Indiana State Sentinel, Volume 28, Number 8, Indianapolis, Marion County, 19 February 1879 — Page 4

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THE IXD1AXA STATE SENTESTEI WEDNESDAY MORNING, FECRUAIiY 19, 1879

WEDNESDAY FEBUARY 1. . - (FOSfAUJS If AID) I DrVAEIABLT CASH IN ASTAKCB. DAILY: Without With Sunday Issue. Sunday Isaue. I Copy one year .titwO '55 1 Copy six montna . 50)0 .00 1 Copy tnree months M 00 1 Oopv one montn.. L00 1 Copy per week by carrier M Addition- to clan, received at any tuna at lab rates. WBBKX.Y: lisle Corrv one year 1.00

ubs of five one year6,00 In h AftAn aha vojar. fund an extra toof to the getter up of the clnb) 10.00 Clubs of twenty-two, one year 20.00 Agents wanted at every post office in the Uue. .Send for outfit. new to Send Money. Remittances may be made by draft, monoyotder, or registered letter, at our risk. Give Fostoffiee address tn full, including State and County, and address ISDU..1POUS SEBTTIHEl. CO. AN LTEi SESSION OF THE LEGISLATURE. About two-th'rds o the time of the present session cf the legislature has expired. During these 40 days more than 1,000 bills have been introduced and referred to appropriate committees. Many of these bills, we conclude, are unimportant, and that the actios of the Legislature will so determine we feei confident. Nevertheless such a vast influx of bills necessarily takes up time for their disposal. Compared with the whole number, there are but a few measures of real vital importance, and these, we apprehend, are being matured with a prudent regard for the public welfare. That the Dimocrats in the Legislature are seekiDg to dedelay business that an extra session may be required is supremely nonsensical. But that the Republican members of the Legislature are seeking to delay business, is manifestly true, and they are doing this for the purpose of making an extra session necessary, so that they can charge the responsibility on Democrats. As an evidenca of this, it is only necessary to refer to the action of Republican members of the House upon the occasion of the passage of the legislative apportionment bill. This bill, eminently fair in ail of its provisions, and in strict accord with the spirit and letter of the constitution, they sought to defeat by every stratagem that they could device, and, as a result, time that should have been given to the consideration of other important business was squandered by these filibustering Republicans. In the Senate the Republican members have sought to delay business by an effort to change the rule which enables that body to consider bills out of their regular order, hoping by such means to defeat the most important measures of legislation, and thereby force the governor to call an extra session, which, when done, they would with partisan mendacity charge upon the Democratic party. With reference to their constitutional amendments,' the Republican members saw distinctly several openings whereby they could make capital for their party at the expense of the Democratic party, and they came unpleasantly near gaining their point, They would like to have had one or two special elections costing the State more than $30,000. At these special elections they hoped to succeed, not by virtue of the merits of the scbames they advocated, but from the fact that a limited vote would be cast. They hoped to saddle on the State a registration law which would have compelled an expenditure in tims and money for the first year of nearly a half a million of dollar, and of at least $300,000 a year thereafter. And this they would have done without giving the people ample time for the consideration of the subject. These schemes, very properly, have bjen defeated, and as a matter of course, R : pubiic-n managers and organs are growling and predicting all sorts of calamities to the Democratic party, and are attempting, by slander and intimidjtion, to compel Democrats to Changs front for the special benefit of the Republican party. They may, however, possess their souls in peace, for nothing of the kind will be done. "We feel confident that the remaining days of the session will be fruitful of good work. Important measures will be passed, which will guard the welfare of the people. FEES AND SALARIES. The demand for economy in all matters pertaining to county municipal and State Government Is conceded, and the Sentinel has been, from first to last, outspoken in its advocacy of every practical reform and retrenchment Estimating with approximate exactitude the curses and abuse that has prevailed, we have not hesitated to point out such remedies as were within the power of legislation of a practical character, and urge their adoption lower taxes, the re-appraise-' ment of real estate, economy in every expenditure, so that from the general wreck that has been brought upon the country, something might be saved. The subject of "fees 'and salaries," as discussed with reference to county officials, has not escaped onr notice. The whole . field , of the discussion has bsen carefully surveyed, and the . conclusion reached that " ultra legislation