The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Public Charities. Mr. Buckner introduced a bill, House Bill No. 264, a bill for "An act making an appropriation for the Illinois National Guard." The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. Mr. Fuller introduced a bill, House Bill No. 265, a bill for "An act to create a board of pardons, to provide for the appointment of commissioners and a clerk therefor, to define the jurisdiction of said board and making an appropriation for the carrying into effect of the provisions of this act.' The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Executive Department. Mr. Funk introduced a bill, House Bill No. 266, a bill for "An act to prevent shooting on public highways." The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Roads and Bridges. Mr. Houghton introduced a bill, House Bill No. 267, a bill for "An act making it unlawful for any person or persons to conduct in any manner the business of tonsorial or barber, either as proprietor or otherwise, unless such person or persons shall first pass an examination before a board of examiners and become registered as tonsorialist or barber, and to receive a certificate of examination entitling or permitting such person or persons to conduct said tonsorial or barber business within the State of Illinois." The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on License. Mr. Jarvis introduced a bill, House Bill No. 265, a bill for "An act entitled 'switch frogs to be blocked.' The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Railroads. Mr. LaMonte introduced a bill, House Bill No. 269, a bill for "An act to amend section 14 of article two (2) of an act entitled 'An act regulating the holding of elections and declaring the result thereof in cities, villages and incorporated towns in this State,'" approved June 19, 1885, in force July 1, 1885. Mr. Lamonte asked consent to have House Bill 269 read a first time now and thereupon, said bill Was taken up and read at large a first time and ordered to a second reading. Mr. LaMonte introduced a bill, House Bill No. 270, a bill for "An act relating to actions to recover damages on account of death and personal injuries." The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Mr. LaMonte introduced a bill, House Bill No. 271, a bill for "An act entitled 'An act for the appointment by insurance companies, assessment associations, and fraternal beneficiary societies, of the insurance superintendent of this State, as attorney upon whom all processes in any action or proceeding shall be served.""" The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Insurance. Mr. Laub introduced a bill, House Bill No. 272, a bill for "An act entitled 'An act defining the term "agent," and providing that any person or corporation aiding in the transaction of insurance business in this State shall annually procure a certificate from the insurance superintendent, authorizing such persons or corporation to transact insurance business and defining the fee therefor.' The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Insurance. Mr. McGee introduced a bill, House Bill No. 273, a bill for "An act to amend section 17 of article 9 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 as amended by an act approved June 21, 1895, in force July 1, 1895. The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Municipal Corporations. Mr. Merriam introduced a bill, House Bill No. 274, a bill for "An act providing for the execution of all death sentences within the walls of the penitentiaries of this State." The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Mr. Miller introduced a bill, House Bill No. 275, a bill for "An act to grant the title to certain submerged lands in Lake Michigan to the South Park commissioners." The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Parks and Boulevards. Mr. Morey introduced a bill, House Bill No. 276, a bill for "An act to prohibit the manufacture and sale of cigarettes." The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Mr. Morris introduced a bill. House Bill No. 277, a bill for "An act in relation to probate of wills." The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Mr. Murray, of Sangamon, introduced a bill, House Bill No. 278, a bill for "An act authorizing school districts managed by boards of education or directors to establish and maintain day schools for the deaf, and authorizing payment therefor from State common school funds." The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Education. Mr. Murray, of Sangamon, introduced a bill, House Bill No, 279, a bill for "An act to provide for payment for printing done by Henry W. Rokker and to make appropriation therefor." The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Claims. Mr. Needles introduced a bill, House Bill No. 280, a bill for "An act to provide for deficiency in the expenses of the office of the board of railroad and warehouse commissioners for the fiscal year ending June 30, A. D. 1897." The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. Mr. Needles introduced a bill, House Bill No. 281, a bill for "An act making an appropriation for the payment of the officers and members of the next General Assembly and for the salaries of the officers of the State government." The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. Mr. Needles introduced a bill, House Bill No. 282, a bill for "An act to provide for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the State government until the expiration of the fiscal quarter after the adjournment of the next regular session of the General Assembly." The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Appropriation. Mr. Nothnagel introduced a bill, House Bill No. 283, a bill for "An act concerning bonds in legal proceedings." The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Judicial Department and Practice. Mr. Payne introduced a bill, House Bill No. 284, a bill for "An act to amend sections 2 and 3 of an act entitled 'An act to provide for the creation of pleasure driveways and park districts,'" approved June 18. 