Mr. Bell presented the following resolution, which, under rule forty (40), was laid on the table for one day, viz.: Be it Resolved, That Henry Hargrave and Albert Roderick be appointed pages of the Senate INTRODUCTION OF BILLS. Mr. Leman introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 230, for "An act making an appropriation to pay for furnishing the rooms occupied by the Appellate court of the First District of Illinois," and On motion of Mr. Leman, the rules were suspended and the bill was read at large a first time, and On motion of Mr. Leman, was referred to the committee on appropriations. Mr. Leman introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 231, for "An act to prevent and punish the adulteration of drugs, food, drink or confectionery," and On motion of Mr. Leman, the rules were suspended and the bill was read at large a first time, and On motion of Mr. Leman, was referred to the committee on license and miscellany. Mr. Bell introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 232, for "An act to compensate the heirs of Geo. L. Simpson for services performed for the State by him in his lifetime under contract from the Attorney General," 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 to the committee on appropriations. Mr. Southworth introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 233, for “An act to prohibit domestic animals from running at large in cities,' 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 committee on agriculture and drainage. Mr. Cantwell introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 234, for "An act to regulate the rental allowed for the use of telephones and fixing a penalty for its violation," and On motion of Mr. Cantwell, the rules were suspended and the bill was read at large a first time, and On motion of Mr. Cantwell, was referred to the committee on license and miscellany. Mr. Hadley introduce a bill, Senate Bill No. 235, for "An act for the relief of Manuel H. Boals, of Alton, Ill," and On motion of Mr. Halley, the rules were suspended and the bill was read at large a first time, and On motion of Mr. Hadley, was referred to the committee on appropriations. Mr. Eckhart introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 236, for "An act to amend section two (2) of article three (3) of an act entitled '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. 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. Eckhart introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 237, for "An act to amend section four (4) of article four (4) of an act entitled '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. 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. Eckhart introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 238, for "An act to insure better protection of life and property from steam boiler explosions," 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 labor and manufactures. Mr. Cochran introduced a bill, 'Senate Bill No. 239, for "An act to aid and insure the purity of elections," 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 elections. Mr. Stephenson introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 240, for "An act to amend section eight (8) of an act entitled "An act to revise the law in relation to mortgages of real and personal property,' approved March 26, 1874, in force July 1, 1874,” and On motion of Mr. Stephenson, the rules were suspended, and the bill was read at large a first time, and On motion of Mr. Stephenson, was referred to the committee on judiciary. A message from the House, by Mr. Hall, Assistant Clerk: Mr. President: I am directed to inform the Senate that the House of Representatives has passed a bill of the following title, in the passage of which I am instructed to ask the concurrence of the Senate, to-wit: House Bill No. 96, 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 or July, 1887.” Passed by the House of Representatives, February 9, 1887. JOHN A. REEVE, Clerk of the House of Representatives. On motion of Mr. Curtiss, the foregoing bill was ordered on file for a first reading. A message from the House, by Mr. Northam, 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 resolution, to-wit: WHEREAS, The year 1888 will be the centennial anniversary of the settlement of the Ohio Valley, and the Central States of the Union; and WHEREAS, The Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce, the Board of Trade and the Ohio Mechanic's Institute have appointed a Board of Commissioners to inaugurate and manage the "Centennial Exposition of the Ohio Valley and Central States" in a manner appropriately showing the development of a century's progress: and WHEREAS, The Board of Commissioners having formulated plans of wide scope to make this exposition one of national character, and desiring the aid and recognition of the several Central States of the Union and a representation in its board of five honorary commissioners from each of the States; therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring herein, That the Governor be and is hereby authorized to appoint five honorary commissioners to represent the interests of the State of Illinois in the said Centennial Exposition of the Ohio Valley and Central States, said commissioners to serve without compensation. With the following amendment, namely: Said commissioners shall receive no compensation for such services by appropriation of this session or any future session of the legislature. Concurred in as amended by the House of Representatives, February 9, 1887. JOHN A. REEVE, Clerk of the House of Representatives. Mr. Southworth moved that the Senate concur with the House of Representatives in the adoption of the foregoing amendment. just reported from the House. Which motion prevailed. Ordered that the secretary inform the House of Representatives of the above action of the Senate. READING BILLS OF THE SENATE THE THIRD TIME. Senate Bill No. 148, a bill for "An act to appropriate the sum of three hundred dollars to pay the necessary expenses of holding joint memorial services to be held in the hall of the House of Representatives on the 22d day of February, 1887," having been printed, was read at large a third time. And the question being, "Shall this bill pass?" it was decided in the affirmative. Yeas, 45; nays, 0. Those voting in the affirmative are: Messrs. Adams, Bacon of Will, Bell, Burke, Cantwell, Chapman, Cochran, Crabtree, Crawford, Curtiss, Darnell, Dean, Eckhart, Evans, Forman, Funk, Garrity, Gibbs, Gore, Green wood, Hadley, Higgins, Hill, Humphrey, Johns, Johnson, Knopf, Leman, Monahan, Orendorf, Organ, Pearson, Pierce, Reavill, Reinhardt, Shutt, Southworth, Stephenson, Streeter, Sumner, Thompson, Torrance, Washburn, Wheeler and Yost-45. This bill expressing an emergency in the body of the act, rendering it necessary that it shall take effect immediately, and having received the votes of two-thirds of the members elected, is declared passed. Ordered that the title be as aforesaid, and that the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof and ask their concurrence therein. At 10:35 o'clock A. M., on motion of Mr. Funk, the Senate adjourned. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1887-10 O'CLOCK A. M. Senate met, pursuant to adjournment. Hon. C. H. Crawford, presiding, having been designated for that purpose for one day. Prayer by the Chaplain. The journal of yesterday was being read, when, on motion of Mr. Pearson, the further reading of the same was dispensed with, and it was ordered to stand approved. PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS. Mr. Higgins presented a petition from legal voters of the Fortyeighth Senatorial District of this State, urging the passage of the pending scientific temperance educational bill, and also the bill raising the age of consent, etc. Which, on motion of Mr. Higgins, was referred to the committee on education and educational institutions. Mr. Sumner presented a petition from legal voters of the Tenth 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. Sumner, was referred to the committee on license and miscellany. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES. Mr. Reinhardt, from the committee on labor and manufactures, to which was referred a bill, Senate Bill No. 121, for "An act to protect employes and laborers in their claims for wages," 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. 54, for "An act to amend section |
