NOTICE The Legislature It is the purpose of DEPARTMENT REPORTS of Pennsylvania to cover the work of the Legislature in the most thorough manner possible. We will publish for the benefit of subscribers all important information which they will need to keep in close touch with the activities of the Senate and House. Our present plan provides for the publication of the number and general subject of each bill introduced during the week, together with the name of its sponsor and of the committee to which it has been referred for consideration. There will also be included a weekly report of the latest action taken upon the various bills. At times, bills of especial importance to the various departments of the State, such as amendments to the Workmen's Compensation Act or the Public Service Company Law, will be reported in full. Transfer of Pittsburgh Office On January 1, 1917 all business at the Pittsburgh office of Department Reports Company was transferred to the home office at Harrisburg. All future correspondence should be addressed to the home office. Fire Escapes Ordered During the Month of December, 1916. Town. Narberth, Lancaster, Lopez, Allentown, Tunkhannock, Bellevue, Lancaster, Milton, Location. Narberth Public Schools, C. H. McCarter. .John Hiemenz, Wheatland Hotel, N. .Colley Township School Board, Harry . George Seagreaves, Sixth & Hamilton Sts. .Suburban Printing Co., 10 Holly Ave. .F. W. Clinger (Extension). Workmen's Compensation Board AWARDS OF REFEREES RUSSEL MORGART vs. JACOB AND SAM NICODEMUS. Accident in the course of employment-Furthering employer's interests-Service rendered at the request of the employer. Referee: Jacob Snyder, District No. 6. Hearing at Woodbury, Pa., January 2, 1917. Claim Petition No. 1699. Facts. The claimant was employed by the defendant as a thresher. On November 17, 1916 he appeared at the farm of L. R. Webber for the purpose of discharging his duties in operating the engine. Upon his arrival he found that the machine was not in operation but the belt was adjusted ready to start. At this time the defendant requested the claimant, with others, to assist in moving a water tank belonging to the threshing outfit. While so engaged the claimant's arm was caught between the wheel and the tank, causing a fracture of the radius of the claimant's left arm. Conclusion and Award. The claimant in assisting to move the water tank at the request of his employer was furthering his employer's interests and the accident which occurred was an accident in the course of employment. He is accordingly entitled to compensation. EDNA M. GROVES vs. COMMERCIAL PHOTO ENGRAVING COMPANY. Poisoning-Self-inflicted injury-Burden of proof-Drink ing cyanide of potassium by mistake. |