The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-27
THE HOUSE.
Discussion of the Question of Continuing the
Purdue University Allowance.

Discussion of the Question of Continuing the
Purdue University Allowance.
The proceedings of the House were opened
yesterday morning with prayer by Representa-
tive Smith, of Warrick. Eighty-tbree members
responded to their names at roll-call
Mr.. Sears, from the special committee ap-
pointed to draft a memorial on the late W. W.
Browning, representative from the counties of
Brown and Monroe, who died on last Sunday,
submitted the following:
"In private life Mr. Browning was strictly
honest, upright and conscientious, q member of
the Methodist Episcopal Church. and for years a
travelling preacher in that connection. In public
life he was an earnest advocate of the strictest
economy and unfaltering fidelity to the rights
of the people A man of strong convictions, he
fearessly defended them. His ability on the
floor of the House was marked by readiness in
debate and the advocacy of what he deemed the
right with fervor, earnestness and often with
skill and power His heart was carried in his
hand, and if In the heat of extempore debate
he wronged any one, he was more than ready to
right the wrong. His advocacy of the great
educational interests of the State was marked
and conspicuous during this session of the Legis-
lature. Because he was an intelli-
gent, incorruptible and faithful legisla-
tor, we honor his memory. Because
he was a patriot and counted his life
As nothing in the defense of his country. we
would rear for him monument more enduring
than brass, and more majestic than the regal
height of the pyramids Because he was noble
man and worthy citizen we commend his life to
his countrymen. But because he was cut down
in the midst of life and its full measure of
labors, we mourn his loss and cherish his mem
cry. Therefore, be it
Resolved That his DESK and chair be draped WI,
mourning through the remainder of the session and
that the members wear Grape till the close of the
same.
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spread at length the Journal of the House. aud an
other copy be properly engrossed and forwarded to
his afflicted family as testimonial of apprecia-
tion of his worth, and assurance of sympathy
ia their great bereavement"
The report was adopted, the memorial ordered
spread on the House journal, an engrossed copy
sent to the family. and remarks ON the resolu-
ton were made the special order for o'clock to-
morrow afternoon.
The committee appointed to escort the re-
mains to the burial place made report of the
expenses of the funeral go, which was al
lowed
On motion of Mr. Kruger, the bill rs. All
concerning the manufacture and sale of oleomar-
garine was referred to tho committee on manu-
featuring, with instructions to report this morn
ing.
Mr.. Patten introduced bill fH. r.. 5541 to
compel township trustees to make q statement
of their indebtedness.
Mr.. Gordon called up his bill tH. r. 1861 con-
corning the reports of clerks in guardianship
cases, which was defeated for want OF eonstitu-
tonal majority. The bill passed by yeas 81,
nays 80.
Mr.. Sears calledup his bin fH. r. 473l to pay
81, 500 to State Geolegist Collett for geological
specimens, which was before defeated for want
OF constitutional majority. The bill passed by
yeas S. nays 28.
Mr.. Kellison. from the committee on confer
ence, submitted a report allowing Door keeper
Fry $40 for summoning witnesses before the
Knightstown investigating committee, and the
Grand Hotel SOS for rental of a committee ROOM
The House concurred in the report
The bill IS I'LL to allow David r. Munson
%, l52. 90 for putting lightning rods on the Asy-
lum for the Insane was reeommitted to the COM
mittee on ways and means, With instructions to
reduce the bin to 81 500
Mr.. French called up his bill FL. r. 543l to al
low county treasurers per cent for collecting de-
hnquent taxes which failed to pass for want Of q
constitutional majority The bill passed by yeas
3D. NAYS % Nj. Sayre spoke against the bill, which
he said was merely scheme to increase the fees
OF county treasurers. Mr. French in response
said that the old law gave treasurers the right 10
charge O per cent during six months Of the year,