pounding physicians' prescriptions, and providing a penalty for the violation thereof. Bill read second time, considered engrossed, and ordered on file for third reading. Senate Bill No. 82-An Act regulating the employment and hours of labor of children, prohibiting the employment of minors under certain ages, prohibiting the employment of certain illiterate minors, providing for the enforcement hereof by the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and providing penalties for the violation hereof. Bill read second time, considered engrossed, and ordered on file for third reading. Senate Joint Resolution No. 4-Resolution relative to increasing the powers of the Interstate Commerce Commission. On motion of Senator Leavitt, passed on file, to retain place on file. Senate Bill No. 241-An Act to amend Section 427 of the Act entitled "An Act to establish a Civil Code of the State of California,' approved March 21, 1872, in relation to how funds of insurance companies may be invested. During second reading of bill, the following amendments were submitted by committee: SENATE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS. On page 1, Section 1, line 11, strike out the word "nor" and insert in lieu thereof the word "not." Also: On page 2, lines 13 and 14, strike out the words "the States of California, Washington, and Oregon" and insert in lieu thereof the words "any State or Territory of the United States." Also: Strike out Section 2. Also: On line 24, page 2, strike out the word "subdivision" and insert in lieu thereof the word "subdivisions. Amendments adopted. Bill read second time, ordered to print, engrossment, and third reading. Senate Bill No. 240-An Act to amend Section 415 of the Act entitled "An Act to establish a Civil Code in the State of California," approved March 21, 1872, in relation to the holding, purchase, and conveyance of real estate by life insurance companies. During second reading of bill, the following amendments were submitted by committee: SENATE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS. On page 1, in the title, line 2 thereof, strike out the word "in," between the word "Code" and the word "the," and insert in lieu thereof the word "of." Also: Strike out Section 2. Also: On line 3, page 1, strike out the word "rea," and insert in lieu thereof the word "real." Also: On page 1, Section 1, line 4, strike out the words " organize under the laws of this State." Also: On page 2, Section 1, line 23, after the word "same," strike out the words "no such real estate must be held for a longer period than five years, unless the corporation first procures a certificate from the Insurance Commissioner that the interest of the corporation will suffer materially by a forced sale of such real estate, in which event, the time for the sale may be extended to such time as the Insurance Commissioner directs in the certificate." Amendments adopted. Bill read second time, ordered to print, engrossment, and third reading. SENATOR LEAVITT IN THE CHAIR. At eleven o'clock and fifty-five minutes P. M., Senator Frank W. Leavitt, of the Sixteenth District, in the chair. Senate Bill No. 104—An Act to amend Sections 1 and 7 of an Act entitled "An Act authorizing certain corporations to act as executor and in other capacities, and to provide for and regulate the administration of trusts by such corporations," approved April 6, 1891. During second reading of bill, the following amendment was submitted by committee: SENATE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT. On page 3, Section 3, strike out "Section 3." Also: Page 3, Section 2, strike out “Section 2." Amendment adopted. Bill read second time, ordered to print, engrossment, and third reading. Senate Bill No. 111-An Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to amend an Act entitled 'An Act to establish a uniform system of county and township governments,' approved April 1, 1897, by amending Section 161 thereof, relating to salaries of county officers of counties of the fourth class," approved March 16, 1903. Bill read second time, considered engrossed, and ordered on file for third reading. Senate Bill No. 109-An Act to amend Section 1373 of the Code of Civil Procedure of the State of California, relating to the application for letters of administration on estates of deceased persons. Bill read second time, considered engrossed, and ordered on file for third reading. Senate Bill No. 108—An Act to amend Section 1699 of the Code of Civil Procedure of the State of California, relating to the accounts of trustees. Bill read second time, considered engrossed, and ordered on file for third reading. Senate Bill No. 285-An Act to