On motion of Mr. Bass, was referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

READING SENATE BILLS A SECOND TIME.

By unanimous consent, on request of Mr. Newell, Senate Bill No. 284, a bill for "An act to amend section nine of an act entitled 'An act concerning circuit courts and to fix the time of holding the same in the several counties in the judicial circuits in the State of Illinois, exclusive of the county of Cook, approved May 24, 1879," was taken up and read at large a second time,

And the question being, "Shall the bill be ordered engrossed and printed for a third reading?" it was decided in the affirmative.

AT 10:30 O'CLOCK A. M.,

Mr. Bassett moved that the Senate do now adjourn,
Which motion prevailed.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 1891-10 O'CLOCK A. M.

Senate met pursuant to adjournment,

Hon. Lyman B. Ray, President of the Senate, presiding.
Prayer by the chaplain.

The journal of yesterday was read, and it was ordered to stand approved.

PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS.

Mr. Higbee presented a petition from citizens of Pike county, concerning the women suffrage, being in favor thereof, which, On motion of Mr. Higbee, was referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Mr. Hamer presented a petition from citizens of Fulton county concerning the heroic conduct of Commander A. G. Kellogg in relation to the seizure of the Ozama, in the harbor of Port au Prince, Hayti, and his gallant conduct in the defense of the American flag, which,

On motion of Mr. Hamer, was referred to the Committee on Federal Relations.

REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES.

Mr. Hagle, from the Committee on Engrossed and Enrolled Bills, reported that bills of the following titles have been correctly engrossed, and are returned herewith, to-wit

Senate Bill No. 284, a bill for "An act to amend section nine 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 the county of Cook.'

Senate Bill No. 134, a bill for "An act to amend 'An act providing for the health and safety of persons employed in coal mines,' approved May 28, 1879, in force July 1, 1879.*"

REPORT OF JOINT COMMITTEE ON ENROLLED BILLS.

Mr. Hagle, from the Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills, begs leave to report that a bill of the following title has been correctly enrolled, to-wit:

Senate Bill No. 26 "An act to provide for the weekly payment of wages by corporations."

Mr. Crawford (W. F.), from the Committee on Roads, Highways and Bridges, to which was referred a bill, Senate Bill No. 319, for "An act to amend section fifty-one (51) of 'An act to provide for the organization of road districts, the election and duties of officers therein, and in regard to roads and bridges in counties not under township organization, and to repeal an act and parts of acts therein named,' approved May 4, 1887, in force July 1, 1887, as amended and approved June 5, 1889, and in force July 1, 1889," reported the same back with amendments thereto, and recommended that the amendments be adopted, and that the bill as amended do pass.

Under the rule the bill was ordered on file for a second reading, and to be printed with the amendments.

Mr. Crawford (W. F.), from the Committee on Roads, Highways and Bridges, to which was referred a bill, Senate Bill No. 283, for "An act to amend section fifty-four (54) of an act entitled 'An act in regard to roads, highways and bridges in counties under township organization, and to repeal parts of an act therein named,' approved June 23, 1883, in force July 1, 1883," 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. Secrest, from the Committee on Appropriations, to which was referred a bill, Senate Bill No. 296, for "An act making an appropriation to renew gates in, and improvements on, the Henry and Copperas creek locks," 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. Kerrick, from the Committee on Judiciary, to which was referred a bill, Senate Bill No. 297, for "An act providing for the punishment of bailees for fraudulently taking or converting property bailed, and relating to indictments therefor," 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.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS.

Mr. Hamer introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 344, for "An act to protect fur bearing animals, and to prevent their destruction in this state."

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

On motion of Mr. Hamer, was referred to the Committee on License and Miscellany.

Mr. Anderson introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 345, for "An act to submit the question of license to a direct vote of the people."

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

On motion of Mr. Anderson, was referred to the Committee on Labor and Manufactures.

Mr. Leeper introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 316, for "An act to amend section 2 of 'An act to revise the law in relation to change of venue,' approved March 25, 1874, in force July 1, 1874."

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

On motion of Mr. Leeper, was referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Mr. Allen introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 347, for "An act to amend sections 4, 10 and 21 of 'An act for the assessment of property, and for the levy and collection of taxes,' approved March 30, 1872, in force July 1, 1872, and to repeal all laws and parts of laws in conflict therewith."

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

On motion of Mr. Allen, was referred to the Committee on Revenue.

Mr. Thiele introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 348, for "An act to amend section eighty-five (85) of an act entitled 'An act to provide for the incorporation of cities and villages,' approved April 10, 1872, in force July 1, 1872."

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

On motion of Mr. Thiele, was referred to the Committee on Municipalities.

Mr. Crawford, Wm. F., introduced a bill. Senate Bill No. 349, for "An act to assist farmers in developing farmers' county institutes for educational purposes, and for developing the agricultural resources of the State, and for appropriating moneys therefor." On motion of Mr. Crawford, W. F., the rules were suspended, and the bill was read at large a first time, and,

On motion of Mr. Crawford, W. F., was referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Horticulture and Farm Drainage.

Mr. Hagle introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 350, for "An act to regulate and prevent extortion by persons, associations or corporations owning, controling or operating palace and sleeping cars."

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

On motion of Mr. Hagle, was referred to the Committee on Railroads.

Mr. Hunt introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 351, for "An act making an appropriation in aid of the Illinois Dairymen's Association."

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

On motion of Mr. Hunt, was referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

Mr. Bass introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 352, for "An act to amend sections 42, 42e and 53, chapter 38 of the criminal code."

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

On motion of Mr. Bass, was referred to the Committee on Municipalities.

READING BILLS OF THE SENATE A THIRD TIME.

By unanimous consent, on request of Mr. Secrest, Senate Bill No. 157, for "An act to provide for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the State government until the expiration of the first fiscal quarter after the adjournment of the next regular session of the General Assembly," having been printed, was taken up and read at large a third time,

And the question being, "Shall this bill pass?" it was decided in the affirmative by the following vote: Yeas 38, nays 0. The following voted in the affirmative, Messrs.:

Ordered that the title be as aforesaid, and that the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof, and ask their concurrence therein.

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Morris, Second 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: