The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-12

just to himself that there should be
a thorough inquiry into the matter.
committee appointed to Investigate it consisted
of Representatives Sayre, Robinson and Hanlon.
Senator Mccullough, when interviewed re-
garding the accusations, said that MIR. Beach,
superintendent Of the telephone COM
pany,. had shown him the letters re-
ceived from employees of the House,
who offered to defeat the bill by the use of
money among the Members. He had also seen
two kilograms of the same character, aud he had
been told that the employee who sent them had
phone company a list of members
whose votes could be bought, with the
sums that would be demanded opposite each
name. Il am glad Senator Mccullough said,
that the House has appointed a committee to
look into the matter. for / am certainly willing
to help them all | can, and / don't think there
will be any great difficulty in getting at the
facts"
Representative Brovnlee, the chairman of the
investigating committee appointed during the
morning, presented a report at the night session
stating that Senator Mccullough had disclaimed
any intention of rejecting upon any member of
the House, and he said that he had only seen a
letter, which made tho statement that a man,
supposed to be an employee of the House, had
offered to control certain votes for money. The
committee further reported that the person re
ferred to was not a member of the House, and,
consequently, was not within its jurisdiction.
AAO ASpOis Wao COuCuIICu III
BILLS DISPOSED OF BY THE HOUSE.
The bill introduced by Senator Hilligass. pro-
viding for the publication of certain official re-
ports biennially, and authorizing the Bureau of
Printing to eliminate unimportant matter in
some of the published documents, was finally
passed by yeas 6S, nays 2.
Senator Peterson's bill for the punishment of
horse-thieyeS was nassed.
Senator Touches bill to repeal the act allow
ing county clerks 81 a day for attending sessions
of the Superior and Criminal courts was de-
feated.
The bill introduced by Senator Ensley. pro-
vlding for the enrolment of surviving soldiers
OF the late war was finally passed, only nine
members voting against it.
Senator Weirs bill exempting State officers
from liability for costs in cases brought in the
interest of the State WAS read a third time and
| passed.
Senator Zimnferman's bill regarding the set
Element of decedentS' estates. which failed dur
ing the afternoon for want of a constitutional
majority. was called up again, last night, and
was passed-yeas So, nays l5
The bill introduced by Senator Winter,
amending the act for the opening Of streets and
alleys, was passed-yeas GA, nays 6.
Senator Hills bill regarding the settlements of
county treasurers was passed-yeas 63, nays 3.
Mr.. Pendleton called up his bill appropriating
$4,636 for the payment of the. claims of Baker,
Smith & Co. for work at the Insane Hospital,
WANSh "oo tHNooSN S0o ~ q -
Among the bills which were defeated were the
following:
By Senator Rahm: An act for the taxation of
unplatted land within city limits-yeas is, nays
65.
By Senator Foulke: An act prohibiting the use
of dynamite for felonious purposes-yeas 81,
nays sc.
By Mr.. Pendleton: An act oppropriating SIS, 352
for the payment of claims on account of work at
the Insane Hospital.
BY Senator Winter: An actregarding the juris-
diction of justices of the peace in certain cases.
By Senator Bailey: Prohibiting the manufact-
ure and sale of oleomarcarine-yeas 81, nays Al.
BY Senator Huston: An act to allow teachers
one days pay for attending township institutes.
By Senator Foulke: A bill to- amend the act
providing for the establishment of a female re-
formatory-yeas 81, nays 36.
BY Senator Drake: An act to pay 81, 900 to
Teresa and Charles Bochtell for damages, on
account of the Academia killing OF their father
at the Insane Hospital, where he was employed
in overwhelmingly postponed.
By Senator Smith of Jennings: An act con
corning the sale of real estate for delinquent
overwhelmingly postponed.
Senate bill No. 336, authorizing the payment
of $l3. 153 to W. Fl. DRAPER for BREWER Legis-
lative Reports-indefinitely postponed.
The bill by Senator Campbell of Hendricks,
providing that persons having claims against the
State may bring suit in the Superior Courts
one OF the most important measures pending
was read the third time in the House last night,
ana a motion by VIM. Taylor to postpone further
consideration of it was agreed to by yeas SO,
nays 20.
BILLS PASSED BY THE SENATE.
After the Senate refused, last night, to con.
slider the specific appropriation bill, six meas
ures originating in the House were enacted.
representative FreGch's bill. allowing county
treasurers 6 per cent of their delinquent tax
collections, was passed, with an amendment,
which was subsequently, concurred in by the
House.
Senator Zimmerman called ND Mr.. Kellison's
bill extending mechanics liens to bridges and
railroads built on contract, which was finally
passed-yeas 38, nays 2.
Representative Kruegeris bill to release a judg-
ment in La Porte county against Henry Kiefer
and Robert Curran was passed-yeas 26. nays Is.
The bill introduced by Representative Jane
son, authorizing the acceptance of surety com.
panies on bonds required by the State, was
passed-yers SO, nays 2
Senator Marvin Campbell called up Represent
alive Idndsays bill for the relief of commission.
ers of drainage, and the constitutional rules were
suspended for its passage. no one voting against
the bill.
CONTINGENT PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE.
The Democratic members of the Senate held q
caucus at noon yesterday and nominated Green
Smith, the Senator from jackson and Jennings,
for the position Of contingent president of
the Senate, to succeed Hon. Rufus
Magee, the newly appointed minister to Nor
way and Sweden. The candidates for the posi-
ton were Senators Morgan III. Weir, e. Il. Sell
ers and Smith. The nomination was made on
the second ballot. Mr.. Magee rendered his
resignation yesterday afternoon, and it was ac-
cepted.
Enforcing the Law.
George Nessler. a saloon-keeper on South
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