Mr. Campbell introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 188, for "An Act to amend section 5 of an Act entitled, 'An Act to amend an Act concerning circuit courts, and to fix the time for holding the same in the several counties in the judicial circuits of the State of Illinois, exclusive of the county of Cook,' approved May 24, 1879, in force July 1, 1879, approved June 11, 1897, in force July 1, 1897; as amended by an Act of the General Assembly, approved April 7, 1905, in force July 1, 1905; as amended by an Act of the General Assembly, approved June 10, 1909, in force July 1, 1909," Which was read by title, ordered printed, and, Under Rule 43, was referred by the President of the Senate to the Committee on Judiciary and Judicial Practice. Mr. Campbell introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 189, for "An Act to amend an Act entitled, 'An Act to provide for the incorporation of cities and villages,' approved April 10, 1872, in force July 1, 1872, and subsequent Acts amendatory thereto, by adding a new section to article VIII of said Act to be known as section 115a," Which was read by title, ordered printed, and, Under Rule 43, was referred by the President of the Senate to the Committee on Judiciary and Judicial Practice. Mr. Campbell introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 190, for "An Act to amend an Act entitled, 'An Act to regulate and fix the time of killing fur bearing animals,' approved June 4, 1907, in force July 1, 1907, by amending section one (1) thereof," Which was read by title, ordered printed, and, Under Rule 43, was referred by the President of the Senate to the Committee on Fish and Game. Mr. Cleary introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 191, for "An Act to provide for the creation by popular vote of anti-saloon residence district within which the sale of intoxicating liquor and the licensing of such sale shall be prohibited and for the abolition by like means of such district so created," Which was read by title, ordered printed, and, Under Rule 43, was referred by the President of the Senate to the Committee on License and Miscellany. Mr. Cleary introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 192, for "An Act providing for the removal from office of certain public officers for misfeasance, malfeasance, or non-feasance in office," Which was read by title, ordered printed, and, Under Rule 43, was referred by the President of the Senate to the Committee on Judiciary and Judicial Practice. Mr. Cleary introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 193, for "An Act to amend section 67 of an Act entitled, 'An Act to provide for the holding. of primary elections by political parties,' approved March 9, 1910, in force July 1, 1910; as amended by an Act approved May 27, 1912, in force July 1, 1912: as amended by an Act approved and in force March 30, 1912; as amended by an Act approved June 30, 1913, and in force July 1, 1913," Which was read by title, ordered printed, and, Under Rule 43, was referred by the President of the Senate to the Committee on Primary Elections. Mr. Compton introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 194, for "An Act making an appropriation for the erection of an armory in the city of Monmouth," Which was read by title, ordered printed, and, Under Rule 43, was referred by the President of the Senate to the Committee on Appropriations. Mr. Denvir introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 195, for “An Act to amend an Act entitled, 'An Act to provide for the setting apart, formation and disbursement of a house of correction employees' pension fund in cities having a population exceeding 150,000 inhabitants," approved and in force July 1, 1911," Which was read by title, ordered printed, and, Under Rule 43, was referred by the President of the Senate to the Committee on Revenue and Finance. Mr. Jewell introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 196, for "An Act to amend section one (1) of 'An Act to revise the law in relation to fences,' approved March 21, 1874, in force July 1, 1874," Which was read by title, ordered printed, and, Under Rule 43, was referred by the President of the Senate to the Committee on Agriculture, Live Stock and Dairying. Mr. Jewell introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 197, for "An Act to amend an Act entitled, 'An Act defining motor vehicles and providing for the registration of the same and of motor bicycles, and uniform rules regulating the use and speed thereof; prohibiting the use of motor vehicles without the consent of the owner and the offer or acceptance of any bonus or discount or other consideration for the purchase of supplies or parts for any such motor vehicle or for work or repairs done thereon by others, and defining chauffeurs and providing for the examination and licensing thereof, and to repeal certain Acts therein named,' approved June 10, 1911, in force July 1, 1911, by amending section two (2) thereof," Which was read by title, ordered printed, and, Under Rule 43, was referred by the President of the Senate to the Committee on License and Miscellany. Mr. Landee introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 198, for "An Act to amend section 3 of article IV of an Act entitled, 'An Act to revise the law in relation to township organization,' approved and in force March 4, 1874," Which was read by title, ordered printed, and, Under Rule 43, was referred by the President of the Senate to the Committee on County and Township Organization. Mr. Meeker introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 199, for "An Act to amend an Act entitled, 'An Act to provide for the regulation of public utilities,' approved June 30, 1913, in force January 1, 1914, by adding two (2) new sections thereto to be known as sections 10a and 10b." Which was read by title, ordered printed, and, Under Rule 43, was referred by the President of the Senate to the Committee on Public Utilities. Mr. Meeker introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 200, for "An Act to amend an Act entitled, 'An Act to consolidate the offices of county