1904.] OF THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES. 695

On motion of Mr. Harvey, it was
Ordered, That Mr. Howard be excused from to-
night's session on account of business.

On motion of Mr. Keys, it was

Ordered, That Messrs. Fryer and Kirk, be excused
from attendance at to-night's session on account of
business.

On motion of Mr. Crawford, it was
Ordered, That Mr. Hiteshew be excused from to-
night's session on account of sickness.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS.

By Mr. Benson,

A bill entitled "An Act to add two additional sec-
tions to Article 27 of the Code of Public General Laws
of Maryland, title 'Crimes and Punishments,' sub-title
'Destroying Property Maliciously,' to be known as
'Sections 59 C and 59 D.' "

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

By Mr. Benson,

A bill entitled "An Act to amend the charter of
'The Baltimore County Water and Electric Company,
of Baltimore County,' by increasing its powers, grant-
ing it perpetual existence and extending its electric
business to Howard county."

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

By Mr. Orem,

A bill entitled "An Act to authorize the Board of
Police Commissioners of Baltimore city, to pension
James A. Clark former Round-Sergeant of the police
force of Baltimore city."

Which was read the first time, and referred to the
Baltimore city delegation.

By Mr. Murphy, of Baltimore city,

A bill entitled "An Act to repeal and re-enact with
amendments section 1 of chapter 316 of the Acts of