Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Marion County, 9 January 1883 — Page 3

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY. Dissatisfaction Over Speaker Bynum’s Appointment of Committees. An Outline of the Important Bills Introduced VeHterday-Legiltirc Notes and Personal Mention. Speaker Bynum yesterday morning announced the standing committees of the House for the session and some of the appointments were received with dissatisfaction. Generally, it may be said that, aside from their partisan character, there is no particular objection to them. Mr. McMullen .was rewarded for withdrawal from the eakership contest at an early stage by being made chairman of the judiciary committee. By legislative precedent and that courtesy which is generally extended to the most formidable opponent in the caucus, Mr. Moody should have had the committee on ways and means, but he did not get it, Mr. Jewett, of Scott, being appointed. Mr. Moody and his friends are not at all resigned to this state of affairs, and yesterday theyjdui not attempt to conceal their feelings. Mr. Moody claims < that he has been subjected to very shabby treatment and that he will “get even" at the ! earliest opportunity. This forbodes trouble j in the Democratic camp when it comes to the caucus for prison directors and State librarian. Mr. Gibsou, the highly ornamental member from Clark, who was also a candidate for speaker, is made chairman of the committee on temperance, and makes about a stand-off for Senator Fletcher in the Other house. Both gentlemen are competent enough, but their wellknown views on temperance are not such as to greatly encourage the advocates of prohibition, or even strict license. The appointment of Mr. Jewett to the ways and means committee is in the nature of a surprise, as he is not only anew member but a young man, and this chairmanship is usually given to older and more experienced members. It is understood that he is anxious to be considered a leader of the Democracy in the House, but there is a probability that he will be “headed off" before the session is over. Mr. Wilson, of this county, is chairman of the committee on benevolent institutions and second on the j judiciary committee, two excellent positions which he deserves. Mr. Whitsit is at the head of the committee on the affairs of the city of Indianapolis. The consolation of the chairmanship in the committee of fees and salaries was given to Mr. Moody, whose heart aches, and even in this position he is envied by probably threefourths of the remaining members. Mr. Bynum did not exercise much care in the disposal of the Republicans, but scattered them about indiscriminately, for which they appear to be under obligations. THE BENEVOLENT INSTITUTIONS BILL. Representative Dillon yesterday introduced a bill in the House corresponding to that of Senator Brow. . taking the power of appointing members of the boards of benevolent institutions from the Governor and giving it to the Legislature. Dr. Rogers, superintendent of the Hospital for the Insane, is making a vigorous opposition to the bill. By the way, it is said that an innocent-look-ing section conceals similar designs. It is as follows: “A medical officer, to be designated by the board, shall take charge of one of the departments of the Hospital for the Insane. Such officer shall, within the sphere prescribed by the board, enjoy all the privileges and distect v-i] thft. duties that belong to the superintendent, and, in the absence of the latter, act in his stead and discharge his duties” It is understood that this section was introduced at the request of Dr. Walker, now an assistant at the Hospital, who has an ambition to become suj>erintendent, or at least occupy a position of almost equal importance, such as that designated in the section quoted. This fact will probably account for Dr. Rogers’s opposition. A bill on the same subject was yesterday introduced by Mr. Wilson, of this county. It provides that the Governor shall appoint the members of the boards, who must be confirmed by the Senate, and the Governor cannot remove them, without the fact of their inefficiency, carelessness or dishonesty has been established in court. Should this bill become a law, it will insure the retention of the present officials, as the Senate will doubtless refuse to confirm the renominations recently made by Governor Porter. While Mr. Wilson probably introduced this bill in perfectly good faith, believing it was desirable legislation, yet it is exactly what President Fiahback has been working for and will meet with considerable opposition on this account, ns several members are after Fishback's scalp. THE RAILWAY COMMISSION BILL. Senator Campbell, of St. Joseph county, yesterday introduced a bill in the Senate which proposes a very important revolution in railroad affairs. It provides for the appointment of a railway commission, composed of three members, to be selected by the Governor of the State, and it shall be their duty to regulate all matters of traffic and transportation, prevent extortionate charges, equalize rates, and, in fact, act as a mediator between the public and the railway companies. They are required to make a schedule of freight and passenger rates of every road in the State, which shall be published In every city of over 10,000 iuhabitants. A copy of the schedule of each individual road must also be posted in each depot on that road. The commission is also required to investigate and inspect all traffic contracts between railroads, so as to prevent a violation of the law, and is to make a semiannual report to the Governor of the extent and character of their observations. The bill provides that at least one member of the commission shall be a practical railroad man, while another must be an attorney, and the third a business man. Each is to receive an annual salary of $2,500, and be allowed a secretary with a salary of $1,200, together with office expenses not to exceed SBOO per annum. Senator Campbell stated to a Journal reporter that his bill w*a.s similar to the Georgia law, which Ims proven very satisfactory both to the railroad companies and public of that State. While it was not perfect by any means, ho hoped for a careful consideration of it by the Legislature, as it was a step in the direction of a much-needed reform, and in this opinion he hau received much encouragement from .a number of his colleagues. LEGISLATIVE NOTES. Mr. Antrim, of Miami county, promises to be a useful member of the Assembly. Ex-Senator Urmston, of Franklin county, looked i. upon the Legislature yesterday. Senator Macartney yesterday introduced a bill to repeal the present dog law, substituting in its stead the former enactment. Mr. Jewett yesterday introduced a biii appropriating SOO,OOO to finish the new department for women at the Hospital for the Insane. Mr. Cabbage, of Warrick, must look to his laurels. Holler, of Bt. Joseph, yesterday introduced a bill giving a bounty for the

