Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-04-16

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adult age al- 90 late 70 obtain ad-
mission To che otate school for the
UliLd. and furthermore that there are
now IN thu state more than 20 adult
blind persons who are supported by
the state fhe bill provides for the
instruction or adult blind persons OF
soyd character for a limited period in
such trades callings and branches or
useful leaning as will enable them TO
contribute toward their own support.
After such necessary course has been
enjoyed II is designed that the home
shall furnish employment and supply
board and lodging ut cost to such
persons as cannot successfully main
tain themselves at their own homes
or by personal enterprises. 1t is set
forth that many of the blind are
homeless and have neither the capital
nor business ability TO enable them 10
succeed in enterprises OF their own,
but who would be glad TO earn their
own support If employment We're af-
forded them at reasonable wages In
an institution OF the kind proposed in
this bill Several states, including
California. Connecticut, Illinois and
Pennsylvania. have such institutions
and they have proved to be great
help to the blind of those states, and
also to the states themselves.
Final Adjournment Talk.
The question of final adjournment
Is being seriously advocated, and the
leade 8 in both houses have taken the
matter up in earnest, their hope be-
ing TO hustle business along so that
the end Of the session may be reached
at the earliest possible day. A few
nights ago conference was held and
this matter discussed. Most Of those
present were in favor OF resolution
fixing May Z, the time for quitting
business by the houses and May II
for final adjournment, the int i'm be-
ing allowed to give the governor an
opportunity to dispose of all measures
passed during the final days Of bust
ness. Some Of those present thought
the work could hardly be gotten out
Of the way by the first week in May,
and ii is not improbable that week
later will be the time agreed upon
Likely an ag cement will be reached
during the present week.
Several good roads enthusiasts were
before the joint committee on roads
and bridges few evenings ago in be-
half Of creating a state bureau of high
ways and state highway commission
or a1G M sinh fnp
to the people of proposition to amend
the constitution SO as TO empower the
Legislature to appropriate money for
the Improvement of public highways.
While II will be necessary 10 amend
the constitution before state aid can
be granted localities and nothing can
be done in this direction by the pres
ent legislature further than submitting
the proposition to the people, the bill
mentioned makes an appropriation of
$4,000 for the maintenance of bu-
reau and meeting the expenses Of the
proposed state commissioner. holding
schools OF instruction in road-making.
etc. Considerable interest in the sub
ject was aroused.
Holmes Bill 10 Amended
The judiciary committee of the
house has amended the Holmes liquor
bond bill by making II optional with
township boards whether or not they
will require sureties on such bonds to
file schedules of their property. This
rather takes the stinger out Of the
bill. The temperance people will
object to this amendment and
endeavor To secure the passage of the
measu In the form I'm which it was
introduced.
The fl st round in the fight over
the bill appropriating $4,000 for the
establishment OF an additional state
normal school in western Michigan has
been won by the friends of the meas
ure., This bill was introduced in each
house. and the committee on educa-
ton i'm each body has reported the
out with the recommendation
that 1t do pass. 1t is provided that
the location OF the institution be left
with the state board OF educat ton. \
dozen or more enterprising cities and
villages in the western portion of the
state are casting envious eyes in the
direction of this plum. In fact, some
Of the opponents of the measure are
prone TO remark that II the location
were to be named in the bill. not a
few of its present ardent supporters
would lose their interest in it If, in
deed, they would not feel impelled to
oppose its passage. However, the ed |
lcational authorities of the state are
agreed that there is bona fide need |
Tor the p opposed school.
Wanted Morning Sessions.
Some OF the legislators who feel |
hat work Is not progressing as rapid |
y as IL should, made an effort late |
asst week to induce the house to hold |
morning sessions. Committee chair
nen, however. insisted that the morn
ngs were needed for committee wo k, |
Ind that II two sessions were to be |
leld daily, they be held In the after
loon and evening. This put the prop
)sition to sleep. although two even
ng sessions were held last week. 1t |
S probable. however, that the doub-
ing up process will be resorted to
n IL.