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At 10:10 o'clock A. M., on motion of Mr. Berggren, the Executive Session arose.

PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS.

Mr. Thompson introduced the following resolution which, by unanimous consent, was taken up and read:

Resolved, that Burt Ijams is hereby appointed Page upon the floor of the Senate.

Mr. Bacon, of Will, offered the following amendment: by adding the name of Willie Le Caron.

Amend

Mr. Shutt offered the following amendment: following amendment: Amend by adding the name of Walter Welsh.

On motion of Mr. Evans, the foregoing resolution with amendments were laid on the table for one day.

The President announced as Senate members of the joint committee to arrange for memorial services in behalf of the distinguished dead, Hon. John A. Logan and Hon. David Davis, Messrs. Cochran, Thompson, Bacon of Edgar, Shutt and Stephen

son.

MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE.

A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. J. E. Melick, 3d Assistant Clerk:

Mr. President: I am directed to inform the Senate that the House of Representatives has adopted the following preamble and joint resolutions, in the adoption of which I am instructed to ask the concurrence of the Senate, to-wit:

WHEREAS, The sad intelligence comes from the city of Chicago that the Hon. John G. Rogers, for many years Chief Justice of the Circuit Court of Cook county, has departed this life; therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring herein, That this General Assembly learns with profound regret of the death of this eminent jurist; we at the same time deem it a privilege to pay a last tribute of respect to his life and memory.

Resolved. That in the death of Hon. John G. Rogers the legal profession loses a devoted member, and the people of Cook county and the State of Illinois one of its most eminent judges and benefactors.

Resolved, As a further token of its respect for the memory of so great a citizen, this joint resolution be ordered spread on the journals of each House, and a copy thereof forwarded to the family of deceased.

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

A message from the House, by Mr. Melick, Assistant Clerk: Mr. President: I am directed to inform the Senate that the House of Representatives has concurred with them in the adoption. of the following preamble and joint resolutions, to-wit:

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 him self, 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

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Resolved, That in the death of ex-Senator David Davis the State has lost a most distinguish 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.

JOHN A. REEVE, Clerk of the House of Representatives. The Senate then resumed the order of presentation of resolutions. Mr. Cantwell presented the following preamble and joint resolution which, by unanimous consent, was taken up for consideration and read, viz:

WHEREAS, the Hon. John G. Rogers, one of the judges of the circuit court of Cook county, has recently departed this life; therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring therein, On behalf of the people of the State of Illinois, express sincere regret at the loss of so useful a citizen, great and just judge, and so pure, honorable and upright man.

Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the records of this General Assembly, and a copy thereof, properly attested, be forwarded to the family of the deceased.

Mr. Cantwell moved the adoption of the resolution by a standing vote. Carried.

And the resolution was so adopted.

Ordered that the Secretary inform the House thereof, and ask their concurrence therein.

Mr. Funk introduced the following preamble and joint resolutions which, by unanimous consent, were taken up for consideration and read, viz:

WHEREAS, The existence of contagious pleuro-pneumonia among cattle in the United States is the result of negligence upon the part of the Federal government in failing to enact and enforce proper quarantine measures on the seaboard; and

WHEREAS, The various States and Territories of the Union have, for their own protection, been compelled to resort to embarrassing quarantine regulations, thereby seriously obstructing InterState commerce; and

WHEREAS, This disease has, during the past two years, made rapid progress in spite of the utmost endeavors of State authorities; therefore,

Resolved by the Senate, the House concurring herein, That we do hereby urge upon Congress the speedy enactment of the bill now pending in the United States Senate for the suppression of exotic contagious diseases among cattie, to the end that one of our greatest business industries may be relieved from an impending calamity; that the meat supply of the nation may be saved from losses which would directly affect every consumer of meat, and that the foreign stigma now attaching to one of our principal articles of export may be removed.

Resolved, That the vigorous measures proposed in the Miller bill should be made to apply only to diseases of foreign origin, and not to the common diseases to which the cattle of the United States are subject, and which are only equivalent to the ordinary dangers to which other branches of business are subjected.

The question being "Shall the foregoing preamble and joint resolutions be adopted?" It was decided in the affirmative.

Ordered that the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof and ask their concurrence therein.

Mr. Funk offered the following resolution which, by unanimous consent, was taken up and adopted.

Resolved, That the following be and are hereby appointed committee on rules: Messrs. Berggren, Curtiss, Cochran, Sumner, Chapman, Southworth, Hill and Bell.

