Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Marion County, 24 January 1889 — Page 3

THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 1889.

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TRAPPED BY THEIR OWN ACT

The Democrats Have to Back Ont Prompt ly on a Proposition to investigate. A Resolution to Look Into the State Treasurer's Office, Adopted Under the Gas Rulejs Hastily Reconsidered and Tabled. Senators and Representatives Add Largely to the Accumulation of Bills. The Ladj Candidates for State Librarian Have Lost All Faith in Democratic PromisesJacob P. Dunn 'amed by the Caucus. DEMOCRATS SLIGHTLY EMBARRASSED. Thrj Briskly Enter a Political Skirmish to Come Oat Trlth Colors Down. The Democrats in the House laid aside routine business several times yesterday to engage in a political skirmish with the minority. The old lieutenant-governorship question came up, the majority having decided in caucus several days ago that, in order to make a show before the people of being sincere in the position, it would bo necessary to oppose the passage of the seclion of the general appropriation bill providing for Lieutenant-governor Kobertson's compensation as President of the Senate and member of the State Board of Equalization. As a warning of what migh be expected when the bill came up for consideration, Mr. Willard, just before the noon adjournment, introduced the following resolution: Resolved, That the Auditor of State be and Is hereby requested to furnish information to the House of Representatives as to whether he has Issued any w arrants upon the Treasurer of the State to Robert 6. Robertson, and If so upon what fund aaid warrants were drawn and copies of the same. Mr. Willard said the information was wanted by the wavs and means committee, and intimated that if money had been paid out to Lieutenant-governor Kobertsoa it would not be allowed by the committee in reporting nnon the appropriation bill. Mr. Adams, of Morgan, was tno lirst to oppose the resolution from the minority side. There was no need of any such resolution, he said, and the public would readily see that it was introduced with no good purpose. If Lieutenant-governor Robertson had drawn money from the Auditor of State, every member knew what fund it came from. Mr. Willard interrupted Mr. Adams by asking him to name the fund Morgan county Representative replied with a cood deal of force: "From the fund ont of "which all Lieutenant-governors of Indiana are paid." Mr. Urownlee took up the protest where 2At. Adams left off. and he unmercifully scored the Democratic majority in the Senate for bringing about the revolutionary proceedings of two vears ago. Ho was sur prised that, after tho Democrats had been rebuked at the polls, they should be at tempting to perpetuate their crime aeainst the Constitution of the State. Forbearance would some day cease to be a virtue with the people of Indiana, and there would be a rebuke administered that would last for all time. He maintained that no Democrat was honest in his belief that Robertson was not legally elected Lieutenant-coveraor. and for the majority of the House to review the question bv refusing to allow an officer of the State to pay Colonel Robertson for nis services was the neight or infamy. Mr. Urownlee was so bitter in his denunciation that he was several times called to order. "but this did not- check the deserved rebuke under which the Democratic law-breakers quailed. Not one of them had the courage to defend the resolution. Even Willard was unwilling to attempt to iusriiy nis action, dux; ne earn tnat it tne lieutenant-governor had been paid any money, the Auditor of State would not be reimbursed. Lhe resolution was adopted by a party vote. Several Republicans explained their votes in pointed lancniacre. Mr. Darnell said he voted no because the unscrupulous majority, not satisfied with stealing Lieutenant-governor Robertson's office, now sought to rob him of his pocketOOOK. When the nous adjourned at noon, the Democrats in a brief caucus decided to follow their cowardly action with another resolution upon the same subjeer, wuson, or annoy county, tno man who never misses an occasion to denounce the ex-Union soldiers, was selected to lead this second effort in dishonest political tactics. Therefore, when the Speaker called the House to order in the afternoon, he instantly recognized the oneiuy county patriot, wno, wiin tue air of a braggadocio, introduced the following: Whereas, In the years 1887 and 1888 there were rumors current of a nature affectinsr the Treasury of the State of Indiana and the Treasrer thereof, and Whereas. The funds belonring to the State should be held, used and expended strictly according to law, and not otherwise; therefore, oe ir ResolTed, That the