The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-03-22
HOUSE MAY HOLD
SUNDAY SESSIONS
STATE LEGISLATURE is NOW
HARD AT WORK AND MANY
MEASURES ARE BEING
PASSED.

possible ne noped 10 nave the mouse
hold a session next Saturday and be-
fore long II Is proposed 10 sit even on
Sundays in order that the big busi-
ness OF the session may be accom-
plished and the adjournment take place
April 10 as voted.
on third reading the house passed
the Warner bill making it unlawful
for a member of the board of educa-
tion to act as agent or in any way to
further the books of any author. pub
Usher or agent or to furnish any ma
terial or supplies for the school dis
trict
House Passes Many Bills.
The Copley bill providing more
strict regulations over the loan shark
business also passed the third read
ing.
The Leonard bill providing for tho
insurance OF automobiles passed it's
third reading.
The Henry bill providing that in
surance companies required by any
other state to make a deposit for the
benefit of the policy holders may do
so in Michigan making the deposit
with the state treasurer. also passed.
The Bricker bill providing that mu-
tual fire insurance companies may is
sue policies insuring livestock. har-
nesses, robes and blankets against
lightning and fire also passed
Stewart Military Bill Through.
The Stewart military bill in which
every national guardsman in Michi-
gan is greatly interested passed the
house this afternoon with but one
vote, that Of Rep. Graves against it.
Mr.. Graves has opposed the bill
throughout. and on its third reading
today tried to load it down with
amendments But the most he could
muster in support of his amendments
was three and he then voted alone in
opposition to its passage.
The bill reorganzes the Michigan
National Guard. It places it on the
basis of the regular army. The ofi-
GERS OF adjutant general. inspector
general and several other ornamental
jobs are abolished and three brigadier
generals are Topped off. II makes the
brigade commander commander of
the forces Of the state whether i'm the
field or at home and leaves out of the
reckoning entirely the gold lace staff
which has heretofore ornamented
Governors Row at the maneuvre
camps.
Two More Jobs Cut Off.
The bill is the result Of the work
of practically all the national guard
officers of Michigan. They recently
assembled here and drafted the bill
which met with the approval Of the
governor. Major Stewart introduced
it. and after long delay and much par
leying it has now passed the house
and there is every evidence of speedy
action in the senate 1t is thus far the
most important bill this session.
Two more jobs in accordance with
the recommendation of the governor
went out Of commission so far as the
house is concerned. These were the
state board of mediation and arbitra
tion and the state weather bureau.
It DOdiu was A-'NtA fiANNA
to accomplish more than to draw pay
while the weather service, it is be-
lleved, is amply cared for by Uncle
Sam. Not a word was raised In oppo
sition to the abolition Of either board.
Bill Concerning Debts.
Rep. verdier of Kent will introduce
bin which is already one of the
most talked about Of the session. Itpro-
vides that property held Jointly by man
and wife shall be liable for the debts
Of either. BY the terms of the bill ii
is provided that the undivided half in
terest of the wife shall be liable for
her debts except for the exemptions
and undivided half interest of the hus-
band shall be held for his debts. I'm
der the present laws property held
jointly cannot be touched for debts
The bill is a radical departure in ia
vor of the creditors and both sides of
the argument are being taken up by
many members of the house.
Central Board is Assured.
The, Stewart bill providing for a
central board of control OF all similar
Institutions in Michigan passed the
committee of the whole without
amendment or opposition. This is the
measure so strongly advocated by the
governor and its passage seems as
sured.
Rep. Dusenbury introduced bill
which gives to juveniles convicted in
the Juvenile court the right of appeal
TO the circuit court. AS the law now
stands the verdict Of the Juvenile
court is final. Mr.. Dusenbury believes
the Juvenile should have the same
rights in law that any other person
has.
Senator James Bills.
Senator James has introduced bin
I'm the Senate affecting the telegraph
companies. making the maximum 25
cents for ten words and cents for
each word thereafter for the day rate.
The night rate Is 25 cents for fifty
words and cents FOR every ten ex-
ira words In the senate yesterday
the two James bills. one for the pro-