Indianapolis Journal, Volume 51, Number 30, Indianapolis, Marion County, 30 January 1901 — Page 4

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THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 1901.

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The question of a special session of the ;ext Congress seems to depend on whether hla one will buckle down to business. Exyerience shows that is difficult to set Congress to do. SsaSBSBBBBBBBBBBBBSBBBBBBBBBBaBBBBBBBBBBBBBaBBBBBSSValBBsaBBaSBB The events of the past few days make tt clear that Great Britain and Germany are drawing together a fact that strengthens the peace of Europe and may have a potent influence upon the settlement of the Chinese questions.' ssassi Bsssaa bm bsbbbbsbbi Jersey justice has sometimes been sneered at, but It will not suffer by the outcome of the trial of three fast and fashionable men for a diabolical murder. ßtvere as their punishment Is It is no more than they deserve. While it Is not probable that the senatoreject from North Carolina will be denied his seat, it is asserted that the Republicans in the Senate will have an investigation to bring to light the fact that certain voters in that State have been disfranchised. The occurrence of President McKinley's fifty-eighth birthday yesterday recalls the fact that he is one of the youngest Presi dents we have had. His military service in the civil war, which was the foundation cf his political career, began at an early fcge. The influence of law-breaking is seen in the fact that good and gentle women all over the country are evincing a desire to . follow Mrs. Nation's example. The idea fceems to be that law-breaking Implies the tort of nobility that belongs to religious martyrdom. The Legislature of Indiana has nothing to o with the action of the Governor regard ing a requisition from the Governor of an other State for the return of alleged fugl Uvea from justice, and an attempt to die täte his action in a particular case would be impertinent. The story published by a Berlin Socialist paper that Emperor William hurried to 1 London to secure a debt of several million dollars due him from his nephew, the Trlnce of Wales, is doubtless a gigantic fcoax. If crowned heads and royal princes engage In such transactions they do not divulge them. Unless misrepresented, two preachers urged a meeting of their friends to proceed against saloons as has Mrs. Nation. In this State most of the saloons are legalized by law, so that to destroy the property of those who maintain them would be a violation of the law of the State as much as It is to set buildings on fire. The Democrats in the Legislature ought to know that no capital can be made out of the refusal of any Governor of Indiana to send men to .be tried by the Cantrill Court in Kentucky, which has been de clared by Kentucky Jurists to be a tribunal without parallel in modern times except that which tried Dreyfus. Several of the principal witnesses have already confessed that they were induced to commit perjury. The Mil Introduced by Representative James to reorganize the management ol the Woman's Prison and Industrial School for Girls by placing a man on the board of managers can be justified by sound business reasons. Althougn It Is a return to the original plan and government of the institution, which provided that one of the three managers should be a man, it Is not necessarily a reflection on exclusive wom en management. That management has been In the main successful, and probably no other institution In the State has been better managed in a financial and business tense during the last twenty years than the one In question. Yet It Is probable that th presence of a man on the board, making enc member out of three managers, would conduce to more harmony and better busi ness methods. The treatment of Insurgent Filipinos by the American military authorities Is not as severe as was that of American Tories during and after the revolutionary war. The latter not only had their property con located, but were confined to certain limits by military surveillance or expelled from the country. They were treated a3 public enemies, and traitors. Joseph Hawley, of that period, an ancestor of the present r.-t"r IIawly, wrote to a friend: "Can - r" did any State ever submit itlzz traitors? It is amos

ngly wonderful that, having no capital

punishment for our intestine enemies, we have not been utterly ruined before now." When Boston was evacuated by the British in 1776, eleven hundred American Tories took passage on the British ships that sailed for Halifax. General Washington was only too glad to get rid of them. and Congress afterwards thanked him, with a gold medal, for the great deliver ance. Traitors In our civil war wore even more severely, treated. It is a mistake to suppose that the United States has ever treated Insurrectionists against Its author ity with tenderness. A NATIONAL DUTY. Current events emphasize the Importance of early action by Congress to facilitate the establishment of civil government in the Philippines. Scarcely a day passes that dees not bring evidence of the rapid subsidence of the Insurrection and the urgent demand for the substitution of civil government for military. Our military and civil officers in the Philippines agree on this point. The recent report of the Taft commission was 'emphatic In regard to it, and now comes a strong appeal to both houses of Congress, wired from Manila and. signed by all the members of the directory, or, as we would say, the central committee of the Federal party. This Is the first direct appeal made by Influential Filipinos for the co-operation, of Congress in enabling them to establish peace and civil government in the islands. After call ing attention to the numerous accessions to the Federal party in all parts of the archipelago and the increasing number of Filipinos who are taking the oath of allegiance to the United States the committee says: Until now political parties have attempted formation on plans more or less questioning American sovereignty. Our platform