Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-04-03

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by the fish commission should be granted.
The committee also strongly recommend
that the game and fish warden should be
made subordinate 10 the fish commission,
and give some excellent reasons why this
should be done.
The house committee OF the whole ha,
agreed 10 the Joint resolution for the fns,
adjustment of the disputed boundary
between Michigan and Ohio. The joint
resolution provides for the appointment Of
Daniel T.. Soper as commissioner. The
expenses Of the commission are to be
paid by the state board of auditors No
limit is fixed to the amount
The house committee on apportonment
will probably recommend a substitute bin
for the Encouragement Of representative
districts in the state legislature.
The substitute gives Wayne county
Il representatives, Kent ), Sagi-
nav 4, Bay 3. ~. Clair 3. Lenawee .,
Jackson >. Calhoun ,. Washtenaw ,, Ber-
rien ,. Oakland ?, Muskegon >, Marquette
,, Genessee ., Kalamazoo 2. Allegan >,
Ingham >, Ottawa ,, Menomlnec Ionia .,
Montcalm >, Monroe and Macomb ,. The
following are given one representative
each: Sanilac, Eaton. Van Buren,. Hills
dale, Shiawassee, Lapeer, Huron. Gratiot,
Branch, Clinton, ST. Joseph. Manistee,
Barry Cass, Livingston, Newago. Mecos-
Ia, Isabella. Mason. Oceana. Midland and
Gladwn. The groupings Of other counties
which must double up" TO be entitled TO
one representative are still under considera-
ton. Houghton county will be split and
hal n 70 a ~
The bill appropr.atiag SIs3, $50 fer the
soldiers home during the next two years
passed the house Thursday morning. as
did also the bill amending Lowelrs
charter.
Attorney General Ellis has reported TO
the house that. in his opinion, it would be
unconstitutional 10 issue new bonds for
the payment Of soldiers bounties. How
ever, he recommends that bonds to the
amount of 1894, o00, authorized in war
times, be issued; aud this amount together
with the sum due the state from the
general government under the direct tax
bill, will probably be sufficient 10 settle all
bounty claims.
Notwithstanding the kick on the state
weather service, a bill appropriating
s., 600 for its support during the next two
years has been tavorably reported in the
house.
Worlds Fair Commissioners Richmond.
Lane and Barbour, and Messrs. Henry
Chamberlain, Charles ~. Garfield, Ford
Starring. George VI. Savage and PREF.
Samuel johnson had hearing before the
ways and means committee of the house on
Friday on the. subject of an appropriation
for the world fair. Addresses were made
by all the gentlemen named; Mr.. George
NJ. Barbour MIR. Starring, Mr.. Savage.
Mr.. Lane and Air. Richmond for the gen.
cral subject, the necessity for buildings and
ample provision fer a good display from
Michigan, and Messrs. Chamberlain, Gar
field and Johnson IN reference TO the agri-
cultural and horticultural interests The
estimate given by these gentlemen as a
proper sum 10 enable Michigan 10 make
showing commensurate with the resources
Of the state IS 5000 600 u $500. 900.
About two-thirds Of that amount VIII be
required for buildings. which must be con-
structed of brick and iron. Mr. Starring
explained President Palmer'S idea TO make
the fair comprehensive tour Of the world,
with Michigan 10 be suitably represented.
The senate committee on claims and
public accounts have reported favorably
upon a .oint resolution allowing ex-Gov.
Begole the privilege o. presenting TO the
state boald Of auditors a claim against the
state Tor money paid out by him in the case
of Dullan vs.. Wilson, the case Of attempted
removal Of trustee of the Flint deaf and
dumb institute. The Judiciary committee
have likewise reported Senator AlcCor.
micks oil for the protection Of dealers in
monuments ana crayestoues.
The bill for an appropriation for the
worlds fair contemplates the appointment
by the governor Of disbursing board TO
consist Of six men and three women. The
treasurer Of this board to give bonds in
the SUN of $50, 600.
Gov. Winans is still confined to his home
at Hamburg His health has improved
during the last week and be Is doing
tolerably well. The 90 sernor will proba-
bly, remain at home until after the election,
ana hopes by that time to be restored to
his usual state of health.