treasurer and county assessor in counties not under township organization,' approved May 2, 1873, in force July 1, 1873, as amended by an Act approved May 10, 1881, in force July 1, 1881; by amending section one (1) thereof; by adding one new section thereto to be known as section two (2) and by amending the title of said_Act,” Which was read by title, ordered printed, and, Under Rule 43, was referred by the President of the Senate to the Committee on County and Township Organization. Mr. Pervier introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 201, for "An Act to provide for the creation of anti-saloon territory by popular vote of an entire county within which territory the sale of intoxicating liquor and the licensing of such sale shall be prohibited and for the abolition by like means of territory so created," Which was read by title, ordered printed, and, Under Rule 43, was referred by the President of the Senate to the Committee on License and Miscellany. Mr. Woodard introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 202, for "An Act to regulate the shipment, transportation and delivery of intoxicating liquor," Which was read by title, ordered printed, and, Under Rule 43, was referred by the President of the Senate to the Committee on License and Miscellany. By unanimous consent, on motion of Mr. Smith, the following resolution offered by him March 2, 1915, was taken up, and, on his motion, was ordered to lie on the table: SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 13. WHEREAS, The stock raisers, feeders and dealers of the State of Illinois have been afflicted with a great plague known as the foot and mouth disease and thousands of cattle, sheep and hogs have been destroyed under orders from the officials of the State and Nation for the purpose of eradicating the disease and under representations that the owners of animals destroyed would be paid their full value; one-half to be paid by the Federal Government and one-half by the State; and, WHEREAS, Such promises and representations were made without authority from the State and much uncertainty and unrest exists as to whether or not such payment will be made and this uncertainty threatens bankruptcy to many whose animals have been killed and who are unable to bear the loss; Now, THEREFORE, In order to give some assurance of payment and to make the distress and burden of losses as light as possible, be it Resolved, by the Senate of the State of Illinois, in regular session assembled, It is the sense of the members of the Senate here assembled that as soon as conveniently may be done after the Senate and House are organized and in condition to transact business there shall be appropriated such reasonable and proper sum as may be necessary to make payment to persons whose stock have been killed to prevent the spread of the foot and mouth disease of one-half the value thereof, in accordance with the representations made to the owners by the persons ordering the stock killed. READING BILLS FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THE House Bill No. 79, a bill for "An Act making an appropriation to meet the deficiencies in the appropriations to the Insurance Superintendent for expenses in the prosecution of violations of the insurance laws; for all examinations and investigations such amount for expenses incurred and services of assistants employed as shall be collected from the companies or associations examined; for additional office help; for printing reports of examination and for office expenses," Was taken up and read at large a first time, ordered printed, and, On motion of Mr. Curtis, was referred to the Committee on Appropriations. House Bill No. 102, a bill for "An Act to provide for a deficiency in office and other expenses of the Industrial Board for the period beginning January 1 and ending June 30, 1915," Was taken up and read at large a first time, ordered printed, and, On motion of Mr. Canaday, was ordered to a second reading without reference. House Bill No. 176, a bill for "An Act to provide for an increase in the number of judges of the Circuit Court of Cook County," Was taken up and read at large a first time, ordered printed, and, On motion of Mr. Ettelson, was ordered to a second reading without reference. By unanimous consent, on motion of Mr. Piercy, House Bill No. 106, a bill for "An Act to amend section 13 of an Act entitled, 'An Act for the assessment of property and for the levy and collection of taxes,' approved March 30, 1872, in force July 1, 1872, as amended by an Act in force July 1, 1905," Was taken up and read at large a second time, And the question being, "Shall the bill be ordered to a third reading?" it was decided in the affirmative. At 12:15 o'clock p. m., on motion of Mr. Canady, the Senate went into executive session, and on his motion, the rule requiring the session to take place with closed doors was suspended. Mr. Curtis moved that the Executive Committee appoint a committee of five to take up for consideration the Governor's appointments transmitted to the Senate on yesterday. Mr. Denvir moved that the entire matter be postponed until the next legislative day. On motion of Mr. Barr, Mr. Denvir's motion was laid on the table. The question then being, "Shall the motion offered by Mr. Curtis be adopted?" it was decided in the affirmative. Mr. Canaday moved that the Executive Committee meet at once and appoint the committee provided for. On motion of Mr. Barr the motion made by Mr. Canaday was laid on the table. On motion of Mr. Canaday the Executive Session arose and the Senate resumed the consideration of business. At 12:30 o'clock p. m., on motion of Mr. Barr, the Senate adjourned until Saturday, March 27, 1915, at 10:00 o'clock a. m. SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 1915, 10:00 O'CLOCK A. M. Senate met pursuant to adjournment, Mr. Compton presiding. The presiding officer announced that the approval of the Journal of yesterday would go over until the next legislative day. At 10:15 o'clock a. m., on motion of Mr. Jewell, the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, March 30, 1915, at 10:00 o'clock a. m. |