Speaker of the Ilouse be. and Is hereby authorized to appoint a committee of five members who shall proceed immediately to examine and investigate the said Treasury ana ireasurerinereonorana during the years aforesaid, and report at their convenience to this House; ana reit Resolved, That said committee shall take evi dence p uch times and places as they may deem proper, and have power to send for persons, uoo&s ana papers. The object of the resolution was to have the committee report that State Treasurer iiCiat'Kc u;m yam out money xo iuieutenanieovernor Robertson on warrants drawn bv the Auditor of State. Speaker Niblack waited a minute or two after the resolution baa been read, expecting to see the Repub licans Oppose it, and thera wasanexpreshud oi surprise ua me jjemocraiic si lie 01 tne ilouse when it became evident that the minority had no objections to offer. Tho nutation was put witn some besitation by the Speaker, and the resolution was adopted unanimously. The Democrats at once eaw that they had unwittingly steppea mio ineir own net. mey naa forgotten that just before State Treasurer Lemcke took his office. there were rumors current of a nature affecting tho treasury of the State of Indiana, and tho Treasurer there of." and that the incumbent of tho office at that time was that ardent exponent of Indiana Democracy, John J. Cooper. In their desire to crack the lash over the minority, they had also forgotten that Cooper's term of office extended into 1SS7, and that if the spirit of the resolution -was carried out ho -vonld have to be investigated a little too. As soon as -A. 1 fc A A. '1 . xne ex-oiaie i reasurers party lrienos realized the situation, they were in an impromptu caucus. The Republicans smiled at tho about to be presented by them requesting the committee, when appointed, to investi gate tho official transactions of Mr. Cooper . 1 . . 1 A. A 1 xnrougnoni ins Term. wnen .Mr. scUinnck arose and moved that the vote by which the resolution was passed, be reconsidered. The Republicans voted no, bnt the vote was reconsidered, and tho resolution, unon further motion of Mr. Schnmck. was laid on the table, the Republicans still voting agamsvcaiiiuK uu iuu mo iuvsiiganon. The Republicans time for retaliation came then by Mr. Stubblefiold offering the lollowmg: Resolved, That the Auditor of State b rtv quired to furnish lnfonnatirn to this house t aether or not AlonzoG. fcmlth did not over draw his per diem a a Senatr during the Fifty. fifth General Assembly of Indiana; and If so, to wnai amount. The majority did not want any discussion on that resolution. Before the last word was out of tho readme clerk's mouth Mr. Beawley moved to lav the resolution on the table. Mr. Stubblef.eld had not yielded the lloor. and desired to bo heard, but he was rapped down bv tho Speaker. The yeas and uays were demanded by tho Kcpuuucans ana tne resolution was lam on the table by a party vote. Several of the Kepublicans. when their names were called. explained why they would like to nee the resolution adopted. Mr. Stubbletield. imitating Mr. Willart, stated that he was after information. He nas seeu it frequently asserted in the newspapers that Smith had drawn more monny than he was entitled to, and he believed that it wan riirht that tho legislature phonld be put in possession of the facts. Mr. Cranor said if the charge, as made in the nft-grspapers. was not true, tho majority haunoreabon to f ear the resolution. He did not pretend to know whether it was true or not but from the opposition to

the resolution he was inclined to believe it was. Ho voted for an investigation be

cause he was anxious to see the mist hang ing over Smith's reputation cleared up. He could not understand why the Democratic majority objected to having tho chargo against the Jennings county statesman disproved. Won by Jacob P. Dunn. Fourteen ladies who wanted to bo State Librarian will be missed from the legislative halls during the remainder of the ses sion. Yesterday at least ten of them were claiming that they had enough votes pledged to elect them, but the story of tho caucus last night shows that they had placed confidence in Democratic politicians who are not to be trusted. Rut few of the ladies received any substantial support, and Jacob P. Dunn was easily nominated. Some of the ladies who thought they had a fair show for election did not receive any votes at - all. Those who received recog nition were Mrs. J. R. Gordon. Grecncastle; Mrs. Bosler. Indianapolis; Miss Holland, Vincennes; Miss Pendleton. Franklin; Miss Cnnnuv ftli 1 lT-iri 1 ! "fr- Kllft N.ivp. T).in. villc; Miss Nellie Ahem and Miss Emma Porter, Hibben ion county Dunn. TnHiananolis. Mrs. Gordon was put in nomination by Representative Auer; Mrs. Bosler by Representative HugLes; Miss