The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-10

be protected SO they will have the benefit os the
pubic schools; but when the public school is
not in session the best thing to do with the boy
is to put him to work, and with this idea, / offer
this amendment.
In the afternoon the discussion was resumed
by Mr.. Hilligass, who said: Il think we had
better dispose of this question now. I am in
favor of the bill as reported from the committee,
placing the age at twelve. / think we owe a duty
to ourselves and to the laboring men. as well as
to the children of the State. The period allotted
for the education OF children is ample--from six
to twelve years-and affords time for an average
education l think we would do a great injustice
and wrong by cutting off a majority of the boys
In this State from employment by the passage of
the amendment. We ought not to undertake
the parental care of children between twelve
and fourteen years of age. l don't think it our
province to legislate these people out of employ
ment.o
Mr.. Bailey-I have been somewhat surprised
to learn from a number of senators OF their abb
solute disregard of the platform upon which
they ran and have been elected. In view of the
fact that we have in ali large cities-in this city
from 1000 to o.000-men out of employment.
and In whose places boys from fourteen to six
teen years are placed, at wages from thirty to
forty cents a day, there should be some legisla-
ton, viewing it from that point. that would put
them back in the schools, and thus give opportu-
nifty for employment to men who need money
for themselves and for their families.
tNLIA DdiCy y IcluCA tile uO0E anu Tile III LEkD6TS
of the Senate repaired to the hall of the House.
where the joint convention for the election of
officers was held, the result of which is given
elsewhere.
Mr.. Sellers moved that the bin be referred to
the committee on health and vital statistics.
which was adopted, although Mr.. Willard made
an Intellectual motion-yeas Z, nays 29-to refer
it to the committee on labor and labor statistics.
The special order, being the bill IS. 73f provid-
ing female attendants in the transportation of
of insane women came nm for consideration
Mr.. Faulkner objected to the superintendent
having che appointments of the attendant. Every
insane person, he thought, had some acquaint-
ance, male or female, who could handle them,
while others cannot. They will all get to the
hospital soon enough without the superintendent
selecting a person to bring them.
On motion by Mr.. Weir, the bill and amend
ments were laid on the table by yeas "a, nays a.
BALLoT-Box PROTECTION.
On motion by Mr.. Campbell of Hendricks, his
bill S. A to procure fair elections, was taken up
and read the second time. He said: s'Experi
ence has taught US that the present law will not
be enforced because of the extreme punishment
provided. There is no subject upon which there
is more need of legislation, and legislation Of a
kind that can be enforced. hope to live to see
the day when an electian can be held that is
reasonably fair and free from corruption. It is
admitted that 10 per cent. of the voters of the
State absolutely put their votes on the market;
that they sit in groups till late in the evening of
SlctGlOf udy, WdtIiHS LOT IHS HlSfl0SU DtQQeE.
Such a class ought to be disfranchised, and | be-
lieve the men who tempt them by Offering mon
ey are also guilty of crime. l hope this bill will
be passed"
Mr.. Magee-There ought to be some wav to
prevent frauds upon the ballet-box. I am in
favor of some of the provisions of this bill. I
think a man who sells his vote is a dangerous
element in the Commonwealth, and he ought to be
dlsfranchlsed because he has ceased to be a free,
upright and honorable man. | would have the
trustee OF sheriff, or some officer, charged with
the duty of posting up copies of this bill, printed
in large type, in every voting precinct In Indiana.
but am afraid the question of Acknowledgement
goes too far. l think there will be no great
danger of doing injustice to any one. / offer an
amendment to fix a minimum sum for the fine,
not less thar $40, and to strike out the natural
life Acknowledgement, and present in Lieu, ANY
Discriminate period"
Mr.. Duncan of Upton obtained the floor,
and the Senate adjourned.