The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-02-25
THE STATE LEGISLATURE.



Ayes-Messrs. Akin, Ellison. Fulk, Oh.
man, Harlan. HAYS, Hol and, Jones, Ken
nedy, Kopelke, Morgan, Moore, Shanks,
Shock7,eb Thompson (Pulaski), Wigs,
Ydryan-l7.
Nays-AIessrs. Boyd. Burke, Foley,
Francis, French, Griffith, Grimes, Hanley,
Hayden, Holcomb, Howard, HtIbbeH Hud-
son. Jackson, Kerth, LOUe and, Lynn, Nc
Hugh, Magee, Mount, Smith, Sweeny,
Thompson Marion, Thompson Hunting
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Upon the announcement of the vote the
bill was made special order for today at
9 .. m.
The committee on rights and privileges
submitted a report IN which they set forth
that Mr.. Hobson's motion to reconsider
the vote by which the street railway bill
was passed had not been adopted because
it was not properly before the body for
the reason that all motions to reconsider
shall lay over for one day. The report of
the committee was adopted, butno further
action taken on the matter.
The judiciary committee reported favor
ably on a number OF bills. among them
being that of Mr.. Kerth, creating metro
politan fire department in Evansville.
The committee recommended the in
definite pOstDonement of the Spectator
property of wards to township taxation,
and that making it unlawful to sell adult
terated candy.
The committee on prisons, through its
chairman, Mr.. Smith, submitted a report
with reference to the condition of the
southern prison. which was re-
Gently visited. The committee, upon
personal examination, found the insti-
tuition in an excellent sanitary condition.
The convicts were well clothed, we'll fed
and treated in a most kindly manner.
When sick they are treated bya skilled
physician, and twice a week have the ad-
vantage of a school, conducted by a COM
petent instructor. They we're as cheerful
as could be expected under the circum-
stances. The committee found that while
the discipline was not severe the prisoners
were taught to understand that obedience
was essential. The report called attention
70 the fact that the outlet for sewerage is
inadequate; also that four acres OF the
prison ground is surrounded by rotten
wooden fence, and that there is constant
danger OF prisoners escaping on this ac-
count Therefore il recommended the pas
cage OF the billnow pending, appropriating
money for the construction of a new wall.
The accounts of the warden were correct
and his system OF bookkeeping perfect.
The institution was more than seli-sus-
tanning. The report finally set forth that
the salaries of the warden and deputy
warden were too low in comparison with
the salaries paid for like services in other
states, and il was recommended that the
salary of the warden be fixed at $500
and that of the deputy warden $1,000
per anuum. The report was simply re-
ceived.
Mr.. Francis bill requiring building and
loan associations to file with the auditor
of state semi-annual statements showing
the date OF incorporation, par value Of
each share of stock number OF shares
sold or cancelled, of receipts
and disbursements after it had been very
much amended failed OF passage because
of a lack OF a constitutional majority.
Under the provisions OF this bill any assO-
clarion failing to make such report shall
forfeit to the state the sum of SO for each
day such report is delayed. The auditor
shall appoint some competent person who
shall examine into the condition of any
building association at least once year
upon demand of ten stockholders, said ex-
aminer 10 receive So per day and his eX-
penses. The auditor is also authorized to
employ one additional clerk at salary of
81 200 per annum, TO be known as the
bank and building association clerk.
Upon filing it's report the building associa-
ton is required to pay the auditor the sum
ofS2. Adjourned.
The following bills were introduced in
the senate Wednesday:
Mr.. Morgan-Authorizing the auditor
of the state to sell certain lands in Rush
county originally purchased for the use Of
Fairview academy.
Mr.. acknowledgements that all county
and city school superintendent shall pass
an examination before qualifying.
Mr.. French-Maklng it unlawful for
railroads to overcharge on freight.
Mr.. Magee-AuthoriZingt the governor,
auditor and treasurer 10 make tenn
porary loan Of 100000 TO meet the ex-
penses of the state government, and ii
necessary an additional 100000 to meet
special appropriations. They NAV sell the
bonds of the state redeemable at the
pleasure of the state after five years, and
payable IN ten years bearing not exceed
ing 81 per cent. interest.
Mr. Ewing-Providing for the creation
Of a board OF worlds lair managers, TO
consist OF twenty-six citizens TO be ap-
pointed by the governor within thirty
days after the passage of the act. These
members shall be equally divided politi-
cally and shall receive no compensation
for their services other than 81 for each
day that they are absent from their homes
on the business of the worlds fair. The
governor, state geologist, chief CT the bu-
reau of statistics and president of the board
of agriculture shall be ex-officio members
of the board. The board is authorized to
appoint an executive commissioner, who
shall have charge OF the state exhibits
The bill makes an appropriation OF $780,
600.
Mr.. Fulk-Requiring railroad corpora
tons to maintain blackbOards at their
waiting stations showing the scheduled
time of trains.
Mr.. Gilman-Making twenty years q
lifetime sentence.
Mr.. Observation-Disclosures county COM
missioners to issue bonds for the construc-
ton Of new jails or other county buildings
at a rate of interest not to exceed per
cent.
Mr.. Thompson pulaski For the pay
ment of the claim of w. III. Drapier for
reports of the Fifty-frst, Fifly-second and
Fifty-third general assemblies.
Mr. Morgan-ProhibitIng the state board
of agriculture from disposing OF land with
out having first secured a grant to do so
from the legislature.
The following bills passed the senate
Wednesday:
By Mr.. Akin-Increasiug the salaries
e 81. a fl