The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-01-18

can war, resident in the State of Indiana. are
now in the city OF indianapolis, in attendance
uDon the reunion of such soldiers; therefore,
Resolved, ThaJ this House most cordially
extend them an Invitation TO Visit us at al
tllles and that the privileges of the floor of the
House be extended to them"
JOINT CONVENTION.
Mr.. Schloss offered concurrent resolution,
which was adopted that the Senate and House
meet in joint convention next Tuesday, Jan. %,
for the purpose of electlng u State Librarian. two
prison directors South and three prison directors
North.
Mr.. Wilson, of Koscusko, asked and obtained
permission 10 Withdraw II B. No, 172
Mr. Wilson reintroduced H. b. No. 1T2, provid
ing that no note, or notes, where the signature,
or stnatures, has been obtained by fraud or I'M
der false pretense shall be collected ny law.
which was passed TO the second reading.
On motion by Mr. Williams, the hil s. B. No.
~, TO change The times or holding cOnrts In
Posey and Vanderhurg counties taken up,
read the third time and passed by yeas 93,
NAYS o.
On motion by Mr.. Wright the Senate amend
ment To the bill, H b. No. lo1, authorizing pay
to file clerks, was cOncurred in.
Mr.. Ham offered u resolution, which was
adopted. for special committee 10 in wife num-
Der of veterans of the Mexican war, now in the
city, to visit the House of Representatives, in II
body.
NEW PROPOSITIONS.
The following described bills were introduced,
read the first time, and severaly passed TO the
second reading, unless otherwise stated.
By Mr.. Davis-H. B. No. 173: TO authorize
the township trustee Of the township OF School
Spring, LapOrte county, to enter satisfaction of
Judgment against Robert Keller and Henry
CurrRn.
BY Mr.. McCleIland-H. B. No. ia: To amend
sections 269, 284, and repeal section 26S of an
act concerning public officers, being numbers
2,1S4, 2.195 and 2 200 of the code of 1881.
By Mr.. McClelland-H. B. No. IT'S: To repeal
secien 1, being section 2,967 of the revised
statutes of 1881, authorizing aliens to hold title
tn real estate.
BY Mr.. Wilson, of Marion-H b No. 176: To
amend section 1OS, being 6,376 Of the code of
1881, or an act concerning taxation.
BY Mr.. Wilson, OF Murion-H. B. No, 1T: For
the relief OF John Martin, contractor for brick
work on the Hospital for the Insane, women's
department.
BY Mr.. Holland H. B. No. 17s: Concerning
the powers and duties of county commissioners,
ana requiring them TO give bonds.
BY Mr.. Howland-H. b. No 179: To encour
age the formation of voluntary associations for
the announcement OF agriculture In all its
forms
BY Mr.. whitsett-H. B. No. $50: To abolish
city ASSESSORS.
By Mr. Whitsett-H. B. No lS1: To provide
for the election and qualification OF justices Of
the peace
BY Mr. Ferrter-H. &. No. 1872: To create the
office of supervising nspector of steam boilers
By Mr.. Ferri I'll. B. No. 1873: To abolish
boards OF aldermen in Incorporated cities.
By Mr.. Sutton-H. B No. 1874: Concerning the
auietins of titles to real estate.
By Mr.. SuttOn-H B. No. 1855: To amend sec
ton of an act concerning husband and wife,
being section 81 9 of the code of 1891.
BY Mr.. Stuoker-H. B, No 1856: To amend sec
ton 80 of an act providing for the election Of
BY Mr.. Stucker-H. B. No. 1877: To amend sec
ton 26S, being section 2,lS4 of the Revised
Statutts, concerning proceedings in criminal
cases, and 10 repeal section 2,1S5 of the Revised
Statutes of 1881.
BY Mr.. Montgomery--H. B. No. 1873; To
amend section 81 of an act concerning proceed
ings in civil cases.
BY Mr.. Knowles-H. B. No. 1879: To regulate
tha carrying of baggage packages and freight Nv
railroad or other CARRYING companies.
BY Mr.. McMulien-H b. M. 100: To regulate
proceedings OF foreign insurance companies do
ing business III this State.
By Mr.. Bowers-H. B. No. 191: To regulate
the practice of Indiana midwifery and surgery.
BY MIR. Jewett-H. B. No. 1872: To amend sec
ton I'll of The general city incorporation act, be-
ing sections 81 and 81 OF the Revised Statutes
of 1881.
BY Mr.. MUTT, by request-H. B. No. 1893: To
authorize turnpike and other road companies 10
surrender their charters to boards of commits
slOners.
Then came the noon recess.