is not demanded. We doubt if any subject has been more carefully anal zed. The best minds of the State have bad it under consideration, and the laws have been framed in a spirit of fair dealing, and with special referense to the welfare of the public. It Is quite probable thssi-e law fixing the salaries of county tivafarer and auditor can, with propriety, be amended so as to reduce the amount now paid, and this 'view of the case is warranted by ths fact that the cost of living has been greatly reduced, and hence a lower salary works no practical disabilities to the officials named, and in this regard the principle will apply to other officials than those named.. We also regard it as quite within the limits of prudent legislation to make certain changes, relating to the fees of clerks and sheriff, so that the public mind will ba satisfied upon that subject. Manifestly the Legislature will regard It 'prudent to so amend the law relating to fees as will bring about uniformity, so that there need be no misapprehension with regard to its exact meaning: but beyond this we have failed to see any necessity for legislative action as the law now stands, county auditors and treasurers are salaried officials. This, we regard

as both wise and prudent, since the duties are chiefly for the public interest The duties of these officials are of a highly responsible character, requiring first-class business abilities, and the law, as it stands, . regulating their compensation, all things considered, was, at the time it was made, as near meeting the requirements of the times as legislation could devise, and it is always well to let well enough alone, unless the exigencies are such that changes are warranted for the public good. The "fee" question relates chiefly to the offices of sheriffs and clerks of the courts, and should be discussed as a private, rather than a public matter, since whatever may be the amount fixed, it is paid by litigants, and not by the public treasury, and the law as it stands, with such amendments as we have refered to, would be as near perfection as it is within the provincs of legislation to secure. It should be understood that county officials whose compensation depends upon "fees" have no control what, ever over the subject If there is no li ligation there are no fees for clerks or sheriffs, and their offices ars valueless, and that if people, go to law they must pay the expense of such proceedings. To place thess fees at living rates, and to make them uniform, is the duty of the Legislature; this done, and the whole question may be dismissed.

LEGISLATIVE GOSSIP. FRIDAY, FEB. 14, 1879. Friday was an entertaining day to the many citizens aud strangers who crowded into the House of Representatives to witness the proceedings of our law-makers. There was not u Ing apparently Interesting to spectators in what was supposed would be a dry debate on the matter of "fees and salaries." But daring the afternoon the debate finally drifted into the domain of national politics, which gave many . representatives an opportunity to a'.r many old campaign Ideas which had been lying dormant for many months. Such debates, for reasons not readily understood, almost always entertain the spectators and listeners around legislative halls. Governor Williams was present during a large part of the afternoon, and seemed very much interested and entertained in the proceedings. Among the ladies we noticed that Mrs. Governor Hendricks was an interested listener. The galleries above and the narrow a t&les below, as well as the space around the speaker's desk were crowded with eager and interested spectators.' The question of fees and salaries of county officers has been the subject of much discussion for some time past Many of the representatives announced that they had made positive promises to their constituents that there should be some positive legislation on the subject by the Legislature. Others had made no promises, but stated a willingness on their part to engage in it; so that there seemed to be on the part of all who participated in the debate an agreement that something onght to be done in this matter o "fees and salaries." Many members were liberal and generous In their views, and manifested a disposition to adopt them Into whatever laws might be f greed upon, and that while extravagant and lavish remuneration should be avoided, yet there was a coramendanle feeling running through the debate that parsimoniousncss and niggardly treatment toward county officers should be avoided, and the Sentinel notices tlii- feature in the discussion with pleasure. Instances were given In some cases on the part of s me county officials who were disposed to construe the present law so as to give them exorbitant fees, beyond what a fair and faithful understanding of the law allows, and there seemed to be quite a difference la different counties; for instance, some officer charged S1S for a marriage licence, while In others it amounted to 12.2 ? and some counties we e named where 3.50 was charged. Sir. Speaker Cautborne, with Representatives