scalps of woodchucks, owls, etc. Speaker Bynum said he though it ought to referred to the committee of the (w)hole. Representative Whitsit, of this county, yesterday introduced a bill making it an offense for one person to point a revolver or gun at another, the provisions of the bill being similar to those of the Ohio law. Senator Halim’s bill, introduced yesterday, I gives cities the right to negotiate with electric light companies fur the illumination of' the streets and alleys. There is no statute I regulating such matters, and, while the bill j is general in its provisions, it is intended to , have especial reference to Evansville, which j is about to contract for the electric light. Senator Yancey yesterday introduced in the Senate a bill to regulate the practice of medicine, the provisions of which are sim- j ilar to those of his bill introduced two years j ago. Since the last session Senator Yancey has been investigating the subject of medical legislation, and this bill is the result of his efforts. He thinks that if it becomes a law it will do great good. Senator Van Vorhis yesterday introduced a bill making it unlawful for a railroad company to erect or maintain any bridge or via- ( duct over a track, unless it shoyid be at least j eight feet higher than the top of the cars j which are obliged to pass under it, and in j the event of an accident caused by the violation of the provisions of the act the company will be held responsible for damages for loss of life or limb. Senator Hutchinson has introduced a bill providing for the construction of a sewer from the Suite Prison at Michigan City to the harbor, and an appropriation of $53,000 is asked for this purpose. This is a measure in which the citizens of that place are greatly interested, as tlie sewerage from the prison has heretofore been a source of much annoyance to them. The prison directors are among the prime movers to secure the sewer. An important piece of legislation was introduced by Senator Benz yesterday, being a bill re-qnacting the main provisions of the old road law; that existed until last session. It provides for ten hours work a day instead of eight, and repeals the existing statute. Senator Benz states that there is a strong demand in his part of the State for such legislation, and he has been urged by hundreds of farmers to offer the bill and secure its passage. In the Senate, yesterday morning, Mr. Spann moved the appointment of a committee of seven by the Lieutenant-governor—-four Democrats and three Republican—for the purpose of investigating matters pertaining to the erection of the new State-house, j The motion was lost, the Democrats voting against it solidly. Senator WlTTard, later in the day, told a Journal reporter that the committee on public buildings, of which he is chairman, would probably investigate the State-house matter. Senator Henry yesterday introduced a bill to repeal the law providing for the State Board of Health. *A strong fight is expected on this measure, as it lias,warm supporters and bitter opponents. In some .portions of the State, the operations of the State Board of Health have for some reason been peculiarly obnoxious, and an earnest effort will be made to secure its abolition. On the other hand, the friends of the board claim that its usefulness has been greatly impaired by incompetent officers, and that it has been handicapped by the secret opposition of those whose official positions demanded that they should afford it the most active support. Two years ago the Legislature enacted a law appropriating $10,990 to the members of the Indiana Legion. This money was paid into the State treasury by the general government for the benefit of tiiose military companies whose services were demanded by the exigencies of the war. It remained in the State treasury for several years and was onlv distributed by the act of the lust session, in that act, however, by an unintentional mistake, the Seventh regiment of the Indiana Legion was omitted, anq yesterday this omission was provided for, so far as the Senate is concerned, by a bill introduced by Senator Voyles and passed under a suspension of the rules.

THE UECOKD. IN TIIE SENATE. Refusal of the Democrats to Investigate the Sfette-House—A Large Number of Hills Introduced. Monday, Jim. B—lo a. m. The secretary’s minutes of yesterday's proceedings wero being read, when on motion of Mr. BunJf, the farther reading thereof nag dispensed with. The Lieutenant-governor laid before the Senate a communication from tho Auditor of State transmitting that officer's biennial report. Mr. Ilutchiusou offered a revolution authorizing the appoint meijt by the doorkeeper of five additional assistants. Tho resolution was adopted. THE NEW STATE-HOUSE. Mr. Spann offered a resolution relating to the contract for tho nctv State, hous--, and aulhoriz ing a committee of seven to proceed to fully and completely inquire into the condition of said State-house, the wauls of the commissioner**, the demands of the contracture, and the probability of the early completion of said honge, and make a full report to the Senate, empowered to send for the necessary persons him! papers, etc. Mr. Willard recorded the committee on public buildings as tile proper one to consider this matter— the portion of the Governor’s message relatlng thereto will also be referreu to that committee. He opposed the resolution. U was rejected—yeas 12, nays 22. COMMITTEE BOOMS AND MILKAG& Mr. Voyles offered a resolution which was adopted, for the appointment of a cummin ee of three, to contract for eominttlse rooms, said contract to be ratified by the donate. The Lieutenant Governor appointed Representatives Voyles, Johnson and Yancey as said committee. Mr. Hutchinson offered a resolution which was adopted, appointing a committee of five ou mileage. Messrs. Hutchinson, Van Vmlilsand Fleiniug were appointed said committee. Mr. Duncan offered a resolution directing the doorkeeper to report at. once his appointees. It was adopted. NEW PROPOSITIONS. The followingdescriimd lulls were introduced, read the first time and severally referred to appropriate committees unless otherwise stated. By Mr. Atkinson (8 4], to amend section 7 on county coinuuasiuuers-plank roads op petitinti, eonatruciion bill,of March 3, 1873. Authorizing #200.000 ioi,ih to be. issued instead of SIOO,OOO its now before the committee on road*. By Mr. B*dl, by request (8. 5), supoleiu ntal to an act concerning tin* publication of the Revised Statutes or 1881,approved April 18, 1881. (Authorizing til* State Auditor to draw ins warrant for pay of said commissioners till the 15th day of June, 1882. and also for office rent.] Referred to the committee on revision of statuius when appointed. By Mr Benz fft. OJ, for the election and appointment of an per visors of highways to ie elected next April, prescribing Hietr duties, etc., making ten hours u day's work, and road tax not less than 25 cents outlie SIOO. Referred to the eoniiimtcH on road*, and 130 copies ordered printed. By Mr. BiHohowski 19. 7],to provirtrjfurla uniform series of text books that shall lie cheaper than those now )u use. Referred to the committee on education, and 130 copies ordered printed. By Mr. Brown T 9. B|. to amend section 10 of the act of April 8, 1881, concerning dunnage. Referred lo tiie committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. Bundy 15..9), to amend section 8,093 ami repealing certain other sect ions of the act of April 14, 1881, concerning decedents*estates. Referred to the Judiciary committee. By Mr. Cuiuphell (9. 10), to provide for the regulation of freight ami passenger railroad traffic in tins State. Authorizing the appointment or three railroad commissioners, to be appointed by tho Governor, one to be experienced in the law and another iu railroad business. Referred to the committee ou railroads, aud 200 otpi*B ordered printed. By Mr. Duncan (8. U), to amend sections 79 and 92 of the not ui April 19, 1881, concerning

