34 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS [Jan. 13

On motion of Mr. Murphy, of Baltimore city, it
was

Ordered, That Mr. Morrison be excused from at-
tendance at this day's session on account of sickness.

On motion of Mr. Orem, it was

Ordered, That Mr. Traeger be excused from attend-
ance at this .day's session on account of important
business.

The Secretary of the Senate appeared and delivered
the following message :

BY THE SENATE,

January 13th, 1904.
Gentlemen of the House of Delegates:

We respectfully invite you to be present in the
Senate Chamber at 12 o'clock, meridian, to-day to
participate with us in the inauguration of the Gover
nor-elect, and witness the administration of the oath
to him by the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals in
compliance with the requirements of the Constitution
and Laws of the State.

We will appoint a committee to wait upon your
Honorable Body and conduct you to the Senate
Chamber.

By order,

ROBERT Moss,

Secretary.
Which was read.

Mr. Goslin submitted the following message:
BY THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES,

January 13th, 1904.
Gentlemen of the Senate:

We have received your message inviting this House
to be present in the Senate Chamber at 12 o'clock