Sleeth, Thomas, Taylor, Saint and others, were in favor of uniform salaries, so far as they could bs made so, and in fact the drift of the debate was in this direction. There was developed during the debate the fact that this matter was rather a difficult subject of legislation, at least in very many features many formidable objections scggestedthemselves. Judge Osborne was rather severe In some of his observations upon county officers, as also was Representative Saint and some others. Sheriff Pressley and Clerk Ransdcll, with some other interested gentlemen, formed a very attractive study to lookers-on at times, as the more substantial grandeurs of county official life were glowingly depicted by some of the speakers. The debate finally drifted Into an Interesting and not 111-natared nor hostile discussion of other matters, not exactly a decided political discussion, but rather a tendency in that direction. The pleasant and picturesqueappearing representative from Montgomery county Mr. Maurice Thompson, in casting about for Illustrations ot fraud and corruption, very naturally gravitated towards some of the mammoth specimens so frequent during Grant's administration. This let loose the tawny lion from Jay, Ex-Congressman John Peter Cleaver Shanks, who immediately plunged Into the jungles of the late war In which he ranged at will shaking the Legislative halls with fleonine roars, while the long, tawny locks of the dlstln guished representative moved themselves sportively about his classic: bow. He sought to wither Mr. Thompson with the inquiry '-if he had read the cipher dispatches?" Mr. Thompson evidently understood him to mean those burned by the Republicans, and con fessed his Ignorance by remaining silent Major Gordon followed M Shanks, confining himself in his instruction to some legal point contained in the "fee and salary" discission, which he discussed and placed before the House with great force and clearness, making a very entertaining and Interesting contribution to the debate, and in his allusions to the prevaling fraud and corruption of the times, was quite as severe on his own party as his opponents, and intimated that he would come over to the latter as soon as the "bill of fare" in the great Democratic hostlery was made inviting enough to suit his political appetite and digestive ap paratus. To a question from some member as to whether he would support General Grant for a third time he almost committed him self against him, but qualified it somewhat later. The major's remarks were received with evident delight and approval on all aides, frequently meeting with generous applause. Mr. Archie Johnston, the National repre sentative irons Montgomery and Parke, en gaged in a humorous discussion of many points claiming for his party pre eminent honesty, which was met by the remark from every one that it had never had the chance of doing any stealing, which -was humorously received. Mr. Johnston declared himself in favor of a just and equitable "fee and salary bill." Mr. Schweitzer entertained the House with some quite original and humorous remarks from his standpoint, deprecating that the discussion had drifted into politics and the late war, and declared himself in favor of salaries for county offices. Mr. Willard, having open ed the discussion, rather taking ground 'gainst the proposition, that under the constitution a

fixe 1 ealary could not be made for the clerk or slierlff, at the same time, as chairman of the committee. Inviting a full and free discussion, announced that the committee would report such a bill as the House should direct. The consideration of the entire matter soon afterward closed. On next Tuesday the discussion on "fees and salaries" will be resumed. The metropolitan pol.ee bill will be reported upon favorably by a majority of the committee. There will also be, however, a minority report made by the three Republican members. The discussion of this bill will be of great interest, and we may look for an entertaining handling of its various features. The Sentte will take np the apportionment bill, which passed the House on Thursday by such a dtcided majority, on Tuesdaj at 10 o'clock a. m., the same time appointed for the discussion cf Its own bill for congressional and legislative purposes. The entire day was spent In discussing and amending a very important measure made especially so by the repeal of the late bankrupt act by Congress. It Is a bill providing for voluntary assignments of real and personal property In trust, for the benefit of creditors, by insolvents, which the Sentinel will call attention to again. This bill was eo thoroughly amended yesterday as to make almost an entire new bill of it, engaging the attention and time ot senators almost exclusively until the time for adjournment, when its engrossment was ordered. Senator Benz is doing his constituents and himself great honor and credit by the manner in which he takes part in the various discussions which occupy the time of the Senate. There Is a vein of humor and "bon-homme" in the Senator which is cheerfully recognized by his many friends. .