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proceed Digs in criminal cases, the oath of the grand jaty, etc. Referred to tue judieiary committee. By Mr. Ernest [S, 12], to define the crime of false, pretenses and prescribing punishment therefor. Referred to the judiciary committee. By Mr. Faulkner [9 13], to repeal certain sections, from 4,986 t. 5,000 inclusive, of tlie Revised Statute* of 1881. Referred to the judiciary committee. [Mr. Willard, by leave, presented a petition from thirty-two State senarors requesting the appointment of Clarence Edit as an additional page. The Lieutenant-governor—By unanimous consent the appointment will be made ] By Mr. Foulke [B. 14|, to amend the act of April 1, 1881. sections 255 and 412 Revised Statutes of 1661, concerning proceedings in civil cases. Referred to the committee on revision of the. laws. By Mr. Henry [9. 15j, to repeal the aft establishing a State Board of Health. Referred to the committee on public health. By Mr. Hilligass [B. 161, to amend sections 1,781 and 1,7820f the act concerning proceedings in criminal cases, approved April 19, 1881. Referred to the Judiciary committee. By Mr. Hutchinson [B. 17), for making a contract with the city of Michigan City for the construction of a sewer from the Northern State Prison to the Fish Lake creek, which flows into Luke Michigan. Referred to the committee on prisons. By Mr. Macartney [S. 18], to discourage the keeping of useless and sbeep-killiug does. Referred to the committee on county and township business. By Mr. McCulloch (3. 19], defining unjust discriminations on the part of owners of railroads in rates or charges for transportation of freight and passengers. Referred to the committee on railroads, and 200 copies ordered priuud. By Mr. Overstreet [5. 20J, relating to the qualification of petit jurors. Referred to the judiciary committee. Recess till 2 o’clock.