Holland by Speaker Niblack; Mrs. Wilson by Representative Miller, Mrs. Hibben bv Representative Pleaants, and Mr. Dunn'by Representative Applegate. The others were not formally neiorexno cau cus. The first ballot resulted as follows: Gor don?, Bosler 7. Holland 5, Pendleton 4, Cooper 2. Nave 5. Ahern 6. Wilson 7. Hibben S, Jones 6, Porter 8, Shideler 1, and Dunn 19. On the second ballot Mrs. uordon re ceived 5, Bosler 5, Holland 5, Pendleton 1, Cooper 1. Nave 8. Ahern 7. Wilson 7. Hibben 2. Jones 5, Porter 9. Shideler 2, and Dunn 27. At the end of the ballot the names of Miss Pendleton. Mrs. Cooper and Mrs. Hib ben were withdrew by the gentlemen who placed them in nomination, and the third ballot resulted: Gordon 8, Bosler 4, Hol land 7, Nave 6, Wilson 8, Jones 4, Porter 11, Shideler 1. and Dunn 31. Mrs. bhidelers name was then withdrawn, and the fourth ballot was as follows: uordon 6, Ros ier 6, Holland 8, Nave 2, Wilson 8, Jones 2, Porter 10, and Dnnn 40. I he hfth and last ballot was then taksn. as follows. Gordon 5. Bosler 2. Holland 8. Wil son 9, Jones 1, Porter 13, and Dunn 44. Mr. Dunn, the nominee, is a young man with marked literary ability. He is the author of several books, bis last being a history of Indiana, which is one of the Commonwealth scries. He was born in Indianapolis, and in addition to his other literary duties ha done work on all the city newspapers. Tho caucus did not discuss the proposition to increase the Librarian's salA 1 . 1 A. " ary, dui a Din maKing an appropriation ior that purpose will likely be introduced. Warden Patten's Shoe-Factory. A gentleman from Jeffersonville says tho project of Warden Patt en, of tho State Prison South, to turn the institution into a shoe-factory, is looked upon with but littlo favor in and about Jeffersonville. Tho po sition is taken that the warden, nor any other man not experienced in the business, can purchase to a good purpose the material to be used in the manufacture of tho goods. It is now probable that the shoo company will put in another bid when tho present lease on the men expires. Upon tho same subject the LouisvUlo CourierJournal of yesterday says: The discipline for some time past is said to have been bad, and the convicts, it is alleged, had aono just wnat woric pleased them. An employe or tne snoe nrni statea last night tnat tne prisoners had been allowed to carry in their pockets what extra money they made, and would walk arounatne snops jmgmifc tneir surer dollars. One man has been carrying $100 in gold for some time. During tho election excitement nearlv every convict had a bet of some kind on the result. The directors noticed that the discipline was lax. and before Captain Patten was re-elected told him that a chancre must be made. Since then he has admitted that he was mistaken, and now the men are being closely watched. A day or two before the directors met, there came? near being an open rupture between Captain Patten and Charles A. Maiden, one of the contractors. The boot and shoe firm claims that it is now perfectly satisfied with the amount of work the men are doing, and as long as they are compenea to turn oui tne tasKs now given, it has no complaints to make. No Hope for City Attorneys. The Shockney bill in the interest of city attornejs was killed in the Senate yesterday afternoon. The judiciary committee, to which it was referred, recommended that it be indefinitely postponed, and the report, after being argued at length, was concurred in. The bill was the one which created such a panic among the pros ecuting attorneva of tho Rt.at. It. simply increased the duties of tho attorneys by giving them jurisdiction in all criminal cases where the arrest was made by the city. Senator Howard said he had hoped to soo such a measure prevail. bnt he doubted whether such a law would be constitutional. The people looked to the city authorities for good order, and it seemed, but just that the citv attornev should be permitted to present all cases where arrests aro made by tne city police. Uther Senators thought with Senator Howard that the idea of Hie bill was a good one, but they doubted its constitutionality, and therefore voted to indefinitely postpone it. The bill, if it had become a law, would have reduced the feees of prosecuting attorneys fully onehalf. Another bill, by Senator Shockney, met the same fate. It was tho one making the term of county officers begin Jan. 1. It was indefinitely postponed on tho ground that 6uch a law would be unconstitutional. The Contested Election Cases. There is still a hitch in tho election committee over the Ray-Carpenter contest. The report was expected yesterday, but it did not come. Chairman Cox said last evening that it would be forthcoming this morning, and Mr. Ray will likely be occupying