SATURDAY, FEB. 15, 1879. Saturday Is usually not a very interesting . day in the halls of State legislation. Business assumes a machine, simple rontine aspectmany members obtain leave of absence that they may visit their families over Sunday, while an unusual languid appearance seems to pervade everything and everybody. A little ripple of Interest was noticeable Saturday when the reports were made on the metropolitan police bill, the committee having divided on .the . feasibility of the measure, presented a majority and a minority report. The majority of the committee were favorable to the bill, and so reported. The minority took an adverse view, and embodied it in a separate report Mr. Will English represented the former during the debate, and handled his portion of the discussion in a very masterly and clear-headed manner. Several test votes were taken, showing that, on the final passage of the bill, it will undoubtedly be successful. Many Democrats were absent yesterday, and some who voted adversely to the majority report did so on a misapprehension that it affected other cities than Indianapolis, where the present status of aflalrsare not so deplorably mixed with and used In furnishing political fuel for party machinery. The bill designs that these affairs shall be removed high and dry above' party politics. Policemen will be appointed for four years, and none shall be appointed or removed because of their political opinions. When removals are contemplated, direct charges must be made on other than political matters; a fair and regular trial is provided for, and thns an officer, who faithfully performs his dnty, will be retained in orfic, no matter what mutations occur In the city government Both parties have relied upon the police of the city to do a very considerable amount of the dirty and disgraceful work Incident to ward and city elections, and, therefore, all good citizens should hall with satisfaction and delight any steps in the direction for reform in these affairs. The entire matter having been referred to a select committee, with Instructions to report on next Thursday, by a vote of 40 to 39, ended the discussion of the matter on Saturday. Some members ot the Legislature seem to have an idea that the expenses of the bill will have to be met by the State. This is not so. The bill provides that the city of Indianapolis shall pay all expenses Incident to the new system. The number of policemen will probably be less than it is at present, so that the expense of the system will not differ materially from the present one. It la the experience of Cincinnati, Detroit and other large cities that metro politan police bills, in their manner of directing and handling the pollc3 aff.iir of large cities, are far superior to the old and exclusive party machines used in these matters. The Woman Suffrage association of Indiana, desiring to be heard upon the matter of bestowing, the elective franchise upon the fair sex of the State we say "fair," but suppose the colored sisters are included also the House chivalrously resolved, by a nnanlmou vote. that it would gladly give audience to the fair sisterhood on Tuesday next the 18th Inst., at 4 o'clock. On motion of Mr. Herod, the Senate was also invited to be present on the occasion, which will no doubt be an interesting episode in the often dull routl ne of legislative life. An almost imperceptible Indication ot a tint of economy, directly affecting members of the House, straggled to the surface during the session, on a proposition of a member to reduce the mileage of representatives from 20 to 10 cents per mile. Members, however, did not "tackle" the sub ject with the same degree of alacrity as they manifested when discussing the redaction of the incomes of connty officers. . "Zs hunting cf re tlgare ees grand! n&agniflqae! but when ze tigare hunts you, den it ees a vera different matalre," remarked the Freuchman. " , Will English thought It about time to hear from a very important bill which ha had in troduced In the opening days of the session, on "the reappraise ment of property,'' and accordingly started a resolution on its bright, sunny way, with his blessing, to hnnt it up. It found the bllL. The committee on ways and '; means had been 1 ' considering the mattar.i and Mr. Humphreys, its chairman, explained that the committee was ready to report on the bill, and would have presented It to the House then, but as so many members were absent, and the bill a very important one, he preferred to have it considered before a full House.' He announced, therefore, that the bill would be reported n poa to-day. v Mr. Faulkner, chairman of the committee on. temperance, desires it to be generally known that the committee on that subject will meet to-morrow morning at 830 in room 67, Court House building. The chairman says that "all who have anything to say let them come up and say it, or forever hold their peace." . , Mr. Herod, who announced himself as the member without bills at the opening of the session, fairly bristled with new bills yesterday, some one sending np a resolution to the speaker providing for the purchase of a basket, (not a waste basket) to relieve him of the burden of carrying them about in his pockets. Representative Saint fought very manfuL'y for a measure to require lree toll on Sundays over the gravel roads of the State, bvt the bill was laid on the table thus "Saint" and sinner must pay toll as usual. Lycurgus Dalton, the suave and gentle representative of Lawrence county, has a bill on "rates of interest," which he thinks will meet the wants ol the people to a charm. It Is noticed In another part of the Sentinel at some length. The hunters and fishermen of some of the northern counties memorialize ths Legislature as follows: And while ths Government, at large cost and generously. Is stocking our lakes and rivers with excellent and valuable fish, we ask that by co-operative legislation provisions

