"I voted 'no' in protest as to the way this bill was placed for consideration. I disapprove of this bill's introduction onto the floor of this House, the same as I do the way the same subject was disposed of earlier. I also voted against it because it was directly in contravention of the committee's recommendations." Mr. MacDonald moved that the hour of the meeting of the House on Friday, April 24, be fixed at 10 o'clock a. m. The motion prevailed. Mr. DeBoer moved that Mr. McKibbin be excused from tomorrow's session. The motion prevailed. Mr. Brainerd moved that the House adjourn. The motion prevailed. The Speaker declared the House adjourned until Friday, April 24, at 10 o'clock a. m. CHARLES S. PIERCE, JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE NUMBER SEVENTY-ONE. Lansing, Friday, April 24, 1925. The House was called to order by the speaker. Rev. Frank Kingdon, of the Central Methodist Episcopal Church of Lansing, offered the invocation: "Our Father, Who art in Heaven. We hush our hearts a moment ere the day's work begins, in humble acknowledgment of our utter dependence upon Thee. Guide us in all this maze that we may walk uprightly in Thy paths, which may be pleasing in Thy sight. For Christ's sake. Amen." The roll of the House was called by the Clerk, who announced that a quoruin was present. The following member was absent with leave: Mr. McKibbin. The following members were absent without leave: Messrs. Bryant, Carter, Cowan, Darin, Dykstra, Hosking, Lawson, Madill, Skeels, Strauch and Wm. J. Thomas. Mr. Wade moved that all absentees without leave be excused from today's session. The motion prevailed. Announcement by Clerk of Printing and Enrollment of Bills. The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and the presentation to the Governor on Thursday, April 23, 1925, for his approval, of the following named bills: House Bill No. 263 (file No. 230, enrolled No. 54)— A bill to amend Act No. 159, Public Acts of 1917-an act to provide for writs of error in certain criminal cases. House Bill No. 336 (file No. 166, enrolled No. 55) A bill to amend Act No. 353, Public Acts of 1913-to increase salaries of police judge, clerk and bailiff in cities of 100,000 to 200,000 inhabitants. House Bill No. 357 (file No. 191, enrolled No. 56) A bill to amend section 5, chapter 42, Revised Statutes of 1846-"Of the maintenance of illegitimate children." House Bill No. 397 (file No. 207, enrolled No. 57)- A bill to make certified copies of various library records evidence in court to same extent as original records. House Bill No. 157 (file No. 113, enrolled No. 58) A bill to repeal certain sections of Act No. 283, Public Acts of 1909-State rewards. House Bill No. 279 (file No. 112, enrolled No. 59)— A bill to amend Act No. 59, Public Acts of 1915-an act to provide for the construction, improvement and maintenance of highways. House Bill No. 8 (file No. 28, enrolled No. 60)— A bill governing appeals in the circuit and Supreme courts, and to provide for court stenographers in certain cities. House Bill No. 45 (file No. 251, enrolled No. 61)— A bill to repeal Act No. 316, Public Acts of 1919-spearing of red horse, suckers and mullet in Clinton and Belle rivers. House Bill No. 276 (file No. 233, enrolled No. 62)— . A bill to provide for standard grades for grapes. Reports of Standing Committees. The Committee on Roads and Bridges, by Mr. Kirby, Chairman, reported A bill to amend Act No. 126, Public Acts of 1921-to increase penalty for violation of law in relation to lights on certain vehicles, With the recommendation that the following amendments be adopted and that the bill then pass: 1. Amend by striking out of line 1 of section 1, the word "section" and inserting in lieu thereof the words "The title and sections one and." 2. Amend by inserting after enacting section 1, the following: "TITLE An act to regulate the use of the public streets and highways of the State by vehicles; to require vehicles to display lights during the period from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise; and to provide a penalty for the violation thereof. Section 1. It is hereby declared to be unlawful for any person to drive, or to cause or permit to be driven, upon any street or highway of this State, any vehicle during the period, or any part or portion thereof, from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise unless there shall be displayed in a conspicuous place on the left side of such vehicle a light of such an arrangement and character that the same may be plainly seen either from the front or rear at a distance of not less than 300 feet." 3. Amend by striking out of line 3 of section 2, the word "fifty" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "twenty-five." 4. Amend by striking out of line 4 of section 2, the word "sixty" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "thirty." The question being on the adoption of the amendments to the bill recommended by the committee, The amendments were adopted. The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole and placed on the general orders. The Committee on Horticulture, by Mr. Brake, Chairman, reported Senate Bill No. 84 (file No. 240) A bill to make appropriations for the Michigan State Horticultural