given to the provisions and requirements of said Act, and that the trustees of the University of Illinois be, and they are hereby authorized and empowered to receive the grants of money appropriated under said Act, and to organize and conduct agricultural extension work which shall be carried on in connection with the College of Agriculture of the University of Illinois, in accordance with the terms and conditions expressed in the Act of Congress aforesaid. And the question being, "Shall the resolution be adopted?" it was decided in the affirmative. Ordered that the Clerk inform the Senate thereof, and ask their concurrence therein. Mr. Lipshulch offered the following resolution, which was referred, under the rules, to the Committee on Industrial Affairs, when appointed. HOUSE RESOLUTION No. 34. WHEREAS, An unusual number of working people are now compulsorily unemployed in Chicago and other cities and places in the State of Illinois; and, WHEREAS, Unemployment is one of the greatest misfortunes that can fall upon those obliged to support themselves and those dependent upon them from their earnings; and, WHEREAS, Also, the unemployment of a large number of the citizens and residents of the city and State is one of the most serious evils from which society can suffer and one of the greatest checks upon the progress and prosperity of the community; therefore, be it Resolved, By the House of Representatives of the Forty-ninth General Assembly of the State of Illinois, that we deplore the conditions which contribute to the unemployment of wage-earners; deeply sympathize with the unemployed and their families, and desire to exercise the power of the Legislature for the purpose of ameliorating the hardships of the unemployed and for the correction, so far as lies in the power of the Legislature, of the conditions that make for unemployment; be it further Resolved, By the House of Representatives of the State of Illinois, the State Senate being earnestly requested to concur herein, that a special commission on unemployment be immediately appointed to investigate the matter of unemployment for this session and to report as soon as possible to the General Assembly with such date and recommendations as shall in the judgment of such commission tend to relieve the distress caused by unemployment. Mr. Weber offered the following resolution, which was referred, under the rules, to the Committee of the Whole House: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 4. WHEREAS, Experience has proven that under the provisions of the present Constitution of the State of Illinois, it is impossible to secure the relief long demanded by the people of the State; therefore, be it Resolved, by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring herein. That a convention is necessary to revise, alter or amend the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and that the question of calling such convention be submitted to the electors of the State of Illinois, at the next general election, as nearly as practicable in the manner provided by law for the submission of amendments to the Constitution. Mr. Gorman offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 35. WHEREAS, The Hon. Michael C. Quinn, whose death occurred on February 1, 1915, was a member of the House of Representatives of the State of Illinois during the Twenty-eighth and Thirty-third sessions of the General Assembly; and WHEREAS, The deceased was one of the most brilliant of that gifted galaxy of Illinois Irishmen, which includes General, United States Senator, and Supreme Court Justice, James Shields; General James A. Mulligan, of the justly famous Irish Brigade; Governor Thomas Carlin, Governor Thomas Ford, General John A. Logan, Senator Elias Kane, Hon. Joseph Medill, Hon. W. L. D. Ewing, and others who are "Past the ebbing and the flowing but whose names illumine the records of Illinois and the Nation. In himself he was a man of extraordinary talents, ability and attainments. The virtue, the fervor, the poetry, the eloquence and the fidelity of the Irish race were typified in him. In capacity and attainments he resembled the great tribune of his race, O'Connell. In manner and stature he was like O'Connell's greatest contemporary, Richard Lalor Sheil. Blood strains made Michael Quinn not less, but more a patriot. Though no one better understood and more aptly applied the thought that "before man made us citizens, great Nature made us men." Yet he was an American of Americans. Public records show him, in advance of his time, the champion of popular rights. At a time when the drift was otherwise as a member of the school board of his home city, he stood for the rights of the sons and daughters of colored citizens in our public schools; as a legislator in this House he took advance ground for the rights of woman and children, and as a humanitarian he was always on the side of the struggling. He was a notable pioneer in opposition to capital punishment and in the movement for its abolition. He was "a noble soul which neither gold nor love nor scorn can bend," and "one who did noble things not dreamed them" only. And, WHEREAS, It is fitting upon the passing of such a useful life that public note be made thereof and that a permanent record be preserved for the edification of posterity; therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives of the Forty-ninth General Assembly, That we give public recognition of the debt of gratitude due Michael C. Quinn from the State of Illinois for his able and faithful public service. That we honor him as an exemplary citizen, applaud his reputation as a loving husband, kind father and good neighbor, and sympathize profoundly with his family in their sad bereavement; and, be it further Resolved, That a copy of this memorial duly engrossed and attested by the Speaker be transmitted by the Clerk of this House to the sorrowing family, and as a further mark of respect, that the House do now adjourn. The resolution was unanimously adopted by a rising vote, and, in accordance therewith, at the hour of 1:20 o'clock p. m., the House stood adjourned. THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 1915, 10:00 O'CLOCK A. M. The House met pursuant to adjournment, The Speaker in the chair. Prayer by the Rev. H. V. Davis. The Journal of yesterday was being read, when, on motion of Mr. Mulcahy, the further reading of the same was dispensed with, and it was ordered to stand approved. The House proceeding upon the order of petitions, Mr. Shurtleff presented a petition from citizens of Marengo, Illinois, relating to the proposed changes in the State Game Law, which was referred under the rules to the Committee on Fish and Game, when appointed. Mr. Shurtleff presented a petition from citizens of McHenry County, Illinois, requesting amendments to the road laws of Illinois, which was referred under the rules to the Committee on Roads and Bridges, when appointed. Mr. Shurtleff presented a petition from citizens of Boone County, Illinois, requesting amendments to the State Road Laws, and requesting a standard width tread for all new sleighs and cutters, to be used in the State of Illinois, which was referred under the rules to the