The bill was read a first and second time by its title, ordered printed, and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Mr. Collins also introduced Senate bill No. 66, entitled A bill to provide for the determination of the personal liability of defendants in suits in chancery to foreclose mortgages by the original decree in such suits. The bill was read a first and second time by its title, ordered printed, and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Mr. Collins also introduced A bill to amend an act, entitled "An act to authorize proceedings by garnishment in the circuit courts and the district courts of the Upper Peninsula," approved March 16, 1861, by enacting a new section thereof to be numbered section 7. The bill was read a first and second time by its title, ordered printed, and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Mr. Collins also introduced A bill to amend section 17 of an act, entitled "An act to provide for the casting, registering, recording and counting of ballots or votes at any regular or special election held in the State of Michigan, by means of voting machines; to provide for the purchase of same, and to repeal all acts or parts of acts inconsistent herewith," being Act No. 287 of the Public Acts of 1907, as amended by Act No. 7 of the Laws of the Extra Session of 1907, as further amended by Act No. 214 of the Public Acts of 1909. The bill was read a first and second time by its title, ordered printed, and referred to the Committee on Elections. Mr. Collins also introduced Senate bill No. 69, entitled A bill to provide compensation for accidents in dangerous occupations, without litigation therefor; and to provide for the appointment of a commission to carry into effect the provisions of this act. The bill was read a first and second time by its title, ordered printed, and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Mr. Collins also introduced Senate bill No. 70, entitled A bill to amend section 3 of Act No. 22 of the Public Acts of 1891, entitled "An act to provide for the incorporation of lodges of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks," being compiler's section 8081 of the Compiled Laws of 1897, as amended by Act No. 33 of the Public Acts of 1905. The bill was read a first and second time by its title, ordered printed, and referred to the Committee on Religious and Benevolent Societies. Mr. Fowle introduced Senate bill No. 71, entitled A bill making appropriations for the Upper Peninsula Hospital for the Insane at Newberry for the biennial period ending June 30, 1912, for buildings and special purposes and to provide a tax to meet the same. The bill was read a first and second time by its title, ordered printed, and referred to the Committee on Asylum for Insane at Newberry. Mr. Fowle also introduced Senate bill No. 72, entitled A bill to amend section 10 of Act No. 35 of the Public Acts of 1907, entitled "An act to provide for the establishment of county schools of agriculture, manual training and domestic economy," as amended by Act No. 219 of the Public Acts of 1909. The bill was read a first and second time by its title, ordered printed, and referred to the Committee on Agricultural Interests. Mr. Moriarty introduced Senate bill No. 73, entitled A bill to provide for the construction of a State public wagon road extending from the unincorporated village of Grand Marais, in the township of Burt, county of Alger, to the unincorporated village of Seney, in the township of Seney, county of Schoolcraft; to make an appropriation therefor, and to provide a tax to meet the same. The bill was read a first and second time by its title, ordered printed, and referred to the Committee on Roads and Bridges. Mr. Moriarty also introduced A bill making appropriations for the Northern State Normal School for current expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1912, and June 30, 1913, and for building and special purposes for said institution for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1912, and for building and special pur. poses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1913, and to provide a tax to meet the same. The bill was read a first and second time by its title, ordered printed, and referred to the Committee on Normal School at Marquette. THIRD READING OF BILLS. Senate bill No. 11 (file No. 8), entitled A bill to provide for the election of inspectors of mines in certain cases and the appointment of their deputies, for the appointment of such inspectors of mines and their deputies until the election and qualification of the first inspectors of mines, to prescribe their powers and duties, and to provide for their compensation, and to repeal Act No. 213 of the Public Acts of 1887; Was read a third time and passed, a majority of all the senatorselect voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows: at 2 Mr. Bradley moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 9:35 o'clock p. m. The President declared the Senate adjourned until tomorrow o'clock p. m. ELBERT V. CHILSON, ' THIRTEENTH DAY. Lansing, Tuesday, January 24, 1911. 2 o'clock p. m. The Senate met pursuant to adjournment and was called to order by the President. Religious exercises were conducted by Rev. C. H. Hanks, of the First Congregational Church, of Owosso. The roll of the Senate was called by the Secretary. Messrs. Barnaby, Bradley, Cartier, Collins, Foster, Fowle, Freeman, The following Senator was absent with leave: Mr. James—1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE SECRETARY. Pursuant to Rule 9 of the Senate Rules, I respectfully report that Senate bill 62 (file No. 51) Was this day received from the printer and is now on file in the document room of the Senate. ELBERT V. CHILSON, PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS. Petition No. 7. By Mr. Foster: Resolutions of the board of Supervisors of Roscommon county, urging the repeal of the law taxing mortgages as credits. The petition was referred to the Committee on Taxation. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS. Mr. Newton previous notice having been given, offered the following substitute for Senate Rule 13: Rule 13. The President of the Senate in his judgment and when he thinks proper decorum requires the same, shall strictly forbid smoking on the floor of the Senate during any regular session. |