shall be made to protect and preserve them. Among these, we believe that where creeks and rivers and outlets of lakes are obstructed by dams, for milling and manufacturing purposes, with saoh breasts as now prevent toe ascent of migratory fish, those owning and using them shall provide the reasonable and Drcessary fish-ways to aid In their ascent. Without this, the upper parts of the streams will be deprived of the more valuable, migratory fish and the lower parts of these be thinned, because then the parents will be separated from their breeding grounds. And wo further respectfully ask that provisions o made, such as already exist In a majority of States, under the authority of the State, for providing and distributing the spawn and young of valuable lisli into our lakes and rivers. k Also, the state board of agriculture has this to say, and wishes aid to meet the interest on Its bonds: "Since 1K73. In addition to the buildings thereon at that time for the purpose of holding a fair, there has been expended In permanent improvcn-entsS13l,D8, by which the board has Incurred the debt ot SSo.uOO, still showing tt tt-tto Its credit In Improvements, Including Interest on bonded debt. The panic of 1873 occurred during the opening of the exposition, and evidently cut off the receipts one-half, notwithstanding which the board paid from the net receipts of thai year over tao.000 on account of construction. The heavy assessment on the guarantee fund for the balance caused much financial distress, and many filled to pay; and of til guarantors accepted as No. 1 at that time, but 180 are now In business and considered responsible. And it is proper to here state that of the 'JO per rent assessed on the guarantee fnnd, only $-VS,7oO was rea l.ed, and Ibrec-fourtbsof that has since been canceled." . The Senate presents the appearance of a company of gentlemen gathered socially in a drawing-room. Instead of much formal' stilted debate there Is a good deal of a brief,

quiet interchange of opinions of the various matters under consideration. This, with a ripple of good humor constantly on the surface, and the dignified, courteous bearing of our gallant lieutenant governor, makes the Senate a very charming and Inviting place to the visitor and looker-on of our legislative proceedings. Senator Reeves seems to be ever on the -alert, and notices the most minute indications of anything', regular or irregular. This watchfulness, with his well-trained talent for law making, and bis experience in former General Assemblies makes him a very skillful aud formidable leader in debate, and an honor and credit to his constituents. Senator Winterbotham is a handsome, quiet gentleman, occupying a scat upon the opposite side of the Senate chamber, always present . and ' ever ' watchful. " " The Democracy of Indiana, without draw ing any comparisons between two guardians of its interest and its these honor aud other senatorshould be very proud .of tbe record they are making. Senator Wood, of Lake county is, one of the most'genial and pleasant-appearing gentlemen in the Senate. With his blue eyes and full flaxen hair, he looks as If he might have come In a direct line from Harold, the' last of the Saxon kings. A ducat that he will never do anything to smirch him, though in minor affairs, such as keeping stock out of other fellows' yards, as is proposed n the genial Menzies, bill, offered on Saturday, he might yield a point, and be like the schoolboy when the circus was coming to town "didnt care a duin whether school kept or not" MONDAY, FEB. 17, 179. The result of so many representatives going out of the city over Sunday was many empty seats In the House yesterday, and although legislative business moved alon in regular order, it lacked spirit and energy, as was very apparent to even casual observers. At times there was barely a qu-.rum present, and the feellug is growing that members should remain now steadily at their posts during the ba ancc of the session. New bills still continue to be introduced, and it seems Impossible that more than a very small portion of them can possibly receive the attention which the many very important measures among should receive. For once the Senate proceeded with the regular order of business during the forenoon. When "latroductlon of bills" was called, it not only rained but It poured bills until adjournment at noon. Some eflort was made to suspend the rule for introducing bills and take np bills for second reading, but so many were loaded with bills the effort was promptly checked, and the current flowed on toward number "live hundred" steadily and rapidly. At the beginning of the afternoon session the cheerful and immortal