makes the main plank sovereignty to the United States, with liberty to each citizen to pursue peacefully his political ideas. The hour of peace has sounded. On our platform are grouped many Filipinos of hitherto irreconcilable ideas, but some more obstinate decline to join, for, though willing to accept sovereignty of the United States, the prospect of Indefinite continuance of military government makes them distrust purposes of the United States and delays ineir suDmission. Adjournment or tne present Congress without giving the President authority to establish a purely civil government, with usual powers, and post ponement for at least a year of such gov ernment until the new Congress will cer tainly confirm this distrust. The directory of the Federal party believes the conferring of such authority on the President wouia inspire confidence, hasten accept ance of sovereignty, of union and the coming of peace. The directory, therefore, prays both houses of Congress to authorize the President to establish civil government whenever he deems It opportune. Considering the nature and object of this appeal and the circumstances in which it is made It should command the instant and earnest attention of the government. The military authorities are doing their part towards stamping out what little Is left of armed insurrection in the Philippines. This is an appeal by prominent Filipino leaders for Congress to do its part by authorizing the President to substitute civil for military government. The British government would hail with del'ght a similar appeal from a committee of influential Boers. If other important business will permit Congress should pass the desired legislation at this session, and if not the President should call a special session of the next Congress as soon as possible after the adjournment of this one. The interests involved are too important to admit of any unnecessary delay. The situation creates an imperative national duty. THE TRASH QUESTION. Tramps are like the poor in more senses than one, but especially in the Scriptural sense that we have them always with us. As a partial result of hard times they are, of course, more numerous at some periods than at others, but they are always sufficiently numerous to constitute a distinct social factor and to keep alive the question how to deal with them. A recent state ment on tha subject estimates he total number of tramps in the United States at present, meaning thereby vagrants who make their way from place to place and get their living without work, at 100,000, It is further estimated that this army of traveling loafers costs $3,630,000 a year for food, $1,000,000 a year for clothing, $3,000,000 a year for transportation, that they dam age property to the amount of $13,000,000 a year and cost $2,500,000 in police surveillance. court proceedings, etc. Here is a total debit account of $25,150,000 without a cent on the credit side. A standing army of 100,000 In prosperous times of peace may not be a menace to the Republic nor the precursor of imperialism, but it is a very large army of drones, and experience proves that it Is rapidly recruited to a maximum during every period of hard times. How to deal with it or how to minimize its numbers and its cost is a question of serious and grow ing importance for every State and city. One thing Is certain, and that Is that the worst possible way of dealing with th-i question Is not to deal with It at all, thus encouraging tramps by feeding or letting them alone. It is only a question of time when every city and State will have to adopt some better plan than this. A few States have already done so. It is worthy of remark that "Little Delaware," which has clung to the whipping post through all criticism, was the first State to legis late against tramps. A law passed In IS?) requires them to be arrested on sieht and put to work on the streets or other pub lic works or hired out to private persons. For work done they receive wages. A New York law makes the penalty of professional tramping one year's confinement at hard labor in a county jail or penitentiary Pennsylvania punishes the practice of tramping and begging with confinement at labor in tbe county jail or workhouse for not less than six months nor more than eighteen. Wisconsin makes the penalty six months' hard labor In the county jail, and if the tramp refuse to work confinement in the State prison for a term not exceeding two years. North Carolina Imposes six months' imprisonment in the county jail. The oddest enactment on tho subject is that of the town of Oakland, Me., which, at the spring election of ISO), voted to pur chase and use a peculiar chair devised for the punishment of tramps. The chair was so constructed that when a person was seated in it there was no space whatever lor change of position or rest. Opposite the chin of the occupant was a shelf for food, which could be reached through a hole In the door. When the first man punished was released and sent to jail he broke out and smashed tho chair before having town A second chair was made and put In Its place. It is doubtful if this ingenious con trlvance will abolish tramps in Maine any more than the prohibitory law has abol

ished tipplers. With an army of at least

