1904.] OF THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES. 1381

to reinstate, retire and pension Franklin T. Cross, who
served on the Police Force oi Baltimore city from 1885
to 1898."

AMENDMENTS PROPOSED.

Strike out the word "requiring" in title and insert
in lieu (hereof the word "empowering."

Which was adopted.

In line 2 of section 1, strike out "required" and in-
sert in lieu thereof the word "empowered."

Which was adopted.

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

House bill, File No. 750, entitled "An Act to repeal
and re-enact with amendments section 79, of Article
4. of the Code of Public Local Laws of Maryland,
title 'City of Baltimore', sub-title 'Charter', relating
to inspector of buildings as said section was enacted
by chapter 123 of the Acts of 1898.

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

Mr. Wells from Select Committee reported favora-

bly,

House bill, File No. 784, entitled "An Act to
amend charter and extend the powers of the Agricul-
ture Fair Association of Prince George's county."

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

Mr. Dodson, from Select Committee, reported favor-
ably,

House bill, File No. 795, entitled "An Act to license
dealers and peddlers in junk, in Talbot county."

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

Mr. Willey, from Select Committee, reported favor-
sbly,

House bill, File No. 812, entitled "An Act to add
additional sections to Article K) of the Code of Public
Local Laws, title'Dorchester County,' sub-title'Fish,'
to be known as 'Sections 186 A, 186 B and 186 C,' and