The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-01

CHANGE OF VENUE
Mr.. Duncans bill, $. b. No. 113, to amend sec
tiOn ,467 of the code of 1881, being read the
third time, Mr.. Duncan explained the bill con-
fined changes of venue before justices to one
from the justice and one from the tow nship. I'm
der the present law in criminal cases as many
changes may be taken as the parties see tit to
swear to. which often becomes a means of de-
Tense, with view to wear out the prosecution
without giving chance for trial.
Mr.. Brown necessity for this bill, I'M
derstanding there is q decision which states that
bnt one change of venue from justice is allOwa-
BILE
Mr.. Foulke also favored the bill, but doubted
whether 1t would accomplish the desire of the
author as TO criminal cases.
the Dill pabsed-yeas 80, naysO.
WHITLEY AND KoscIUsKo COURTS.
The bill, s. B. No 2l2, to fix the terms Of courts
in tho Thirty-third judicial notwithstanding the
counties Of Whitley and Kosciusko-was read
the first time and referred to the committee on
organization OF courts.
HOUSE OF REFUGE.
The Senate resumed the consideration of Mr.
V0yles' bill. $. b. No. 81, TO change the name of
the House of Refuge, pending the adjourn
mt nt yesterday afternoon, the question being on
Mr. VOyles amendment to make trustees,
Lewis Jordan, Levi Bennett and HarneL NJ.
Helms.
Mr.. Spann moved TO insert the name of Fin
ley Bigger in place of Harnet NJ. Helms, for
the reason that this gentlemen il a Democrat
pure and undetled. If we have 10 accept the
inevitable, as we must, lie desired to this
name inserted. If Democrats displaee Repubi-
cans he wanted to get a good, honest Democrat
in at least one position.
Mr.. Brown conceded the gentleman was wor-
thy and competent, but all have to take their
chances.
The amendment to the amendment was re-
lected by yeas %, nays 25.
Mr.. Voyles' amendment was agreed to by yeas
&c, yeas 10.
Pending the roll-call, Mr.. Spann, when his
name was called, in explanation Of his vote said
The law, as it now stands, gives the Governor of
the State the power to appoint these trustees
nj
the Governor only when there shall be va
cancy after the bill shall have passed and he
come "A law. | shall vote against this amend
ment fixing the three names in the blank for the
reason cannot understand and wish the sena-
tor from Washington, OF any other senator,
would tell me the reason or necessity for GUST
ing any person Or changing the trustees of that
institution. II there has ever been any inefh
cheney, incRpacity or dishonesty, OF any charges
made against the trustees. and there is IA neces
sity for change, let it be stated. This institu-
ton, reformatory in character, should have
first place in the heart of every citizen.
Mr. Brown made point of order that the SEN
ator is not giving reasons explanatory of his
vote, Init discussing the merits OF the bill.
The presiding officer tAIr Bundy in the chair
would not undertake to decide.
Mr. Spann Iresumngl-I am trying to explain
that am willing to vote tor this amendment if
the Senator will show it is not a damn able
outrage. or if he will show me there is q necessi-
ty. sly there is no necessity except political
necessity. Therefore vote ''no."
The vote was then announced as above.
Mr. Foulke moved to amend. Apart from its
poI1tlcal character, Wnlcn he deplOreu. the bill
contains some excellent provisions. The pro-
visions of the present law allowing parents to
send there their iDcorrigible children is open
TO abuse. One of his amendments changes the
bill TO the present law making warrants paid on
the order of the Governor, without casting any
reflection on the superintendent, but the
principle Is right, In section 3, line two, he
moved to amend by making the subordiDates
appointed by the Governor rec
ommendatiOn OF the superintendent, as
the present law provides. The other
amendment adds to section l a proviso saving
commitment from icing void for want of greater
form. The last amendment is 10 require a record
10 be kept of the boys after discharge--in the
words recommended by the trustees of said
House OF Refuge in their last report. He sug-
gested other amendments, but made no motion
in reference to their suggestions.
Mr.. Voyles did not think any of these proposed
amendments were either necessary or essential
The presiding officer (Mr. Bundy in the chair
stated the question to he on the first amend
ment-the money to be drawn on warrant of the
Governor for pay OF trustees.
Mr.. Brown opposed the first amendment.
Mr.. Bell-The warrant cannot ne drawn for
more than the law allows, and, a natter of
convenience, IL should remain ns IN the bin.
So ''''''''''''''' "''' '''N''N COS - nays
The second amendment, aGdiag the words