Rensselaer Republican, Volume 25, Number 22, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 January 1893 — INDIANA LEGISLATURE. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

INDIANA LEGISLATURE.

House convened at 11 o’clock Tuesday, and a motion that the House proceed to the nomination of United States Senator was unanimously carried. Representative Cullop, of Knox, nominated David Turpie in a eulogistic speech on behalf of the majority, and the (nomination was seconded by Rep. Heocb, of Alien; the nomination of David Turpie was also seconded by Hep- Cravens, of Washington, and Rep. Johnson, of Marion. Rep. Lindemuth, of Wayne, nominated Chas, W. Fairbanks on behalf of the Republican minority, a&fl

his motion was seconded by Reps. Sulzer and Meredith. Tho roll-call resulted in the nomination of Turpie by a vote of 63 to 36, one Republican being absent. Adjourned. At the afternoon session of the House Miss Cora Alexander was made the official stenographer of the body. Rep. Hunter introduced a bill to regulate the liquor traffic. At conclusion of roll-call for bills the judiciary committee reported favora bly H. B. No. 1,281, to legalize acts of notaries, and the report was adopted. Two reports from same committee on provoke lSw were received. Senate was opened with prayer by Rev. W. F. Taylor at 10 a. m. Report of varK ous committees were adopted. House bills legalizing incorporation of Hardinsburg and Palmyra were passed under a suspension of rules. A communication from B. F. Havens, inviting the Senate to visit the World’s Fair on the 37th was referred to the Senator from Wabash with instructions to “pluck out tho Columbian phrases” so that the Hoosiers could understand it, and the morning session ended. Senate was called to order at 2 p. m. Senator Kern, of Marion, on behalf of the Democratic majority, nominated David Turpie for United States Senator, in a lengthy speech, and he was followed by Senators McLean and others seconding the nomination. Senator Wishard, of Marion, nominated Chas. W. Fairbanks, on behalf of the Republicans, for the Senate, his speech being read bySenator Loveand, Mr. Wishard being s ick in bed; the nomination was seconded by a number of Senators. Wednesday’s session of the House was opened with prayer by Rev. J. B. Whitney. Usual messages from Senate received, one of which announced passage of the bill changing time of holding Circuit and Superior Court in Tippecanoe county, and on suspension of rules bill was passed. 11. B. No. 42 making it a misdemeanor to discharge employes because of membership In labor unionspassedananimously, except one vote by Rep. Hunter, of Warren, against it. Bill to prohibit all kinds of fishing except during October and November was introduced. The bill to punish persons bringing stolen property into the State was engrossed. Bill to appropriate $50,000 for G, A. R. encampment was referred. House adjourned to go into joint session for the election of a United States Senator. Senator Gilman opened Senate’s morning session with prayer, S. B. Nos. 13, 55, 35 and 71 were passed. Mr. Magee’s bill. No. 71, makes some radical changes in the classification of the State’s revenues. A number of bills were passed to the second reading. After a debate overthe appointment of Capt. Dawson, and pending a vote on same, Senate adjourned to hall of House for the election of United States Senator. At 12 o'clock the Senate appeared at the door of the House. House suspended business and Senators filed in and were seated. Senator Turpie was escorted to a scat by Lieut.-Gov. Nye. Mr. Nye called the joint convention to order. Journals of House and Senate were then read. Combined vote showed: David Turpie, 98; Charles W, Fairbanks, 50. Lieut.-Gov. Nye declared that David Turpie had been duly and lawfully elected Senator from Indiana for a period of six years from March 4, 1893. In response to a call Senator Turpie addressed tho convention at some length, and at the conclusion of his speech there was much applause from the Democratic members of tho lobby. Joint convention adjourned. At tho afternoon session of the Senate tho resolution for thcemploymentof Capt. Dawson prevailed. Large number of new bills were introduced, among the most important of which were: To compel saloon keepers to file bonds of $2,000; to encourage the sugar industry; making township trustees ex-officio road superintendents. A bill by Mr. McCutchcon was reported back by committee because it was illegible, and Mr. McCutcheon was granted the privilege of reading the bill to the committee. S. B. No. 55, relating to telegraph companies, was passed. Also S. B. No. 13, exempting parsonages from taxation. At Wednesday's afternoon session of tho House Rep. Johnson introduced a bill to erect a tablet to the Indiaua soldiers on the battle field of Chlckamauga. House adjourned till Thursday on account of the death of ex-Presfdent Hayes. Senate was opened Thursday with prayer by Rev. Geo. W. Terry. Committee on World’s Fair reported In favor of accepting invitation of the commissioners for the regular World’s Fair committee only and not for the entire Assembly as was proposed. A majority report instructing members of Congress to vote for repeal of the Sunday closing clause for World’s Fair appropriation, bill was adopted; A report regulating visiting at Indianapolis hospital for Insane was adopted. A resolution to make term of prosecuting attorneys four instead of two yean mi ietrodaeed. S Alienate afternoon less ion a bill providing ttwt courtly officers whose terms