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

By unanimous consent, upon motion of Mr. Chapman, Senate Bill No. 7, "A bill 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."

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Was ordered to be printed, (500 copies of same) for use of the Senate.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Curtiss presented the following resolution, which, under rule 40, was laid on the table for oned ay:

Resolved, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is directed to purchase fifty-five (55) copies of Starr & Curtiss Annotated Statutes of the State of Illinois, for the use of members of the Senate at a price not to exceed $8. per set of two volumes.

On motion of Mr. Seiter the rules were suspended and Senate Bill No. 6, A bill for "An act to provide for the auditing and payment of the quarterly bills of county superintendents of schools." Was ordered to be placed on the calendar in order of second reading and to be printed.

On motion of Mr. Bell, the rules were suspended and Senate Bill No. 3, a bill for "An act to provide for the incorporation of co-operative associations for pecuniary profit."

Was ordered to be placed on the calendar in the order of second reading and to be printed.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS.

Mr. Streeter introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 10, for "An act to regulate the sale of intoxicating liquors within two miles of any incorporated town or village church, school house or fair ground, and,

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

On motion of Mr. Streeter was referred to the committee on education and educational institutions, when formed.

Mr. Streeter introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 11, for "An act to amend section two hundred and thirty-seven, of division one of an act entitled 'An act to revise the law in relation to criminal jurisprudence' approved March 27, 1874, in force July 1, 1874,"

and

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

On motion of Mr. Streeter, was referred to the committee on judiciary when formed.

Mr. Streeter introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 12, for "An act to amend, ‘An act in relation to fencing and operating railroads,' approved March 31, 1874, in force July 1, 1874," and

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

On motion of Mr. Streeter, was referred to the committee on railroads when formed.

Mr. Bacon, of Edgar, introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 13, for "An act to amend sections seventy (70), eighty-two (82) and eightythree (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," and

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

On motion of Mr. Bacon, of Edgar, was referred to the committee on judiciary when formed.

Mr. Bacon, of Will, introduced a bill, Senate Bill, No. 14, for "An act to prevent deductions from employes' wages, and providing for their payment of wages in lawful money, and to enforce the same," and

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

On motion of Mr. Bacon, of Will, was referred to the committee on mines and mining when formed.

Mr. Washburn introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 15, for "An act to provide for the maintenance and training of the dependent children of the State," 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 State charitable institutions when formed.

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Mr. Washburn introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 16, for "An act to regulate the charges of stock yards and to enforce the same,' 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 agriculture and drainage, when formed.

Mr. Thompson introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 17, for "An act to amend section No. 192 of 'An act to provide for the incorporation of cities and villages,' approved April 10, 1872, in force July 1, 1872," and

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

On motion of Mr. Thompson, was referred to the committee on judiciary, when formed.

Mr. Organ introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 18, for "An act to amend section seven (7) of 'An act to revise the law in relation to weights and measures,' approved February 27, 1874, in force July 1, 1874," and

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

On motion of Mr. Organ, was referred to the committee on agriculture and drainage, when formed.

Mr. Reinhardt introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 19, for "An act to make an appropriation for the relief of Mrs. R. H. Purdie, whose husband, private in Company F, Fourth Illinois regiment Illinois National Guards, was wounded while in sham battle by orders of his superior officers, and died in consequence thereof twenty-five days thereafter," and

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

On motion of Mr. Reinhardt, was referred to the committee on appropriations, when formed.

Mr. Pearson introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 20, for "An act providing for the payment of wages earned, and to enforce the same," and

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

On motion of Mr. Pearson, was referred to the committee on labor and manufactures, when formed.

Mr. Cochran introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 21, for "An act to enable corporations to extend their charters," and

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

On motion of Mr. Cochran, was referred to the committee on corporations, when formed.

Mr. Eckhart introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 22, for "An act to authorize the corporate authorities of towns having an indebtedness heretofore created, to pay the cost of procuring lands for public parks in such towns, to issue and sell bonds to pay and refund such indebtedness," 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 committee on municipalities, when formed.

Mr. Humphrey introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 23, for “An act to regulate the manufacture, use and sale of explosives, and to punish an improper use of same," and

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

On motion of Mr. Humphrey, was referred to the committee on judiciary, when formed.

Mr. Humphrey introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 24, for "An act to provide and enable Board of town Auditors under township

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