Afternoon Session. By Mr. Rahiu |S. 21J, for an act in relation to the lighting of cities with electrit light. Referred to the committee on corporations. By Mr. Ristine [3. 22j, to amend section 5,097 of the Revised Statutes of 1881, concerning the coustructiuu of macadamized and other roads, approved March 3, 1877, amending section 1 of said act. Referred to the committee on roads. By Mr. Bmith of Jay [3. 23], to amend section 220 of the act of April 19, 1881, concerning criminal procedure"' (causes for challenge of jurors). Referred to the judiciary committee.By Mr. Van Vorhis [3. 24], to prevent the erection or maintenance over the rails or roadbed of any railroad in this State of anj’thiug dangerous to human life. Referred to the committee on railroads. By Mr. Voyles [B. 251. to amend sections 1 and 2 of the act appropriating morfey to paj’ privates and other men of the Indiana Legion. He said it was to supply an omission by winch the seventh Regiment of the Indiana Legion was omitted in the bill. The money is in the State treasury for the purpose of supplying the omission, and there should be no opposition to it. He moved that the constitutional rule requiring a bill to be read by sections on three several days be dispensed with, so the bill maybe read the second time by title, considered as engrossed, read tiie third time and put upon its final passage in the Semite to day. The first motion was agreed to—yeas 44, nays o—and the bill was passed by yeas 46. nays O. By Mr. White )8. 26], to amend sections 9 and 9 of the act to establish a State Board of Health. Referred to the committee on health and vital statistics. By Mr. Yancey T3. 271, to regulate and improve tiie practice of medicine in tlie State of Indiana. Referred to the committee on health and vital statistics. By Mr. Youche [9. 28J. to regulate the interesi upon school and other trust funds after tiie 10th of March next—not less than 6 nor mort- to i:i lO per cent, per annum. Referred to the coir, .itittee on education. By Mr. Graham |3 29], to legalize the act of the hoard of trustees and other officers of the town of Westfield, Hamilton county, and their records since the organization of said town. He saii it was of a purely local nature, and there is an emergency for the immediate passage of the hill, wliicu he explained. He moved for a dispensation of the constitutional restriction, that the bill may be passed to the final reading now. The motion was agreed to—yeas 42, nays 0. The bill was read the second time by title only,the third time by sections uml finally passed the Senate by yeas 43, nays O The Lieuteiiant-gnvernor laid before the Senat a communication from the State Librarian that she hud secured projiositioiis for stationery for the General Assembly at 10 per cent, less prices than the contract with the State Bureau of Printing. It was referred to the committee on printing. By Mr. Fletcher [6. 30J, requiring notice to municipal corporations, for injury done to persons on account of uny alleged negligeuce of such corporation, within thirty days. By Mr.* Foulke [9. 311, to atneud section lof the act supplemental to the act establishing public libraries approved Feb. 16. 1852, and No 3,805 of the Revised Statutes of 1881. Referred to the comiuirtce on libraries. By Mr. Graham [3. 32J, to punish persons who disclose the contents of messages sent over telephone— message or conversation. Referred to tiie judiciary committee. By Mr. Hutchinson [9. 33J, relating to telephone companies, and to regulate the use aud rental of telephones in the 9tate. Referred to the committee on corporations. By Mr. Macartney [9. 34], to legalize the incorporation of the town of Angola, Steuben county, each and every act of her officers, etc., etc. Referred to the committee on county and township business. By Mr. Overstreet [B. 35], to amend section 1 of the act of April 16. 1881, concerning the taxation or certain laml* within the limits of towns vind cities. Referred to the committee on corporations. By Mr. Rahtn (9. 36], supplemental to the act of June 16, 1881, concerning the incorporation of street railroad companies—cities may tax streetcars. Referred to the committee ou corIHiratiims. By Mr. liistine [B. 37j, to amend section 67 of th* criminal proceedings, approved April, 1881. Referred to judiciary committee. By Mr. Bayna [9. 38], to amend section lof an act to amend section 58 of the general city special incorporation act of March 7, 1873. Referred to the committee on corporations. Bv Mr. Van Vorhis [S. 39], to amend section 7of the act ill relation to the laying out of streets, alleys, etc., of cities in this State of March 17, 1875, so as to provide for tho collection of benefit*. Referred to the committee on corporations. Bv Mr. Voyles [3. 46J. to amend sections 24 ami 27 of the act of April 15, 1881, concerning roads and highways. Referred to tho committee on roads. By Mr. Vaneev T 9. 41], to amend section 3 of the, ad to regulate the indebtedness of cities having a voting population of 16,000 and over. Referred to the committee on corporations. Senate adjourned till lOa. m. to-morrow under tho rule.

IN THE HOUSE. Speaker Bynum’* Announcement of Standing Commit' een—Ail Inquiry In Lb the Cost of the State>HouseMonday, Jan, 8, 1883, 10 a. 11. Mr. Speaker Bynum called the House to order aud auuouticed prayer by Representative Frazee. Mr. Gibsou moved that the reading of the journal be dispensed with, which was carried. The Speaker announced the following standing cointur. tes for the House; On Judieiary—McMullen, Wilson, of Marion; Jewert, Heffren, l’.itton, Williams, of Kuox; Frazier, Stewart, Wiley, Adam*, Wright. On Organization of court* Patton, Mauck, Gibson, Williams, of Posey, Model auu of l’orto ; Antrim, .Helm. On Elections—Ham, Gerber, Cabbage, Pulse, Sterntt, Smith, of i.aGrange: G<nung. On Way* and Mean*—Jewett, Akin, Moody, Wilson of Marion, Wright, Stewart andHhiveley. On Banks—CUandlor, Nave, Eley, Miller, Hanson, Thompson, Pettibone. Ou Education—Graham, Mauck, (member from Floyd to he elected), Kennedy, Smith of Tippecanoe, Meller, Copeland. On Prison*—Smith of Blackford, Shaw, Shaffer, Brvant, Westfall, Mozier, Frazee. On Swamp Land*—Montgomery, Smith of Perry, Howland, Weaver, Gilman, McClelland of Porter. Kirkpatrick. Ou Military Affair a— McHenry, Thomas, Schlos*, Wilson of Marion, McClelland of Lawrence. Best, Kirkpatrick. Ou Claims—Chittenden, McCormick, Graham, Mutz, Adam*, Beeson.Campbell, On Trust Funds—Greene, Woodline, Shaffer, Stevenson, Brazleton, Furnas, Gantz. On I'Ve* an'jjflahirieH—Moody, Heft'ren, Howland, William* Vi Knox, Shockney, McClelland of Porter. Henderson. On Sinking Fund*—'Woodline, Fisher, Barr, Miller, Deem, Pettibone, Holler. On Rights and Privileges—Mauck, Greene, Pulse, Barr, Sterrett, Helm, Genuug. On Railroads Soldo*-, Gibson, Sutton, Davis, Shockney, Merrlng, Straughan. On Manufactures and Commerce—Smith of Perry. Pruitt, Carr, Cabbage, Holler, Merrlng, Westfall. Ou county aud TowliuaUip Business—Bryant,

