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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-02-28
sENATE's WORK YESTERDAY.

Feebie-Minded Appropriation-New Gas
Ruies-Presidents Hone- Coming.
The Senate yesterday spent most of the
day hearing committee reports. discussing
and adopting them. There was very little
proceedings beyond the defeat IN the COM
mIttee OF Senator French's dog law. which
provided that constables should kill ell
CANNES not reaistered.
The appropriation of 800. 600 for the con.
struction of another building. buy grounds,
etc.. as reported by the majority OF the
committee on benevolent institutions for
the feeble minded school at Fort Wayne,
excited some discussion in the Senste
yesterday. The minority report was signed
by Senators MeGregor and Chandler,
who urged that the States finances war
ranted no snch appropriation. The man.
aRement of the institution asked sl09.000
for n custodial building. and affirmed that
no less would be adequate. Senator Parker
made q long speech IN favor of the majority
report. signed by Senator Legion. Senator
MCCutcheOn. In favor OF the appropria-
ton. told q story of the standing menace
feeble-minded children were 10 the CON-
munity in which they live. and strongly
urged that complete provisions he made FOR
their maintenance and protection at the
school for them. Senator Wish ard said the
facts had not been correctly stated as 10 the
demands made on the institution by the
feeble nded of the State. The State had
been guilty of making inadequate provis-
ions for it's insane well its feeble
minded. Nothing should he left undone in
the matter of accommodating these classes
of beneticiaries. Senator Morgan strongly
urged the adoption of the majority report
In favor of the Appropriation. The majority
report WAS adopted
The committee on rules recommended n
new order OF business for the Senate yes
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terday morning. for the sake OF dispatch
ing business. Senator Loveland opposed
the rules offered. Senator Magee favored
their adoption. This move was made. 1t
seems. for the purpose OF curtaiilng the
close inspection of bills. that the ends aud
purposes of the majority might not be IN
tercepted. The new rules were adopted by
n strict party vote. By these rules the re-
ports of committees come next.
The committee on finance recommended
the postponement of Senator Gllmans bill.
40, changing the character Of the oath, so
that the owner Of property is compelled to
state the full cash value of his property.
including property which the assessor can
not see. The majority report WAS adopted.
The committee on military affairs recon-
mended that an appropriation OF S5o.O OO he
made for the encampment providing the
city of Indianapolis apprOpriates $4,000,
and further referred the matter to che com-
mirtee on finance.
House Bill 4l5. introduced by Representa-
tive Askren, providing for the appoint
ment of q State boiler inspector and the IN
speetion of steam boilers. was recommend
ed for passage.
senator WIshard's bill, 1877. for the relief
of the poor in this CITY was postponed.
Senator Wishard offered the following
resolution, which was adopted:
Whereas. Benjamin Harrison, the retiring
President of the United States.will be accorded a
public reception by the citizens of indianapolis
upon his return TO this city. upon March6, 1898;
Therefore, Be it resolved by the Senate, the
House Of Representatives concurring, that
committee OF thirteen, each, from the Senate
and House. be appointed to cooperate with the
citizens committee OF indianapolis in such re-
ception. IN order that the people OF the state or
Indiana may participate with the citizens OF In
dianapolis in according to President Harrison a
cordial and popular reception upon his return to
our midst.
Representative Wilson's House bill. 346,
to enable Incorporated towns to establish
ell ri OIL MI ia Snn
under suspension of rules. This was done
on motion of Senator Sweeney.
Senator Kopelke offered an amendment to
the fee and salary bill providing that every
county officer failing to pay over his fees
20 the county treasury shall forfeit TO his
comfy an amount equal to fees collected
during the quarter, less the salary earned
by him. TO be recovered atthe suit of the
Board of County Commissioners. The
amendment was adopted.
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REVENUE MEASURE.