Society, With the recommendation that the bill pass. The bill was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. The Committee on Transportation, by Mr. Roxburgh, Chairman, reported A bill to amend Act No. 198, Public Acts of 1873, relative to formation of passenger trains, With the recommendation that the following amendments be adopted and that the bill then pass: 1. Amend by striking out of line 4 of section 11 the words "(unless the greater part of said passenger car is constructed of steel);" and inserting in lieu thereof the words "unless said passenger car is of steel construction;" 2. Amend by striking out of lines 7 and 8 of section 11 the words "be punished accordingly" and inserting in lieu thereof the words "upon conviction thereof he shall be punished by a fine of not more than twenty-five dollars or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than sixty days, or by both such fine and imprisonment in the discretion of the court". The question being on the adoption of the amendments to the bill recommended by the committee, The amendments were adopted. The bill was ordered printed, referred to the Committee of the Whole and placed on the general orders. The Committee on Judiciary, by Mr. Watson, Chairman, reported A bill to amend chapter 158, Revised Statutes of 1846-offenses against chastity, morality and decency, With the recommendation that the bill pass. The bill was ordered printed, referred to the Committee of the Whole and placed on the general orders. The Committee on Village Corporations, by Mr. Beam, Chairman, reported Senate Bill No. 278 (file No. 281)— A bill to amend Act No. 124, Public Acts of 1883-to authorize counties to take private property for public use, With the recommendation that the bill pass. The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole and placed on the general orders. Mr. Strauch entered the House and took his seat. Messages from the Governor. Messages were received from the Governor informing the House of Representatives that on Thursday, April 23, he had approved and deposited in the office of the Secretary of State House Enrolled Act No. 28 (House Bill No. 273, file No. 114)— An act to amend section 10, chapter 81, Revised Statutes of 1846, entitled "Fraudulent conveyances and contracts relating to personal property." House Enrolled Act No. 29 (House Bill No. 308, file No. 115)— An act to amend section 18, chapter 156, Revised Statutes of 1846-to provide for punishment of persons falsely representing themselves as police officers. House Enrolled Act No. 31 (House Bill No. 316, file No. 144) — An act to amend section 18, chapter 66, Revised Statutes of 1846-"Of estates in dower." House Enrolled Act No. 33 (House Bill No. 297, file No. 117)— An act to amend Act No. 314, Public Acts of 1915-Judicature Act-to provide that no bond, deed of conveyance or other contract shall be deemed invalid for want of a seal. House Enrolled Act No. 34 (House Bill No. 160, file No. 148)— An act to amend Act No. 156, Public Acts of 1851-to permit boards of supervisors to borrow money for the purchase of certain lands. House Enrolled Act No. 37 (House Bill No. 302, file No. 154) An act to amend Act No. 156, Session Laws of 1851-to change date of annual meeting of Wayne county board of supervisors. House Enrolled Act No. 41 (House Bill No. 286, file No. 181) An act to amend Act No. 285, Public Acts of 1923-to provide that the Probate Court may order sterilization of certain mentally defective persons. House Enrolled Act No. 46 (House Bill No. 260, file No. 156)— An act to amend Act No. 68, Public Acts of 1915-to regulate soliciting by charitable organizations in certain cases. House Enrolled Act No. 47 (House Bill No. 22, file No. 64)— An act to amend Act No. 259, Public Acts of 1919-an act to regulate the manufacture and sale of soft drinks. Messages from the Senate. The Speaker laid before the House. A bill to authorize the village of Bellaire to issue bonds for the purpose of reconstructing its electric light and power plant. The bill was received from the Senate on Thursday, April 23, with an amendment made by the Senate, consideration of which was postponed until today under the rules. (For amendment see p. 994 of the House Journal.) The question being on concurring in the adoption of the amendment made to the bill by the Senate, The amendment was concurred in, a majority of all the members-elect voting therefore, by yeas and nays, as follows: Mr. Beam moved that the bill be given immediate effect. The motion prevailed, two-thirds of all the members-elect voting therefor. The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor. The Speaker laid before the House. House Bill No. 88 (file No. 163)-- A bill to make appropriations for the Central Michigan Normal School-maintenance and operation. The bill was received from the Senate on Thursday, April 23, with certain amendments made by the Senate, consideration of which was postponed until today under the rules. (For amendments see p. 993 of the House Journal.) The question being on concurring in the adoption of the amendments made to the bill by the Senate, The amendments were not concurred in, a majority of all the members-elect not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows: |