The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-23
Afternoon Session.
THE pnon1ssopx NOTE Ri

Afternoon Session.
THE PRoMIssoRY NOTE BILL.
Mr.. Jewett's bill to repeal section 6 of an act
concerning promissory notes, bills of exchange,
bonds or other Instruments in writing, signed by
any person who promises to pay money, was read
a third time.
Mr.. Shively hoped that the bill would not
pass. He did not believe thar the business or
the farmers interests demanded a repeal of that
part of our statute, ana he was satisfied it would
result in more harm than good. Thirty-fiYe
States have similar laws upon their statute books.
and thus far there had been no effort to repeal
said provisions of these Statutes, and not only
that, but every country of Europe has similar
laws. In England and the German Empire, in
every nation the commercial interests are
protected by similar provisions.
Mr.. Gordon stated that the bill had been dis
cussed several days back, aud he therefore
moved the previous question:, which was second
ed by the House.
Mr. Jewett desired to say to the gentleman
from wabash CMr. Snivelyl that this bill to re-
peal this statute will not prevent the collection
OF any honest note in the State of Indiana. II
Will simply prevent the collection of notes OBJ
tanned by fraud and crime. The State Grange,
as an organization representing the farming ele-
menb of this State, have asked the repeal of this
law, and up TO this, the 22d II of February, every
demand has been refused. and this is the last OPP
pOrtunlty TO make any respOnte to this request.
The only objections that have been raised against
this bill have come from bankers and note
shavers.
The bill passed the House by yeas Ga, nays "a.
SCHOOL FUND LANDS
Mr.. Hendersou's bill to enable the several
counties in the State 10 sell and dispose of land
for the benefit of the school fund was read the
third time.
Mr.. Henderson stated the provisions of the bill
granted a reappraisement of certain lands once
sold but abandoned by the parties purchasing
after they had despOiled the land of timber. Is
was necessary that the land be reappraised, and
he hoped that the bin would pass.
The Dill passed the House by yeas 81, nays 3.
DESTRUCTION TO OWLS.
Mr.. Holler's bill to authorize boards of county
commissioners to grant bOunties for the de-
struction of wOodelucks, owls and hawks was
read the third time, and passed the House by
Mr.. Frazee's bill for taxing the ownership of
property for school purposes was read u third
time and passed--yeas so, nays IL.
Road SUPERVISORS
Mr.. Mock's bill to provide for the election of
supervisors of highways was read a third time.
Mr.. Mock thought 1t was the sentiment of the
House that some road law should pass. He did
not desire to stand in the way OF any member
voting for the bill which had passed the Senate
on the saine subject, but he hoped the members
would vote for this bill for fear the Senate bill
might not pass.
Mr.. Montg merry was in favor of any good
road law, and therefore he would vote for this
bill. The Senate hill only allows the supervisor
$I.50 per day, and he thought it was better in
this respect than the bill under consideration.
Mr.. Beeson did not favor the passage of the
Dill, aud he was OF the opinion that his eonstltu-
ents were willing to give the present law a
further trial.
Mr.. Smith, of Tippecanoe, was pledged to vote
for a enange IN the road law, but as this bill had
passed the point where it could he amended, ex-
cept by unanimous consent, he Thought it ought
not TO be passed by the House at the present
tinh.
Mr.. MUTT desired to state to the House that
there had been "A great cry going up all over the
State for the repeal of this road law. Everybody
is against it. The people can never De educated
up to %favOring the present road law. He moved
the previous question on the passage of the bill,
which was seconded by the House, and under
it's OPP ~esation the bill passed-yeas II, nays 81.
On motion by Mr.. Gordon a special committee
# fhPAA fn aar uFiF u anI1n anUnnaiffaa an Fhn
part of the Senate was appointed, to which
should he referred til Senate bill and the House
blll concerning roads.
ALLEN CRIMINAL COURT.
On motion by Mr.. Henry the bill to abolish the
criminal Court IN Allen county was taken Hp'
On motion by Mr.. Jewett the constitutional
rules were suspended and the bill was read the
first and second time by title only.
An amendment, striking out Jan, 1" and in
sorting In lieu thereof "Oet. 81" was adopted.
The bill was read the third lime by sections
and passed the House by yeas 80, nays 0.
$50, 900 FOR THE FLOOD SUFFERERS.
Mr.. Jewett called M to appropriate the sum of
100000 for the relief of the sufferers from the
floods of the Ohio, Wabash and White rivers.
The Senate amendments were adopted by yeas
70, nays IL.
BILLS ON THIRD READING.
Mr.. Wilson's, of Marion, bill to construct n
seweF from the Female Reformatory to connect
with a SEVERN indianapolis was called up and
tile Senate amendments were adopted.
Mr.. Westfalrs bill for the relief of Allen
Septen and his sureties was read the third time
and passed-yeas SO, nays 3.
MIR. Glbson's bill to amend sections 255, 256
and 257 of an act concerning taxation was read
the third time and passed-yeas 81, nays 3.
Mr.. McCormick's bill TO amend section 2 of an
act TO Incorporate the trustees of the HarSsville
Academy, was read the third time and passed
yeas 81, nays2.
BLoss' COSTS ALLOWED
On motion by Mr.. Williams, OF Knox, the
special TO which was referred Senate
Joint resolution No. l, to authorize the Auditor
of State to audit and pay certain expenses OF
the superintendent of Public Instruction for
the prosecution of a suit against Ira f. Will
Jams, was allowed to report.
The the allowance of
5000, which, on motion by Mr.. Heffren. was
amended by striking out 5000 and inserting In
lieu thereof $7O7.20.
The report as amended was adopted by the
fioIse by yeas so, nays 20.
Mr.. Hams bill to provide for certain claims
for labor performed in ditching and retaining
land in Upton county, was read the third time
and passed-yeas 20, nays 10.
Mr.. Holler's bill to empower manufacturing
companies to take and hold stock in corpora
lions furnishing water power, was read the third
time and ~passed-yeas II, nays ,.
Mr.. Whitsits bill to abolish city assessors was
read the third time and passed-yeas 80, nays
80.
The House adjourned until Q A, NJ. tomorrow.