the stolen seat before noon. The better class of Democrats from Shelby county are still opposing tho unseating of Carpenter, but it seems that they aro to have no influence on the unscrupulous majority in the Senate. The committee was in session three hours yesterday afternoon, on tho Grimes-Bichowslu case, and the evidence was nearly all heard. It is thought the case will be closed to-day. There is no evidence at all warranting the unseating of Senator Bichowski, but tho majority of the committee have concluded that ho must go. The House committee on elections is hearing the Peyton-John contested case, and will bo ready to make a report some time this week. The charge is made that John received thirty-three illegal votes, bnt as yet there has been no evidence to that effect. Mr. John has produced indisputable evidence that Peyton received eleven illegal votes. Plumbing at the State-lToute. The feature of the proceedings in the Senate was the ordering of an investigation of the plumbing in the State-house. The committee on public buildings submittted tho following report: We find that the plumbing of the Indiana Capitol Building has been officially condemned by the Ptate Health Board of Indiana as very imperfect and dangerous to health. We also llnd. by reference to the fifth annual report of the State Board of Health, that ten specific charges of defects have been made against the piumhiug of the Indiana 8tate Capitol, the same having been Incorporated in the report above mentioned. In consideration of thco facts, your committee recommends that this matter of tho State-houso plmuhing be thoroughly investigated, and your committee on public buildings request that they be given full power to actln this matter, and that they Ik? allowed to proceed at once and Investigate the plumbing and general sanitary condition of tho Capitol There was some opposition to giving the committee 60 much authority, but it seemed to bo the unanimous opinion that the investigation should be held before the building was accepted by tho State. The Teport was concurred in, and the committee held its first meeting in accordance therewith yesterday afternoon. It made arrangements to summon before it the members of the State Board of Health, who condemned the work, and the plumbers who had tho contract. Features of New Bills. Among the new bills introduced in the Ilouse yesterday was ono by Mr. Reynolds, providing that the German language shall not be taught in the public schools of tho State. It is short, in requiring that all instruction shall be given in the English

, Peru; Mrs. Wilson Beaiora a nadirs.

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. Mrs. hhideler and J. P.

language, and no other. It is made a penalty to violate any provisions of tho oil.

the onenuer being subject to a nne or c-, and dismissal as a teacher. Mr. Reynolds says he has ascertained there is a general demand for such a law, and ne will urge its passage. Mr. Willard is tho author of a bill called an "act to encourage life-time prisoners in the prisons and reformatories in the State." It came into tho House yesterday and provides that a "life-time sentence ' iu law shall mean twenty-five years with less time for good behavipr. At the end of twenty-five years all men now in the penitentiary serving a life sentence will, if the bill becomes a law. be released on their f ood behavior for a period of live years, fthey prove good citizens they are to have their freedom forever, unless convicted on another charge. Tho same rule is to apply to all prisoners who aro to bo nereaiter sentenced for life. The Republican Caucus. The Republicans, to nominate a Libra rian, held their caucus in the State Audi tor's office, and decided to cast their vote in the joint convention for Mrs. Virginia C. Meredith, of Cambridge City. Mrs. Meredith is the widow of Heury C. Meredith, once a member of the Senate and son of Gen. Sol. Meredith. She is a very talented lady, and is ono of tho most successful agriculturists in the State. She received tho unanimous vote of the caucus. Tho time for holding the joint convention has not yet been selected. Minor legislative Matters. The little English sparrow has triumphed. The bill of Mr. Stephenson, of Orange and Crawford, providing for a reward for their destruction, has been indefinitely postponed by the House. Mr. Foster, of Madison, has a bill that will not please the sportsmen. It provides that it shall be unlawful to kill quail any time during the next one hundred years. A heavy penalty is to be imposed npon anyone for violating the provisions oi the bill. The Democratic members of the Assembly from the out counties are forming a combination against the Sullivan-Harrison candidate for president of. tho benevolent institutions. They