Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-02-08
The LEGISLATURE.

SENATE, Jan. 30.-The judiciary
committee reported in favor Of bill to pro-
vide pensions for judges of state courts who
retire or resign. The chairman, Mr.. Koon,
dissented. Petitions were presented for amend
ments to the charter Of the city of jackson.
Gen. Nc Reynolds, president Of the Michigan
association and vice president Of the national
association, for the passage of a resolution in
support Of the bill pending in congress in aid
Of the surviving Mexican veterans and veterans
of the Indian wars. Bills were introduced TO
amend the law relating TO marriages and the
solemnization thereof by adding requirements
for the returning and filing of affidayits of con-
tracing persons; 20 repeal the act to punish
libel and SANDER; to prevent the sale and use of
toy pistols The following bills passed: A
bill to change the name of Michigan reform
school for girls to state industrial home for
girls; TO repeal the act relating TO register Of
deeds in Shiawassee county. A resolution was
adopted directing the committee on printing to
investigate the matter of condensing, simplify
ing and publishing the laws and decisions re-
latng 10 registration and election, and TO re-
port upon the same
hoUsE.-Numerous petitions were received
praying that instruction be given In the pri-
mary schools regarding the effect of alcohol on
the human system; also against the apnropria-
tion of money for the Matching Of white fish {;
also to prohibit battery shooting, Bulls intro
duced: adding new section TO chapter 10,
act 164 of 1881, In reference to public instruc-
ton; amending sections Ia and 5of the general
tax law; to promote public health; amending
sec. 3 of act compelling children TO attend
school Bills were passed legalizing the tax
rolls OF ST. Charles in Saginaw county, and in
creasing the salary of circuit judges to $500
votes. This last biz passed, with only four dis
senting votes.
SENATE, Jan. 81. Petitions were re
ceived for the passage of an act to quie: the
title 10 certain lands held by actual settlers on
Detroit & Milwaukee Railroad lands; protest
, against any further appropriation for the arti-
fetal hatching Of whitefsh; petition Of Oscar
d. Chapman and 400 others for an investiga-
ton Of the managers of the Institute for the
Deaf and Dumb at Flint, alleging that the
said managers are responsible for disseminate
ing the injection of diphtherla on the commu-
| nifty, and citing in proof certain specific cases.
| The bill providing for the appointment OF an
| additional Prosecuting Attorney OF Wayne
county was tabled, and also the bill authoriz-
| ing Ypsilanti TO build a bridge over the Huron
| river. Bills we're introduced relating TO hotel
keepers; also joint resolution for an amend
ment TO the Constitution of the United States
so as to permit women to vote amending sec
tions 1874 aud l735 of the compiled laws, rela-
tive to the public health; authorizing boards
Vi bupcINlbOIS W hcCCILdlu anu pItbtlNt vi
nal section corners; relating to Judgments In
courts Of record; 10 organize normal depart
ments In chartered colleges; to authorize the
payment of a certain school bond issued by
Big Rapids; joint resolution requesting the
Michigan delegation in Congress to support
the bill in aid of the veterans of the Mexican
war; Joint resolution for an amendment 20 the
Constitution of the United States so as to pro-
vide for the election of postmasters and dis
trict federal officials. Gov. Begole commun-
Gated his approval of the acts legalzing
the assessment rolls of st. Charles
re-ncorporating Battle Creek, increasing the
salaries OF circuit judges TO $4,000, and making
appropriations for the repair OF the soldiers
and sailors monument at Detroit.
HoUsE-A concurrent resolution was adopt
ed 10 appoint committee of five Senators and
seven Representatives, TO investigate certain
newspaper charges as to attempted bribery and
corruption OF legislators In respect TO their
votes for United States Senator. Petitions
were presented in favor of the culture and pro-
pagation OF white fish; against the killing of
white deer; for the submission OF prohibtory
amendment; for ten-hours labor law against
the incorporation of the Town of Flushing,
Gencsee Co.; continuance of white fish hatch
cries; from $50 citizens Of Detroit for an
amendment OF act III, session laws OF 1877,
known as the Conspiracy law; remonstrance OF
Light Guard, Scott Guards and National
Guards, all of Detroit, against the passage Of a
bill TO amend the act for the enrolment OF con-
tributing members In bodies of state troops.
Bills were passed to amend the act 10 incorpor.
ate the trustees of Elmwood cemetery, Detroit;
10 legalize the assessment and tax roll OF
Pewamo, Ionia Co., and extend the time
for the collection OF taxes in 1882. The
following bills were introduced
10 extend and regulate the liability OF employ
ers TO make compensation for personal injuries
suffered by workmen i'm their service; to amend
the liquor law, approved June 10, 1851; also TO
amend the liquor tax act as amended and APP
proved May -, 1881; TO amend the fisheries
act, approved May I'll, 1872 to prevent fishing
with seincs or trap nets In small inland lakes
and streams: TO anend tho act relating 10 ms