ditch law was the special order; but unfortunately the father of the measure was absent, and the Senate postponed any further action until Thursday next. The Senate passed the larger portion of the afternoon In the consldemt ion of prison matters, ss presented in a bill of Senator Winterbolham. The committee which considered the bill presented a majority and minority report The point of the minority opposition was that one board of directors was suiliclent for both the Northern nnd Southern penitentiaries; also that the clerks ot the prisons shonld be appointed by the directors instead of the warden. These two points were pressed by Senator Straight, but the majority view was adopted, containing one board of directors for each penitentiary, and making no change in the appointment of clerk. Senator Straight would make a much better debater if he would be more deliberate and not allow his nervousness to hurry him into the use of words and phrases not thoroughly considered It breaks the force of what often are strong points. The Sentinel is ambitious to have Marion county hold her own on the Senate floor in good shape, even if it has to be done by Republicans. The senator ought to be a Democrat, and he could glide along as beautifully as Senator Reeve or many other of the Democratic senators. Another feature of the "prison bill" Is that It removes the power to appoint the , prison directors from the Legis lature into tbe ' hands of the governor. A large " majority of both Democratic and Republican senators favored this feature of the bill, and congratulated themselves that hereafter the immense number of gentlemen who crowded to the legislative halls to receive such appointments' would be transferred to tbe governor's rooms, and the bill provides that the appointments most be made within five days after the sessions begin. So the agony will never be long. The salaries of the directors was reduced to I30J on motion of Senator Traylor, and that of the physician to J800 on motion of Senator Sb irk. There was a motion made afterward to reconsider the amendment which cut down the salaries of the directors, bnt was postponed until after the bill shall be finally considered. It was thought by some of the senators that this attempt to get cheap men for directors will prove to be falsa economy. Five hundred dollars seems little enough for a director who is worth anything. The bill is considered a lair one, and if faithfully carried into effect must make the prisons sources of revenue to the State. V ' Senator Woollen's good hearted ness became apparent when he advocated the abolishing of the "cat" lrom the prisons not a torn cat nor a pussy cat of any kind, but a terrible instrument of torture something like the old "cat-o'-nlne-talls. " It has four talis instead of nine, and Is used in whipping refractory convicts. Senator Woollen succeeded . his humane effort, aided by Senators Langdon and Treat. The good people of Switzerland, Ripley and Ohio are well represented by Senator Woollen. It Is not often a Democrat is sent to represent these counties. Governor Wil

liams carried them, however, by 51 majority, but the senator's majority was nearly 400. He is a practicing physician, and seldom do we find a gentleman, out of the profession of the law, who Is so readily in debate and so well posted generally In matters, pertaining to legislation, as the doctor. He is making a good record. Motions to adjourn In the Senate were promptly rejected, and the Senate got down seriously and earnestly to business, with an apparent disposition to fully consider and push to completion the matter in band. The ways and means committee reported adversely on the bill for the re-appraisement of property." This report rather demoralized Will. English, the author of the bill, for the moment, bnt be "tackled" it like David did Goliath. Billy Herod helped him. weaving Into his remarks a good deal of humor, which kept the members In good rpirits during the discussion. There was evidently, a feeling with many of the representatives that no other section was Intended in a re-appraisement of property bnt Indianapolis and counties containing the larger cities of the State, but they had abundant opportunity to see that they were mistaken when the representatives fiom such agricultural counties as Bartholomew, Warren and olherv. arose and alluded to the many petitions that they had received from the farmers of their sect ions. There was a very general aud pleasant interchange of opiniou on the part of members, but it looked as if the end of the "reappraisument bill" was at an end, with the ways and means committee against It The universal opinion seemed to be that the regular appraisement would be made next year,

