The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-01-27

the Hon. John W. Ray. Ex- Governor
Baker acted as chairman, and w. IL. Drapier
as secretary. After some preliminary dis
cussion the meeting was called to order by
the chairman, who read a copy Of the consti-
tuition of the Kentucky branch of the ma
tional association. According to that con-
stitution, person has TO pay ten dollars be
fore he can become q member, but IL was
suggested by the members of the COMMITTEES
that it would be much better 10 establish
two grades of membership-that il,
by paying ten dollars a person would be-
come q member of not only the state organi-
Z3tlon but the national association, and that
the admittance fee TO the state organization
be much less. This seemed to have the ap-
proval of all present, and motions then be-
ing in order, Judge Test said that q state in
stitution was needed-one that could Co
operate with the national association, and at
the same time he more actively engaged in
the work of reformation at home. 1t was
generally conceded that there was much
more work to be done at home than abroad
de also thought there should be a reforma-
tory institution in every congressional dis
trict throughout the state. Mr.. Ray made q
motion to have the chairman prepare an ad-
dress, to be published in the form OF 4
circular which could be sent to prominent
men in every county seat in the state, ana
In that way get an expression from
ALL PARTS OF THE STATE.
Others, however, thought it would DO
much better to organize, and then send the
circulars. Governor Baker gave it as his
opinion that it would be much better to ap-
point subcommittee TO carefully drsugh q
constitution, copy of which could be sent
In conjunction with the address TO promin-
ent men throughout the state, as in that
way the full scope of the thing would be
more plain. This suggestion seemed to
meet with much favor. Judge Test moved
that 1t was expedient to form in tHis state
for the purpose of prison reform. Carried
j. w. Ray moved that Governor Baker. with
the Messrs. DRAPER and Young prepare q
constitution with such suxileriee as may
from time to time be found necessary, to De
presented TO future meeting of
The motion was adopted. Gov. Baker
suggested that the attempt Do
made to get the cooperation of the execu-
tive officers of the state, and the Judges Of
the supreme court. He then put it in the
form of a question and il was affirmed. Mr.
Baker then said it would be good plan to
start a library as soon as the association
was formed, and have each succeeding secre-
tary of state take charge of it. Messrs.
Young Hay and DIapier were appointed
committee to confer with the judiciary and
state officers at the earliest opportunity Ii
was then suggested that the next meeting
be held at the Office OF the secretary of state.
Mr.. Baker suggested that it would be a
good idea to get the state to purchase
copies of the report of the proceed
ngs of the national association, for
general distribution among the libraries OF
the state, so as to bring the matter more
prominently before the public. The consti-
tuition of the Kentucky Association is the
one taken a model for the compiling OF
this one. The committee then adjourned,
subject 10 the call of the sub-oom mittee.