The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-02-20

reduction of rates and affects messages sent
between points in Michigan. kilograms
have been coming in from different points
protesting against the passage of the bill,
but it is noticeable that they are all inspired
by the telegraph Co. and come ID. ii. The
bill is in the interest of the people and will
pass unless very good showing is made by
the company.
There is much difference of opinion
among democrats as to who should be NOM
mated for justice of the supreme court.
The members of the legislature are largely
in favor of Judge Newton, but many of the
prominent lawyers throughout the state
think that Justice Champlin Is entitled to
a denomination. The Industrial Conven-
ton which meets in this city OH Thursday
will probably nominate Newton, and if the
democrats are wise they will indorse him.
Representative BotsfOrd, of Shiawassee,
made an eloquent and forcible speech Tues
day in the House, when the butterine bill
was under consideration. He surprised
even his friends and was greeted with a
warm round of applause at the close. His
bill, which prevents the using of any substi-
tute for butter in the state institutions, will
pass.
Representative johnson has taken steps
looking to the establishment of depart
ment in the state prison for the manufac-
turing of binding Irvine. A committee has
been appointed to investigate the subject.
1t looks as though the plan might be feas-
ible as it would not conflict with any estab-
lished industry of the state. 1t would be
great saving to the farmers.
The new 30th judicial circuit, which con-
sists of the counties of Livingston and Ing
ham, has begun operations. Judge Rollin
ut ,1nxy
BY the formation of this circuit 1t leaves
jackson alone constituting the 4th and Gen
esee and Shiawassee the It'll. Several other
bills are pending for the formation OF new
circuits but with small chance Of passing.
President Clute, of the Agricultural Col
lege, lectured to the members Of the legisla-
ture on Tuesday evening, giving history
of the college and explaining its plan of
work.
Bills are being introduced very rapidly
now and will continue to pour in until next
Thursday when the SO day limit expires.
There will probably be more bills introduc-
ed this session than last but very few so far
are of really great Importance to the state.
Most bills are purely local. Nearly every
city wants revision of its charter and this
class of legislation will take up most of the
time of the legislature. Some general plan
should be devised for cities of a certain class
under which they all should incorporate and
thus save vast expenditure Of time and
money each session.
A bill providing for the consolidation of
the three asylum boards Is now before
the House. 1t intrusts the care Of the three
institutions to board of six members with
secretary in charge with an Office at Lam
sing. A bill of like import will be intro
duced consolidating the three state prisons.
The committee appointed to investigate
and report on the State Public School has
not reported as stated by some Detroit pa
pers. There is no question but that Supt.
Newlirk violated the law and had done so
repeatedly but the same practice was in eff
feet under the management of his prede-
cessor. All Of the committee deeply sympa-
thize with Supt. Newkirk and his estimable
wife and regret that his error caused the
death of little Nellie Griffin, but deem 1t
best for the institution and the state that he
retire from the management of the institu
ton. Other than this error his work has
been excellent and Is highly commended by
the committee. Two reports will probably
be made, one by the democrats of the COM
mittee and one by the republicans.
LANSING.