and therefore there was no necessity of one before that time. However, the vote came on, and the result was that the report ef tbe committee to "ludetfinitely postpone" the bill was defeated by 58 to 31. We give a synopsis ol Mr. English's remarks in another column. There was some talk of introducing a resolution to inquire into the charge of bribery of Democrats on the "fee and solar-," made by the 'Journal on Saturday. All declare the charge false and slanderous. Many say they don't care a d what the Journal says, and others say they will not waste any time over any such cussed nonsense. . There was a rumor of a compromise on some kind of an apportionment bill which both parties could support, but what the provisions of the bill arc wc are not able to state. Representative Hubbard the courteous Quaker member from Henry county, bnt having the appearance of a doctor of divinity has had a pet measure which he has leen watching with fatherly solicitude for lo these many days. The measure Is to gather all the feebleminded children of tho State out of the poor houses, and place them in a building provided for their accommodation where they maybe made more comfortable, and, perhaps, useful, than in the county asylums. The bin l& a modest one, and asks only for about 12,000. The commit tee reorted favorably on the measure yesterday, and tbe House concurred in t he report by a very substantial majority, much to the joy of Mr. Hubbard and other friends of the bill. The committee on "ways and means" presented the general appropriation bill for the next two years. It : looms up toward a half million per annum. The chairman of the committee on rights and privileges announces that the committee has 80 bills upon which they have not as yet made any report. Bills were introduced to kill dogs useless and sheep-kiU.ng ones; to allow one untaxed dog to each householder; making it a larceny to sell short-wtlgbtg of corn, coal, etc.; to punish lawyers for embezzling moneys ol clients; authorizing aid in the construction of railroads; forbidding intoxicating liquors on fairgrounds, reducing mileage of members, etc., etc. To-day the "fee and mlary" matter will come np for farther consideration, this time lrom the committee, and will doubtless attract much interest The House will meet this morning at 9 o'clock instead of 10, as nsual. The following is a synopsis of a bill Introduced by Judge Osborn, ot Elkhart county, reorganizing the boards of the benelolent instil at ions: . 1. It provides for a president of all tbe boards of the three asylums, who shall hold his office for four years, and two trustees for each asylum, who shall be commissioned one for two years and one for four years, of each ot the institutions. Tiiese officers are to be appointed by the governor within five days after tbe law goes Into effect, and tbe appointments must be confirmed by the Senate. On the 1st day of January, ESI, and every two years thereafter, the governor shall appoint one trustee lor each of these institution, with the approval or the Senate, who shall hold for four years. . These officers have full control of the asylums, and shall meet twice each month. At the first meeting in the month they will look after the general management and care of inmates, and at the second meeting they will consider and allow claims and receive propositions lor supplies for the ensuing month. The boards appoint a superintendent tfor each Institution, regulating the salary, which shall not exceed 12,000 per annum, with power to revoke at any time in the interest of ths State or institution. All subordinate officers and employes are nominated by the superintendent and elected by the boards. An annual inventory of all property of the State is be made by the superintendents and boards, giving the original cost, present value and condition. , All receipts from , sale of hides and tallsw, clothing from counties, donations, and all other receipts of every' kind, are to be paid Into the general fund of the State treasury. No member of the board shall have any blood relation, or relative by marriage, employed In the institution, or be Interested in the purchase of any supplies or contracts of any kind, connected with the Institution. The board may employ the wife, son or daughter of the superintendent, or any. officer or employe of the Institution, but no . persons are to be supported out . of the appropriations, unless on the pay-roll and regularly employed. Each board shall elect one of their number secretary and one treasurer, and the secretary shall keep a full record of the meetings of the board. All monies drawn from the State for maintenance shall shall be drawn through the auditor of state by the treasurer of. the board, on monthly allowance certified by the board in tbe aggregate, the auditor of state charging him with the same.' The treasurer shall then pay the same, on receipted itemized bills, and return the same each month to the auditor of state, who will enter credit on his proper account on the books of his office. . The bill repeals all laws In conflict with it and requires a bond of each member of ilie board, and contains - other valuable . features for the protection of public monies. It settles the disputed question of the begining and ending of offices of the institutions; it forever stops charges of corruption in the management of these institutions; it relieves the ' superintendent of the financial management to a great extent, and adds responsibilities In the board. The only disputed question that could be raised is that of the appointing power whether it shonld be the governor or Legislature, by joint convention of the two Houses, It strikes us that it will be bettor for the governor to appoint with power for cans to re

voke and fiU the vacancy. The governor is then in reality responsible to ths people for the faithful managemenLof the lnstittaion.