100,000 tramps in the United States, and al ways liable to a sudden increase, the ques tion of how to deal with them is a live one. STATE IIEHOES. A bill having been introduced In the Pennsylvania Legislature appropriating $30,000 to assist In the erection of a monument to the late Colonel Hawkins, of the Tenth Pennsylvania Infantry, who lost his life in the Philippines, General Harrison Gray Otis, of Los Angeles, Cal., has written requesting the privilege of contribut ing to the fund. Colonel Hawkins served under General Otis In the Philippines. He was a veteran " of the civil war, and for twenty-one years an officer of the Penn sylvania National Guard, and General Otis says "A skillful, experienced and intrepid veteran officer, whose memory it is a duty and a delight to honor." The action of the Pennsylvania Legisla ture, so promptly and generously indorsed by General Otis, shows the right spirit of a great commonwealth towards Its sons who give their lives to the country. The Nation cannot honor all such as they de serve, and its imperfect efforts should be supplemented by the States. Indiana has erected the finest monument In the world in memory of all her soldiers and has erected individual monuments to General Clarke, of the revolutionary period, and to General Harrison, of the war of 1S12, but she has not erected an Individual monument to any soldier of the war of the rebellion or of the late war with Spain. A bill that has been introduced in the Legislature providing for the erection of a monu ment to General Pleasant A. Hackleman, who was killed in the civil war, and to General Lawton, who fell in the Philippines, affords an opportunity to make the State's record complete in this regard which ought not to pass unheeded. Every State should remember its patriots and heroes. The provision of the new army bill which authorizes the organization of ten regiments of native Filipino soldiers for service In those islands is a wise one. It will enlist the allegiance of many natives, give them occupation and livelihood, tend to the establishment of peace and contribute to the Americanization of the islands. The provision is in accordance with the best methods of Anglo-Saxon government. "Slightly disfigured but still in the 'ring" might be applied to the Indianapolis Sun, which was burned out early yesterday morning and appeared on time yesterday noon and afternoon. This could not have been done without the aid of some of its contemporaries, but It also involved a large amount of "hustling" by everybody connected with the Sun. Its hard experience Is one that may befall any business establishment, and the Journal is pleased to have assisted in alleviating it. PROM HITHER AND YON. Prompt Reply. Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph. "Who was Esau?" asked the Sunday school teacher, who was testing the biblical knowledge of her pupils. "Esau," replied the prompt scholar, "was the man who sold his birthright for a pot of massage." Depend on the Ylelm. Chicago Record. "There are two kinds of the grip going round.", "What are they?" "The kind a person gets who can afford to stay in bed, and the kind a person gets who can't afford to stay In bed." Generous Andy. Chicago Times-Herald. "Well, I see the people of Sj-racuse are In luck." How so?" "Andrew Carnegie's going to give them hi Income for twenty minutes, so that they can build a library." The Grcnt Man. Philadelphia North American. "They said In all his literary career he never wrote anything but oommon sense." "Alas! I fear some enemy Is about to counteract this." "Why?" "They are going to publish his love letters." Anions the Freaks. Washington Post. "Unhand me!" There was a buslnees-llke tone in her vojee at pingular variance with the meanlngfulness of the words she uttered. . "Unhand me!" "Sure thing," replied the Armless Wonder's maid, deftly tucking the Armless Wonder's arms Into the folds of the freak's ample bodice. Immediately after which the musuem calk boy yelled for the Armless Wonder to take her corner. 'DUE TO AMERICAN TRAINING. How Harmsworth Once Starred the Country He In Now Visiting;. LONDON, Jan. 29. Some curious evidence was presented to-day during the trial of a suit for libel brought by R. K. Turnbull, an American newspaper man, against B. A. Hawksley, counsel for the British Chartered South African Company. The latter accused Turnbull, while employed by the Daily Mail of having instigated a confidential clerk, named Wallis, to abstract confidential letters referring to the Jameson raid from Hawksley's office. These are the letters which were published somo time back by the Independence Beige. Turnbull denied the assertion. He declared he had not bribed Wallis, but only gave him newspaper rewards for information. What he had done was in behalf of the Dally Mall and with the full approval of Mr. Harmsworth. The money was not paid to Wallis for stealing documents, but for copying them. During Ihe testimony Turnbull said he was approached by Messrs. Masslnghnm.v Stead and Labouchere in connection with the letters. He told Mr. Stead the documents could be purchased for 1.000. The letters, finally, through Wallis, reached the hands of Gavin Brown Clark, the former Radical member of Parliament for Caithness, and former consul general of the Transvaal in London, and appeared in the Independence Beige, and Dally Chronicle. Under cross-examlnallon Turnbull admitted he had been dismissed by Mr. Harmsworth, but through the instrumentality of Mr. Hawksley, Mr. Harmsworth gave him another trial, announcing this Intention In a letter to Mr. Hawksley. in which he said: "Seeing that Turnbull has expressed regret, and as his serious offense was really due to his American training, I will give him another trial." After further similar evidence tho Jury stopped the case and a verdict was entered for Mr. Hawksley. Whnt an Array of "Patriots! COLUMBUS, O., Jan. 29. The following list of toasts for the Jefferson-Jackson-Lincoln banquet, which Is to be held here on Lincoln's birthday, has been given out: William Jennings Bryan, "Jefferson;" John I. Altgeld, "Jackson: Charles A. Towne. "Lincoln:" Senator Eliot Carmack. Ten nessee, "Jefferson to Lincoln;" Senator Fettisrew. "Lincoln Down to Hanna; Representative De Armond, Missouri, "Our Government Should be controlled ay tne Ballot Box and not by the Musket." Dr. Howard Taylor will write a poem suitable to tho occasion,

THE PRIMARY BILL

