The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-03-12

innocent appOln JIn6nLS Ol our teulplcS Oh re-
hgion. some Sunday" said Mr.. Herod, ga
stranger-possibly from Ripley county-ap-
peared in one of our city churches. He had
not blackened his boots, and was in the ordin-
cry garb of the wayfarer. An usher with a bou-
quet of sweet and sanity odor promenaded in
and around our stranger, but totally oblivious
to his presence. At length the stranger
beckoned to the usher and whispered. "Is this
the Lords House?" The usher, astonished at
the question, bowed politely and replied, sit
isl The stranger took another good square
look at the usher and the bouquet and said,
sis he in?" Mr.. Herod forgot to state whether
he received q seat or not, but con-
tlnued: ssThis kind of religion re-
minded him of the man who
said that if he had not got religion before
the war he was afraid he would never had any.
AS it was, his neighbor had said if he had not
have been told SO he would never have known
that he made any pretensions in that direc-
ton " 1t is fair to Mr.. Herod to say
that he disclaimed making any refiec-
lions or intending any disrespect for
the church, but with the extravaganza
and display made by some modern churches
with their tall steeples, expensive buildings
and extravagant appointments it was come
times query with him whether God and His
religion were the objects of their worship, or
vanity and pride. The bill called for taxing
all church property of tt value of 5000 and
upward 1t was defeated notwithstanding Mr.
Herod's effort, but all listened ana all
laughed.
Representative Cunningham, of Harrison,
being a modest, quiet gentleman, seeks no
especial notoriety, and for that reason we al
lude to him as one of the most attentive and
vigilant members of the House. He has been
engaged in school teaching, but we suppose
this taste of law making will cause him to
hunger for law study, and we hope to hear of
n IN of
He is a pleasant, modest gentleman, does but
little talking, but full share of voting, and
always on hand to do it intelligently.
The Senate works as steady as clock when
no political measures are on the carpet. When
dhat Is the case ne Two parties are SO evealy
the tug of battles comes with varying for
tune On Saturday morning the regular order
OF business was Senate bills Nos. "a and 27S,
both in relation to the practice of medicine
No. 81 is Senator Fosters bill, amended by the
committee on sanitary affairs, and the work
Menzies and Woollen. No. 27s Is Senator
before the Senate, senator Reeve desired thar
his bill should be discussed, while Senators
Men8ies and Woollen, Of course, preferred the
legislation were divided on the bills, it was
considered best to refer the bills to a select
and report to the Senate this morning. We
understand that the committee will report in
favor of Senator Reeves BILL with some modi-
fications or amendments taken from Senator
Fosters bill.
The session of the Legislature is rapidly
drawing 10 q close, and as yet no apportion-
ment bill has passed the Senate.> Efforts have
been made from time to time to get up a bill
that would suit Senator Davis, but thus far
without success. There remains only few days
more. but the Senate expects to pass salts
factory bill before adjournlng. How 1t Will be
done is not altogether settled. 1t is rumored
that a bill on which all can unite is perfected,
or nearly so. This once out of the way, and a
clear field is before the Senate for mass OF
business awaiting its action.
The committee to investigate the charges
against Drs. Jameson and Everts will meet aU
the Grand Hotel tonight to take testimony in
the case. The Senate on Saturday authorized
subcommittee to employ shorthand reporter
1t is probable that the investigation Will Oc-
cupy considerable time and it is unlikely that
the case will be concluded by the time the
Legislature adjourns. The accused parties de
mand a full and complete Investigation.
The committee to investigate the insurance
fees of the state auditors office Will meet to-
night to begin the investigation.
Mr.. Lacy, photographer, of Vance's block
has taken the photos of nearly all the sena-
tors. and in a short time will have them ready
in groups.
Mrs. Senator Woollen visited the Senate
with her husband on saturday. She and the
senator are guests of our Attorney General
Woollen,