After Increasing rhe School Tax to 13 IL
Cents the House Passes It
Mr.. Cull0p yesterday called up in the
House the revenue tax bill that failed to
pass last Saturday and moved its reference
to committee of one for amendment. A
compromise had been agreed upon with
the Democrats who voted against the bill.
raising tho scho oil tax from II cents to 1914
cents. Mr.. Culiop later reported this bill
with the amendment and it was passed
without debate. but with q heap of ex-
PLANTATION of votes. No party lines were
drawn on the subject and the bill went
through by a vote of 62 to II.
The bill as it goes to the Senate. gives
reduction of 2l3 cents on the school levy,
which is the only reduction in the bill.
The taxes for general State purposes TO-
III ain at the same figure. 10 cents, though
they are divided up somewhat differently.
Heretofore it has been IL cents for general
fund and cents for benevolent instltu-
tions"; now it is 10 cents for general fnnd.
cents for benevolent institutions" and
cents for sinking fund. 1t makes the total
State tax levy this year 50 cents.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-02-28

Another of NIcHugh's Beautiful Jobs Came
Very Near Going through the House.
Another beautiful job OF the elusive SEN
ator MoHugh, of Tippecauoe, turned upin
the House yesterday, and under the smooth
guidance of Mr.. McHugh. McMullen and
that paragon of honest intentions. Jerry"
Collins. it came within an inch or two of
sliding through the House under suspen-
sion of the rules.
This is the metropolitan police bill
which slipped through the Senate q couple of
day s ago. and takes in every city of 10000
Inhabitants and over In the State. except
Indianapolis, Evansville and Fort Wayne.
1t gives the Governor the power to appoint
q hundred or 80 MEN to 5000 q year offices.
with no work. The bill lie in the direction
of Tammanyizing Indiana. The plan is to
get as many offices as possible in the con-
aid to the Indiana rammany. The police
officers themselves come under this infiu-
ence. and altogether 1t gives the Governor
about one Thousand additional appoint
ments directly and indirectly under his con-
troll. This. with the passage OF the patron
age bill. which gave him about five thou
sand appointments gives him an immense
political machine. thoroughly organized
and obedient. and an immense number of
Offices with which to reward the loyal
smaller cities of the State. Some twenty
in number will come within its provisions
and those cities instead OF having the
police board duties performed by other city
officers will be at an expense OF 81, 500 an
nually for three police commissioners. at
$500 q year eacb who will have no more
duties TO perform than the present police
board has. The bill In addition to this
takes all questions of law and order and
police regulations away from the cities.
for the police officers Will obey the police
board In regard 10 enforcing or recognizing
city ordinances and laws.
When this bill came in to the House 1t. of
course. fell into the hands of Mr.. McMul-
lens judiciary committee instead of the
committee on cities and towns, where 1t
belonged. and 1t, of course. got d favorable
report Mr.. McMullen. when the report
was handed down, moved the passage of
the act under suspension of the rules.
Nobody knew what il was and he was
asked about it. "In brief" he replied, lit
is a metropolitan police bill for South
Bend" A great many members took his
word for 1t, and the vote on suspension of
the rules stood 90 to So almost enough to do
10, but 1t failed OF that and had TO take its
regular course.
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BUILDING ASSOCIATION BILL.
Senator Gifford's Measure Discussed but No
Acted Upon iu the House.

