Was taken up and read a third time. Upon the question, "Shall this Senate bill pass?" it was de cided as follows: In the affirmative were— Messrs. Ackerson, Barber, Conrad, Fithian, Florance, Haines, Hammond, Mackay, Martens, McCran (President), McGlennon, Munson, Mutchler, Pilgrim, Richards, Runyon, Stevens, Sturgess, Wells-19. In the negative-None. 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. Senate Bill No. 10, entitled "An act to permit the payment of compensation to employees of the State, or any subdivision or municipality thereof, while performing military or naval duty," Was taken up and read a third time. Upon the question, "Shall this Senate bill pass?" it was decided as follows: In the affirmative were Messrs. Ackerson, Allen, Case, Conrad, Fithian, Florance, Haines, Hammond, Mackay, Martens, McCran (Presi dent), McGlennon, Munson, Mutchler, Pilgrim, Richards, Runyon, Sturgess, Wells-19. In the negative-None. 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. Senate Bill No. 7, entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act relating to courts having criminal jurisdiction and regulating proceedings in criminal cases' (Revision of 1898), approved June fourteenth, one thousand eight hundred and ninetyeight," Was taken up and read a third time. Upon the question, "Shall this Senate bill pass?" it was decided as follows: In the affirmative were Messrs. Ackerson, Allen, Case, Conrad, Fithian, Florance, Haines, Hammond, Mackay, McCran (President), Mc16 Sen Jour Glennon, Munson, Mutchler, Pilgrim, Richards. Runyon, Stevens, Sturgess, Wells-19. In the negative-None. 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. Senate Bill No. 36, entitled "An act to authorize the commissioner of labor to charge fee for the approval of plans of buildings, for issuance of certificates of approval for work performed and for publications of the department of labor," Was taken up and read a third time. Upon the question, "Shall this Senate bill pass?" it was decided as follows: In the affirmative were Messrs. Ackerson, Barber, Conrad, Fithian, Florance, Haines, Hammond, Mackay, Martens, McCran (President), McGlennon, Munson, Mutchler, Pilgrim, Richards, Runyon, Sturgess, Wells—18. In the negative-None. 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. Mr. Sturgess, Chairman of the Committee on Printed Bills, reported Senate Bills Nos. 47, 49, 75. Correctly printed. Signed-Edward L. Sturgess, Collins B. Allen. Mr. Mutchler, Chairman of the Committee on Militia, reported Assembly Bill No. 12, Favorably, without amendment. Signed-Harry W. Mutchler, James Hammond, George F. Martens, Jr. Assembly Bill No. 12, entitled "A supplement to an act entitled 'An act concerning the militia of the State,' approved March twentieth, one thousand nine hundred and seventeen," Was taken up, read a second time, considered by sections, agreed to, and ordered to have a third reading. There being no objection, the rules were suspended, on motion of Mr. Richards, and Assembly Bill No. 43 was placed on third reading. Mr. Richards moved that Assembly Bill No. 43 be laid over, temporarily, which was agreed to. Mr. Richards moved that the Senate take a recess until 2:30 P. M. Which was agreed to. Upon 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. Senate Bill No. 35, entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act regulating the age, employment, safety, health and work hours of persons, employees and operatives in places where biscuits, pies, bread, crackers, cakes, macaroni, and other foodstuffs, confectionery, candy, ice cream or frozen sweets are manufactured or made for the purpose of sale, and providing for the sanitation, sanitary condition and licensing of such places,' approved March twenty-first, one thousand nine hundred and twelve," Was taken up. Mr. Hammond asked unanimous consent to amend said bill on third reading. Which was agreed to. Mr. Hammond offered the following amendment, which was read and adopted: Add a new sentence after the period at the end of line 29, to read as follows: "no other license shall be required by any other State or municipal authority". 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, Florance, Haines, Hammond, Mackay, McCran (President), McGlennon, Mun son, Mutchler, Richards, Runyon, Sturgess, Wells-16. In the negative was Mr. Stevens-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. Mr. Richards moved that the rules be suspended and that Senate Bills Nos. 1, 2, 9, 10, 7 and 36 leave the custody of the Senate forthwith. Which was agreed to. Mr. Mackay, on leave, introduced Senate Bill No. 123, entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to amend 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,' which amendment was approved March thirteenth, one thousand nine hundred and seventeen,' Which was read for the first time by its title, ordered to have a second reading, and referred to the Committee on Municipal Corporations. Mr. Runyon, on leave, introduced Senate Bill No. 124, entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to provide for the regulation and incorporation of insurance companies and to regulate the transaction of insurance business in this State,' approved April third, one thousand nine hundred and two," Which was read for the first time by its title, ordered to have a second reading, and referred to the Committee on Banks and Insurance. Mr. Stevens, on leave, introduced. Senate Bill No. 125, entitled “An act to amend an act entitled 'An act concerning municipal and county finances,' approved March twenty-eighth, one thousand nine hundred and seventeen,' Which was read for the first time by its title, ordered to have a second reading, and referred to the Committee on Finance. The same Senator, on leave, introduced Senate Bill No. 126, entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to secure the purity and wholesomeness of shellfish,' approved February twenty-ninth, one thousand nine hundred and twelve," Which was read for the first time by its title, ordered to have a second reading, and referred to the Committee on Game and Fisheries. Mr. McGlennon, on leave, introduced. Senate Bill No. 127, entitled "An act creating the office of county supervisor in counties of the first class in this State," Which was read for the first time by its title, ordered to have a second reading, and referred to the Committee on Municipal Corporations. The same Senator, on leave, introduced Senate Bill No. 128, entitled "A supplement to an act entitled 'An act to regulate elections (Revision of 1898),' approved April fourth, one thousand eight hundred and ninety-eight," Which was read for the first time by its title, ordered to have a second reading, and referred to the Committee on Elections. The same Senator, on leave, introduced Senate Bill No. 129, entitled "A supplement to an act entitled 'An act to reorganize the government of counties of the first class in this State,' approved March twenty-sixth, one thousand nine hundred and twelve," Which was read for the first time by its title, ordered to have a second reading, and referred to the Committee on Municipal Corporations. A message was received from the Governor, by the hands of Mr. Croasdale, his Secretary, endorsed "Nominations." Mr. Richards moved that the Governor's message be received, which was agreed to. Mr. Sturgess, Chairman of the Committee on Printed Bills, reported |