws, title 'Crimes and Punishments,' sub-
title 'Sabbath Breaking,' to be known as Section 247
A,' and to follow immediately after 'Section 247,' ap-
plying to Washington College."

Endorsed: "Reported unfavorably in the Senate,
and the unfavorable report adopted."

Also,

Senate bill, File No. 97, entitled "An Act to estab-
lish and promote the industry of oyster culture upon
certain lands of the State described therein."

Which was read the first time and referred to the
Committee on Chesapeake Bay and Tributaries.

Also,

Senate bill, File No. 120, entitled "An Act to pro-
vide for the issue of one million six hundred and
twenty-five thousand dollars Maryland State bonds for
the purpose of completing the addition to the State
House in the city of Annapolis, and for the purpose of
completing the construction of an annex to the Mary-
land House of Correction; the State bonds to bear a
rate of interest not higher than 3 1/2 percent, per annum
and to provide for a sinking fund for the payment of
the State bonds."

Which was read the first time and referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means.

Also,
Senate bill, File No. 352. entitled "An Act to auth-