this Act, on account of any injury to or death of an employee
caused by a self-inflicted injury, the wilful misconduct or the
intoxication of such employee.

SEC. 46. If it be established that the injured employee was
of such age and experience when injured as that under the
natural conditions his wages would be expected to increase,
this fact may be considered in arriving at his average weekly
wage.

SEC. 47. A minor working at an age legally permitted un-
der the laws of this State shall be deemed sui juris for the
purposes of this Act, and no other person shall have any
cause of action or right to compensation for any injury to
such minor employee unless otherwise herein provided.

SEC. 48. No compensation shall be allowed for two weeks
after the injury is received except disbursements herein au-
thorized for medical, nurse and hospital services and medi-
cines, and for funeral expenses.

SEC. 49. The benefits in case of death shall be paid to such
one or more of the dependents of the decedent for the bene-
fit of all the dependents as may be determined by the Com-
mission, which may apportion the benefits among the depend-
ents in such manner as it may deem just and equitable. The
dependent or persons to whom benefits are paid shall apply
the same to the use of the several beneficiaries thereof accord-
ing to their respective claims upon the decedent for support,
in compliance with the findings and direction of the Com-
mission.

SEC. 50. In every case providing for compensation to an
employee or his dependent, excepting temporary disability,
the Commission may, if in its opinion the facts and circum-
stances of the case warrant it, allow the compensation to be
paid in a partial or total lump sum..

SEC. 51. No money payable under this Act shall prior to
issuance and delivery of the warrant or voucher therefor, be
capable of being assigned, charged or taken in execution or
attachment.

SEC. 52. No employer or employee who are subject to the
provisions of this Act shall exempt himself from the burden
or waive the benefit of this Act by any contract, agreement,
rule or regulation, and any such contract, agreement, rule or
regulation shall be pro tanto void. No agreement by such
employee to pay any portion of the premium paid by such
employer shall be valid, and any employer who deducts any