WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1887-10 O'CLOCK A. M.

Senate met, pursuant to adjournment.

Hon. John C. Smith, President of the Senate, presiding.
Prayer by the Chaplain.

The journal of yesterday was being read, when, on motion of Mr. Southworth, the further reading of the same was dispensed with, and it was ordered to stand approved.

PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS.

Mr. Reinhardt presented a petition from legal voters of the Second Senatorial District of this State protesting against any proposed amendment to the laws of this State having for its object the abolition of the spring shooting of water fowl.

Which, on motion of Mr. Reinhardt, was referred to the committee on license and miscellany.

Mr. Johnson presented a similar petition from legal voters of the Twenty-Sixth Senatorial District.

Which, on motion of Mr. Johnson, was referred to the committee on license and miscellany.

Mr. Darnell presented a similar petition from legal voters of the Thirth-Fourth Senatorial District of the State.

Which, on motion of Mr. Darnell, was referred to the committee on license and miscellany.

Mr. Pearson presented a similar petition from legal voters of the Twenty-Seventh Senatorial District.

Which, on motion of Mr. Pearson, was referred to the committee on license and miscellany.

REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES.

Mr. Adams, from the committee on engrossed and enrolled bills, reported that a bill of the following title has been correctly engrossed, and returned, to-wit:

Senate Bill No. 38, for "An act to provide for the expenses of moving flags and trophies to the new Memorial Hall and to

pay for the alterations and extension of cases and for the furniture and fixtures of said Memorial Hall; to pay the Illinois National Guard for services in St. Clair and Cook counties during the year 1886; to pay for blankets; and to pay the incidental expenses of such services, including a clothing allowance to each enlisted man, and to pay the expenses of the Illinois National Guard for the year ending June 30, 1887."

Mr. Crawford, from the committee on judiciary, to whom was referred a bill, Senate Bill No. 4, for "An act to amend section four (4) of an act to amend an act entitled 'An act to exempt the homestead from forced sale, and to provide for setting off the same, and to exempt certain personal property from attachment and sale on execution and from distress for rent,' approved April 30, 1873, in force July 1. 1873," reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill do pass.

The report of the committee was concurred in, and the bill was ordered to a second reading and to be printed.

Mr. Crawford, from the committee on judiciary, to which was referred a bill, Senate Bill No. 13, for "An act to amend sections seventy (70), eighty-two (82) and eighty-three (83) of 'An act in regard to elections and to provide for filling vacancies in elective offices,' in force July 1, 1872, the same being chapter forty-six (46) of the revised statutes of the State of Illinois, A. D. 1874,” reported the same back with the recommendation that two hundred copies be printed for the use of the Senate.

Mr. Reinhardt, from the committee on labor and manufactures, to whom was referred Senate Bill No. 98, being a bill for "An act to amend sections one and twenty-nine of an act entitled 'An act to revise the law in relation to liens,' approved March 25, 1874, in force July 1, 1874," reported the same back to the Senate and recommended that it be printed for the use of the committee.

Mr. Reinhardt, from the committee on labor and manufactures, to whom was referred Senate Bill No. 121, being a bill for "An act to protect employes and laborers in their claims for wages," reported the same back to the Senate and recommend that it be printed for the use of the committee.

PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS.

Mr. Pierce introduced the following resolution, which, under rule forty (40), was laid on the table for one day, viz:

WHEEEAS, Since the adjournment of the last session of the Legislature of this State, the business interests of the people have been seriously interfered with and greatly disturbed in almost every county, by disagreements between employers and employes, mainly as to the rate of wages, hours of labor, and the relative rights of each in the employment of co-laborers, which disagreements and disaffections have, in many cases, resulted in the employes leaving their work and inaugurating what are commonly called "strikes," at the instigation and order, in several instances, of the officers of certain labor organizations, during which it became impossible for the local peace officers to maintain order; and

WHEREAS, The sheriffs of several counties were obliged to increase largely their force of deputies, and the Governor of the State, on final appeal, sent regiments of State militia to preserve order and protect property; and

WHEREAS, Before peace and quiet could be restored, and the business of the people could continue uninterruptedly, large amounts of property had been destroyed, several lives lost, many workmen maltreated and nearly killed in their attempts to obtain employment in the places of those who were "on a strike," and generally the prosperity of the people of this great State seriously endangered and crippled by lawless and irresponsible parties; and

WHEREAS, It seems expedient that this General Assembly should inquire into and investigate the causes which led to the serious troubles above mentioned; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, By the Senate of this General Assembly, the House of Representatives thereof concurring therein, That a committee of eight persons be appointed, five from the House, to be appointed by the Speaker thereof, and three from the Senate, to be appointed by the President thereof, whose duty it shall be to investigate and report to this General Assembly the facts and circumstances surrounding the several more important labor difficulties or "strikes" which have occurred in this State during the last eighteen months, and the main causes which led thereto. Said committee shali hold its sessions of investigation in the City of Springfield, and shall have power to subpoena witnesses, send for books and papers, employ a stenographer and such clerks as it may deem necessary. Mr. Cochran introduced the following resolution, which, under rule forty (40), was laid on the table for one day, viz:

Resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring therein, That a committee of three, on the part of the Senate, and , on the part of the House, be appointed to investigate the expediency and practicability of having the school books for the use of the Public Schools of this State printed at the Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb.