are pushing Dr. James, of Muncie, for the position, and it looks very much liko ho would be tho caucus nominee. Representative Anderson, of Clay, introduced a peculiar bill yesterday. It takes from the Governor the appointment of the State Mine Inspector, and provides for euch an appointment by a civil-service commission. Tho commission, under the bill, is to be composed of a mining engineer, a mino operator, and three practical mine operators, to be elected by tho General Assembly. RSenator Traylor's bill looking to the extermination of the "White Caps' will probably become a law. The committee on judiciary, to which it was referred, presented a favorable report upon it yesterday morning, and it is now ready for a second reading. It defines the conspiring together of three-or more persons for tho purpose of mistreating or annoying any person or persons, a riot, and manes the violation of o act punishable by a heavy fine and an imprisonment for aslonga period as ten years. President D. S. Jordan, of the State University, visited both branches of tho General Assembly yesterday. He is trying to secure a large appropriation for tne university, and, witn that end in view, he distributed among the members a circular calling attention to the needs of the institution. In accordance with his wish, Mr. Dolan, of Monroe, introduced a bill in the House providing for the appropriation of $00,000. to be used in the erection of a lireproof library building. Governor Hovey viiited both nouses yesterday afternoon. In company with his private secretary he entered the Senate chamber a few minutes after the afternoon session had begun. As soon as his presence was discovered the Lieutencnt-governor ordered a recess of ten minutes. All tho Senators pressed forward, and each one was introduced to the Governor by the Lieutenant-governor. The reception continued until tho time of recess had expired. The Governor then went to tho hall of tho House. The Representatives welcomed him. Neariy all the members were presented to him. ' ; The Republicans in ,tho House mad nri unsuccessful attempt to reduce the force of unnecessary door-keepeis tyesterdAy.af ernoon. Mr. Brown, of llenry; introduced a resolution reducing the number from twenty-nine to ten. The resolution was promptly voted down by the majority, alt though two or three Democrats were hbnest enough to state that they believed the number employed too large. They justified their votes in the negative by stating that they believed the number proposed by Mr. Brown was too small. It is not likely, "however, that a resolution to reduce the number even one could be passed. PROCEEDINGS IN DETAIL. The Senate raying Attention to Bills and the House Dabbling in Politics. The rrayer at the opening of the Senate yesterday was offered by tho Rev. Lee. of Edwin Ray Church, after which Senator Shockneys blU to make uniform the commencement of terms of county clerks, auditors, treasurers, sheriffs and recorders, with a favorable committee report thereon, was read the second tin e. Senator Burke moved to amend by inserting the words "and prosecuting attorneys. Agreed to. Senator Traylor stated that the terms of office could not be extended in that way. Senator Shockney did not think the point well taken. Senator Howard was afraid the constitutional obiectlon was a good one, and Senator Johnson believed the bill ought to pass if constitutional, and moved, to refer the bilf to the Judiciary committee. Senator Barrett moved to refer It to a special committee which he named,Traylor,Johnson and Howard. Senator Johnson insisted the Judiciary committee was constituted to consider these very questions, and hoped the amendment would not prevail. Senator Barrett withdrew his amendment and the bill was referred to the Judiciary committee. Senator Smith's bill to make it unlawful to manufacture dynamite within 160 yards of an occupied dwelling; or to store over lOO pounds in any town or city, and requiring a record to be made of amounts sold and to whom sold, was read the second time, with committee amendments and then ordered engrossed. Senator Unnston's bin to authorize payment of indebtedness of a former trustee in Union county was read tho second time and ordered engrossed. Senator AWord presented a petition from Newton county praying for legislation to quiet titles to Beaver lake lands, which was referred to the committee on swamp lands. Senator Do Motte offered a resolution, which was adopted, for the appointment of a committee of three to inquire as to the- practical operations of the present law regarding the manufacture and sale of petroleum oils, and report what legislation la necessary to protect the lives and property of the people of the State. Senator Barrett, enairman of the committee on Judiciary, presented