Committee on Roads and Bridges, when appointed. Mr. Shurtleff presented a petition from citizens of Boone County, Illinois, relative to State aid to poultry associations, which was referred under the rules to the Committee on Appropriations, when appointed. The House proceeding upon the order of introduction of bills, the roll call of yesterday was resumed for that purpose, whereupon Mr. Kessinger introduced a bill, House Bill No. 63, a bill for "An Act to provide for the acquisition, equipment, conduct and maintainance of public playgrounds in and by cities having a population of less than one hundred fifty thousand (150,000)." The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Municipalities, when appointed. Mr. Leech introduced a bill, House Bill No. 64, a bill for "An Act to make an appropriation for the construction, erection, and equipment of the buildings at the State Colony for Epileptics near Dixon, Illinois," The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Appropriations, when appointed. Mr. Lipshulch introduced a bill, House Bill No. 65, a bill for "An Act to amend an Act entitled, 'An Act concerning corporations,' approved April 18, 1872, in force July 1, 1872, by amending section 5 thereof." The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Judiciary, when appointed. Mr. Lipshulch introduced a bill, House Bill No. 66, a bill for "An Act to amend an Act entitled, 'An Act relating to receivers and assignees of banks, banking institutions, banking firms, and savings banks,' approved May 31, 1879, in force July 1, 1879, by adding four (4) sections thereto." The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Banks, Banking and Building and Loan Associations, when appointed. Mr. Lipshulch introduced a bill, House Bill No. 67, a bill for "An Act to amend section 142, of division I, and to repeal sections 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, of division XIV of an Act entitled, 'An Act to revise the law in relation to criminal jurisprudence,' approved March 27, 1874, in force July 1, 1874.” The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Judiciary, when appointed. Mr. Lyle introduced a bill, House Bill No. 68, a bill for "An Act to amend section 142, of division I, and to repeal sections 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of division XIV, of an Act entitled, 'An Act to revise the law in relation to criminal jurisprudence,' approved March 27, 1874, in force July 1, 1874." The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Judiciary, when appointed. Mr. Lyle introduced a bill, House Bill No. 69, a bill for "An Act to amend an Act entitled, 'An Act to provide for the punishment of persons violating any of the ordinances of the several cities and villages in this State,' approved and in force April 12, 1879." The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Judiciary, when appointed. Mr. Lyle introduced a bill, House Bill No. 70, a bill for "An Act to amend an Act entitled, 'An Act to amend an Act, to provide for the punishment of persons responsible for, or directly promoting or contributing to the conditions that render a child dependent, neglected or delinquent, and to provide for suspension of sentence, and release on probation, in such cases,' approved May 13, 1905, in force July 1, 1905." The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Judiciary, when appointed. Mr. Lyon introduced a bill, House Bill No. 71, a bill for "An Act to amend section 1 of 'An Act in regard to attachments in courts of record,' approved December 23, A. D. 1871, in force July 1, 1872." The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Judiciary, when appointed. Mr. Lyon introduced a bill, House Bill No. 72, a bill for "An Act to amend an Act, to regulate the assignment of notes, secured by chattel mortgage and to regulate the sale of property, under the power of sales, contained in chattel mortgages, approved June 21, 1895, in force July 1, 1895, by amending section 2 of said act, which section as amended shall read as follows:" The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Judiciary, when appointed. Mr. Lyon introduced a bill, House Bill No. 73, a bill for "An Act to amend an Act, in regard to garnishment, approved March 9, 1872, in force July 1, 1872, by adding thereto one additional section, to be known as section 7a, which said additional section shall read as follows:" The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Judiciary, when appointed. Mr. Madsen introduced a bill, House Bill No. 74, a bill for "An Act relating to free text books, in public schools." The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Education, when appointed. Mr. Mason introduced a bill, House Bill No. 75, a bill for "An Act to enable cities and villages to establish and maintain municipal banks." The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Municipalities, when appointed. Mr. Maucker introduced a bill, House Bill No. 76, a bill for "An Act making an appropriation of the sum of seventeen hundred (1700) dollars, to reimburse Cornelius Donovan, for money expended, and to be expended in the management and maintenance of the Rock IslandMoline Free Employment office, during the biennial ending with June 30, 1915." The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Appropriations, when appointed. Mr. Meents introduced a bill, House Bill No. 77, a bill for "An Act to amend an Act entitled, 'An Act to authorize the organization of high school districts,' approved June 5, 1911, in force July 1, 1911, by adding thereto one additional section, to be known as section 6a.” The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Education, when appointed. Mr. Merritt introduced a bill, House Bill No. 78, a bill for "An Act to prevent accidents at railway grade crossings, by requiring drivers of motor vehicles or motor bicycles, to stop, look and listen, before crossing said railway track, or tracks at grade, and providing penalty for violation of same." The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Public Utilities and Transportation, when appointed. Mr. Merritt introduced a bill, House Bill No. 79, a bill for "An Act making an appropriation to meet the deficiency in the appropriations to the Insurance Superintendent, for expenses in the prosecution of violations of the Insurance Laws; for all examinations and investigations such amounts 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 examinations; and for office expenses." The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Appropriations, when appointed. Mr. Merritt introduced a bill, House Bill No. 80, a bill for “An Act to amend section 39 of an Act entitled, 'An Act to provide for the regulation of public utilities,' approved June 30, 1913, in force January 1, 1914." The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Public Utilities and Transportation, when appointed. Mr. Morrasy introduced a bill, House Bill No. 81, a bill for "An Act to amend an Act entitled, 'An Act to establish and maintain a system of free schools,' approved and in force June 12, 1909, by amending section 126a." The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Education, when appointed. |