The Detroit times., 1909-01-26
BILL AMENDS LAW
AFFECTING LIQUOR
TRAFFIC
REP. COLBY, OF DETROIT, INTRO
DUcEs MEASURE, WHICH PER.
m'rs REGULATION OF SALE OF
BEVERAGES UNDER RATING.
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LANSING, Mich, Jan. 26-Rep
Colby, Of Detroit. introduced In the
legislature last night prohibition
bill. which 10 an amendment TO the
present law. II permits the regula
ton OF the sale OF beverages under q
percentage rating In localities where
the voters decide on such system. The
following section Is the gist of the
amendment:
The prohibitory provisions OF
full force within such county OF
this state on and after the arst
day Of May, Immediately following
the adoption by the board Of su-
pervisors OF such county OF the
resolution ordering such prohibit
ton and upon publication Of the
notice OF the adoption OF such
resolution; provided. however.
that nothing in this act shall be
so construed as 10 prohibit the
manufacture or sale In accord
ance with the provisions of the
general liquor laws OF this state
of any wine or vinous liquor con-
tanning 10 per cent or less of al
cohol, OF cider containing Der
cent or less Of alcohol and OF any
malt. brewed or fermented IL
Quors containing per cent or less
or alcohol.
The house yesterday reeled of O
good deal Of routine work and pre-
pared for action Tuesday Six new
bills were presented Gray, OF Ing.
ham. introduced the expected bill for
additions to the capitol building with
an appropriation OF 34O6.000. A com
mission Of three Is provided for and
their salary fixed at 50 day with
actual expenses; that Of the superin-
tendent and contractor at 81 and IS
respectively.
AS sentiment grows against cash as
the rural districts, Bryant. OF Lenawee.
added another bill to amend the high
way act and return to the old method
OF labor. regarding the poll tax.
Dusenbury. Of Isabella, would amend
sections 1912. and IA Of the complied
laws Of 1897 for the better protection
and reputation Of good names, This
10 an efort 70 restrict Goan1oe~<
Straight or Branch added another
bill amending the present law for con-
trolling negligent and delinquent chill
dren by adding more stringent rules
for officers. Ii will aid In stopping
the conflict between truant officers
and the labor bureau law permitting
children between the ages OF IA and
16 TO labor In factories.
Rep. d. z. Curtiss, OF Detroit, re-
ceived a letter from President Roose-
welt cordially supporting the work of
Investigating the water power and
water ways OF the state and assures
him Of federal cooperation. He init
mates that an expert will be sent to
aid II deemed necessary Mr. Curtiss
will forward data showing the needs
OF an expert from the government
who will probably be here and go
with the investigating committee next
week.
The senate went through the usual
form OF Mondays session. One bill
was introduced and no attempts made
to consider bills ready for action.
President Angel. Of the u Of NJ,
returned his thanks TO the senate for
the congratulatory resolution on his
birthday.
A concurrent resolution by Fox, OF
Maysville. was passed which provides
for the appointment Of q committee 10
act Jointly with the house and attor
ney general to formulate the uniform
system OF public accounting.
Foster, OF Gladwin. introduced a
bill appropriating $4,000 for the Al
pena Normal school.