reports favorable to hills introduced as follows: By Senator Harden, amendment of an act to fix the salaries of Judges; by Senator Traylor, defining the crime of riotous conspiracy, Intended to arply specially to the White Caps; by Senator 8. P. Thompson, to enable joint suits to be maintained upon several bonds of public officers; by Senator Hayes, prescribing the aets of Judges and clerks in guardianship, and bv Senator Shockney, to amend Sections 213 and 215, and to repeal Section 160 of an act concerning proceedings in criminal cases. The committee also recommended the indefinite postponement of the bill of Senator Griffith, concerning criminal proceedings; by Senator Shockney, to amend Sections 339 and 343 of the Bevised Statutes; by Senator 8. P. Thompson, to amend Section 293 of an act concerning proceeding in civil cases; by Senator Dresser, to amend Section 2931 K. 8., and by Senator Smith, concerning public offenses. The committee on organization of courts reported favorably on Senator Howard's countv clerk election bill, and that Senator Harlan's bill be amended by making the terms of the Hamilton county court begin February, April. Sentemter and November, and that Senator Hubbcll's city Judge Jurisdiction bill be amended by substituting 200 for 1,500. The committee on sericulture returned, with amendments, Senator Unnstou's bill to incorporate the Swine-bieeders' Association." The committee on public buildings asked for full power to thoroughly investigate the plumbing of the State-houso and its general sanitary condition, which was granted after a few remarks by Senators Hudson and Johnson. The committee on swamp lands reported amendments to Senator Bicnowskrs bill concerning drainage, and Senator AlXord's Beaver creeJt land bill. The committee on county and township business returned with amendments Senator Smith's bill io require supervisors to if plate bridges in front of farm gates and driveways, and Senator Shockney's bill to fix county commissioners fees. It recommended for passage Senator Smith's court allowance bill and that to prevent stock gambling. Senator Urmston's free frravel road bill. Se nator Hale's election bill. Senator Traylor's uniform personalty assessment bill and Senator Schroyer'a toll road purchase bllL The committee on towns and cities reported favorably on Senator's Griffith's city-levee bill. Senator Barrett's bill as to powers of title, and Senator Hod ge' bill legaliriug acta of the Rusaellville trustees. Unfavorable reports were made upon Senator Hays's bill to amend Section Oof the Revised Statutes. A minority report in favor of its passge, was presented. The commit

tee also reported unfavorably upon Senator, fchockney'a bill to amend Section 1649 of the statutes. AFTERNOON" SESSION. The following new bills were introduced and referred: By Senator DeMotte: 8.244.1 To authorize the custodian of military flags to deliver them to associations of survivors. Also: t. 246. To increase attendance upon public schools by makine it compulsory. By Senator Hudson: S. 213. To secure registration of plumbers in cities of 60,000 inhabitants. By Senator Alford: S. 247.) For release of liens in deeds for realty. By Senator Harness: S. 24S. To maintain political puritv at primary and other elections. By Senator Logsdon: S. 249. To amend the law relating to Incorporated towns, laying out streets and alleys.. Also: S. 250. To provide for inspection of steam boilers and appoint a State boiler inspector. By Senator Barrett: S. 251.1 To repeal and amend an act relating to townships. Sec. C270, 6209, 6276, 6310, 6332, 6334 and 6339, 8. 8. By Senator Sears: 8. 252.1 Supplemental to the township bridge repair act. By Senator Boyd: 8. 253. By request, referring to fish ponds and to amend bec 2117, R. 8. By Senator Howard: 8. 254.) To define powers of State Board of Education. Senator Shockney stated as the Governor was on the floor of the Senate he moved that a committee invite him to a teat beside the Lieutenant-governor. The Governor was then introduced to members during recess of a few minutes. By Senator Clemmens: rs.255. To amend Sec. 284 of an act to divide the State Into judicial circuits. Senator Barrett offered a preamble and resolution reciting that as the Board of State-house commlstioners have reported to the Governor that they have completed the State-houe building, therefore, that the Senate committee on finance co-operate with the House committee on ways and means in examining the accounts for expenditures and if found correct and the commissioners have discharged the duties Imposed upon them by law that the said Joint committee shall report a measure that will relieve said commissioners from further service. Adopted. The Senate adjourned until this morning at 10 o'clock.