Senator Giffords Measure Discussed but Not
Acted Upon in the House.
The Clifford building association bill
came up on second reading in the House
early yesterday morning and Mr.. MoMullen
at once offered his amendment to strike
out the lines in Section ID which turn into
the State treasury all fees derived from the
act. except what is paid out for additional
clerk hire. This amendment would give
all fees to the State Auditor.
Mr.. Deery took the floor in favor of the
bill, declaring that 1t had been prepared
with great deal of care and was for the
benefit of the honest building associations
OF the State. He was against any amend
ment whatever. Mr.. McMulien then with
drew his amendment.
Mr. Richter explained that the principal
feature OF the bill WAS the requirement to
deposit with the Auditor 800, 600 in cash,
or the same amount in government, StaGe
or municspal bonds. This provision. he
said. was practically prohibitOry. He
spoke of the amendment agreed upon in
the judiciary committee. printed yesterday
morning. requiring freehold surety bond
which, he said, such Ontside companies as
were financially solid could give. He
moved recOmmItment of the bill TO the
judiciary committee. On motion or Mr..
McMulien this was tabled by q division
the amendment mentioned and spoke
to it. declaring that il was the same
amendment agreed upon by the judiciary
committee. Mr.. Brown said that but three
mem beers of the judiciary committee had
acted upon this bill and the report they
adopted had never been presented to the
House. The report made by MIR. McMullen,
and rejected by the House Friday, had
never been adopted by the committee. The
bill. in ite present shape, was unj ust in not
basis. The judiciary committee had
adopted an amendments putting all under
the same terms and conditions, bat this
amendment had not been reported. He said
the foreign associations had about 81, co.,
COO loaned in the State.
Mr.. McMuilen declared that tins amend
ment bad already been voted down and
made O strong defense of the home asaocia-
tions. Mr. Richter demanded the yeas and
nays on his amendment, and the bill had
TO be temporarily withdrawn because OF no
quorum present. 1t did not come up again
during the day.
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already been decided against the city by
the Supreme Court
Mr.. Erwin made o strong argument on
the bill. based upon the joint opinion rem
dcred the Council two years ago by judges
Niblack, Howe and Rowland and City At
torney Bailey. which he pronounced good
law. declaring that it was competent for
the Legislature to permit the assessment OF
streer-car corporations for their fair hare OF
street improvements. Mr.. Wilson ex-
planned the fact that the street.car people
had promised. If relieved OF this improve
ment clause so they could sell their bonds,
TO I'M prove as fast as the city ever dared to.
He moved the previous question. and Mr..
Johnson then closed the debate IN good
argument, explaining the situation and ef-
fectually disposlng of Mr.. Hord's claim
that this was an honest contract. The
minority report was rejected and the ma
jority adopted. with apparently but two or
three votes against IL.
Seeing how heavy the sentiment for the
bill was, Mr. Cullop moved 10 suspend the
rules and pass the bill. which motion car
ried by q vote of 6S to 5. The bill was then
put upon its final passage and went through
by q vote OF 20 to 6, the only negative votes
being those of Messrs. Blair, Hord. HaR.
gard. McCallister, McMnllen and Sexton.
The bill was watched closely by it's friends
TO guard against il being lost III the pro-
cess of engrossmeut and conveyance to the
Senate.
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Strong Pleas for 1t In the Senate Prove to B
of Little Eject.

Strong Pleas for 1t In the Senate Prove to BE
of Little Eject
Senator Boyd's bill. 122 asking an CD.
preparation of $4,000 for the Soldiers Or.
phnns' Home, at Knightstown, and Sl4 per
capita for the maintenance of the children,
was adversely recommended by Chairman
Leyden, of the benevolent committee
minority report was signed by. Senators
Yaryan and McCutcheon. In this report
Senator Boyd made a strong plea for the
institution. and explained its needs at
length.
Senator Magee was of the opinion that
the amount asked for was not necessary.
The maintenance of the institution W as as
snred, and that was sufficient. Senator
Yaryan did not want to see the institution
abolished. but thought 1T should serve its
purpose. and after the time had arrived
when no soldiers orphans would need its
protection it oould be utilized as retreat
for the durable insane. Senator Newly
spoke In favor of the appropriation. Every
dollar was needed. The manage
menG had always expended money
wisely. liz would be q shame and disgrace
for the State to refuse the money necessary
to the proper sustenance OF the institution.
Senator Magee raised point or order that
the bill belonged to the finance committee
and that 1T should be so referred. The
Chair held that Senator Mages's point was
we'll taken. Senator Loveland appealed
from the Chair, but the Senate sustained
the Chair. Senator Boyd moved that the
bill be referred, with instructions to report
to-day at 2 O'Clock. Senator Kern moved
to table the motion. Senator Boyd with
drew the motion, and the bill went to the
committee without instructions.
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Important House Bills Engrossed.