IT IS AMENDED TO APPLY ONLY TO MARION COUNTY. There I Some Donbt About the PasMage of the Hill Even In Its Amended Form. BUSINESS OF THE SENATE DEMOCRATS GET LITTLE OUT OF TAYLOR-FIN L E Y RESOLUTION. Ruled Out of Order by the Lieutenant Governor Proceedings in Doth Houses. Tho State Legislature has progressed sufficiently In its work to attract a great many onlookers. Many visitors attended the sessions held yesterday. Both branches held morning and afternoon sessions, adjourning early enough to permit the comn.Ittees to dispose of matters set down for hearing. Perhaps the most important event of the different sessions yesterday was the consideration of the primary election bill in the House. The bill was advanced to second reading, and after being amended In various ways It was ordered engrossed. The consideration of the bill had been made a special order of business for tho afternoon. Although the most of the amendments that v.ere made to the bill came from tho Democratic side of the House, it did not appear that politics cut much figure in the case. The argument over the measure developed a smart opposition from different quarters, and, os finally amended, the bill, if it becomes a law, will only apply to Marion county and the city of Indianapolis Other cities aAd towns may have the law If they decide that they want it by voting for it at the first election after the measure becomes operative. To Representative Davis, of Greene county, belongs the honor of having amended the bill so as to make it compulsory only in Marion county. Whon the bill comes up again It will be on third reading and on its passage. There still aprears to be doubt among members as to the final success of the bill, even in its amended form. Another important feature of the House proceedings was the Introduction of a bill by Representative James providing for a change in the management of the Industrial School for Girls and Woman's Prison. In the Senate one of the important matters to occupy the attention of the members was the introduction of a number of new bills and a favorable report of the committee on Senator Agnew's anti-trust bill. Tho bill reapproprlatlng $31.000 for the completion of the soldiers' and sailors' monument was passed under a . suspension 'of rules, the committee on finance reporting favorably on tho measure. During the day, in the Senate, Mr. Stilwell offered a resolution relating to ex-Governor Taylor and Charles Finley, Kentucky refugees. The rense of the resolution was that the sentiment of the Senate would be. In favor of thj Governor honoring another requisition for the return of tho exiles In the event another attempt is made to have these men returned to Kentucky. . . Lieutenant Governor GMbert held the resolution to be out of order. THE SENATE'S SESSIONS. Senator Still vcelFs"Kesolut Ion Haled Out of Order Routine Matters. In accordance with his expressed intentions Senator Stillwell yesterday introduced in the Senate his resolution with reference to the extradition of William S. Taylor and Charles Finley, thfc- Kentucky exiles, who are at present residing in the State of Indiana. As predicted in the Journal a few days ago. President Gilbert declared the resolution out of order, and the desire of the senator from Gibson to place the majority members of the Senate on record with reference to their attitude in the matter was frustrated. The resolution was as follows: "Whereas, One William S. Taylor and one Charles Finley are fugitives from justice from the commonwealth of Kentucky and are to be found within the borders of the State of Indiana and are given protection from the courts of their State; now, therefore, be it "Resolved, By the Senate of Indiana, the House of Representatives concurring, that .should Governor Beckham, of Kentucky, offer to extradite said fugitives it is the sense of this Legislature that it will be the duty of the Governor of the State of Indiana to honor said requisition." In support of his ruling the president said that it was not in the rroince of the Senate to Instruct the Governor as to his duty in matters of the kind to which the resolution referred, and that he did not think the time of the Senate should be taken up with the discussion of a resolution which would have no efficacy even if it were adopted. "The time of the Senate," said President Gilbert, "has been too often expended in this chamber in the discussion of subjects foreign to the business of the Senate." STILLWELL PROTESTED. Senator Stillwell protested against the ruling of the chair, saying that there was a tacit understanding between members on both sides that the question should be debated on the floor of the Senate. President Gilbert replied that such an understanding would not affect the ruling of the chair, and that If Senator Stlllwell so desired he could appeal from his decision In the matter. Senator Stlllwell demurred to the suggestion of President Gilbert, but intimated before he sat down that some of the Republican members were afraid to discus the matter. President Gilbert replied that he took it for granted that no member of the Senate was afraid to stand for what he thought was right, and the matter seemed closed, when Senator Inman. the leader cf the minority, rushed forward to Senator Stillwell's desk and held a brief conference with him. which resulted in the latter taking an appeal from the decision of the chair. The appeal was seconded by Senator Minor (Dem.), and on motion of Senator Inman the vote was taken by ayes and noes. Each member of the majority present, with the exception of Senator Wood, voted to sustain the ruling of the chair and'the appeal was lost by a vote of 2S to 9. When Senator Wood's name was called he asked to be excused from voting. "I do not wish to vote against the ruling of the chair," said he, "but I sincerely believe that It is in error. The right of the people to express their opinions on all matters of public interest is one of the greatest privileges they have, and this seems a fitting opportunity to accord them their rights by allowing their representatives to express themselves on the floor of this Senate." The opinion expressed by Senator Wood was entertained by most of the majority members of the Senate, none of whom is averse to going upon the floor in support of the attitude assumed by the late Governor Mount. President Gilbert fully appreciates the feeling of the majority -members with regard to the matter and is perfectly willing that Senator Stlllwell shall introduce a resolution which will probably raise the subject for debate, but he will rule out of order any resolution or motion which seeks to In struct the Governor or any co-ordinate branch of the State government as to Its duties. He suggested to Senator Stillwell that if he would Introduce a resolution providing that it was the sense of the Leg islature that Taylor and lnley should be surrendered, without attempting to bind the executive of the State, It would bo entertained, and In accordance with the fcvggestion Senator Stlllwell and Senator Inman Immediately prepared a new resolu t'nn which they hoped to Introduce at the