provide for the appointment and employment of the officers of the District Courts of Appeal, and providing for their salaries. During second reading of bill, the following amendment was submitted by committee: SENATE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT. On page 1, Section 1, line 3, after the word "courts," insert the words, "which said officers shall hold office during the pleasure of the appointing court"; also, strike out line 5; also, on line 6, after the word "stenographer," strike out the words, "at $2,400," and insert in lieu thereof the words, "who shall be a deputy clerk at $1,800"; also insert: "Section 2. This Act shall take effect immediately." Amendment adopted. Bill read second time, ordered to print, engrossment, and third reading. Senate Bill No. 106-An Act to amend Section 1633 of the Code of Civil Procedure of the State of California, relating to the time of settling the accounts of executors and administrators. Bill read second time, considered engrossed, and ordered on file for third reading. Senate Bill No. 4—An Act to amend Section 1536 of the Penal Code of California, relating to search warrants. During second reading of bill, the following amendment was submitted by committee: SENATE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT. On page 2, Section 1, line 23, after the word "seized" strike out the period and insert a semicolon and the words, "providing such liquors shall not be destroyed pending a motion for a new trial or on appeal"; also strike out Section 2. Amendment adopted. Bill read second time, ordered to print, engrossment, and third reading. Senate Bill No. 66-An Act to amend Section 1524 of the Penal Code of California, relating to search warrants. During second reading of bill, the following amendment was submitted by committee: SENATE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT. On page 2, Section 1, line 30, after the words "search warrant," insert the words "is applied"; also strike out Section 2. Amendment adopted. Bill read second time, ordered to print, engrossment, and third reading. Assembly Bill No. 110-An Act to amend Section 1668 of the Code of Civil Procedure of the State of California, relating to the decree of distribution of the estates of deceased persons. Bill read second time, considered engrossed, and ordered on file for third reading. Senate Bill No. 113--An Act to amend Section 849 of the Code of Civil Procedure, relating to service of summons issued out of the justice's court. During second reading of bill, the following amendment was submitted by committee: SENATE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT. On page 1, Section 2, strike out Section 2. Amendment adopted. Bill read second time, ordered to print, engrossment, and third reading. Senate Bill No. 220-An Act to amend Sections 684 and 685 of the Political Code, relating to the State Board of Examiners, the appointment of an assistant to the Secretary of said Board, and for the appointment of four clerks of said Board, and fixing their compensation. Bill read second time, considered engrossed, and ordered on file for third reading. Senate Bill No. 261-An Act transferring the sum of $80,000 from the General Fund to the Estate of Deceased Persons Fund. Bill read second time, considered engrossed, and ordered on file for third reading. Senate Bill No. 18-An Act to amend Section 813 of an Act entitled "An Act to provide for the organization, incorporation, and government of municipal corporations," approved March 13, 1883, relating to the fire departments of cities of the fifth class. Bill read second time, considered engrossed, and ordered on file for third reading. Senate Bill No. 54-An Act to amend Section 1570 of the Penal Code of the State of California, relating to the disposition of fines and forfeitures. Bill read second time, considered engrossed, and ordered on file for third reading. Senate Bill No. 85-An Act to amend Section 1457 of the Penal Code of the State of California, relating to the disposition of fines collected in police and justices' courts. Bill read second time, considered engrossed, and ordered on file for third reading. Senate Bill No. 462-An Act to provide for the acquisition of the Old Mission at Sonoma, of Fort Ross property, of the landing place at Monterey of Junipero Serra, and the Old Theater property at Monterey, and providing for the preservation, maintenance, protection, and improvement of said properties. Bill read second time, considered engrossed, and ordered on file for third reading. Senate Joint Resolution No. 5-Relative to the establishment of a National Park at "The Pinnacles," in San Benito County, State of