j Htuefcer. Robertson, McMullen, Smith of Tippej can Of*, Deem, Gilman. I On Agriculture—Kester, Pruitt, Wood ling, 1 : Millz, Wright, Furnas, Beeson. I On Benevolent and Scientific Institutions — I Wilson of Marion, Bowers, Price, Thomas, Cope- . land, Huston, Wiley. I On Temperance—Gibson, Smith of Perry, [ McHeury, 3utton, Copeland, Henderson, West, fall. ! <>n Mileage and Accounts—Sutton, Chandler, Bowers, Greene. Kuowles, Deem, Mode llaud of | Lawrence. i Ou Corporations—Nave, McMullen, Pruitt, 1 Montgomery, Antrim. Marsh, Steriitt. On Canals—Spain, Stevenson, Brooks, Miller, • Thompson, Frazee, Knowles. On Public Expenditures-Gordon. Davis. Chittenden, Shaw, Straughan, Fleece, Wilson of Kosciusko. Ou Federal Relations—Barr, Price, Peters, Pi-dier, Kirkpatrick, Wilson of Kosciusko, Gants. On Affairs of the City of Indianapolis-Wliir-sit, Wilson of Marion, Ferriter (Floyd county memoer), Fleece, Melletr, Furnas. Oil Cities and Towns—Heft’ren, Scbloss, Chittenden, Kiev, Antrim, Meliett, Campbell. On Engrossed Bills—Ferriter, Graham, Williams of Posey, Pulse, Henderson, Straughan, Best. On Roads—Eley, Kester, Robinson of Jackson, Gerber, Adams, Hanson, Beeson. On .Statistics aud Immigration—Stuekor. McCormick, Weaver, Mauck, Brazelton, Smith of Lngrange, B*Bt. Ou Insurance—Williams of Knox, Spain, Robertson. Bryant, Bhively, Wiley, Wrighr. On Printing—Akin, Brooks, Kennedy, Carr, rj' lms. Mozief, Marsh. On Reformatory Institutions—Howland, Ferriter, Ham, Peters, Fleece, Genuug, McClelland of Lawrence. On Drain* and Dykes—Williams of Posey, Fisher, Davis, Carr, Frazier, Holler, Gilman. On Mine* nd Milling—Robinson, Nave, Patton, Wcodling, Knowles, Cambell, Frazier.On Apportionments—Robertson. Stacker, Stevenson, Bowers, Montgomery, Chandler, Price, Frazee, Hanson, Mozier, Wilson of Kosciusko, Pettitmue, Thompson On Phraseology of Bills—Manck, Moody, Jewett, Gordon, Smith, of Tippecanoe, Stewart, Shively. . On Inspection of Journal—The Speaker, Wilof Marion, Gibson, Smith, of Tippecanoe, Wiley. JOINT STANDING COMMITTEES. On Enrolled Bills--Member from Floyd, Gordon. Mauck. Gerber. Wiley, Huston. *On State Librury—Akin, Smith, of Blackford, Shockney. On Public Buildings—Spain, Whitsir. Ilnßton. On Canal Fund—Mutz, Peters, Smith or La’gran ge. Mr ShooKney offered a resolution that a committee of seven, to be composed of members of all political parties, be appointed by the Speaker who shall he charged with tho duty of Inquiring into the difference of prices of materials used and t lie labor employed by the contractors of tho new State-house at the time the contract was awarded and at the present time, and to inquire into the responsibility of the contractor* who have undertaken to build said house and The sufficiency of the. hands, and to ascertain whether, under said contract, in view of the present prices of labor and maf* rial, said State house call bo built within the amount provided by law for the erection of said building, with power to send for persons and papers, to examine witneses under oath, publish depositions, etc. Tho resolution was laid ou the table, and 200 copies ordered printed. A resolution passed that all stationery for tho House be drawn from tho Bureau of PibJio Printing. Mr. Gibson introduced a bill [H. No. 2|, an act legalizing the acknowledgement and recording of certain instruments of wilting. Referred to the committee on judiciary. Mr. McMullen introduced a bill [H. No. 3] an act to umeud section 461 of au act entitled An act concerning proceedings in civil cases. Referred to committee on judiciary. Mr. McMullen introduced a bill [H. No. 4] an act to amend sections 695, 696 and 697 of an act entitled An act In civil proceeding*. Referred to judiciary committee. Mr. Deem introduced bill (H.No. 51, an act concerning town election* and repealing all laws in conflict therewith, and declaring an emergency. Referred to committee ou cities and towns. Mr. Barr introduced bill | IT. No. B], au act to amend section 1 of au act authorizing county commissioners to Issue bonds for the construction of gravel, macadamized or pavod mads, lie- . ferred to committee ou county aud towuship business. Mr. Gilman introduced bill (11. No. 7], atri act concerning railroad* and other corporat oiis. Referred to committee on railroad*. Mr. Giliuau introduced Dili [H. No. B], an act to amend an act entitled an act providing for tho settlements aud distributions of decedents’estates. Referred to committee on judiciary. Mr. Gilinau introduced bill [II. No 9J, an act forbidding commissioners of counties and judges of courts to hear petitions for drainage unless the Same be signed by a majority or tlie )aimowners to be effected thereby. Referred to committee on drainage. Mr. Williams, of Knox. Introduced bill [H. No. 10], au not to amend section 176 of an act concerning proceedings in criminal case*. Referred to committee on judiciary. Mr. Shaffer introduced bill (11. No. 111, an act concerning State boards of health. Referred to committee on benevolent and ecieutitle institutions. Mr. Shaffer introduced bill [IT. No. 12], an act on roais an highways. Referred to committee on road*. Mr. Whitsit introduced bill (H. No. 13], an act concerning the use of firearms. Passed to a seeonil reading. Mr. Auinui introduced lull [II. No. 14], a bill for an act requiring all companies and corporations to make settlement and payment io tiieir employes at least once every thirty days. Referred to committee on corporations. Mr. Autriui introduced bill fll. No. 15], a bill for an act in relation to fencing railroad*. Mr. Antrim introduced bill [H. No. 161, a bill for an act regulating interest on school fund*. Committee on c Minty and townshiu business. By Mr Aiitniii [II. No. 17], for the protection of game. Referred ro committee on rights and privilege* of inhabitants of tiie State. By Mr. Gilman [II. No. IB], an net declaring it unlawful for countie* and townships to aid in the construction of railways, ami repealing all law* hi conflict and declaring an emergency. R ferred to committee on railroad*. By Mr. Gilman [H. No. 19], an act declaring agreement to pay cost* of collections or attorney*’ fees contained in any Dill of exchange acceptance*, drafts, promissory notes, or other writteu evidences of indebtedness, illegal and void, and making it tiie duty, it brought for collection, to render judgment accordingly. Referred to committee on judiciary. By Mr. Montgomery [H. No. 20], a hill concerning roads, highways, and other matters connected there with. Referred to committee on roads. By Mr. Smith, of Perry (IT. B. 21], a bill to repeal uu act authorizing alum* to hold titles to real estate, convey the same, etc., etc. Referred to committee mi judiciary. By Mr. Shockney [II. B. 22], an act to legalize the assessment or taxes made by the board of trustee* of the incorporated town of Winchester in the county of Randolph, Indiana. Referred to the committee on judiciary. The House now look a recess until 2 o’clock,

