Said bill, as amended, was then read a third time. Upon the question, "Shall this Senate bill pass?" it was decided as follows: In the affirmative were Messrs. Ackerson, Allen, Barber, Case, Conrad, Fithian, Florance, Haines, Hammond, Mackay, Martens, McCran (President), Munson, Mutchler, Pilgrim, Richards, Runyon, Stevens, Sturgess, Wells-20. In the negative was Mr. McGlennon-I. The Secretary was directed by the President to carry said bill to the House of Assembly and inform that body that the Senate has passed the same, and requests its concurrence therein. Assembly Bill No. 27, entitled "A supplement to an act entitled 'An act to reorganize the boards of chosen freeholders of the several counties of this State, reducing the membership thereof, fixing the salaries and providing for the election and terms of office of the members, and also for the appointment and terms of office of officers appointed by such boards (Revision of 1912),' approved April first, one thousand nine hundred and twelve," Was taken up and read a third time. Upon the question, "Shall this Assembly bill pass?" it was decided as follows: In the affirmative were— Messrs. Allen, Case, Conrad, Fithian, Haines, Hammond, McCran (President), Mutchler, Pilgrim, Richards, Runyon, Stevens, Sturgess-13. In the negative were Messrs. Ackerson, Barber, Florance, Martens, McGlennon, Munson-6. The Secretary was directed by the President to carry said bill to the House of Assembly and inform that body that the Senate has passed the same, without amendment. Mr. Richards moved that the rules be suspended and said bill leave the custody of the Senate forthwith. Which was agreed to. A message was received from the Governor, by the hands of Mr. Croasdale, his Secretary, endorsed "Nominations." Mr. Mackay, on leave, introduced Senate Bill No. 104, entitled "A further supplement to an act entitled 'An act to create a sewerage district to be called Passaic Valley Sewerage District,' approved March twenty-seventh, one thousand nine hundred and two," Was read for the first time by its title, ordered to have a second reading, and referred to the Committee on Municipal Corporations. The following message was received from the House of Assembly by the hands of its Clerk: Mr. President: STATE OF NEW JERSEY, January 21st, 1918. I am directed by the House of Assembly to inform the Senate that the House of Assembly has concurred in the following concurrent resolution: Be it resolved by the Senate of the State of New Jersey (the House of Assembly concurring), That the State Printer be directed to furnish to the State Library, as soon as printed, for the use of the Legislative Department of said State Library, and for exchange by the State Library with the State Libraries and Legislative Reference Libraries of other States, twenty copies each of all bills and joint concurrent resolutions introduced in the Senate and House of Assembly, as well as printed Committee Substitutes; also forty copies of each weekly installment of the Journal of the Senate and Minutes of the House of Assembly, and forty copies each of the gummed slips containing synopses of Senate and Assembly bills introduced. In which the concurrence of the Senate is requested. UPTON S. JEFFERYS, Clerk of the House of Assembly. Mr. Runyon, Chairman of the Committee on Highways, reported Senate Bills Nos. 69 and 81. Favorably, without amendment. Signed-William N. Runyon, Edward L. Sturgess, William E. Florance. Senate Bill No. 69, entitled "An act to amend an act. entitled 'An act to establish a State highway system, and to provide for the improvement, betterment, reconstruction, resurfacing, maintenance, repair and regulation of the use thereof,' approved March thirteenth, one thousand nine hundred and seventeen," And Senate Bill No. 81, entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act providing for the regulation of vehicles, animals, and pedestrians on all public roads and turnpikes, and prescribing and regulating process and the service thereof and proceedings for the violation of the provisions of the act and penalties for said violations, and granting authority to towns, cities, boroughs and townships, under certain restrictions, for the adoption of ordinance further regulating vehicles, pedestrians and animals, and designating the authority to enforce its