So, a majority of all the Senators-elect having voted therefor,

The bill was passed.

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

On motion of Mr. Brower, two-thirds of all the Senators-elect voting therefor, The bill was given immediate effect.

The following entitled bill was read a third time:

Senate bill No. 49 (file No. 129), entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the Commissioner of Pardons and Paroles for the fiscal years ending June 30, 1924, and June 30, 1925, for maintenance, operation and other purposes.

The question being on the passage of the bill, the roll was called and the Senators voted as follows:

So, a majority of all the Senators-elect having voted therefor,

The bill was passed.

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

On motion of Mr. Brower, two-thirds of all the Senators-elect voting therefor, The bill was given immediate effect.

Motions and Resolutions.

Mr. Smith moved that when the Senate adjourns today it stand adjourned until tomorrow, Friday, March 9, at 9:00 o'clock a. m.

The motion prevailed.

Mr. Smith moved that when the Senate adjourns tomorrow it stand adjourned until Monday, March 12, 1923, at 9:00 o'clock p. m.

The motion prevailed.

Special Order.

2:30 o'clock p. m.

The President announced that the hour had arrived for the Special Order, being the consideration on Third Reading of

Senate bill No. 56 (file No. 23), entitled

A bill for the suppression of gaming.

The bill was read a third time.

Pending the taking of the vote on the passage of the bill,

Mr. Johnson offered the following amendment:

Strike out all of Section 13.

The amendment was not seconded, a majority of the Senators present not voting therefor.

The question then being on the passage of the bill, the roll was called and the Senators voted as follows:

NAYS-0.

So, a majority of all the Senators-elect having voted therefor,

The bill was passed.

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

General Orders.

Mr. Karcher moved that the Senate resolve itself into Committee of the Whole for consideration of the general orders.

The motion prevailed and the President designated Mr. Karcher as chairman. Accordingly the Senate resolved itself into Committee of the Whole, with Mr. Karcher in the chair.

After some time spent therein the committee rose; and, the President having resumed the chair, the committee, through its chairman, reported back to the Senate, favorably and with amendments, the following entitled bill:

House bill No. 125 (file No. 24), entitled

A bill to prohibit the taking of fish from the inland waters of this State where the public is excluded from taking fish therefrom and fish have been planted therein at public expense and to provide a penalty for the violation of the provisions of this act.

The following are the amendments recommended by the Committee of the Whole:

(1) Section 1, line 2, after the word "fish", strike out the words "have been" and insert in lieu thereof the words "shall be".

(2) Section 1, line 3, after the words "United States", insert the words "after the passage of this act".

The Senate agreed to the amendments recommended by the Committee of the Whole and the bill as amended was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The Committee of the Whole, through its Chairman, reported back to the Senate, favorably and with amendments, the following entitled bill: Senate bill No. 141 (file No. 107), entitled

A bill to provide for the licensing of persons to take or catch or attempt to take or catch fish with hook and line in the lakes and streams within the jurisdiction of this State; to provide for the issuance of licenses and collection of fees thereof; and to provide a penalty for violation of this act, and to repeal Act No. 263 of the Public Acts of 1915, being sections 7736 to 7745, inclusive, of the Compiled Laws of 1915.

The following are the amendments recommended by the Committee of the Whole:

Section 1, line 2, after the word "any", insert "game".

Section 2, line 1, after the word "kill", strike out "game", which was inserted by committee amendment, thus leaving said line as originally printed.

The Senate agreed to the amendments recommended by the Committee of the Whole and the bill as amended was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

Leaves of Absence.

Senators Condon, Eldred, Glaspie, Johnson, MacNaughton and Truettner asked and were granted leaves of absence until Monday, March 12.

Mr. Brower moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 3:03 o'clock p. m.

Accordingly, and in pursuance of the order previously made, the President declared the Senate adjourned until tomorrow, Friday, March 9, 1923, at 9:00 o'clock

a. m.

DENNIS E. ALWARD,
Secretary of the Senate.

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

NUMBER THIRTY-EIGHT.

Senate Chamber,

Lansing, Friday, March 9, 1923. 9:00 o'clock a. m.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment and was called to order by the President.

Religious exercises were conducted by Adjutant John L. Knapp of the Salvation Army of Lansing.

The roll of the Senate was called by the Secretary.

Present:

Senators Atwood, Bohn, Brower, Bernie L. Case, Gansser, Henry, Horton, Karcher, Leland, Osborn, Pearson, Penney, Ross, Whiteley, Wilcox-15; not a quorum.

Absent with leave: Senators William L. Case, Condon, Eldred, Glaspie, Hunter, Johnson, MacNaughton, Riopelle, Truettner and Wood-10.

Absent without leave: Senators Bahorski, Connelly, Gettel, Hayes, Sligh, Smith and Young-7.

Mr. Henry moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 9:05 o'clock p. m.

Accordingly, and in pursuance of the order previously made, the President declared the Senate adjourned until Monday, March 12, 1923, at 9:00 o'clock p. m.

DENNIS E. ALWARD,
Secretary of the Senate.

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

NUMBER THIRTY-NINE.

Senate Chamber,

Lansing, Monday, March 12, 1923. 9:00 o'clock p. m.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment and was called to order by the President.

Religious exercises were conducted by Dr. C. J. McCombe, of the Central Methodist Church of Lansing.

The roll of the Senate was called by the Secretary.

Present: Senators Bahorski, Bohn, Brower, Bernie L. Case, Condon, Connelly, Eldred, Gansser, Gettel, Glaspie, Hayes, Henry, Horton, Johnson, Karcher, Leland, MacNaughton, Osborn, Pearson, Penney, Ross, Sligh, Smith, Whiteley, Wood, Young-26; a quorum.

Absent with leave: Senators William L. Case, Hunter and Riopelle-3.

Absent without leave: Senators Atwood, Truettner and Wilcox-3.

Mr. Whiteley moved that the absentees without leave be excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

Presentation of Petitions.

Petition No. 310. By Mr. Hayes. Petitions of Detroit Federation of Women's Clubs, Highland Park Woman's Club, and Noonae Study Club, Detroit, favoring acceptance of the provisions of the Sheppard-Towner Act.

The petitions were referred to the Committee on Public Health.

Petition No. 311. By Mr. Bahorski. Petition of Jewish Woman's Club, on the same subject.

The petition was referred to the Committee on Public Health.

Petition No. 312. By Mr. Wood. Petition of the Detroit New Century Club on the same subject.

The petition was referred to the Committee on Public Health.

Petition No. 313. By Mr. Condon. Petitions of the Good Cheer Club, Detroit, the Northwestern Woman's Club, Detroit, and the Weekly Study Club of Detroit on the same subject.

The petitions were referred to the Committee on Public Health.

Petition No. 314. By Mr. Riopelle. Petitions of the Dearborn Garden Club, Winter Study Club of Dearborn, Woodmen M. E. Home Missionary Society, Detroit, St. James Church, League of Service, Detroit, and the members of the Tuesday Study Club of Wyandotte on the same subject.

The petitions were referred to the Committee on Public Health.