The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-01-28

amended this by providing that it apply
not to engrossed bills but to those favor
tion was opposed by Mr.. Alder. who urged
that it's effect would be to litter up the
desks of members without accomplishing
any good. Mr.. Noon thought it would be
an effectual safeguard against Jobs" and
favored il on that account. Mr.. johnson of
Carroll, with profound perspicuity, saw In
the resolution a scheme of the minority TO
saddle more expense on a Demo-
cratic Legislature. but seemed to be
alone In this wonderful discovery.
Mr.. Clsypool quickly replied to the
partisan accusation by denouncIng it as
false aud asserting that he was justa as much
In favor of practicing economy In conduct
ing the business of the House as any DEM
ocratic member. The discussion continued
for some time. Mr.. Moon finally demand
ing the previous question. and the demand
being sustained, the resolution was adopted
by a vote of SO to II.
OF
During the afternoon session the intro
duction of bills was interrupted by a dis
cussion on q resolution offered by Mr..
Brown of Morgan. This referred TO al
legged discrimination as to parties di-
rectly or indirectly selling stock at the
Union stockyards of this city. and to
u~nwarrantable charges for services and
feed at that place. The purpose OF the
resolution was to provide for . committee
Of two, acting with q like committee
of the Senate, to investigate the charges.
Mr.. Brown supported his resolution in q
speech which voiced the complaints of
farmers of his section. Mr.. Curtis said it
was his belief that the Legislature had no
more right to investigate the company In
question than to investigate any commits
sion-house doing business In Indianapolis
or any other city. He believed that most
of the complaints of the character referred
to were groundless. 1t is well known how
frequently shippers complain without the
slightest foundation. 1t is hard enough
for this company to induce people to come
here with their produce without attempt
ing to harass it with an Investigation. For
the reason that there is grave doubt as to
the Legislatures authority to investigate
as proposed. Mr.. Curtis moved that the
resolution be referred to the on
judiciary.
Mr.. Work feared that if it went to that
committee It might never again be heard OF.
He wanted to see the matter given a fair
consideration by the House, and believed
the resolution should be referred TO q
special committee composed of lawyers
and farmers. He therefore moved to
amend Mr.. Custis's motion by providing
for it's reference to such committee.
Mr.. Fippen attacked the commission
men for entering into a combination to
control the price of farm products, and
moved to amend the amendment by re-
ferring the resolution, and a bill which he
purposed introducing ON the subject, TO the
committee on agriculture. The Chair de-
cided his motion out OF order.
Nh. Harrell said the Legislature had no
control over The private affairs of any
company, corporation or individual. While
he believed there are abuses from which
the farmers SUITE under the present .sys-
tenn, he thought the resolution should be
voted down, and that a bill on the subject
be introduced, properly referred, reported
favorably to the House and passed. Mr..
Alder urged the reference of the resolution
to the Judiciary committee, because be felt
that the lawyers of the House had the in
terests of the agricultural class at heart as
much as the farmer members. MIR. Hester
was indignant at any show of opposition
sideration on the floor of the House, and
urged the adoption of the resolution.
Mr.. Alder interrupted him to call his atten-
ton to the fact That the resolution was
member from Vigo mad. II don't care if it
did come from the minority" said he, land
when the gentleman suggested that he bad
little to do. When i want o bill passed L
I'm glad to have the minority with me-, and
l am for this resolution. and hope 1T will be
adopted" There was some further discus
sion, after which Mr.. Brown withdrew his
resolution, and the matter was dropped:
Mr.. Curtis, further along In the session.
moved that the House take q recess of five
minutes. in order to allow the members to
meet Governor HOvey, who was on the floor
of the House. The motion was agreed to.
and the bers went through the formal
ity of shaking hands with the executive.
MORE COMMITTEE REPORTS.
The bill of Mr.. Higgins concerning the
disposition of revenue obtained from
liquor licenses was reported back from the
committee ON education, with a recon-
mendation that the emergency clause be
stricken out and the bill passed. The re-
port was concurred in and the bill ordered
engrossed. MIR. Haggard's bill concerning
the Purdue University board of trustees
was reported favorably and ordered en-
crossed.
Mr.. Moon submitted a report from the
committee on benevolent and scientific in
stitutions, recommending the manner in
which the APPROPRIATION asked for by his
bill be expended at the Blind Asylum.
Mr.. Peters submitted q remOnstrance
from residents of Boone county against
changing the mode of electing county
superin tendents.
The committee on rights and privileges
reported adversely several bills, among
which was that of MIR. Gent, prescribing
that wife-beaters be placed in a whipping
post and given fifty lashes. The reports.
with the exception of the one on Mr.. Gents
bill, were cOncurred in. The last-named
measure furnished quite an interesting
discussion. and the recommendation of the
committee was n0n-cOncurred In by u vote
of 40 to "a. Mr.. Gent then moved to sus-
pend the rules and put il on its passage,
but this was defeated. Mr.. Beasley moved
to amehd by adding a section which multi
fies the effect of the bill and MIR. Harrell
moved'to amend by striking out the enact
ing clause. The latter ~endme was Ia
bled, but Mr.. Beasley's was agreed to.
Mn. Mack moved to amend by providing
that where q wife abuses her husband the
same punishment may apply to her. to be
administered in smaller doses. and that
she be permitted to wear two flannel shirts.
This amendment was defeated, and the
bill, with Mr.. Beasley's amendment. which
virtually kills 1t, ordered engrossed.
Ii ~CIFER Mr.. L
During the progress of the vote Mr.. Kel
ley occupied considerable time explaining
his vote. to the annoyance of Mr.. Zoercher
who sits near him and gets the full force OF
his tremendous voice. The member from
Perry. becoming tired of Mr.. Kelley's lung
was not opposed to members delaying
the business of the House. to which the
fog-born member responded that he was
well. why do you take up so much of the
time uselessIy. more than all of the other
membersf" inquired Mr.. Zoercher.
This eDraged Mr.. Kelley, and shaking his
fist at Mr.. Zoercher he roared: lis that any
OF your business sir, If the Speaker per
mits It'll You will be coming to infamy
yourself if you don't look out" Disregard.
Ing this horrible but totally inexDllcable
warning Mr.. Zoercher rose and replied that
it vas some of his business and that Of