The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-03-23
HOUSE BILLS.
CHANGING COUNTY BOUNDARIES.

26l authorizes boards OF county COM
missioners to order an election in two con-
tiguous counties to determine the question
OF changing county boundaries upon the
petition of so voters of each county to be
affected by the proposed change, majority
/ of the legal voters of each county TO de-
| termine the question at the polls. In the
event of one county opposing the change
there shall be none. This bill was passed
to cover the case of Fountaine and Warren
counties, but has general application.
| 81 authorizes universities and colleges to
change their names by vote OF the board Of
| trustees thereof
lbs. Provides that the funds heretofore
held for the redemp ion of notes of the old
state banks shall be covered into the general
| fund of the state to be disbursed as any
| other funds.
100. Grants a new charter to the Indiana
Insurance Company and provides for addi-
| tional incorpOrators.
339. Authorizes manufacturing companies
to hold mortgages on real estate to secure
debts due them; also to hold sufficient
reality to carry on their business.
/ 247. Appropriates the usual amount,
S, 900, for state geological purposes, in the
| interest OF mines and mining, and contemp-
late continued development et our mineral
resources.
2S4. Authorizes the incorporation and i'm
provement of cemeteries by majority OF
/ the burial lot owners thereof.
191. Authorizes the appointment of sub
stitutes tor judges Of the Superior Courts,
in cases OF temporary disqualification on
account of sickness or from other causes.
365. Authorizes counties now in debt for
the
COMPLETION OF THEIR COURT HOUSES
to sell bonds to the amount of one-half per
cent. of the taxable property thereof, where
the ordinary revenues raised not suffi-
Gent. Contemplates relief to Knox county.
237. LIE Allies the records of acknowledge
ment of deeds and mortgages heretofore re-
corded in any county, where the official
character of the officer taking such acknowl-
edgment was not certified to as required by
| law.
465. Authorizes courts in counties of 70, coo
inhabitants to appoint official shorthand
reporters to take testimony in important
eases. The county of Marion is the only one
affected.
36s. Authorizes the incorporation of state,
district and county horticultural societies.
343 Authorizes councils OF cities and trus-
| tees of towns TO levy a special tax to pay the
principal and interest of bonds heretofore
| issued.
| 26. Authorizes clerks of Circuit Courts to
receive and receipt for amount of judgments
of record in such courts, their sureties to be
| liable for the safety of such funds. The COM
missiOners of each county are to fix the
amount of the bond at their first meeting
| after March 8, and the June term is the one
when this action should be taken. When
| the amount is fixed and the clerk fails to
give the bond then his Office shall be de-
| clared vacant.
No. 2O7. Provides for the enclosure by a
| general neighborhood fence of lands subject
| to overflow, having particular reference to
counties along the Ohio and Wabash.
NJ. 500. Provides for the erection of
additional facilities for the incurably insane
| on the premises of the present asylum.
S359, 900 is appropriated for that purpose,
Sl5O,OO0 to be expended this year, like
| amount the next, and the balance the en-
suing year.
No. ~ Authorizes the publication of
! official and legal notices in German news
papers in cities of 15,O 600 Inhabitants.
GOOD FOR THE CHANGERS.
No. 277. Requires suits on notes payable
in bank to be brought in the county where
the maker thereof resides.
4lO legalizes the assessment of taxes in
towns which have not compiled fully with
all the requirements of the law.
400 amends the savings bank act by pro-
viding against runs thereon, authOrising
them to hold certain per centage OF depOs-
its in case Of panic.
AS vests police power in conductors OF
railroad trains while on duty.
| 400. Prohibits trustees of state institutions
Il0currlnR 1DQ6DJoQn6SS. anu nOiuinR the
state liable therefor. The law makes it
Unable act for each violation.
164. So amends the practice act that I'M
less all material matter in any pleading not
specifically denied, excepting allegations
| of value and damages) are to be taken as
true. Matters in reply are 10 be held
| as though so specifically denied.
| 1872. Makes it a misdemeanor to MAIN or
kill pigeons when nesting. Designed for the
protection of squads.
2O6. Amends the drainage act, making it
conform to the Ohio law. On petition OF
one or more land owner to be affected by
| proposed drain, the board of county com
missioners is to appoint three viewers to
compute cost, ETC., and file same with such
board. The petitioners is first to file bond
to secure expense in the event OF the COM
missioners deciding against him. The COM
missioners shall from the report of the view
ers, decide as to the utility Of the proposed
draiu. Persons claiming damage must
make application therefore. at the time
the petition for damage is considered.
by the board. If remonstrance is filed, a
new set OF viewers is appointed as on
road petitions. All damages are to be paid
remonstrants before drainage commences.
The
CONTRACT FOR DRAINAGE
is to bs let to the lowest responsible bidder
The assessment is to be collected as other
| taxes. The contractor is required to give
bond. When drains are constructed the
!, township trustee shall keep them open.
Existing laws are not repealed only
so far they conflict with this.
80. Authorizes judges of circuit courts to
issue temporary restraining orders and in
functions during vacations to any person
residing in their circuit.
lis. Amends the act providing for county
supsrintendents of schools, cutting down
their per diem TO So, and requiring them to
visit two schools per day; providing that
county commissioners shall determine
whether schools shall be visited
|, by such superintendent. Under
this act, as amended, super
intendents are only allowed IS many day 3