afternoon session, but owing to a press of business the matter was postponed and will probably be introduced this morning. COMMITTEE REPORTS. The remainder of the morning session of the Senate was taken up with the reading ot various committee reports and the Introduction of new bills. Among the important bills recommended for passage was Senator Agnew's anti-trust till, the committee's report being adopted without discussion. The committee on rights and privileges reported unfavorably on a large number of fish and game bills, which is in conformity with the agreement to allow a subcommittee to prepare a substitute bill tor the several fish and game measures that have been Introduced. A laughable Incident occurred at the mornlnrt session which was heartily enjojed yy all the senators except one Senator? Johnson. When; the Senate convened in the morning his desk was ornamented with a beautiful bouquet of flowers which had been presented by some admiring friend. As it was the only bouquet in the Senate chamber it was unusually conspicuous and attracted much attention from the unfavored snd envious senators. Finally Senator Wood introduced a resolution which provided . that all the flowers on senators' desks should be placed on the desk of the president where their beauty could be observed by all. The Senate voted unanimously for the transfer of the ffowers, and President Gilbert immediately called the doorkeeper and ordered him to carry out the wishes of the Senate, but before he could accomplish his mission Senator Johnson had sent them to the desk of the president by a page. READING OF BILLS. The greater part of the afternoon was taken up with bills'on second and third reading. Nine bills were advanced to third reading and four bills on third reading were finally passed, among them being Senator Park's bill to encourage agricultural institutes by changing the present appropriation of $5,000 to $10,0u0. Senator Osborn's bill, which provides compensation for circuit judges for expenses Incurred outside the limits of their respective counties, was called up for third reading by its author and after a long discussion was defeated. Among- those who spoke against the passage of the bill was Senator Brooks, who offered onnosl-

tlon to its advancement when It was up for second reading. He said "the bill should be entitled a measure to Increase the salaries of circuit judges by indirection, in an amount proportionate to the elasticity of their consciences." After making a strong argument against the passage of the bill ho concluded by saying: "It Is the only Mil Incubated by the late fee and salary commission to be recommended for passage In this Senate, and it should go the road of the others." An able defense of the measure by its author cou)d not save it and it was defeated by a vote of 27 to 13. HOUSE PROCEEDINGS. Two Dnsy Sessions and Considerable New Business. The session of the House opened with prayer by Rev. D. R. Lucas yesterday morning. During the early part of the session there was considerable discussion over committee reports. Mr. Mlnturn's patent right bill was indefinitely postponed in a report by the judiciary com mittee, despite Mr. Mlnturn's protest. The Judiciary' committee reported unfavorably on Mr. Neal's bill providing that the statutes of the State be revised, recommending that the measure be Indenitely postponed. The report was concurred in. but later in the session a motlcm was Introduced by Mr. King asking that the House's action in accepting the report of the committee be reconsidered. The motion aroused a vigorous protest. Mr. Bonham wanted it laid on the table. Several of the members spoke on Mr. King's motion to reconsider. Those who opposed it said they did so because of an unwillingness to tax the State with so great an expense. It was said that when the statutes were revised in 1880 the work cost over $72,000. Mr. King's motion to reconsider was finally lost by a vote of 47 to 43. Mr. Neal, the author of the bill providing for a revision of the statutes, thinks the State was "held ud" in 18SGV THE NEW BILLS. One of the principal measures Introduced in the morning was a bill by Mr. James, of Putnam county, to make radical changes in the management of the Reform School for Girls' and Woman's Prison. Representative Trout, who seems to have an unlimited supply of bills, introduced two measures. One gives a poor man who seeks to appeal from a decision where he has been defeated in a trial by a Justice of the peace an opportunity of lying in jail in the event that he has not the money with which to take his case to the higher court. If he chooses to go to jail the State will have to take care of his appeal. Mr. Neal presented several petitions in the Interests of the forestry bill, and Mr. Whltcomb sent up a bill in the interests of the free kindergartens of the city. The bill provides for a tax of 1 cent on each $100 for the maintenance of the free kindergartens. Mr. Morgan introduced a measure fixing the time when the term of office of all county officials shall begin. Tho bill was prepared by the attorney general. It says that county officers shall begin their duties on Jan. 1 after the election. Representative Scott, of Montgomery county, sent up a measure which is particularly local in Its character. It gives the alumni of Wabash College the right to name one member of the board of trustees of the college every four years. The alumni has been doing this for some time, it is said, and this act will