Afternoon Session. By Mr. Stewart |H. B. 231, a bill to amend section *2l of an act concerning roads and highways. Referred to committee ou roads. By Mr. Hanson [II. B. 24], a bill to amend section 2 of au act enillled an act providing for ageueral system of common schools and matter* properly connected therewith. Referred to committee on education. By Mr, Sterrit [H. B. 23]. to strike out section 268, and to ameud section 269 of an act concerning public offenses and their punishment. Referred to committee on judiciary. By Mr. Jewett [H. B. 26], to repeal section G of an act entitled an act concerning promissory notes, bills of exchange, bonds or other instrument* in writing signed by any person who promises to pay money, etc. Ref rred to committee on judiciary. By Mr. Jewett [H. B. 27], a bill for making appropriation for tno completion of the construction and furnishing of the department for women of the Indiana Hospital for the Insane, aud lor the construction of a ware-house and two conlhouse* for said institution, and declaring au emergency. Referred to committee on benevolent institution*. By Mr. Mutz [H. B. 28J, providing for tho better government and management of the Hospital for the Insane, the Asylum for the Blind, and the Institution of the Deaf and Dumb, and repealing all law* m conflict therewith. Referred to ccminittee on benevolent institution*. By Mr. Henderson [IL B. 29], to enable tho several counties in the State to sell and dispose of land for the benefit of the school fund. Referred to committee on county and towuship affair*. * By Mr. Best [IL XL 301, to amend section 3 of au act entitled an act regulating tile descent or heir*, approved March 2, 1855. Referred to committee on judiciary. By Mr. Holier [lf. B. 31], authorizing boards of county commissioner* ro grant hountlc* for the'destruction of woodchucks, owls and hawk*. Bv Mr. Aikeu [H. B. 32|, providing for tho creation of the Fortieth judicial circuit, and providing for the appoiutuient of u judge for said circuit. By Mr. Aiken [II. B. 33], an act to amend section 1 of an uct entitled an act providing for a homestead, aud exempting it from sule on exe-

cation, and exempting certain personal property, etc. Referred to committee on judiciary. By Mr. Aiken [H. B. 34], to nrovide Tor the legalizing of the election nt the board of trustees of the town of Sullivan, Sullivan county. Referred to the committee on cities and town*. By Mr. Aiken [H 8..35], to amend section 16 of an act incorporating the town of Sullivan. Re ferred to the committee on cuuuty aud township business. By Mr. Aiken [IT. B. 36], to amend certain section* of an act. concerning public offenses. Referred to the committee ou the judiciary. By Mr. Frazier |H. B. 37], to create an Appellate Court. Referred to the committee on the judiciary. By Mr. Frazier [II. B. 38], for faxing the ownership of property for school purposes. Referred to the committee ou county aud township business. By Mr. Wiley [H. B. 39], to provide for the election of a reporter for the Supreme Court. Referred to the judieiary committee. By Mr. Cabbage [II. B. 41)J, to regulate coal screens and defining the sizes thereof. Referred to tin* committee on mines and mining. By Mr. Heffren |H. IT 41], concerning the duties of the Reporter of the Supreme Court. By Air. Wilson of Marion [II. B. 42]. to amend sections 1 and 2of an act providing for the appointments to the benevolent institutions of tho State. Referred to the committee ou benevolent institutions. By Mr. Heffren [H. I 43], to amend section 89 of an act concerning proceeding* in civil cases. Referred to tho judieiary committee. By Mr. Heffren [IT. B. 4 I], to repeal the act , protecting sheep husbandry. Referred to the committee on agriculture. By .Mr. Beeson |H. B. 45]. to amend sections 95 and 157 and repeal section 106 of tho act concerning i lie settlement of decedents’ estate*. Referred to tiie committee ou tin*judiciary. By Mr. Mock fH. B. 46], to mu nd section 8 of the act concerning drainage. Referred to the committee on drain ami dikes. By Mr. Mock [IL B. 47], to ameud sundry section* of the act novding for the settlement of decedents’ estates. Referred to the committee ou the judiciary. By. Mr. Mock [H. B. 49], to provide for the election of supervisors of highway*. Referred to the committee on roads. Mr. IDffren, from the special committee on rules, reported the ru.es of last session, with amendments fixing the hours of the daily session* at 9 a. ml and 2 r. m. Tiie House adjourned under these rules until 9 o’clock a. Al. to-morrow.

