The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-02-18

rate amounts by them paid shall be con-
sidered in any subsequent assessment
made for road purposes.
BY Mr.. HcHugh-AuthoriZing city
councils to change ward and district
boundaries so rs to secure en- equitable
representation of votes.
BY Mr.. Observation-Disclosures James
Anderson, ex-treashrer OF Warren county,
in the sum of 81, 419.37, such sum being
the funds of the county and having been
lost by the failure of a bank.
By Mr.. kerth-Authorizing the trustees
OF savings banks having a capital stock of
$500, 1000 to raise the salaries of presidents
from 81 800 to $1,000 by q unanimous vote
and with the consent of the auditor of
state.
The following bills were introduced in
the senate Saturday:
Mr.. Howard-Requiring the industrial
education of the inmates OF the institu-
tions for the deaf and dumb, blind
and feeble minded be conduct
ed by regularly appointed teach
ers instead OF contractors; also,
appropriatlng the sum OF $4,000 for this
purpose to be spportioned IS follows:
deaf and dumb asylum, $1,000; blind
asylum, $1,000; home for feeble, $1,000.
Mr.. Grimes by request-Making it un-
lawful for any person TO solicit or write
policies for any insurance company not
incorporated under the state laws.
Mr.. Foley-Appropristing S26. $3.50 for
the payment OF the claim OF Edwin III.
Ketchum, supervising architect OF the sd-
ditional hospitals for the insane.
Mr. Foley-Prohibiting the use OF stoves
in passenger coaches, express or mail cars,
and fixing the penalty al not less than 500
nor more than 500.
Mr.. Fulk-Making it the duty of each
guardian TO deliver to the township asses
sor between April and May - a COM
piete statement of the taxable property
belonging 10 wards
Mr.. weeny-Creating a state board OF
charities TO consist Of six members, equal
" divided politically, to be appointed by
the governor, secretary, treasurer and au-
ditor OF state, and to serve without re-
muneration-the secretary TO receive a
salary of $500 per annum and $500 travel
ing expenses.
Mr.. Ewing-To discourage speculative
libel suits against physicians, editors,
authors, publishers, etc, etc.
Mr.. Ewing - Authorizing judges of
courts to summon expert witnesses.
Mr.. Hubbell-Requiring private banks
to take out licenses and providing that
the capital stock of banks shall be as
follows: In towns of 1900 or less, Sl0,-
600: In towns OF 1000 or less than 10000,
$4,000; in towns OF 10000 or less than
$4,000. $4,000; towns of $4,000 or more
inhabitants. 100000.
Mr.. Hubbell-ReqUiring city councils in
towns of 10000 inhabitants to cali a spe-
cial election TO enable the voters thereof
to vote upon all propositions to grant
franchises to street railroad, gas light, tele-
phone, electric light or water works com
panies.
Mr.. McHugh-Making it unlawful for
any testatOr by his last will and testament
to FIX The amount OF the bond of the ex-
ecutor.
Mr.. Burke-Authorizin railroad corpor-
atoms to make contracts for leasing their
lines
MIR. Smith-Providing Tor the construc-
ton of a sewer at the southern prison and
the building of new wall around that in
stitution, the total cost of both improve
ments 20 be 100000.
Mr.. Thompson (Marion) Establishing
boards oil health in cities of $4,000.
Mr.. Misunderstanding cities and
towns to own and operate water works,
natural gas and electric plants. The bill
provides that upon being petitioned by
100 freeholders the council may
order the purchase or construction OF
such plants, but it must be by the vote OF
two-thirds of the members elected. The
same body is also given power to appoint
three trustees who shall manage such
plant.
Mr.. Akin-Fixing the salaries OF the
wardens OF the northern and southern
prisons at s.. 800 per annum, and the sal
aries of their deputies at 81 200.