legalize such action hereafter. Representative Muller, of Evansville, introduced a bill providing for a police pension fund In that city and was successful In getting the rules suspended and the measure passed. Mr. Bell objected to such hasty action and thought the bill should take the regular course, but his objection was voted down. It is understood that the bill Is similar to the one now In force in this city. The bill passed by a vote of 82 to 5. COUNTY SUPERINTENDENTS. A measure introduced by Mr. Maxim provides for the flection of county superintendents by popular vote. Mr. Jackman had no bill yesterday, but he sent up a petition from Butler, Ind., in reference to Improvements at the Lafayette Soldiers' Home. The petitioners ask the legislature to make an appropriation of $100,000 for the purpose of enlarging the home so that the widows of veterans may be cared for. A bill by Mr. Davis, of Wayne county, provides for the fencing and keeping in repair all public cemeteries. This Is to be done by a special tax not to exceed 5 cents on the $100 to be levied by the township. A number of bills were handed down by tne speaker ior second reading and engrossment. Mr. Burrier's bill providing for an increase in the State Bureau of Inspection passed to engrossment. Another bill by Mr. Burrier providing for the better sanitation of all food producing establishments passed to engrossment. Both of these bills are supported by the State Federation of Labor. Mr. Whitcomb's bill to prevent the adulteration of flaxseed and linseed oil passed to engrossment after being amended so as to apply to flaxseed or linseed meal and oil cakes. The emergency clause was also stricken out. .Before the noon adjournment the report of the committee appointed by the late Governor Mount to investigate the financial needs of state Institutions was filed In the House. PRIMARY ELECTION BILL. Immediately after the House reconvened In the afternoon the primary election bill came up for a second reading. It was amended in many material ways before it was finally allowed to pass to engrossment. The bill is No. 140, and is the one prepared by a commission appointed for the purpose some time ago. It was reported on favorably by the election committee several days ago, and its further consideration was made a special order of business for yesterday. The friends of the bill say they are fairly well satisfied. They say the fact that those who opposed the bill offered and secured the most amendments is evidence that they are now satis

fied, and will probably not oppose the measure further. The first successful amendment offered was by Mr. Davis of Greene county, who sought to amend the bill by making the law compulsory only In counties that have more, than 100.000 population. This, of course, meant that under this amendment the law would only apply to Marion county. Mr. Metsker wanted the compulsory feature of the bill to apply to counties of 250,000 or more. He said he believed the people of Marion county had as much right as any other county to oppose the law If they did not want It. He did not believe It should bo thrust on the people of this county. The speaker held that Mr. Metsker's amendment was out. of order. If adopted the bill would be operative in no county. Mr. Van Fleet, of Elkhart county, hoped the bill would not prevail In Its original form, because his county would be caught in its meshes if it did. " appeal to the members of the House, he said, "to not put something on us that you do not want yourselves." MR. JAMES'S VIEWS. Mr. James, of Putnam, remarked: "I think that as a commission was appointed to draft this bill and the gentlemen from Marlon county seem to want It, we should give it to them and let the rest of the State do without lt." Mr. Burkhart, of Cass county, said that "Marion county asks us to help them from a machine that they have constructed themselves." Mr. Metsker offered an amendment which would make the law apply to all counties of the State. The amendment was laid on the table. Mr. Louttit. Democrat, moved

that the main question be put, which was on Mr. Davis's amendment. The amendment carried, leaving the bill in a shape to apply only to Marion county and the city of Indianapolis, unless other counties or cities ask that the bill be applied to them. Mr. Murphy sent up an amendment taking the power of appolnting judges from the inspectors. This amendment was laid on the table. The point was practically covered, however. In a later amendment by Mr. James, providing that the inspectors shall appoint the Judges that the central committees of the political parties select, providing these Judges appear at the polls in time to serve. Otherwise the Inspectors may. make their own selections. This amendment was adopted. MR. MINTURNS STATEMENT. Mr. Bonham sought to have the "optional" clause stricken out. which would make the bill only operative in Marlon county, whether other parts of the State want it or not. This brought Mr. MInturn to his feet. He assisted In preparing the bill, and has the measure at heart. "I think It would be a cowardly act," he declared, "for this Legislature to deprive the people of the State of having this law if they want it." Mr. Whltcomb moved to have Mr. Bonham's motion affecting the "optional" clause laid on the table, and this motion carried by a. vote of 41 to 28. Next came an attempt to kill the bill through an amendment striking out the enacting clause. This motion came from the Democratic side of the House. It was signed by Mr. Louttit, of Allen county, and indorsed by Mr. McCarty. of Carroll county. On motion of Mr. James, a Democrat who defended the bill, the Louttit-McCarty motion was tabled by a vote of 60 to 27. Mr. King offered an amendment that was successful, providing for the manner which other counties and cities may have the law applied to their localities. Where counties want the law there must be a petition of five hundred voters. If this petition Is filed the people of the county may vote their sentiments regarding the law at the election following the date on which