1893, and in force July 1, 1893, and to amend section eight (S) and to repeal section twelve (12) of an act entitled "An act to amend sections seven (7) eight (8) and twelve (12) of an act entitled An act to provide for the creation of pleasure driveways and park districts, approved June 19, 1893 and in force July 1, 1893, approved June 17. 1895 and in force July 1, 1895. The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Parks and Boulevards. Mr. Powell, of Iroquois, introduced a bill, House Bill No. 285, a bill for "An act to amend section 16 of 'An act to provide for the printing and distribution of ballots at public expense, and for the nomination of candidates for public offices, to regulate the manner of the holding elections, and to enforce the secrecy of the ballot,'" approved June 22, 1891, in force July 1, 1891. The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Elections. Mr. Revell introduced a bill, House Bill No. 286, a bill for "An act providing for inflicting the death penalty." The bill was taken up, read by title ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Mr. Salmans introduced a bill, House Bill No. 287, a bill for "An act to amend section 7 of an act entitled 'An act to extend the jurisdiction of county courts and to provide for the practice thereof, to fix the time for holding the same and the repeal of an act therein named,'" approved March 24, 1874, in force July 1, 1874, as amended by the laws of 1877, approved May 21, 1877, and to amend section 110 of said act of 1874, so as to increase the jurisdiction of county courts, and to provide for the mode of summoning jurors therein. The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Mr. Salmans introdued a bill, House Bill No. 288, a bill for "An act to abolish the grand jury and to provide for proceeding against persons accused of offenses by information or complaint filed by the State's Attorney or other officer herein designated; and to repeal acts and parts of acts inconsistent herewith." The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Mr. Salmans introduced a bill, House Bill No. 289, a bill for "An act to authorize courts to tax attorneys' fees and other expenses as costs of suit." The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Mr. Sayler introduced a bill, House Bill No. 290, a bill for "An to prohibit the employment of special counsel to assist State's attorneys and public prosecutors in the trial of criminal prosecutions." The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Mr. Sayler introduced a bill, House Bill No. 291, a bill for "An act entitled 'An act to provide for the examination of all insurance companies, associations, societies, or of any individual or individuals engaged in the transaction of insurance business in this State.' The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Insurance. Mr. Sayler introduced a bill, House Bill No. 292, a bill for "An act to regulate the supplying of gas to residents of cities, towns and villages." The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Municipal Corporations. Mr. Shanahan introduced a bill, House Bill No. 293, a bill for "An act to amend section 31 of of an act entitled 'An act concerning fees and salaries, and to classify the several counties of the State in reference thereto,'" approved March 29, 1872, in force July 1, 1872, title as amended by the act approved March 28, 1874, in force July 1, 1874, as amended by act approved June 6, 1887, in force July 1, The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Fees and Salaries. Mr. Torrence introduced a bill, House Bill No. 294, a bill for "An act to amend section 30 of an act entitled 'An act in regard to judgments and decrees, and the manner of enforcing the same by execution, and to provide for the redemption of real estate sold under execution or decree," " approved March 22, 1872, in force July 1, 1872. The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Mr. Walleck introduced a bill, House Bill No. 295, a bill for "An act to provide for the improvement of the public highways." The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Roads and Bridges. The House proceeding upon the order of introduction of Bills, the roll was called for that purpose, whereupon Mr. Wathier introduced a bill, House Bill No. 296, a bill for "An act in relation to free textbooks and other supplies for the use of the public schools, and to authorize school directors and boards of education to contract for the same." The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Education. Mr. Cochran introduced a bill, House Bill No. 297, a bill for "An act to amend sections 3, 4, 24 and 31, of an act entitled 'An act for the assessment of property and for the levy and collection of taxes."" The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Revenue. Mr. Cochran introduced a bill, House Bill No. 298, a bill for "An act to amend sections 58, 66, 72, 73, 74, 76, 78, 86, 90, 91, 92, 93, 97 and 98, of an act entitled 'An act for the assessment of property and for the levy and collection of taxes,' and repeal an act entitled 'An act to correct irregularities in assessment of property for taxation and in the equalization of assessments for such purposes,'" approved and in force May 29, 1877. The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Revenue. Mr. Cochran introduced a bill, House Bill No. 299, a bill for "An act to establish a department of law at the University of Illinois." The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Education. Mr. Cochran introduced a bill, House Bill No. 300, a bill for "An act making appropriations for the State Board of Agriculture and County and Agricultural Fairs." The bill was taken up, read by title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. Mr. Craig introduced a bill, House Bill No. 301, a bill for "An act declaring the failure of a township assessor to assess personal |