THE COURT RECORD. Supreme Court—Jan. 6, ARBITRATION—PRESUMPTIONS —NOTICE. 9,212. Llewellyn Russell vs. George W. Smith, Floyd C. C. B.ack, C.—'The settlement of controversies by arbitration is to be encouraged by the courts, and awards to be favored by indulging in their support every reasonable, presumption. Technical objections against them are to be disregarded. (8 Ind., 310; 29 id., 198:38 id , 109; 1 Per., 222.) In this case Town was appointed arbitrator by the* members of a firm which had been dissolved by mutual consent, to adjudge upon ail matter* of dispute between them, if, under the agreement, it was necessary, before making the award, that all the collectable asset* of me late linn should lie collected the presumption will be indulged in favor of the award that every effort to collect tiie assets contemplated by the submission had been made, and that those remaining could not by such effort lie collected. The fact that the claims were uncollectable relieved Town as arbitrator from waitiug till they were collected before making his award. In such a case the alleged misconduct of the arbitrator must be affirmatively shown. An award will not be set aside for the arbitrator's mistake in judging concerning a matter over which ho has been made a judge, (17 Ind., 349; 25 id., 326; 32 id., 419.) Where no notice or demand is required by the submission, but the party found to he indebted is bound to pay unconditionally upon the making of the award, no proof of notice or demand is required in an act ion on the award. (2 Bauud., 62; 22 111., 309; 7 Ind., 286; 35 Me., 281; 48. id., 184.) In such a ease it l* proper to allow iutere,at on the sum adjudged from the time the award was made. Judgment affirmed.

Snperior Court. Room No I—lion. Napoleon B. Taylor, Judge. Nellie I. Worcester vs. William W. Worcester. Divorce granted, and plaintiff forbidden to marry for two years. Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company v*. Russell \V. Riner et al.; foreclosure. Judgment for $5,278 76. Lyman Strong etal. v*. August Dienor; suit on account. Dismissed by plaintiff'. Charles A. Dowie, by P. 11. Fitzgerald, next friend, vs. John A. Baer; suit on account. Judgment for *25 40. Amelia B. Mansur et nl. vs. Rebecca A. Tlinkson; suit for partition. Ou trial by court. Room No. 2—Hon. Daniel W. Howe, Judge. Wenning Willis vs. Catherine Willis. Divorce granted on grounds of drunkenness ami cruel treatment. Mollie Carson vs. Catherine Carson; suit on contract. Under advisement. Room No, 3—lion. Lewi* 0. Walker, Judge. Mahala Newhouse vs. Ebenezer Steel et al.; suit on note. Judgment for $370.13. M. II Spades vs. Charles P. Roots etal.; an appeal from justice of the peace. Dismissed. Mars Hill Gravel-road Company vs. Henry Johnson; an appeal from justice of the peaee. Dismissed at plaintiff** cost*. James Greer, by guardian, vs. Jacob L. Green etal.; suit on account. Cause continued.

Anntial I’ew Letting. The annual pew letting of the Second Presbyterian Church took place last night, and was largely attended. It was preceded by a halfhour’s devotiou in the lecture-room, led by ilie pastor, Rev. Dr. Pierson. Tho sale was spirited, and resulted in disposing of nearly all the pews in the church. Premiums ranged from $1 to slls, and amounted to $847. The total revenue from the pews disposed of la6t night will amount to over $7,000. The list of pew-owners include* 12 per cent, of names never before on the church's hook*, and the indications are that before next Sunday not a vacant aittiug will be left. At the Fir*t Presbyterian Church the pews were let also, and the sale was larger than ever before in the history of the church. The prices received ranged from $lO to $l5O, ami the aggregate amount was several thousand dollars. Unusual interest was taken in the proceedings. Compulsory Matrimony Undesirable. John Gay nor has filed a suit for divorce against (Sarah G&ynor, to whom he was married on the 13th of last November. The plaintiff claims that he was arrested and tried before Squire Johnson for bastardy. He asserts that the Squire told him lie must marry the plaintiff or go to jail, and, in his youth and inexperience, he was induced to a matrimonial conclusion. The newly-married couple immediately separated and have not lived together a day, and on the plea that there is no compatibility between them, and that he is unable to support a wife, the youthful benedict asks for legal relief.

