during continuance, not to exceed maximum of $18.00 per week, nor less than minimum of $8.00 per week, unless employee's established weekly wages are less than $8.00, in which event he shall receive compensation equal to full wages, not to continue more than six years from date of injury or to exceed $3,750.00.

(c) Temporary partial disability. Except particular cases, mentioned in clause "f" hereafter, 50 per cent of difference between his average weekly wages and his wage-earning capacity thereafter in same employment or otherwise, if less than before accident, not to exceed $18.00 per week during continuance of partial disability, but not in excess. of $3,500.00 except as otherwise provided.

(d) Permanent partial disability. Disability partial in character, but permanent in quality, 66 2/3 per cent of average weekly wages, in no case to exceed $18.00 per week nor less than minimum of $8.00 per week at time of injury, in which event he shall receive compensation equal to full wages, but in no case to exceed more than $3,750 in aggregate for period named in schedule as follows: (f) Specific injuries. For loss of thumb, 50 weeks. Loss of first finger, commonly called index finger, 30 weeks. Loss of second finger, 25 weeks. Loss of third finger, 20 weeks. Loss of fourth finger, called little finger, 15 weeks. The loss of second or distal phalange of thumb shall be considered equal to loss of one-half of thumb; loss of more than one-half of such thumb shall be considered equal to loss of whole thumb; the loss of third or distal phalange of any finger shall be considered to be equal to loss of one-third of such finger. The loss of middle or second phalange of any finger shall be considered equal to loss of two-thirds of such finger. The loss of more than the middle and distal phalange of any finger shall be considered to be equal to loss of whole of such finger; provided, however, that in no case shall the amount received for more than one finger exceed the amount provided in schedule for loss of hand. Loss of great toe, 25 weeks. Loss of one or other toes, other than great toe, 10 weeks. Loss of a hand, 125 weeks. Loss of an arm, 200 weeks. Loss of a foot, 125 weeks. Loss of a leg, 175 weeks. Loss of an eye, 100 weeks. Total loss of hearing of one ear, 50 weeks; for total loss of hearing for both ears, 100 weeks. Permanent loss of use of hand, arm, foot, leg or eye shall be considered equivalent of loss of such hand, arm, foot, leg or eye, and for the loss of the fractional part of vision of either one or both eyes injured employee shall be compensated in like proportion to the compensation for total vision, and in arriving at fractional part of vision lost regard shall not be had for effect that correcting lens or lenses may

have upon the eye or eyes. Amputation between elbow and wrist shall be considered as equivalent of loss of hand. Amputation between knee and ankle shall be considered as the equivalent of loss of foot. Amputation at or above elbow shall be considered as loss of arm. Amputation at or above knee shall be considered as loss of leg.

The compensation for foregoing specific injuries shall be paid in addition to, and consecutively with, compensation hereinbefore provided in clause b, this subsection.

If employee dies, right to compensation payable under this subdivision unpaid at death, vests in personal representatives.

(d) Permanent partial disability (continued). In other cases in this class of disability compensation shall be 50 per cent of difference between average weekly wages and wage-earnings capacity thereafter in same employment or otherwise, if less than before accident, but not to exceed $18.00 per week, payable during continuance of partial disability, not to exceed $3,000, and subject to reconsideration of degree of such impairment by Commission on its own motion or upon application.

In cases of amputation of part of any member of body or loss of use of any part thereof, for which compensation is not provided, Commission shall allow compensation for such proportion of total number of weeks allowed for amputation for the loss of use of entire member as the affected or amputated portion thereof bears to whole. (e) Disfigurement. For other mutilations and disfigurements, compensation in discretion of Commission, for not less than 10 weeks nor more than 100 weeks, as Commission may fix, having due regard to character of mutilation and disfigurement as compared with mutiliation and injury hereinbefore specifically provided for.

(g) Permanent total disability. Sixty-six and two-thirds per cent of average weekly wages to employee during continuance of such total disability, not to exceed maximum of $18.00 per week nor less than minimum of $8.00 per week, unless wages are less than $8.00 per week at time of injury, in which event he shall receive compensation in amount equal to weekly wages not to exceed $5,000. Loss or loss of use of both hands, both arms or both feet or both legs or both eyes, or of any two thereof, shall, in absence of conclusive proof to contrary constitute permanent total disability. All other cases of permanent total disability determined in accordance with facts.

