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under this Act or have cause of action against such employer,
as if this Act had not been passed.

SEC. 45. Notwithstanding anything hereinbefore or herein-
after contained, no employe or dependent of any employe shall
be entitled to receive any compensation or benefits under this
Act, on account of any injury to or death of an employe
caused by a self-inflicted injury, the wilful misconduct or the
intoxication of such employe.

SEC. 46. If it be established that the injured employe 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 under
the laws of this State shall be deemed sui juris for the pur-
poses of this Act, and no other person shall have any cause of
action or right to compensation for any injury to such minor
employe 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 srvices and medicines,
and for funeral expenses.

SEC. 49. The benefit in case of death shall be paid to such
one or more of the dependents of the decedent for the benefit
of all the dependents as may be determined by the Commission,
which may apportion the benefits among the dependents 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 according to their
respective claims upon the decedent for support, in compliance
with the findings and direction of the Commission.

SEC. 50. In every case providing for compensation to an em-
ploye or his dependent, excepting temporary disability, the
Commission may, if in its opinion the facts and circumstances
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.