The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1905-03-31

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showing that is being effectively used
in behalf of bills making appropria-
tons for new buildings at that institu-
ton. He says that every available bit
of room in attics and easements has
been converted into class rooms or
laboratories, In some of which tbere is
only artificial light. The destruction
by fire few weeks ago Of Wen" Kali
has shortened up the dormitory ac-
comodations to such an extent that
boys are sleeping three in bed in
numerous cases, while boarding clubs
find 1t necessary to set the tables two
and three times at each meal to ac-
commodate the students. The opinion
Is expressed that unless the new build
ings are provided, 1t will be necessary
to refuse admission to many students
next fall.
Sanatorium for Consumptives.
DR.. S. A. Knopf, New York special.
list, addressed the health and ways
and means committees Of the two
houses in behalf of the bill making an
appropriation for a state sanatorium
for consumptives. He was here ut the
instance Of the State Medical society,
which is urging the passage OF the
measure. DR.. Knopf spoke against
the practice of sending consumptives
to other climates, declaring that a
cure, In order to be permanent should
be effected In the climate in which the
disease was contracted. He denied
that there is such thing as hereditary
consumption, although there may be
hereditary predispOsitiOn. In view Of
the fact that there are so many chill
dren whose parents have had cOnsump-
ton it was urged that greater atten-
ton be given to hygiene in the public
schools and greater efforts be made to
keep these schools in a sanitary condi-
ton.
While thus Gar no bills have been in
PRODUCED to reform the divorce laws Of
Michigan, the report of Secretary of
State Prescott covering this industry
in Michigan during the year 1904
would indicate that some desirable
changes in these laws might be made.
The report shows that a total of q
S9S divorces were granted in Michigan
last year, while only thirty-three Of the
divorces asked for were refused. AT
the close Of the year there were 1903
bills for divorce pending in the Mich
igan courts. The number Of bills filed
during the year was ALAG.
Property of the State.
Governor Warner has just prepared
q compilation based on the inventories
of state property filed with the auditor
general by the managers of the vari-
Gus state institutions. This shows that
the state of Michigan is considerable
of a property owner. These inventor
les were made last year, and they show
that the aggregate value Of the build.
ings and real estate Is $40, 100, 1887,
| and Of the personal property. $2,973,-
1861, a total Of $1,000, 559.74. This
| does not include the state house and
| its contents, including the state library
and military property. With these adj
| ditions the total valuation would rur
we'll up to $200O0,000.
1t is settled that the electors of
Michigan will not be called upon with
| ing the next two years to vote upon
an amendment to the constitution Civ
ing municipalities the right to own
and operate street railways. The
Greusel joint resolution providing fol
| the submission Of such proposed
| amendment came up in the house
Thursday afternoon and was extensive
| ly discussed. and q motion to indefinite.
| ~ postpone further consideration OF
the measure was finally passed by q
| vote of AZ to &c. This disposes of the
entire question for the present session
| Senate Passes Heine Bill.
The senate has passed the Heine bill
which is confessedly designed to put
trading stamp concerns out of bust
ness. The bill seeks to regulate the
business of these concerns by requiring
them to deposit an amount equal tC
the face value Of all stamps issued as
a guarantee that these stamps will bt
redeemed. The introducer of the bill
made the statement that two of the
four concerns with which he did bust
ness in Bay City are without financial
backing and, therefore, liable to cease
business at any time leaving no funds
for the redemption of stamps outstand
| ing
Both houses have passed a bill add
| ing all election days to the list Of lega
holidays for banks. 1t is understood
| that the Michigan Bankers associa
tion favored this change 'inasmuch a
the existing law was somewhat am
biguous az to election days, the result
being that they were observed as lega
holidays by some banks and ignored
by others.
Protection for Song Birds.
A plea for the bill providing create
protection for song birds was made be
fore the joint game committee lat
last week by President butcher, o
the National Association of AudObol
clubs, who came on from New YOrl
for that purpose. The robin came il
for special attention, President Dutch
eli informing the committee that Will
this bird destroyed some small fruits
he is of great benefit to farmers 70
the reason that his principal diet con
slsts Of insects which prey upon crops
President butcher startled the mem
bers of the committee by Offering t
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