cli prises. With face plumb np to the window pane. Intently watching the falling snow, (That turned to slush in the after-rain) Young Tom let this conundrum go: "Do you know what that white stuff L, mamma, That's corain' down from the sky up there? Do you give it npt Well I guess it are The dandruff oat of the angels' hair! " Yonkers Gazette. Cixcutnati is not tbe Paris of America. It is tbe Ham-burg. Canton Repository. ' Faith, gravel trains and hard work will remove mountains. New Orleans Picayune. The Mormons are improving. Tbey no longer dare assassinate a Gentile in broad daylightDetroit Free I'ress. The Atlanta Constitution severely calls FredGrant "Kernel." That's tbe whole thing in a nutshell. Keokuk Constitution. ' Old Krstrj Coal may be a jolly old soul, but he often fires up and get red la the face for all his merriment. New York News. David made a "rum" sling when he killed Goliah, and rum slings have continued to kill men ever since. Ottawa Republican. CoxxBr-nriT is called the Nutmeg State because Massachusetts, which is next do;r, is a grater State. St. Louis Times-Journal. Maud Mcl.uk Is supposed to have been very Innocent and artless, though she illustrated the "Rake's Progress." Stamford Advocate. It Is said a shad lives but one year. It Is almost incredible that he can develop such a wilderness of bones In so brief a time. Boston Transcript. Is reply to "Agriculturist," we can say we know of no grade of sand, which is so sweet as new maple sugar; but most of them weigh, more. Syracuse Sunday Times. Old-fashioned skates were turned np at the toes, but the new pattern, turned np at the heels, serves the purpose in teaching a man astronomy. rew xork Express. , The men who at this seaion of the year repine because their ears are so large, are the same ones that will be tickled next summer when they can fan themselves. McGregor Xews. """ " "- - - - The ball season is at hand, and the undertaker gleefully distributes free Invitations, as he muses on the fatality of thin slippers and evening dresses when brought into contact with the morning air. New Yor. Court Journal. They sat close together on a lounge. He is a diligent reader of dime novels, and she has read tbe Hartford papers thoughtfully for ths past month. He "May these loving arms of mine encompass you clrcumamblently' She " Yes,dear, If your acoustics axe ail right" Hartford Journal. A tkaxce medium reports having had a vision of the future world. He didnt see any wlnged angels, or hear any harps playing, but there were lots of tharp featured young ladies working out algebraic problems on blackboards, and he concludes that his vision must have been confined to the Massachusetts department Andrews' Bazar. Rev. Johei'H Cook on a boy who climbs a tree to steal apples: "The apples are the objective natural motive; the boy's appetite ia the subjective natural motive; his intention Is his moral motive." It is hardly necessary to add that the boot or board tbe owner ot the orchard applies when he catches him at it Is the boy's natural locomotive. Boston Transcript, ' " " ' A Yot'Sfi man came into Danbury from one of the numerous suburbs to learn cabinet making. The morning after his arrival he was sent np to the roof of the building to shovel off the snow. Fifteen minutes later he came shooting into the street from the roof, carrying the shovel so carelessly as to knock a farmer out of a sleigh. Long ere tbe sun sank in the West ne bad gone back to the old farm. Danbury News. Teacher (who is trying to explain the meaning of repentance : "Suppose a bad boy were to steal an orange and his good mother should catch bliu with it, aud take him by the hand gently, and teU him how wicked it is, and how very, very grieved she was, don't yon think, now, that the little boy onght to feel sorry?" Chronic Sunday-school Scholar: "Yessura." T.: "And why, Marmaduke?" C. 8.S.: " 'Cause." T.: "Because what, Manny? C 8. 8.: "Humph! 'cause why, he hadntet theor'ngebefo'his ma eotch him and tuck it away fum him." Louisville Courier-Journal. IisboBrs Easy. Springfield (Mass.) Republican 1 Pelton was a very wicked partner, indeed. He wanted to buy electoral votes, but couldn't raise the money. The other side got the pork, however, and its cipher telegrams are cremated or put where they can do the Democrats no good. 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