The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-02-11
IN THE HOUSE.
Important Labor and Tax Measures Intro
dueed-The Grand Jury system Saved.

speaker recognized Mr.. Inman first, who
introduced a measure which all the rail
way employees OF the state demand. 1t
provides that employees can recover dam
ages for injuries caused by the negligence
OF co-employes. The speaker then recOg-
nizpd members for the introduction OF
bills until thirty new measures had been
introduced.
Mr.. Beasley introduced the most impor-
tant measure. 1t overhauls the whole
system of taxation. 1t provides for a
commission composed of two members,
appointed by the governor, with the con-
currence OF the senate, to receive an an
nusl salary each OF $500 and necessary
expenses, together with the governor, au-
ditor and treasurer of state, who shall be
members ex-oficio. The powers and du-
ties Of the commission are as follows:
on To take the place OF the state board Of
equalization and TO perform It's duties. ~ To
provide all the necessary forms and blanks
and change them when necessary. 81 To
carefully consider all the tax and revenue laws
Of the state. and to instruct all subordinate
officers regarding them, when such instruction
If asked. (4) To see that ali assessments of
property are properly made in accordance with
law (5l To see particu arly that the laws re-
garding the assessment of property of railroads
and corporations are strictly enforced. (6l To
see that all laws relating 10 taxes and reve-
nue. are strictly enforced. % To determine
the amounts that the various counties OF the
state shall levy for tax purposes. (6l To ex-
anime the books and lists Of the various Offices.
(91 To report TO the general assembly the whole
amount of revenue derived or needed by the
state, properly classified, and the amount OF
revenue lost and the reasons for the loss. (10)
To investigate the revenue laws of other states
and countries. (11) To visit each county in
the state at least once a year, TO hear COM
plants and to see that the laws are enforced.
(12) To keep a public record here of all its
operations.
A number of bills were engrossed,
among which was Mr.Thienes' bill making
labor day legal holiday.
The following bills were introduced in
the house Monday:
II. r. 454, by Mr. Inman-Defning the
liability OF corporations in cases of injuries
of employees caused through the neg hence
of cO-employes. Under existing law a
railway co-employe cannot secure damages
for injuries caused through the neg igence
OF a train dispatcher or any other en-
ploye.1 Committee on labor.
II. r. 455, by Mr.. Hess-Congression
apportionment bill. Committee on ap-
pOrtionment.
II. r. 456. by Mr.. Hess-Legislative ap-
portionment bill. Committee on appor-
tiOnment.
H.R. 467. by Mr.. Patton-To compel
candidates for public office to file itemized
statements, showing in detail all the money
OF anything of value contributed or ex-
pended by them directly. Committee on
Judiciary.
H. R. 45S, by Mr.. MISUNDERSTANDING
the Office of county superintendent and
providing for the election OF county
school examiner at the next general cleo
ton. Committee on education.
ii. r. 40, by Mir. neutrality-suspicious.
ling the formation of Joint stock fire
insurance companies; capital stock not to
be less than 100000 nor more than 81 ,000,-
0O0 Committee on insurance.
II. R. 40. by Calvert-To amend the
act concerning bridges over streams form
ing the boundary of the state. Committee
on rights and privileges.
II. K. 461, by Mr.. Whittenberger-To
constitute the secretary, auditor and at
torney-general a board of insurance COM
missiOners. Committee on insurance.
II. r. 1852, by Mr.. Nolan-To amend the
act relating TO the distribution of the
school revenues. The revenues to be dis
tributed on the basis of enumeration of
schoO! children between the ages of six
and eighteen years. The enumeration to
be made by township trustees and in
cities and towns by school trustees. Trus-
tees or deputies taking the enumeration
to receive . per day. Report to be made
10 county superintendent. who shall
have the power to order a accommodation
whenever he believes the enumeration of
any township or city is incorrect. The
enrolment shall give the name of the
parent or guardian in full, residence, oc-
cupation, etc, also the name of each
child enumerated in full, with age, sex,
color, etc. Committee on education.
r. r. 436, by Mr.. Branstetter-To au-
thoriZe township trustees to build gravel
roads where the same do not exceed
three miles in length. Committee on
roads.
II. r. AGA, by Mr. Notwithstanding
Sec. 8, l61 of the revised statutes, to give
the common council exclusive power over
streets, highways, alleys and bridges in
cities. Committee on cities and towns.
ii. r. 465, by Mr.. Erwin-To require
railroads TO maintain private crossings for
land owners. Committee on railroads.
II. r. 466, by Mr. Hench-Authorizing
actuariss of mutual fire insurance COM
panies or associations. Committee on in
surance.
II. X. 49,, by Mr. Woodworking for
the appOrt comment OF the ScnOOl revenues
on the basis OF the vote cast for state Off
GERS at The last preceding election. Com
mittee on judiciary.
H. r. 46S, by Mr. Brown of Morgan
Prohibiting the printing. publishing, cir
culating, selling and giving away of OBJ
scene literature, pictures and photographs.
Committee on education.
II. Il. 469, by Mr.. Harlan-To provide
for the maintenance OF cemeteries by
township trustees. Committee on county
and township business.
II. K 40, by Mr. Glessner-Prosecution
before justices of the peace to be filed be-
fore justices residing in the township
where the crime is committed. Commit
tee on judiciary.
II. K. AL, by Mr.. Glessner-Fixing pen
alties for officers who fail to turn over to
their Successors in office, cash books. Fine
not exceeding $4,000, state prison not
less than two nor more than ten years.
Committee on judiciary.
II. r. Az, by Mr.. Giessner by request
That prosecuting attorneys shall be
allowed no fee as such in prosecutions for
violation of the criminal law before justice
OF the peace, unless such prosecuting at
torney or his deputy snail be present at
the trial, prosecuting the same, and con-
viction or plea of guilty is duly entered
therein. Committee on judiciary.