Ilouse of Representatives. In the nouse, after prayer by the Rev. E. P. Whallon, on a call of the roll for that purpose, new bills were introduced as follows: Iiy Mr. Pierce: H. R. 265.) To amend Section 164G of the Revised Statutes, concerning criminal prosecutions. Also: II. R. 2G(. To amend Section 1927 of the Revised Statutes, relating to crimes. By Mr. Shambauph: H. R. 267.1 To authorize tho sale of certain State land3 and the recovery of lands belonging thereto. Also: U. R. 268. J To amend Section 50GO of the Revised Statutes, relating to the appointment of notaries public. By Mr. Custer: I U. R. 269.1 To authorize tho purchase of ten acres of land in Cass county far the State insane hospital eituated at Locanspcrt. aIao U. R. 270.1 To provide for the trimming of hedge fences, etc. By Mr. Dolen: U. R. 271. To appropriate $60,000 to the State University, for the erection of a tire-proof librarv building. By Mr. Cox: H. R. 272. To authorize county commissioners to purchase toll roads and Jnake them free. By Mr. Applegate: H. R. 273. To amend laws concerning to the Supreme Court so as to provide for the appointment of a sheriff for said court. Also, a resolution that a commission, consisting of three members, be appointed to report to the next GeneralAssembly a feeandsalary bill two members of said commission to be elected by the General Assembly and one to be appointed by the Governor. This resolution was laid on tho table, on motion of Mr. Foster, who said that the object was to retard any consideration of a fee and salary bilL By Mr. Anderson: II. R. 274. To provide for tho examination of Inspectors for coal mines. By Mr. Carroll: H.R. 275. To amend Section 4439, of the Revised Statues of 18dl, concerning common schools. By Mr. Stevenson: H. R. 276. To amend Section 5198, of tho Revised Statues of 1881, relating to interest. By Mr. Vandolah: (II. R. 277. To repeal an act relating to the rent of telephones. Also: H. R. 278. Concerning Jurisdiction of Justices of the peaces. By Mr. Kelley: II. R. 279.1 Concerning pensions and property purchased therewith, and to exempt pension money from debt. By Mr. Cranon II. R. 230. To appropriate $20,000 to lower and clean the channel of White river in Delaware county. Also: H. R. 281. To prohibit the use by railroad companies of cars requiring employes to go between cars to couple, while in motion. By Mr. Plckhardt: II. It. 282. To legalize the acts of the board of trustees and officers of the town of Huntingburg. By Mr. Willard: H. R. 283. To encourage life convicts, and declare that twenty-live years shall constitute a life sentence. Also: II. It. 281. To regulate transportation by railroad companies. JJy Mr. Dewey: n. R. 285. To authorize the organization and holding of agricultaral fair as.sociatlnn. By Mr. Claypool: H. R. 286. To make it a misdemeanor for any publio officer to accept railroad passes free. Bv Mr. Moon: n. R. 287. To amend See. 10 of the drainage act, and repeal certain laws connected therewith. By Mr. Brownlee: n. R. 28. Concerning tho manufacturing of tile. Also: H. R. 289. Requiring lien holders to make satisfaction on records when the same is paid. . By Mr. Warrum: H. R. 290. Defining certain crimes against publio policy In prohibiting saloon screens. Also: U.K. 291.) To provide for costs in criminal cases. ByMr.Mendenhall: H.R. 292. To repeal Sections 4422 and 4423 R. S.. and define duties, etc., of State Board of Education. Also: fll. R. 293. To enforce the educational rights of children. Bv Mr. Curtis: ll. R. 294. To amend Sec. 3857 of R. P. relating to mining. Mr Mr. Loon: ill. R. 295.1 To appropriate money for building and repairing the Deaf and Dumb Institute. By Mr. Nugent: D. R. 296. For the relief of Josenh Kelso and Isaac Hollinsrsworth. By Mr. White: 11. R. 297.1 To amend Section 4 of act approved April 11, 1885! relating to the practice of medicine. By Mr. Ragon: III. R. 298. To provide for compiling and distributing a 6tate series of school-books. Mr. Willard offered a resolution requesting the Auditor of State to furnish