California. During second reading of joint resolution, the following amendments were submitted by committee: SENATE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT No. 1. On page 1, line 11, strike out the word "the" and insert in lieu thereof the word "that." Amendment adopted. SENATE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT No. 2. On page 1, line 13, strike out all after the word "Senators" and insert in lieu thereof the following: "and Representatives in Congress be." Amendment adopted. Ordered to print and engrossment. Senate Bill No. 335-An Act to enable the people of the State of California to express by ballot their preference for some person for the office of United States Senator. Bill read second time, considered engrossed, and ordered on file for third reading. Senate Bill No. 32-An Act to amend Section 3804 of the Political Code of the State of California, relating to the refunding of taxes illegally or erroneously collected or paid more than once, and limiting the time therefor. Bill read second time, considered engrossed, and ordered on file for third reading. ADJOURNMENT. At twelve o'clock and fifteen minutes P. M., on motion of Senator Ralston, the Senate was declared adjourned. IN SENATE. SENATE CHAMBER, Thursday, January 26, 1905. Pursuant to adjournment, the Senate met at ten o'clock A. M. Lieutenant-Governor Alden Anderson, President of the Senate, in the chair. The roll was called, and the following answered to their names: Senators Anderson, Belshaw, Broughton, Bunkers, Coggins, Curtin, Diggs, Emmons, French, Greenwell, Hahn, Haskins, Irish, Keane, Leavitt, Leeke, Lukens, Lynch, Mattos, McKee Muenter, Nelson, Ralston, Rambo, Rowell, Rush, Sanford, Savage, Selvage, Shortridge, Simpson, Ward, Wolfe, Woodward, and Wright-34. Quorum present. PRAYER. Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. W. S. Hoskinson. READING OF THE JOURNAL. During the reading of the Journal of Wednesday, January 25, 1905, the further reading was dispensed with, on motion of Senator Coggins. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES. The following reports of standing committees were received and read: ON ENGROSSMENT AND ENROLLMENT. SENATE CHAMBER, SACRAMENTO, January 26, 1905. MR. PRESIDENT: Your Committee on Engrossment and Enrollment beg leave to report that they have examined and found the following bills correctly engrossed: Senate Bill No. 100-An Act adding a new section to the Penal Code, to be numbered 273a, relating to the protection of children under eighteen years of age. Senate Bill No. 92-An Act adding a new section to the Penal Code, to be numbered 273, relating to the protection of children under eighteen years of age. Senate Bill No. 208-An Act to amend Section 853 of the Code of Civil Procedure, relating to plaintiff's pleadings in justices' courts. Senate Bill No. 143-An Act to amend Section 850 of the Code of Civil Procedure, relating to notice of trial or hearing thereof in justices' courts. Senate Bill No. 192-An Act to amend Section 855 of the Code of Civil Procedure, relating to the defendant's pleadings in justices' courts. Senate Bill No. 96-An Act to add a new section to the Penal Code to be numbered Section 420, relating to shipment of money or bullion on passenger coaches. Senate Bill No. 27-An Act to amend Section 3897 of the Political Code, relating to the disposition of lands deeded to the State for non-payment of State and county taxes Senate Bill No. 94-An Act to provide for the payment of the claim of John F. Forward, against the State of California, and making appropriation therefor. Senate Bill No. 218-An Act to amend Section 919 of the Code of Civil Procedure, relating to appeals. Senate Bill No. 77-An Act to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors within a certain distance of the Mendocino State Hospital for the Insane. Senate Bill No. 38-An Act amending Section 2 of an Act entitled "An Act to provide for work upon streets, lanes, alleys, courts, places, and sidewalks, and for the construction of sewers within municipalities," approved March 18, 1885. Senate Bill No. 146-An Act regulating the hours of service on regular duty by members of the fire department of cities of the first class, and first and one-half class and cities and counties. Above bills ordered on file for third reading. ON PRISONS AND REFORMATORIES. KEANE, Chairman. SENATE CHAMBER, SACRAMENTO, January 25, 1905. MR. PRESIDENT: Your Committee on Prisons and Reformatories has had referred to it Senate Bill No. 72-An Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to establish a Code of Civil Procedure," approved March 11, 1872, by amending Section 131 thereof, relating to |