III. BASIS FOR COMPUTING COMPENSATION.

"Average weekly wages" for purposes of this act shall be taken to mean average weekly wages earned by employee when working full time.

IV. LUMP SUM.

In every case providing for compensation, excepting temporary disability, Commission may, if in its opinion warranted, convert the compensation to be paid in partial or total lump sum.

V. WAITING PERIOD.

No compensation allowed for three days after beginning of disability, except for disbursements for first aid, medical.

VI. NOTICE OF ACCIDENT-LIMITATIONS.

Notice of injury for which compensation is payable shall be given to employer within ten days after accident and in case of resulting death, within thirty days after death. Notice may be in writing, contain name and address of employee, time, place, nature of injury, and signed. Failure to give notice, unless excused or on ground State Accident Fund may have been prejudiced, shall be a bar to any claim.

VII. REQUIREMENTS OF EMPLOYER TO COMPLY WITH ACT.

The employer shall secure compensation to employees in one of the following ways:

1. By insuring and keeping insured the payments of such compensation in the State Accident Fund.

2. By insuring and keeping insured the payments of such compensation with any stock corporation or mutual association authorized to transact business of workmen's compensation insurance in this state.

3. Any employer who does not, with approval of Commission, voluntarily insure by methods designated must furnish satisfactory proof to Commission of financial ability to pay and deposits of securities may be required.

Whenever accident occurs to employee it shall be duty of employer to at once report accident and re

sulting injury to Commission and also to local representative of Commission.

VIII. SETTLEMENTS AGREEMENTS.

No employer or employee subject to provisions of act shall exempt himself from burden of this act by contract or agreement. No agreement by employee to pay any portion of premium shall be valid.

IX. WAIVER.

No employer or employee shall waive the benefit of this act by any contract, agreement, rule or regulation, and such waiver shall be pro tanto void.

X. OWNERS AND CONTRACTORS, WITH RELATIONS AND LIABILITIES.

When any person as a principal contractor undertakes to execute any work as part of his trade, business or occupation which he has contracted to perform with any other person as subcontractor for the execution by or under the subcontractor of the whole or any part undertaken by principal contractor, the principal contractor shall be liable to any workman employed in execution of the work for compensation which he would be liable to pay if that workman had been immediately employed by him, and where compensation is claimed from or proceedings taken against the principal contractor then in the application of this act reference to principal contractor shall be substituted with reference to employer. Where principal contractor is liable to pay compensation he shall be entitled to indemnity from any employer who would have been liable independent of this section and shall have a cause of action against him.

XI. EMPLOYER MAY BE RELIEVED FROM LIABILITY FOR COMPENSATION.

No provision considering this subject.

XII. SUBROGATION.

Where injury or death for which compensation is payable was caused under circumstances creating legal liability in a third person, the employee or his de

pendents in case of death may proceed either by law against third person to recover damages or against employer for compensation, or in case of joint tortfeasors against both, and if compensation is awarded or paid any employer, if self-insured, insurance company or State Accident Fund, may enforce for their benefit the liability of such third person; and if damages are recovered in excess of compensation and also any payments made for first aid or funeral expenses, then any excess shall be paid to injured employee or dependents.

XIII. PRE-EXISTING DISEASES AND INJURIES.

Should accident occur to employee already receiving payments under act for disability or who has been previously recipient of a lump sum payment under this act, his future compensation shall be adjusted according to the other provisions of this act with regard to combined effect of his injuries and his partial receipt of compensation.

XIV. EMPLOYER'S RIGHT TO HAVE INJURED EXAMINED.

Any employee entitled to receive compensation is required if requested by Commission to submit himself for medical examination at a time and from time to time at a place reasonably convenient for employee and as may be provided by rules of Commission. If employee refuses to submit or obstructs examination, right to compensation shall be suspended until examination has taken place, and no compensation shall be payable during or on account of such period.

XV. JURISDICTION AND PROCEDURE.

The law creates a State Industrial Accident Commission to be composed of three Commissioners appointed by the Governor. Each member, the secretary and special examiners or inspectors have power to issue subpoenas, compel attendance of witnesses, administer oaths and take depositions. Commission may make investigations in such manner as in its judgment is best calculated to ascertain substantial rights of parties and carry out spirit of act. Where employee is entitled to compensation he shall file with Commis