HOUSE MESSAGES.

A message from the House, by Mr. Northam, Assistant Clerk: Mr. President: I am directed to inform the Senate that the House of Representatives has passed bills of the following titles, in the passage of which I am instructed to ask the concurrence of the Senate, to wit:

House Bill No. 2, entitled a bill for "An act to provide for the incidental expenses of the Thirty-Fifth General Assembly, and for the care and custody of the State House and grounds, incurred or to be incurred, and now unprovided for," and

House Bill No. 95, entitled a bill for "An act to provide for the necessary expenses of the State Government, incurred or to be incurred, and now unprovided for, until the first day of July, 1887." Passed February 1, 1887.

JOHN A. REEVE, Clerk of the House of Representatives.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS.

Mr. Berggren introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 172, for "An act to prohibit the marriage between parties, one or both of whom being charged or convicted of a felony, and while under sentence for same, by any court of record of this State, or the celebrating of a marriage by telegraph or telephone, and to provide penalties for violations thereof," and

On motion of Mr. Berggren, the rules were suspended and the the bill was read at large a first time, and

On motion of Mr. Berggren, was referred to the committee on judiciary.

Mr. Adams introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 173, for "An act to reimburse the county of Wayne for loss and damage to public buildings, and the destruction of library and public records of said county by fire," and

On motion of Mr. Adams, the rules were suspended and the bill was read at large a first time, and

On motion of Mr. Adams, was referred to the committee on appropriations.

Mr. Southworth introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 174, for "An act to amend section six (6), of an act entitled, 'An act concerning circuit courts, and to fix the time for holding the same in the several counties in the judicial circuits in the State of Illinois, exclusive of Cook county,' approved May 24, 1879, in force July 1, 1879; as amended by act approved June 30, 1885, in force July 1, 1885," and

On motion of Mr. Southworth, the rules were suspended and the bill was read at large a first time, and

On motion of Mr. Southworth, was referred to the committee on judiciary.

Mr. Southworth introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 175, for "An act to amend an act entitled, 'An act to regulate the practice of medicine in the State of Illinois,' approved May 29, 1877, in force July 1, 1877," and

On motion of Mr. Southworth, the rules were suspended and the bill was read at large a first time and

On motion of Mr. Southworth, was referred to the committee on license and miscellany.

Mr. Strattan introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 176, for "An act to amend article nine, of an act entitled, 'An act to provide for the incorporation of cities and villages,' approved April 10, 1872, in force July 1, 1872, by adding thereto the following sections:"

and.

On motion of Mr. Stratton, the rules were suspended and the bill was read at large a first time, and

On motion of Mr. Stratton, was referred to the committee on municipalties.

Mr. Washburn introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 177, for "An act to organize farmers' county mutual live stock insurance companies," and

On motion of Mr. Washburn, the rules were suspended and the bill was read at large a first time, and

On motion of Mr. Washburn, was referred to the committee on insurance.

Mr. Eckhart introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 178, for "An act to amend sections one (1), eleven (11) and twelve (12), of article three (3), of an act entitled 'An act to revise the law in relation to township organization,' approved and in force March 4, 1874," and

On motion of Mr. Eckhart, the rules were suspended and the bill was read at large a first time, and

On motion of Mr. Eckhart, was referred to the committee on municipalities.

Mr. Gibbs introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 179, for "An act to organize the Chicago Drainage district, and define the powers and duties of the corporate authorities thereof," and

On motion of Mr. Gibbs, the rules were suspended and the bill was read at large a first time, and

On motion of Mr. Gibbs, was referred to the committee on municipalities.

Mr. Evans introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 180, for "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to enable non-residents of this State to hold the office of trustee in colleges, universities and other institutions of learning not under the control of officers of this State,' approved April 2, 1885, in force July 1, 1875," and

On motion of Mr. Evans, the rules were suspended and the bill was read at large a first time, and

On motion of Mr. Evans, was referred to the committee on municipalities.

Mr. Curtiss introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 181, for "An act to establish a State industrial training school for girls; to establish a State home for juvenile offenders; to provide for the maintenance and training of such girls as should be the wards of the State, and to make an appropriation therefor," and

On motion of Mr. Curtiss, the rules were suspended and the bill was read at large a first time, and

On motion of Mr. Curtiss was referred to the committee on state charitable institutions.

Mr. Johnson introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 182, for "An act to amend a certain act therein named," and

On motion of Mr. Johnson, the rules were suspended and the bill was read at large a first time, and

On motion of Mr. Johnson, was referred to the committee on judiciary.

Mr. Bell introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 183, for "An act to regulate proof of incorporation in cases of larceny, burglary and malicious mischief," and

On motion of Mr. Bell, the rules were suspended and the bill was read at large a first time, and

On motion of Mr. Bell, was referred judiciary.

to the committee on

Mr. Pierce introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 184, for "An act to provide for the appointment, define the duties and fix the compensation of stenographers in courts of this State," and

On motion of Mr. Pierce, the rules were suspended and the bill was read at large a first time, and