provisions, and defining their power and authorities,' approved April sixth, one thousand nine hundred and fifteen," Were each taken up, read a second time, considered by sections, agreed to, ordered to be printed, and to have a third reading. On motion of Mr. Richards, the Senate proceeded to the consideration of Executive business, on the conclusion of which, and, Under the direction of the President, the Secretary called the Senate, when the following Senators appeared and answered the call: Messrs. Ackerson, Allen, Barber, Case, Conrad, Fithian, Florance, Haines, Hammond, Mackay, Martens, McCran (President), McGlennon, Munson, Mutchler, Pilgrim, Richards, Runyon, Stevens, Sturgess, Wells-21. The President, Mr. McCran, presented the following communication, which was read: January 21st, 1918. Hon. Thomas F. McCran, President New Jersey State Senate, Trenton, N. J.: DEAR SIR-The Trenton Chamber of Commerce will be fifty years old on Friday, January 25th, and will celebrate the event with a public meeting in Association Hall, on East State Street, at eight o'clock that evening. An interesting program of exercises has been prepared, including addresses by Governor Walter E. Edge and Mr. Frank A. Vanderlip, President of the National City Bank, of New York, and chief of the National War Saving Certificate movement. We extend through you to all the members of the New Jersey Senate a most cordial invitation to attend these anniversary exercises. Hoping you and your colleagues in the Senate may be able to accept our invitation, we remain, Yours very truly, TRENTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, President. And the invitation was accepted on motion of Mr. Richards. The Secretary of the Senate announced the assignment of the following clerks to Senate committees: Judiciary, Orin E. Payne; Revision and Amendment of the Laws, George E. Kaegi; Finance, Lorenzo Carey; Municipal Corporations, David Stegman. Mr. Richards moved that the Senate adjourn until Tuesday, January 22d, at 11 o'clock A. M. TUESDAY, January 22d, 1918. At 11 o'clock A. M. the Senate met. Under the direction of the President, the Secretary called the Senate, when the following Senators appeared and answered the call: Messrs. Ackerson, Allen, Barber, Haines, Mackay, Martens, Mc- As there was no quorum present, the Senate then adjourned until 12 o'clock noon. At 12 o'clock noon the Senate met. The session was opened by prayer by the Rev. Edward G. Read, D.D., Plainfield, N. J. Under the direction of the President, the Secretary called the Senate, when the following Senators appeared and answered the call: Messrs. Ackerson, Allen, Barber, Case, Conrad, Fithian, Florance, Haines, Hammond, Mackay, McCran (Speaker), McGlennon, Munson, Mutchler, Pilgrim, Richards, Runyon, Stevens, Sturgess-19. Mr. Sturgess, Chairman of the Committee on Printed Bills, reported H Senate Bills Nos. 53, 54, 56, 62, 70, 71. Correctly printed. Signed-Edward L. Sturgess, George F. Martens, Jr. Mr. Mutchler, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, reported Senate Bill No. 61. Signed-Harry W. Mutchler, J. Hampton Fithian, Cornelius A. McGlennon. Mr. Pilgrim, Chairman of the Committee on Taxation, reported Assembly Bill No. 9. Favorably. Signed-Charles C. Pilgrim, Lewis T. Stevens. Mr. Richards, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, reported. Senate Bill No. 42; Assembly Bills Nos. 5, 6, 43. Signed-Emerson L. Richards, Clarence E. Case. Mr. Haines, Chairman of the Committee on Public Health, reported Senate Bill No 52; Assembly Bill No. 4. Favorably. Signed-Joshua C. Haines, Clarence E. Case, Thomas Barber. Mr. Conrad, on leave, introduced Senate Bill No. 105, entitled "A further supplement to an act entitled 'An act to regulate the use of power vessels and boats navigating the waters within the jurisdiction of this State above tidewater, and to provide for the inspection and licensing of power vessels, their masters, pilots and engineers,' approved April ninth, one thousand nine hundred and six,' Which was read for the first time by its title, ordered to have a second reading, and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Navigation. Mr. Pilgrim, on leave, introduced Senate Bill No. 106, entitled "An act to validate and confirm reinstatements of charters of corporations heretofore made," |