lniormatlon to the House whether or not he had issued any warrant on the State drawn in favor or Lieutenant-gov ernor Robertson, and if so, to furnish copies of the same to the committee on ways and means. Adopted yeas 55, nays 40. New bills were then introduced, as follows: By Mr. Willard: H. R. 299. To limit the con-, veyance or property to institutions to one-rourth the amount or tno estate. By Mr. Foster: II. R. 300. For the protection of quails. By Mr. nughes: H. R. 301. Relating to tho estern Mutual .Lire company. By Mr. Heiney: n. R. 302.J Amending Sec tion 2002. Revised Statutes of 1881, relating to publio affairs. Also: H. R. 303. Relating to an appeal from Justice of the peace's court. Bv Mr. Bigham: II. R. 304.1 Relating to the claim of J. L. Spaulding. Also: II. R. 305.1 Keiatlnr to tne Claim oi jreter nomier. By Mr. Langstatr: U.R.300.J Making eight hours a day's labor. AFTEEKOOX SESSION. On call to order, the House resuming the call of counties for tho introduction of bills, the following were introduced: By Mr. Robbins: II. R. 307. Relating to correcting land pateajts. Mr. Brown offered a resolution that nineteen door-keepers of the House be discharged, which was laid on the table yeas, 54: nays, 38. By Mr. Pleasants: fH. R. 308. J Relating to associations not having pecuniary profits. By Mr. Adams: II. R. 309. Amending Sec. 2481, R. 8. By. Mr. Stevenson: H. IL 310.1 Relating to State prisons, and creating a board, to consist of five members, to be appointed bv the Governor. By Mr. Willard: H. R. 311.) Fixing the charges on railroads for carrying passengers. Mr. Stubbletield offered a resolution requesting the Auditor of State to furnish information to this House whether or not Alonzo G. Smith did or did not overdraw his salary as a Senator last session. A motion of Mr. Pleasants to lay the resolution ou the table prevailed yeas, 58; nays, 38. By Mr. Timmons: II. R. 312.1 To amend Section 209 of an act relating to killing of fish. By Mr. Cullcn: if. K. 313.1 to amend section 5317, R. S., 1881, relating to liquor license. Also: U. R. 314. To amend section 293, R. 8., relating to recovery of real estate after twenty years. Mr. Beasley offered a resolution to instruct the Do or-keeper to ascertain why Rooms 50 and 51 are not vacated for tho use of the House Clerk, which was uiopted. By Mr. Fi&'.ds: U.R.315. To amend Section 10. relating to perjury. Mr. Wilson offered a resolution authorizing the Speaker to appoint a committee of five to examine the S'ate Treasury foi the years of 1887 and 1888. It was adopted, but being reconsidered, was laid on the table. On motion of Mr. Brownlee the Ilouse took a recess for ten minutes, and the Governor, who was upon the floor, held an informal reception of the members and visitors. The introduction of bills was then continued. By Mr. Davis: 11. R. 316. Empowering a trustee of Steuben township, Steuben countv, to sell certain lands at auction. Also: H. R. 317. To amend Section 2117, R. 8., relating to the taking of fish by spears. My Mr. MetzKen H.R. 318. Relating to the vacation of private burial-grounds. By Mr. Beasly. II. K. 310.1 To legalize the acts of board of trustees of Shelburn, Sullivan county. The constitutional rules being suspended, the bill was passed yeas, 8; nays, 0. By Mr. Beasly: II. R. 320.) Relating to the duties of school trustees and directors. By Mr. Wells: H. R. 321.) Relating to furnishlng county superintendents suitable rooms. By Mr. Lacy: II. R. 322.) Relating. to compulsory education. By Mr. Goodwine: U. R. 323. Relating to the removal of court-houses by county commissioners Br Mr. Win. Fulton: U. R. 324. Concerning thsale of pernicious literature. Also: H. R. 325.1 To amend Section. 1917, R. S., concerning public offenses. By Mr. Revnolds: II. R. 32C.1 To amend Section 4497, It S., 1881, concerning language4to be tan cut in the common schools. Bv Mr. George Fulton: II. R. 327.1 To define the, "Twenty-eighth and Forty-eighth judicial circuit i and create the FJftn Judicial circuit.

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