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swear witnesses in relation thereto, and to re-enact the
same with amendments.' "

Which was read the first time, and referred to the
Caroline delegation and Mr. Butler.
By Mr. Feaga,

A bill entitled "An Act making it unlawful to in-
jure or deface markers or monuments erected at the
graves of deceased soldiers and sailors of the United
States of America, and to provide penalties therefor."

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

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES.

Mr. Morrison, from the Committee on Education, re-
ported favorably, with amendments.

House bill, File No. 329, entitled "An Act to repeal
tion 138 of Article 77 of the Code of Public General.
Laws, title 'Public Education,' sub-title 'School At-
tendance,' as enacted by chapter 269 of the Acts of
1902, and to re-enact the same with amendments."

AMENDMENTS PROPOSED.

In section 138, line 5, strike out the word "and"
after "Allegany County."

Same section and same line, after the words "Wash-
ington County," add the words "and Frederick
county."

Which were adopted.

Which was read the second time, and ordered to be
engrossed for a third reading.

REPORTS OF SELECT COMMITTEES.
Mr. Gill, from Select Committee, reported favorably,
Senate bill, File No. 186, entitled "An Act to repeal
and re-enact with amendments, section 44 D of Article
14 of volume 2, of the Code of Public Local Laws of
Maryland, title 'Howard County,' sub-title 'County
Commissioners and County Collectors.' "
Which was read the second time.