the bill becomes effective. In cities the number of petitioners cannot be less than three hundred voters. Mr. James wanted Section 21 stricken out, but his motion was tabled. This section refers to the manner in which votes shall be challenged, etc. Mr. Davis offered another amendment, which was lost. It was to the effect that any man desiring to be a candidate might be allowed to run without paying a fee if he would make affidavit that his property was not worth more than $600. ANOTHER AMENDMENT. Mr. Neal sent up an amendment providing for the exclusion of all voters who have not paid their poll tax. -This amendment was also tabled. The amendment was seconded by Mr. Erdlltz. Finally, on motion of Mr. Larr, of Sullivan county, the bill passed to engrossment. It will next come up for third reading, and will then be put on its passage. House bill No. 208, by Mr. Horsfield. legalizing the proceedings of the board of commissioners of Owen county, touching the construction of a gravel or macadamized road in Marlon township. Owen county, etc., was read a second time, and Mr. Horsfield asked that the rules be suspended and the bill passed. Mr. James also requested the House to pass the measure. The members declined to suspend the rules, however, and the bill will have to take the regular course. Mr. Burkhart sent up a petition from Dan Pratt Post, G. A. R.. of the town of Galveston, Ind., protesting against the removal of battle flags from the Statehouse to General Grant's tomb in New York. "Leave the flags where they are ajid let the general sleep in peace." the petition said. A bill has been introduced, providing for the removal of two flags from the Capitol building to General Grant's tomb, the flags to be those that were carried in Indiana regiments that fought under General Grant. The House adjourned about 4 o clock to meet at 9 o'clock this morning. NEW SENATE DILLS. Soirietliinir, About the Measures Intro duced Daring the Day. Senator Goodwine Introduced a bill in the Senate yesterday to amend the act which prescribes the duties of the trustees of the Indiana School for Feebleminded Youths by giving the board of trustees the power to fix the salaries of all the officers of the Institution. xxx A bill Introduced by Senator Johnston, if passed, will give the alumni of Wabash College the power to elect a trustee of the college. A second bill by the same senator authorizes the fish and game warden of the State to Institute search warrants for game that has been killed out of season. xxx Senator Layman introduced three bills in the Senate yesterday, the first of which provides for the sale of some state property situated In this city, immediately south of Military Park. The property in question is a lot about 110 feet by 400 feet and is approximately worth about $12,000. A second bill provides for an appropriation for erection of a women's building at the state fair grounds. The third bill is to permit insurance companies to organize for the purpose of insuring against burglary and robbery, or any attempt thereat. xxx A bill introduced by Senator Brooks requires township trustees to publish their annual statements in two newspapers of opposite politics. V X X Senator Wlnfleld Introduced a bill, by request, to allow property owners to work out their road tax on the part of the road abutting their own lands. x x . A bill by Senator Thompson requlresthe prosecuting attorney of Marlon county to defend all defaulted divorce suits. A second bill was Introduced by Senator Thompson which provides for the adoption of the United States flag as the emblem of Indiana. The latter bill was prepared by the Sons oi the Revolution and introduced by Senator Thompson by request. XXX öenator Purcell Introduced a bill pro-v.-mg for the Incorporation of companies to manage theaters and opera houses. FOR A NEW MANAGEMENT. James Dill Relates to Industrial School for GIrla und Female Irlon. House bill No. 2U0, Introduced yesterday by Mr. James, relates directly to the Industrial School for Girls and Woman's Prison. It abolishes the present board of managers and provides for the appointment of a new board which shall consist of two women and one man. The members shall receive $300 a year salary and not to exceed $100 a year for traveling and other expenses incurred in looking after the af-

fairs of the Institution. There is no emergency rlause in tie bill but it provides that the new board shall be appointed within thirty days afteT the taking effect of the uct. After introducing the. bill yesterday Mr. James said to a Journal reporter: "In my Judgment the management which Miss Keeley, the present suprlntende nt. Is giving the institution, is deplorable and ho ought to be if moved.": Some time ago Mr. j James visited the institution and it is understood that "his till is based cn whar, he learned thero and from other sources He spoke of having been shown Into a-; room while on his visit to the institution where a sick girl lay In bed. Miss Keeley unlocked th door when she showed him Into the room and he found no one inside to wait on the girl. He says the fact that the s!ck girl was locked In a room with no one tu remain with her caused him to feel that more humane methods might be pursued He learned also that the Inmates are given butter but once a week and are not allowed to have the us? of a mirror. Mr. James further relates an Incident that was reported to him where Ml?s Keeley found a . young woman who had been sent to tffe Institution airing sorm', rather costly garments she had brought with her. As the story goes Miss Keeley sharply criticised the girl for displaying garments that she had earned with her soul's blood and warned her not to bring them out again. Mr. James does not criticise Mrs. Mint urn and Mrs. Elam, of the board of managers. SENATE COMMITTEE ACTION. A Number of Important Dills Will Bs

