Mr. Chamberlain gave notice that at some future day he would ask leave to introduce A bill to amend act No. 396 of the session laws of 1889, entitled "An act to organize fractional school district No. 1, of the city and township of Ironwood, in the county of Gogebic." Mr. Chamberlain gave notice that at some future day he would ask leave to introduce A bill to extend the corporate limits of, and provide a special charter for, the city of Bessemer, in the county of Gogebic. Mr. Chamberlain gave notice that at some future day he would ask leave to introduce A bill to amend the charter of the city of Ironwood, in the county of Gogebic. Mr. Kingsland gave notice that at some future day he would ask leave to introduce A bill to legalize the action of the board of supervisors of the county of Berrien, in setting off certain territory from the township of Berrien and attaching the same to the township of Sodus in said county. Mr. Roberts gave notice that at some future day he would ask leave to introduce A bill to authorize the bonding of the township of Crystal Falls, to raise money for the purpose of paying outstanding indebtedness. Mr. Roberts gave notice that at some future day he would ask leave to introduce A bill to detach certain territory from the townships of Iron River and Bates, in the county of Iron, State of Michigan, and to organize the township of Atkinson in said county, and to provide for the registration of electors and holding the first township meeting in said township. Mr. McKinlay gave notice that at some future day he would ask leave to introduce A bill to amend section 10 of act 190 of the public acts of 1891, entitled "An act to prescribe the manner of conducting and to prevent fraud and deception at elections in this State," approved July 3, 1891. Mr. W. O. Smith gave notice that at some future day he would ask leave to introduce A bill to amend sections 7 and 8 of act No. 202 of the public acts of 1877, entitled "An act to amend section 2 of an act, entitled 'An act to provide for the erection and maintenance of chutes for the passage of fish through the dams across the streams of the State, being compiler's section 2090 of the compiled laws of 1871, as amended by act No. 195 of the session laws of 18.5, approved May 1875, and to add five new sections thereto, to stand as sections 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 of said act as amended by act number 117 of the public acts of 1883, being compiler's sections 2155 and 2156 of Howell's annotated statutes. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS. Mr. Hart, previous notice having been given and leave being granted, introduced House bill No. 28, entitled A bill to amend section 10 of act No. 190 of the session laws of 1891, entitled "An act to prescribe the manner of conducting and to prevent fraud and (deception) deceptions at elections in this State." The bill was read a first and second time by its title, and referred to the committee on elections. Mr. Gluecklich, previous notice having been given and leave being granted, introduced House bill No. 29, entitled A bill to amend section two of act No. 161 of the session laws of 1850, entitled "An act for the protection of sheep and other domestic animals and for other purposes," the same being section 2119 of Howell's annotated statutes of Michigan, and to add there to another section to be known as section No. 6 of said act. The bill was read a first and second time by its title and referred to the committee on agriculture. The Speaker announced the following changes in the standing committees of the House: Mr. Sherman transferred from the committee on Upper Peninsula Prison to the committee on Ways and means. Mr. Raymond transferred from the committee on State Public School to committee on Upper Peninsula Prison. Mr. Rusch placed on the committee on State Public School. The House adjourned. Lansing, Friday, January 13, 1893. The House met pursuant to adjournment, and was called to order by the Speaker. Prayer by Rev. Mr. Luther. Roll call: quorum present. Absent without leave: Messrs. Blakely, Sullivan, White and Woodruff. On motion of Mr. Anderson, Leave of absence was granted to Mr. White for the day. On motion of Mr. Wildey, Leave of absence was granted to Mr. Blakley indefinitely on account of sickness. On motion of Mr. Kingsland, Leave of absence was granted to Mr. Sullivan for the day. On motion of Mr. Wildey Mr. Woodruff was excused for the day. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE. The Speaker announced the following: SENATE CHAMBER, To the Speaker of the House of Representatives: SIR-I am instructed by the Senate to transmit to the House the follow ing concurrent resolution: Resolved by the Senate (the House concurring), That the President of the Senate be and is hereby authorized and empowered to appoint a messenger for the office of Attorney General, to serve during the session of the Legislature; Which has been adopted by a majority vote of all the Senators elect, and in which the concurrence of the House is respectfully asked. Very respectfully, DENNIS E. ALWARD, The question being on concurring in the adoption of the resolution, NOTICES. Mr. Sheldon gave notice that at some future day he would ask leave to introduce A bill to provide for the incorporation of the State Grand Lodge and subordinate lodges of the order of Herman's Sons in the State of Michigan. Mr. J. W. Curtiss gave notice that at some future day he would ask leave to introduce A bill to reorganize and incorporate the public schools of the city of Mount Pleasant. Mr. Chamberlain gave notice that at some future day he would ask leave to introduce A bill to prohibit the selling of spirituous, malt, brewed, fermented and vinous liquors upon waters within the jurisdiction of this State, and provide a penalty therefor. Mr. Barkworth gave notice that at some future day he would ask leave to introduce A bill to establish uniformity in the taking of depositions for use in judicial proceedings. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS. Mr. McKinlay, previous notice having been given and leave being granted, introduced House bill No. 30, entitled A bill to amend section 10 of act 190 of the public acts of 1891, entitled "An act to prescribe the manner of conducting and to prevent fraud and deception at elections in this State," approved July 3, 1891. The bill was read a first and second time by its title and referred to the committee on Elections. Mr. Linderman, previous notice having been given and leave being granted, introduced House bill No. 31, entitled A bill to provide for the appointment of an assistant prosecuting attorney for the county of Muskegon, and to prescribe his duties, powers and salary. The bill was read a first and second time by its title and referred to the committee on Judiciary. Mr. Redfern, previous notice having been given and leave being granted, introduced House bill No. 32, entitled A bill to amend act No. 152 of the session laws of 1889, entitled "An act to amend sections 1, 2 and 3, of act No. 29, of the public acts of 1887, approved March 15, 1887, entitled 'An act to provide for the payment of bounties for the killing of English sparrows.' The bill was read a first and second time by its title and referred to the committee on State affairs. Mr. Church, previous notice having been given and leave being granted, introduced House bill No. 33, entitled A bill to extend aid to the Michigan State Agricultural Society. The bill was read a first and second time by its title and referred to the committee on Agriculture. Mr. Tripp, unanimous consent being given, introduced House bill No. 34, entitled A bill making an appropriation of $25,000 as a working capital for the Eastern Michigan Asylum. The bill was read a first and second time by its title and referred to the committee on Eastern Asylum for Insane. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS. Mr. Wagner offered the following: WHEREAS, By the messages of the retiring and incoming Governors, delivered to the Senate and House of Representatives on the 10th inst., it was suggested that the Branch of the State Prison and Reformatory at Marquette could be dispensed with and its inmates cared for at the Jackson and Ionia Prisons with great saving to the State; and WHEREAS, Attention was called to the advisablity of transforming said prison into an asylum for the insane, now, therefore, in consideration of such suggestions. Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the committees of the two houses upon said prison and reformatory be directed, empowered and authorized to employ a suitable and competent architect to make plans, specifications and estimates of cost of transforming said institution into an asylum for the insane as suggested, and that the result of such investigation be reported by said committees at the earliest practicable day. Laid over one day under the rules. Mr. Bishop offered the following: Resolved (the Senate concurring), That a joint committee of two members from the House and two from the Senate be appointed by the Speaker and the Lieut. Governor respectively, to promote the interests of the State of Michigan in the World's Columbian Exposition, such committee to serve without compensation. Laid over one day under the rules. Mr. Moll offered the following: Resolved, That the committee on Supplies and expenditures be instructed to procure and place in the office of the Chief Clerk a type writing machine for use in the clerk's office; Which was adopted. The Speaker announced the assignment of seats to reporters as follows: Desk No. 142, Joseph Greusel, Tribune, Detroit. Desk No. 143, B. Frank Wright, Free Press, Detroit. Desk No. 146, William H. Tallman, Democrat, Grand Rapids and Journal, Lansing. Desk No. 111, J. W. Perkins, Journal, Detroit. Desk No. 140, George A. Dyer, Associated Press. Desk No. 145, F. H. Britton, News, Detroit. Desk No. 139, Burt C. Read, Herald, Grand Rapids. The following persons heretofore appointed clerks of committees, appeared, took and subscribed the constitutional oath of office and entered on their duties: Messrs. Dyer, Fitzgerald, Bunnell and Sumner. On motion of Mr. Raymond, The House took a recess until 2 o'clock this afternoon. AFTERNOON SESSION. 2 o'clock P. M.. The House met and was called to order by the Speaker. The House resumed the regular order of business. PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS. No. 3. By Mr. Barkworth: Petition of Thomas Allen for relief. The petition was read at length, and spread at large on the Journal, as follows: To the Honorable the Legislature of the State of Michigan: GENTLEMEN-Your petitioner, Thomas Allen, aged thirty-two, of the city of Detroit, respectfully represents unto this honorable body that on the 20th day of August, 1890, he was arrested in the city of Grand Rapids on a charge of assault with attempt to murder at Big Rapids, Mecosta county, two years prior to said 20th day of August, 1890. That some three months later he was tried on the above charge before Judge Palmer in Mecosta county. That on said trial your petitioner swore that at the time of the alleged assault, he was in California, but notwithstanding his said declaration, was convicted and sentenced to five years imprisonment at Jackson. Your petitioner further represents that he presented a petition to the State board of pardons, the members of which, after a thorough investigation, were completely satisfied that on the day of the assault, your petitioner actually shipped on board a Pacific steamer in California, and his pardon was accordingly recommended to the Governor, which was granted on the 20th day of December, 1891. That on the 21st day of December, 1891, your petitioner was released, after having served one year and four months of most unjust imprisonment, the truth of all of which this petitioner refers to the files of said board for confirmation. Your petitioner further represents that on the 4th of January, 1892, |