FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 1887-10 O'CLOCK A. M. Senate met, pursuant to adjournment. Hon. John C. Smith, President of the Senate, presiding. The journal of yesterday was being read, when, on motion of Mr. Leman, the further reading of the same was dispensed with, and it was ordered to stand approved. PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS. Mr. Evans presented a petition from citizens of Big Rock, Ill., concerning the renewal and amendment of the charter of the Big Rock Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Co., of Big Rock, Ill. Which was read, and on his motion referred to the committee on insurance. PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS. Mr. Hill presented the following resolution, which, under rule (40) forty, was laid on the table for one day, viz: Resolved, That the President of the Senate be authorized to appoint a committee of three to act with himself on rules for this session of the Senate. Messages from the House of Representatives: Mr. President: I am directed to inform the Senate that the House of Representatives has adopted the following resolution, in the adoption of which I am instructed to ask the concurrence of the Senate, to-wit: WHEREAS, The Nation has lost one of her wisest and most patriotic senators, and in such loss the State of Illinois has special cause for mourning in the death of one of her most distinguished citizens, whose ability and integrity was not questioned. And feeling that the memory of John A. Logan should be properly recognized by the law-making department of his native State, it is therefore Resolved by the House, the Senate concurring herein, That the fourth Wednesday in January, 1887, be designated as a memorial day for such purposes, And that such exercises as will be fitting to the occasion shall be announced by a joint committee, consisting of the President of the Senate and two members thereof and the Speaker of the House and three members thereof, such members to be selected by the presiding officers of the Senate and the House. JOHN A. REEVE, Clerk of the House of Representatives. A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Reeve, Clerk: Mr. President: I am directed to inform the Senate that the House of Representatives has adopted the following preamble and joint resolution, in the adoption of which I am instructed to ask the concurrence of the Senate, to-wit: Resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring herein, That to fill the vacancy in the office of United States Senator from this State the two Houses of this General Assembly will, on Tuesday, the 18th day of January, A. D. 1887, at 11 o'clock A. M., in their separate houses, proceed to ballot for a candidate to fill such vacancy, and on Wednesday, the 19th day of January, A. D. 1887, at the hour of 12 o'clock meridian, the two Houses shall convene in joint assembly in the Hall of the House of Representatives, and in the manner prescribed by law declare the person who has received the majority of votes in each House, if any such person has received such majority in each House, duly elected United States Senator to fill such vacancy, and if no one person has received such majority, then proceed as prescribed by law, in joint assembly, to elect a United States Senator to fill such vacancy. JOHN A. REEVE, Clerk of the House of Representatives. By unanimous consent, the Senate returned to the order of PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS. Mr. Cochran presented the following preamble and joint resolutions, which, under the suspension of rules, were taken up for consideration and read, and adopted by a rising vote, viz: WHEREAS, Since the close of the last session of the General Assembly of this State, David Davis, who died at his home, in Bloomington, McLean county, on the 26th day of June, A. D. 1886, was in 1844 elected a member of the Lower House of the Legislature of this State, and in 1847 was elected a member of the Constitutional Convention, which framed the Constitution for this State, and for three successive terms was elected Judge of the Eighth Judicial Circuit of Illinois, and was afterwards, in October, 1862, appointed by President Lincoln as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, and was, in February, 1877, elected a Senator of the United States, and served as President pro tem. of the Senate, and has occupied other important posts of trust; WHEREAS, During his extended and honorable public career he achieved great distinction for himself, and rendered enduring services to the State and to the nation; and WHEREAS, It is becoming that the State should place upon its public records its appreciation of such distinguished sons, and express a fitting tribute to their memory; therefore, be it Resolved, (if the House concur), That in the death of ex-Senator David Davis the State has lost a most distinguished citizen. Resolved, That the name of David Davis shall be inscribed upon the archives of the State, as one of the honored statesmen of the nation. Resolved, That these proceedings be entered upon the journals of the Senate and House of Representatives, and that a copy thereof, duly engrossed, be presented to the respected widow of the deceased. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS. Mr. Seiter introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 6, for "An act to provide for the auditing and payment of the quarterly bills of county superintendents of schools," and On motion of Mr. Seiter, the rules were suspended and the bill was read at large a first time, and On motion of Mr. Seiter, was referred to the committee on education and educational institutions, when formed. Mr. Chapman introduced a bill, Senate bill No. 7, for "An act to provide for the employment of convict labor in making school books, and for their free distribution to those entitled to admission in the public schools of the State of Illinois, and for the appointment of a committee on text books, prescribing their powers and duties, and making an appropriation therefor," and On motion of Mr. Chapman, the rules were suspended and the bill was read at large a first time, and On motion of Mr. Chapman, was referred to the committee on penal and reformatory institutions, when formed. A message from the Governor, by H. J. Caldwell, Private Secretary: Mr. President I am directed by the Governor to lay before the Senate the following communication: STATE OF ILLINOIS, EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, To the Honorable the Senate: } I have the honor to transmit herewith biennial report of the State Treasurer, dated November 1, 1886. Also report of the Revenue Commission, appointed under the joint resolution of the two houses of the Thirty-fourth General Assembly, to propose and frame a revenue code, &c., with accompanying address. Also fifth annual report of the Illinois Board of Pharmacy, with abstract of State Pharmacy Register. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS. R. J. OGLESBY. The following preamble and joint resolution, introduced January 6, 1887, by Mr. Reinhardt, was taken up for consideration and read, viz: WHEREAS, Both Houses of Congress have agreed on an Inter-State Commerce bill, and we hold that even if said bill is not perfect in all its provisions it will facilitate the transportation of the western products and is always subject to improvement; therefore, Resolved by the Senate, the House concurring herein, that we ask our Senators and Representatives in Congress to use their best exertions for the passage of the pending Inter-State Commerce bill. Resolved, That a copy of the foregoing preamble and resolution be transmitted without delay to each of our Senators and Representatives in Congress. Mr. Southworth moved that the foregoing preamble and joint resolution be made a special order for Wednesday, January 12th, immediately after reading of the journal, Which motion prevailed. Mr. Crawford moved that when the Senate adjourns to-day, it stand adjourned until 5 o'clock next Monday afternoon, Which motion prevailed. Mr. Bell moved that a committee of three be appointed to confer with the State Printer, who has the contract to print the Journals of the two houses of the General Assembly, and ascertain what will be the additional expense of requiring him to furnish the two houses with printed copies of each day's proceedings, the next day after they shall occur. Pending the consideration of the foregoing motion, At 10:20 o'clock A. M., on motion of Mr. Curtiss, the Senate adjourned. MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 1887-5 O'CLOCK P. M. Senate met, pursuant to adjournment. Hon. John C. Smith, presiding. Prayer by the Chaplain. The journal of Friday was being read, when, on motion of Mr. Organ, the further reading of the same was dispensed with, and it was ordered to stand approved. At 5:02 P. M., on motion of Mr. Crawford, the Senate adjourned till 10 o'clock to-morrow morning. TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1887-10 O'CLOCK A. M. Senate met, pursuant to adjournment. Hon. John C. Smith, President of the Senate, presiding. The journal of yesterday was read and approved. PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS. Mr. Berggren offered the following resolution, which adopted, viz: Resolved, That the following janitors be, and they are hereby appointed, as follows: Jordan Murray, for the Lieutenant Governor's room. Jas. A. Parr, for the Secretary's room. Edward Barber, John J. Bird and John Nuckels, for the Senate chamber. Archie Ward, for the east cloak room. Charles Nelson, for the west cloak room. was Mr. Higgins offered the following resolution, which was adopted, viz: WHEREAS, It is alleged that Fannie Charlton, recently an inmate of the Jacksonville Institution for the Deaf and Dumb, came to her death by freezing and by exposure in the cellar of said institute; therefore, be it Resolved, That a committee, consisting of three members of this body, be appointed by the President of the Senate, to inquire into the circumstances attending the death of said Fannie Charlton, and report the same to this body. In accordance with the above resolution, the President of the Senate appointed the following: Senators Higgins, Crawford and Pierce. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS. Mr. Curtiss introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 8, for "An act to aid the Illinois Dairyman's Association in compiling, publishing and distributing its reports," 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 appropriations, when formed. Mr. Southworth introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 9, for "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to revise the law in relation to the commitment and detention of lunatics,' approved March 21, 1874, |