expire Octoberl,lß96, or forty days these* after, shall hold over till election of 1896 failed for want of constitutional majority. Bill requiring railroad companies to place on record all Conveyances within sixty days of execution passed without opposition; Senate adjourned pending roll call on passage of encampment bill authorizing Indianapolis to levy tax. House session Thursday was opened with prayer by Rabbi Messing, A favorable report was made on Rep. Harmon’s dog law which provides for the registry of all dogs, and a tax ranging from $1.50 for first male dog to $lO for second and each additional female dog. A resolution was adopted that all bills being favorably reported, shall be printed. A bill to make prize-fighting & felony was favorably reported, fixing punishment of principal at SIO,OOO fine. Under suspension of rules a bill was passed to enable City Council of Indianapolis to vote $75,000 to entertain National Encampment G. A. R. Rep. Magenltv’s bill providing that a trustee shall not employ a teacher beyond the the term for which trustee is elected was reported favorably. Adjourned. At the afternoon session the bill for taxing foreign loans was favorably reported. jBHb for protection- of quails was favorably reported, after much opposition. The bill prohibits the killing of quail for sale. Bill to legalize the incorporation of Grccntown, under suspension of rules, was passed; also corporations of Chrisney, Hobart and Lagrange. Courtesy of House extended to the Mexican veterans. At 4 o’clock, with Gen. Manson at their head, the veterans entered the chamber. House took a recess of fifteen minutes. Speaker made address of welcome. Gen. Manson delivered short address on services of Indiana soldiers in Mexican war. Speaker Curtis was elected honorary member of veteran association with rank of Major. Gen. Manson addressed House in behalf of national encampment G. A. R. House resumed routine business and considered a number of measures. Adjourned. Senate’s Friday session was opened with prayer by Rev. C. S. Sargent. The fee and salary committee reported S. B. No. 21 providing for a commission,favoring its indefinite postponement, and the report was adopted. The investigation resolution making charges against Monument Commissioners, was tabled, after much discussion. Adjourned. At the afternoon session of the Senate Mr. Kopelkc argued against the constitutionality of the fee and salary law. After much debate bill was finally recommitted. Two road bills were introduced. Petitions signed by 11,000 voters favoring representation of third parties on election boards were presented. Adjourned till Monday. The Hendricks Club of Poru has disbanded. In the nouse Friday morning an extended discussion arose concerning Icavo of absence for members. A resolution to investigate charges against Soldier’s Monument Commissioners was referred. A number of gravel road bills were, introduced. Bills making it an offense to counterfeit union labels, was favorably reported. H. B. No. 101, appropriating $3,000 to Gettysburg Memorial Association whs killed by a viva voce vote. Bill to empower Beard of Agriculture to hold land passed by majority of one. Suchanek’s bill raising age of child labor in factories was lost —yeas 48, nays 38—failing of a constitutional majority. At the afternoon session of House Mr. Allen’s fish bill was passed. On roll call a large grist of new bills were Introduced. 7A bill makfng it an offense to allow any kind of a thistle to grow was favorably reported. Resolution for appointment of additional pages was laid over. Bill regulating sale of commercial fertilizers was favorably reported. Mr. Hench in speaker's chair attempted to proceed with regular order of business, but motions to adjourn followed each other so rapidly that it was impossible, and House adjourned till Monday. __ LEGISLATIVE NOTES. The special janitor force appointed by the doorkeeper is as follows: Lsntel Y. Gillespie, Marlon county: William Kleis, Marion county; Nicholas MeDoweM, Jennings county; John M. Riley, Bartholomew county;Martin Pound. Vigo county: John Henkly, Miami county; E. B. Teurnma, Dekalb county. Representative McMullen has introduc ed a bill providing for the establishment of the Indiana State Home for destitute soldiers, sailors and marines, and widows of such soldiers, sailors and marines. The bill provides that the homo shali be established on lands now owned by the G. A. R. near Lafayette. The management of the home is to be intrusted to a board of three trustees, who shali be appointed by the Governor. One member of the board must be a woman who Is the widow of a Union soldier. The officers of the home are to be a-commandant, who i* to receive a salary of $1,200 a year, and an adjutant, who Is to receive a salary of sl.tf».a year. The bill provides tor the appropriation of $148,000 for the establishment of this home. - Representative Fippen'scoacnrre.it "•solution for a joint committee to act with like committees from other Western States to consider the question of taxing money loaned within the States by foreigner* was referred to the committee on phraseology. Senator Griffith is tho only survivor of the Legislature of 1887, who is also a member of the present Legislature, that voted for Senator Turpie six years ago. An important bill by Senator McHugh was favorably reported. Tuesday, providing for the recovery of damages front a telegraph company failing to deliver a message. Dispatches shall be delivered within one mile of station or within eity limits on penalty of SIOO to he recovered by sender or receiver. Senator Kopelkc has introduced a fee and salany bill which provides that county officers shall collect the same fees they now collect Then it places tho upon salaries as follows: in counties of 10,000 population: Sheriff and auditor $1,200 each, clerk, recorder and treasurer SI,OOO. Fifty dollars shall be added for every 1,000 in excess till $3,000 is reached and after that *25 for each 1,000 inhabitants until S4,OQQis reached, which shall be the maximum. This salary shall be net to the officer and out of tho fees collected he cab pay his deputies, whose number and salaries shali be approved by the county commissioner. In case of disapproval the officer can appeal to the court. Representative Barnes has prepared a bill prohibiting horse racing during the winter; also to limit racing to sixty days on any race coarse. This MU Is Intended to savo the (Hate from the Roby scandals.

U. S. SENATOR, DAVID S. TURPIE.