The Teach Crop. The weather reporter to the State Bureau of Statistics from Clark county, Mr. G. Poindexter, in his report to the bureau says that about half the peach buds were killed by the late, cold weather, but that there are still enough alive to produce a fair crop. The annual wail goes up. For Coughs and Throat Disorders use Brown’s Bhoncihai, Troches. ‘‘Have nevr changed my mind respecting them from the firm, except I Hunk yet better of that which I began by thinking well of.”—Rev. Henry Ward Beecher. Sold only in boxes. Tries*, 25 cents. SOCIETY NOTICES. Masonic -capi i\al city lodge no. 312, F. and A. M. Special meeting this (Tuesda}’) evening, at 7 o'clock. Work in lirst degree. HOWARD HEAVIN, W. M. Wm. n. Ireland, Secretary. ifASONIcT ATTENTION. SIR 7< NIGHTS! ivl Rape* Comuiaiiderv No. 1, K. T Stated conclave this (Tuesday) evening at 7:30 o’clock. Installation of officers for ensiling veur. AUSTIN IL BROWN, E. C. Jacob W. Smith. Recorder. wanted \\T ANTED-THE CHEAPEST NEWSPAPER t? in the West. the. Weekly Indiana State Journal. One dollar per year. Ninety cents ta clubs of five ami over. \\T ANTED—AGENTS—MALE OR FEMALE, y in every city and town in the United States. SIO tosls per day easily made. o. E. RIDEOUT A: CO., 10 Barclay street, New York City. WANTED BY A YOUNG LADY. A CLERIcaI position in an office. Have had experience, and can furnish any reference desUed. Insurance business preferred. Address E. F. G., Journal office.

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WROUGHT II JU 1 AND FITTINGS* Bel!ing agent* *’••** ~ a I Tube w urk*C Globe Valves, Engine Triinm longs, cutte taps, stock* " reaches, Stei Pinups, Sinks. H ING. BABBITT (25-pound boxes). Gotten Wiping Waste, white and colored (100 pound bales), and ail other supplies used in connection with STEAM, WATER olid GAS, u fOB or RET AH, LOTS. Do a regular Memo titling business. Estimate ami contract to heat Mills, Shops, Factories and Lumber Dry Houses with live or cxuuust steam. Pipe cut to order by eteam power. KNIGHT & JILLSON, j 75 and 77 S. Tenn. St.

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WANTS. FOR SALK. FOR KENT, Etc., Fire Cents per line each insertion, p ivnbleiuadviuioo. FOR S IjlOß SALE —ONL3 ON the Weekly Indiana it. IfclOß 9ALE—FI NEST 1 in the city. 71 and 73 \>v GEO LOWE. ITIOR SALE—FARMS. CITE aP, ON LONG ; credit, which we nave t.ak< n l ’>r losora. Send for circular. FRANCIS SMITH & CO. 1 Tor SALK- AN ASSORTMENT OF BECONDhand engine..*, itoilers, and sawmills in good order. HADLEY, WRIGHT A CO., coruer Tennessee and Georgia streets, Indianapolis. 1" M)i: s \LE ! • iUR RO< ■ M HOUSE; CELLAR, i well and barn; lot 33*3X187feet; high and diy; price. sßoo—s4oo cash, balance In one, two and three t ears. The best bargain in the city. H. H. BEVILLE, 8 N. Pennsylvania street. 17 OR SALE—TWENTY ACRES,""~~ON THE street railroad, lietween Irvington and Indianapolis; onlv $l3O per acre. Also,forty acroo near Brightwood; only $lO9 per acre. Safe and profitable investments. T. A. GOODWIN, 29 Thorpe Block. FINANCIAL. mo LOAN -INS rAuLMENT PLAN. FRANCIS JL SMITH & CO., Vance BlockONLY TO LOAN AT LOWEST RATE OF interest. E. B MARTI N D AREASONS. mo LOAN—MONEY a l 6 PER CENT. WTL X LIAMB A* KISTNER, 3 aud 4 Vinton Block. Af ONE Y TO LO A N ATT HE LO WES T RATE I>l of interest. WILLIAMS A KISTNER, successors to M. E. Viutou A Cos., 3 und 4 Viutou Block. I WILL FURNISH MONEY ON FARM BEJL curity. prompt iy. at the iowest rates for long or snort time. THUS. C. DAY fe CO., 72 East Market street. T)NKY TO LOA N ON FI RS V MORTG AGB of improved city and farm property in Indiana and Ohio, at very low interest. Promot primes, with desirable security, can bo accommodated without delay. Ail local securities. City. County. Town and Radroad Bonds negotiated. Jl>B. A. MOORE. No. 81 E. Market Sc. E ST RAY. 13 sTRAY—ONE HEAVY-SET WHITE COW; j shows the color of red on close examination; red ears; marked on the upper part of each ear. Came to my place on tho Miehi gun-street road, six miles west of Indianapolis, January 1, 1893. Tiie owner can have same by proving property and paying charges. CHARLES MONTGOMERY. FOR DENT. 1710 R KENT—LARGE, ROOMY BRICIC i 1 dwelling, No. 410 North Meridian .street. Full information given at house, or by C. J>. Webb at Walling A* Co.'s Drug House. AUCTION SALS a, I I UNT A MCCURDY. REAL ESTATE AND I I General Auctioneers. Srf E. W.isuingr.on sd. MISCELLANEOUS, fpHE WEEKI.Y JOURNAL IS THE REdf PAX per puoUshcd iu Indiana. Try it.

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