The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1897-02-05

ored. 1t is hardly supposable that II
case of repeal by either method IN,
corporations would attempt unles:
gross injustice were done them, which
is not a supposable case, to press un.
reasonable claims, in view Of the dan.
ger to be apprehended from a state an6
people made enragedly inimicable by
their demands and having Legislative
power to so restrict their business rev.
enues as to amount to a practical con-
fscation, If such an alternative were
forced upon them"
While 1t is general believed that a
repeal of the bill might receive a two
thirds vote in the house, it is as gener-
ally conceded that the measures could
never pass the present senate.
New Dairy and Food Commissioners.
Whatever may be said as to the &C
ton of the senate in holding up two of
the last lot of nominations sent in by
Governor Pingree, that body is to be
commended for its promptness in con-
firming the nomination Of Elliott o.
Grosvenor Of Monroe as state dairy and
FOOD commissioner. have known
Mr.. Grosvenor for many years. having
gone to school with him In the old I'M
ion school at Monroe, and having some
what closely followed his career since
our paths diverged. He is energetic
and competent, and can be depended
upon for an intelligent and vigorous
administration of the important depart
ment of which he is now the head. AL
though educated for the law, Mr.. Gros-
venor's tastes and inclinations ran in
another direction, and ever since his
graduation from the law department of
the University of Michigan, which fol-
lowed fun course of instruction at
the Michigan Military academy at
Orchard Lake, he has given his atten-
ton to farm and dairy pursuits.
THE independent state of Monroe"
has, by the way, given the state and
nation many able men at one time and
another, In the early days, the late ex-
Governor Alpheus Felch went out from
Monroe and commenced his career of
honor and usefulness. Another of the
earlier Monroe men to attain distinc-
ton was Robert McClelland, who also
became chief executive of the state.
Henry w. Shaw, better known as Josh
Billings" was an old-time resident Of
the "Floral City" and he now has a
namesake, Henry Shaw Noble, residing
there. Isaac p. Christiancy, chief JUS
tice Of the supreme court, United States
senator, and minister to Peru, went
from Monroe to the supreme bench. In
later years General George A. Custer,
the famous fighter, shed luster on the
home of his youth, and as United States
consul at Naples and subsequently as
secretary of state, Harry A. Conant,
who still lives at the home of his
birth, added to the fame the old city
had already won. In more recent years
the quaint old town furnished a men,
Der of the official family of the chief
executive of the nation In the person Of
Henry II. Thurber. private secretary to
President Cleveland, and It is conf
IDENTIFY predicted that it will be equal
to any further demands that may be
made upon 1t. 81
~. Bill to License Nurseries.
A bin, which, If it becomes a law, will
directly benefit a greater number of
citizens of Michigan than any thus far
was formulated few days
ago at a meeting of the legislative COM
mittee of the State Horticultural So
ciety. The meeting was held here, the
members Of the committee being Pres |
ident Morrill,, Professor L. r. Taft of |
the Benton Harbor Agricultural col |
lege, Secretary e. y. Reid of Allegan,
Hon. Charles j. Monroe of South Ha- |
ven, and Representative Robert d. |
Graham Of Grand Rapids. This COM |
mittee formulated a bill for the licens- |
Ing of nurseries or nursery stock, and |
the provisions of the measure are of |
interest to the farmers and |
horticulturalists of Michigan. 1t pro-
vides for the creation of the office Of |
nursery inspector, the incumbent of |
which shall receive q per diem Of not
10 exceed S. for actual services. 1t shall
be his duty to annually inspect the nur-
series Of the state during the growing
season, and IL he finds them free from
Injurious insects and disease to issue
4 certificate to that effect. In case the
Inspector finds nursery to be infected
with any insect or disease he shall adj
wise as to the means to be empl" yed
% eradicate it. No nurseryman whose
premises have not been officially APP
proved will be permitted to ship or sell
my stock, heavy penalty being pro-
yided for violations of this provision.
The bill Furthermore provides that
LII stock shipped into the state shall
bear certificates of inspection. If the
state from which shipment Is made has
10 inspector, the WOulQ-De shipper can |
~ corresponding with the state board
If agriculture of this state secure the
services of the Michigan inspector or
he board will designate some compe-
ent person In the other state to make
he inspection.
Required to Pay License.
The bill requires nurserymen to pay
license fee of IS together with 81 for
ZACH solicitor employed, and to give
,onds in the sum of $1,000. The pen
lily for violations Of the proposed law
5 81 for each tree, vine or plant sold.
t will be seen that while the license
8 not high enough to make its payment
hardship, the penalty Is sufficient to
.eep all dealers in line.
The prediction made last week that
he house would not accomplish much
uring the absence of the senate was
IMPLY fulfilled. Although there was
good working quorum present after
fonday and until Friday afternoon,
nost. of the members were impressed
nth the idea that they were giving
of Hamlet with Hamlet |