the outside of such building, and to sustain from any part of the outside wall thereof, any way of egress or means of escape from fire specified and described by the inspector as above provided, notwithstanding the objection of any other such owner, lessee or occupant; and any such way of egress or means of escape may project over any highway, street or alley. second story to with means of 7. And be it enacted, That every story above the second Buildings above story of a building subject to the provisions of section be provided one, shall be supplied with means of extinguishing fire, extinguishing consisting either of pails of water or other portable ap- fire. paratus, or of a hose attached to a suitable water-supply, and capable of reaching any part of such story; and such means of extinguishing fire shall be kept at all times ready for use and in good condition. provisions of act. 8. And be it enacted, That it shall be the duty of every Penalty for failowner, lessee or occupant of any building or part thereofing to carry out subject to this act, to cause the provisions thereof to be carried out, and any owner, lessee or occupant failing to observe such provisions, shall be subject to a fine of not less than fifty nor more than five hundred dollars; but no prosecution therefor shall be brought until four weeks How prosecu after written notice from the inspector of factories and tion brought. workshops or one of his deputies, as above provided, of the changes necessary to be made in order to conform thereto, nor then, if in the meantime such changes have been made in accordance with such notification; notice to one member of a firm, of a corporation, or to the person in charge of the premises, shall be deemed sufficient notice hereunder, and such notice shall be given in person; any such owner, lessee or occupant shall be liable for all damages caused by his violation of the provisions of this act; any person using or occupying a building contrary to the provisions of this act may be enjoined from such use or occupation in a proceeding to be had before any court of competent jurisdiction at the instance of the inspector, and upon the filing of a petition or bill of complaint therefor, the court in which such proceeding is pending may issue a temporary injunction or restraining order, as provided in proceedings in equity and according to the practice of such court. required to ad building. tions and render account. Penalty. Employers, etc., 9. And be it enacted, That each and every person emmit inspector to ploying labor, his officers, agents and employes, and any person or persons, owner or lessee of any building mentioned in section one of this act, located within this state, shall, on demand of the inspector of factories and workshops or any of his deputies, for admission to any such building, immediately admit thereto such inspector of factories and workshops or his said deputy, and such owner, lessee or occupant, his officers, agents and employes, shall afford such inspector or deputy full and free access to any room or apartment of any such building, and each of such persons hereby is required, if thereto Answer ques- requested by such inspector or deputy, to answer such questions as may be asked by such inspector or deputy, and if so requested by such inspector or deputy, to render a true account in writing to such inspector or his deputy, to the best of his knowledge, of every person or employe then belonging to such building regarding the various matters mentioned in this act, and whoever shall willfully fail or refuse to immediately answer such questions or to render such written report to such inspector or deputy as aforesaid, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall forfeit and pay a sum not less than fifty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars; and every president, treasurer, secretary, general agent or managing director of any manufacturing corporation located and employing labor in this state, or the owner, lessee or occupant of any building or institution mentioned in section one of this act, from which answers to any questions or the rendition of a written report are herein required to be made, who shall willfully neglect or refuse to give true and complete answers to any inquiries or render a written report as required by this section, such person, officer or agent, shall forfeit and pay a sum not less than fifty dollars nor more than one hundred dollars, to be recovered in an action of debt, to be instituted by the prosecutor of the pleas of the proper county in any court of competent jurisdiction, in the name and for the use of the county wherein such violation occurs. Penalty. Fines and penalties, how enforced. 10. And be it enacted, That all fines and penalties imposed by this act may be enforced by indictment or appropriate action at law in any court of competent jurisdiction of the county wherein such offenses have been committed or forfeitures incurred. 11. And be it enacted, That all acts and parts of acts, Repealer. general, special, local, public or private, inconsistent with the provisions of this act, be and the same are hereby repealed, and this act shall be a public act and shall take effect immediately. Approved May 13, 1889. CHAPTER CCLXXXVIII. An Act to regulate the number of votes required by cities of the second and third classes to adopt resolutions and motions relating to the expenditure of money. motion must re vote of legisla 1. BE IT ENACTED by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey, That in all cities of the second and Resolution or third classes of this state, no resolution or motion involv-ceive a majority ing the expenditure of money shall be adopted or passed tive body. by the board of aldermen, common council or other legislative body of any such city by a vote of less than a majority of the whole number thereof. 2. And be it enacted, That this act shall take effect immediately. Approved May 13, 1889. Section amended. Board of managers may ap home. CHAPTER CCLXXXIX. A Supplement to an act entitled "An act to provide for the organization of the New Jersey home for disabled soldiers," approved April fourth, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-six. 1. BE IT ENACTED by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey, That section three of the act entitled "An act to provide for the organization of the New Jersey home for disabled soldiers," approved April fourth one thousand eight hundred and sixty-six, be and the same is hereby amended so as to read as follows: 3. And be it enacted, That the said board of managers point officers of shall appoint a surgeon of the said home and a chief executive officer, subject to the approval of the governor, and such other officers, assistants and attendants as may be necessary and proper; all officers so required by the board of managers shall severally enter into bond to the state for the faithful performance of the duties of their office, and all the officers of the home shall be subject to removal by resolution of said board. 2. And be it enacted, That section four of the act entitled "An act to provide for the organization of the New Jersey home for disabled soldiers," approved April fourth, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-six, be and the same is hereby amended so as to read as follows: 4. And be it enacted, That the said board of managers shall provide for the general management and care of the home, of the inmates, of the buildings and grounds, with their fixtures, furniture and stock, and shall fix the duties of all the officers, assistants and attendants, by by-laws, rules and regulations established by the said board. 3. And be it enacted, That section five of the act entitled "An act to provide for the organization of the New Jersey home for disabled soldiers," approved April fourth, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-six, and which reads as follows: his powers and “5. And be it enacted, That the superintendent shall be Superintendent, a competent accountant and the chief financial agent, duties. and shall purchase all necessary clothing, provisions and other supplies for the said home, subject to the approval of the said board, and to the rules and regulations; he shall keep the accounts of the said home and of all the receipts and disbursements, and of all the financial transactions relating thereto; and he is hereby directed and empowered to draw and receive any pension due to any patient and apply it to the use of the said home; all purchases for the use of the said home shall be made for cash, and not on credit or trust, and a voucher for every purchase shall be taken, duly filled up at the time it is taken, and an abstract of the vouchers, verified on oath or affirmation, stating that the money was paid and the voucher taken and filled up at the time of its date, shall be presented with the accounts of the said superintendent; and the said commandant or the said superintendent shall, at all times, reside at the said home, as the said managers shall direct," be and the same is hereby repealed. amended. 4. And be it enacted, That section one of the act entitled Section "An act to amend section seven of the act entitled 'An act to provide for the organization of the New Jersey home for disabled soldiers,' approved April fourth, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-six, also providing an additional appropriation for the home provided for by the said act;" approved March twenty-fourth, one thousand eight hundred and eighty-five, be and the same is hereby amended so as to read as follows: admitted to 1. BE IT ENACTED by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey, That no person shall be admitted How persons into the said home as an inmate except upon the certifi- home. cate of a judge of the court of common pleas, upon proof made to his satisfaction, by testimony in writing of a respectable physician and other evidence, that the applicant has been a soldier, sailor, or marine in the army or navy of the United States, and been honorably discharged from such service; that he is necessitous and has not the ability to procure the means sufficient for his comfortable support and necessary care and attendance; that he has been a resident of this state two years next before the date of |