Reported (4o-Day. At a meeting of the Senate committee cn benevolent Institutions yesterday afterroon it was decided to recommend for parage Senator Lambert's bill authorizing and providing for the establishment of x village for epileptics within six miles of the city of Columbus. Senator Charles, who has Introduced a bill of similar purport, with the difference that it doe not provide for any definite location of tha village, was the only one of the committee that did not concur in a favorable report on the bill introduced by Senator Lambert. He said last night that he had not yet decided to return a minority report against tho bill. The committee also decided tg return a favorable rtport on the bill introduced by Senator Keyes relating to the disposal of dependent children. . The Senate committee on cities and towns also held a meeting yesterday aftctnoon and passed ujon a number of bills. Tw' lrtlcularly Important bills which this committee will report for pasage this rrornlng are -the measure of Senator MllUr reducing the terms ?f city officers from four to two years, and the bill introduced by Senator Klttlnger; giving town clerks in towns of a certain population the powers of Justices of the peaoe in civil cases. The Judiciary committee also passed upon a number of bills of considerable Importance and this morning will recommend the passage of the bill introduced by Senator Thompson, by request, providing for the taxing and licensing' of transient mcr-' chants. The bill provides that transient merchants shall pay &' license cf $25 in each county and the committee has decided to pmend it so tho rate bl licenses wlil be reduced in some of the; smaller counties and when so amended to; report it favorably. The bill introduced- by Senator Guthrie, by request, empowering notaries public to lolemnizo marriage Will be reported unfavorably, and Sent tor Winfleld's antilynchlng bill, which provlds that counties shall be primarily responsible in certain cases of mob violence, will be reported in the same manner. HOUSE JUDICIARY. Several Dills Considered and Reporte Prepared .on Them. j At the meeting of; the House Judiciary committee yesterdayl evening House bill No. 2IS, by Mr. Gejrber, to legalize the acts of notaries puollc, was indefinitely postponed for the reason that the committee had reported on a similar measure. Mr. Larr's bill to exempt owners of domestic animals from paying for injury to crops by these animals, yas indefinitely postponed for the seconq time. This bill was "killed" some days; ago, but Mr. Lurr introduced the measure again. Mr. Morton's bill.; No. 193, to prevent police officers, constables, etc.. from giving advice, will be reported favorably. House bill No. 177, making corporations liable for failure to release mortgages that have been paid off, will ajso be reported favorably. House bill No. 87, by Mr. Neal, providing for appeals to the Supreme an1 Apellate Courts, will be recommended for passage. HOUSE EDUCATIONAL COMMITTEE. Favorable Report on Mr. Scott's New Dill MaxainV Dill Rejected. . Representative Scott, who introduced a bill which contemplated the election of county superintendents by popular vote, has withdrawn the measure from the committee on education; and has substituted another in its place. This bill provides that the president 'of the School Board in towns of 1,000 inhabitants or over shall join with the trustees of the different townships in selecting a superintendent. The House committee on education considered this bill at Its meeting yesterday and will recommend that it pass. The committee Indefinitely postponed Mr. Maxam's bill providing for the election of county superintendents by popular vote and preventing candidates for this place from "treating" while electioneering. The committee gave Mr.! Dirkson'e bill to establish Joint district Ischools between townships, favorable consideration, and will recommend that it pass. - ' THREE HILLS KILLED. At Lcnat the 3IaJorlt Reports 'Will Favor Indefinite Postponement. At a meeting of the House elections committee yesterday evening, the three bills before the committee relating to illegal vote getting, were indefinitely postponed. At least the majority will report against the bills, but there probably will be minority reports in each instance. One of the bills was introduced by Mr. Roberts, of Dearborn county, and provided for the punishment by imprisonment of the man who buys a vote. Mr. Slack's bill was to punish both buyer and .seller, and Mr. Mccarty's related to the Intimidation of employes by employers. The; majority of the committee is not disposed to interfere with the Caraway law, which Is intended to have a salutary effect on the custom of vote selling at least. ! H AN EXECUTIVE MANSION. Dill for House to Cost $7.".KXj In St. Clnlr Park. Is Indorsed. Messrs. King, Whltcomb and James, of the ways and means committee of the House, and two members of the Senate finance committee, met yesUrday afternoon to discuss the bill Introduced by Representative Sclfers providing for the erection of a Governor!? residence in this city. The committee favorably considered the bill and referred it to the ways and means committee of the House and the finance committee of the Senate, with the recommendation that the bill provide for tho erection of the contemplated residence in St. Clair Park, avhlch Is State property. The bill provides for an appropriation of $75,000 to carry out Its provisions. ' AN EPILEPTIC VILLAGE. Representative Cox's Dili Receives Favorable Consideration. The committee on benevolent and scientific institutions of tne House met yesterday after the Hou.hj adjourned and decided to report Mr. Cox's bill providing for a village for epileptics, favorably. Mr. Cox's measure provided that the village should be located within tlx mile of tho city of Columbus, but the committee will suggest that this part of the Mil be stricken out. The member six of them at last are opposed to ilx'ng a place for the village. The Legislature may do this if It de sires. The bill fixes an appropriation of $200.000 with which to purchase l.U) acres of land at $4 an acre and erect suitable buildings. Attorney General's Dill. A bill providing that county oflccn h!l lgln their term of ofTIce on Jan, 1, ucfeeding thfc prc-ent incumbents, has bees