The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-26

feet of alcoholic stimulants shall be taught in all
the grades Mr.. Smith of Jay objected to a pro-
vision in the amendment which practically pre-
vented, he said. parents from saying what
studies the child shall pursue
MIR. johnson of Tippecanoe-The decision OF
the Senate on this matter has already been
made-that this bin shall be rejected. bill
ought to be considered according to its merits
No set of men can define the true effect of alco-
holic stimulants on the human system in general
because they differ according to the condition OF
the system, constitution, temperament, habit, age
sex, and other conditions. The effect OF such
measure will be detrimental; large number OF
children will be taken out OF the schools, be-
cause such instruction will be given IN fanat-
zeal spirit. It is remarkable fact that Ameri-
can women, although the most temperate of any
country in the world. are the most delicate
that abstinence from stimu|ants is reform OF
the last half century, and that during that time
nervous affections have become prevalent.
Afternoon Session.
The discussion Of the bill relating to teach
ing the effects of alconol in the public schools,
was resumed. Dir. Mcintosh read from q school
book in support Of his argument in favor of the
proposed amendment to the bill offered by the
senator from Wayne Mr.. Foulkel. ''Among
the best, if not the best, medical minds in the
world have condemned alcoholic stirnulants,' he
said. Mr. Shiyely could not see why the amend
ment proposed should not be incorporated in the
law, and made part of the cemmon-schOol educa-
ton. Mr. Willard demanded the previous ques-
ton, cutting off debate The amendment Mr..
Foulke's was agreed to, upon division-affirm-
alive %. negative IL This Senate amendment
was ordered engrossed by yeas "a, nays Il.
MIR. Marshal called up his bill Is. l73l requir-
ing ballots TO be enclosed IN envelopes,
which was read the third time. He said that
hundreds of men at every election vote two bal
lots purposey and there is way of so folding
two ballots that they viii fall apart after being
deposited In the hallot-box. The object of the
bill IS TO secure proper count of the ballot. In
this State there has been 10000 more votes put
IN the ballotrbox than there were men voting.
Mr.. Willard--Instead OF having moro machin-
cry we ought to have less attending our cleo
tions A corrupt man can take money from
candidate and place sealed ballots in the hands
Of voters without giving them an opportunity of
knowing what tickets they vote
Mr.. Magee,uI ana opposed to this bill, because
the more machinery there is about the casting OF
the ballot the more Objectionable it is. This bill
would be surrounding the ballot-box with that
sort of Formally that might be the means of
securing a contrary expression Of opinion which
an honest count would show. 1t might produce
new rules in the way Of fair count aud an hon
est ballot.
The bill failed to pass for want of consttu-
tienai naajority-yeas Il, nays H.
Mr. YoucRe. from q special committee, re-
turned the ditch commissioner bill III. Il. l22l
with several amendments, and the report was
concurred in. Mr.. Youche moved the amend
ments be ordered engrossed, printed and made
the special order for 2 o'clock to-day The
motion Mr.. Youche'sl was agreed to.
All the House bills on file were advanced under
the regular order and the Senate adjourned
until this morning.