The House yesterday engrossed the bill
permitting the trustees of the Deaf and
Dumb Institute to sell the eighteen acres
of land lying opposite the institution just
north of Washington street. 1t also en-
crossed Deery's children's insurance bill,
the Barnes bill, providing for watchers at
the polls. the Daley bill enabling towns
and cities to Issue bonds to buy or build
gas plants. the Lindemuth bill amending
the divorce laws, the Duncan bill prevent
ing county superintendents from teaching
normal schools and the Lindemuth bill
making mortgage debt u set off against real
estate for taxation. The Barnes bill cut
ting Off all set-oifs III the tax schedules died
oQCrOssmenf.
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Rev. Tucker Scores the solons.


Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
CRAwFoRDsvILLE, Ind, Feb. 27-Rev.
Dr.. Tucker. In prefacing his remarks to
his sermon last night. at the Methodist
Church, took occasion to pay his respects to
the present Indiana Legislature. He said
that our Legislators were q bTainless and
corrupt body Of men as ever attempted to
make laws, and there was no telling what
they would or would not do within the
next week. They might even establish o
State religion. He said il was shame
thas the Hobey race track. which was 100
corrupt for Chicago. should be permitted to
run IN this State, and that the saloon ele.
ment had pulled the nose of every legis-
Iator for every desired bit of legislation.
lie was sure il the body could he conaea ied
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-02-28
Artorney-General,x Cigar.

Attorney general A. g. Smith yesterday
presented the representatives of the press
in the Senate with q box of clear Havanas
with this inscriptions:
To the Senate Reporters
With the receipt of this package of nnadu,-
terated fragrance, commend to you the follow
ing truthful lines:
"Be not q witness against thy neighbor with
out cause. and deceive not with thy lps;" for
He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity. and
the rod OF his anger shall fail"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-02-28

and exhibited thousand years from now 1t
would be q fortune for any Snowman.
The present condition of things was be-
cause the better class of citizens did not
see To it that only first-class men were
mated to Office instead of leaving this
part TO the persons who generally had
nothing to do but TO work for one OF their
L. id
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-02-28

For elegant old whistles go to Casper schmal-
holz. % South Meridian street. In stock:
Mathews, 1881; MoBrayer. 1883. 1885, 1897;
rye, 1888, 1885, 1897; Oscar Pepper, 1894;
Bond 81 Lillard. 1885, 1887; Lincoln county,
1884; Blakemore, 1885, 1887. Direct importer
of wines and liquors Goods sold in any guam
tity from one bottle up.
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In connection with the filling of the va
cancy made by the death of Dr.. G. +.
Wright, there is some talk of the appoint.
ment of DR.. Rogers. of the Logansport
asy ium. DR.. Rogers was superintendent OF
the Central hospital several years ago.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-02-28

Price: CUTICvRa, soc: CUTIcURA SOAP, 25c;
CTACURA REsOLyEST, 81.
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-02-28

BRIGHT teeth. and lips that glow the while.
Give light and color to q smile;
And, infinitely more than this,
Give light and color TO kiss.
But both must suffer from the want
OF the life giving Sozodont
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-02-28
Tho Governors Lame Explanation.

Governor Matthews Expresses himself on
the McHugh municipal bill in letter to
friend In this State:
The bill affecting municipal elections and ex-
tending the time of officers, known as the "Mc-
Hugh BILL" has become a law without my ap-
prevail. While could not bring myself to favor
1t SO far as 10 sign it. yet, after delibera-
ton. was forced To the conclusion that there
were no constitutional objections, as laws of the
same effect have been enacted. The TWO branches
of the Legislature, presume, fully considered
1t. and it passed By q decisive majority in both
houses; and it was delicate position for me to
take In vetoing 1t, and thereby opposing my in
dividual opinion as to its wisdom and policy
against SO many whose duty it was to fully weigh
It's provisions. so simply allowed IL to become
law without my signature.
CLAUDE MATTHEWS.
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Declined to Pay the Home Militia

By party vote. yesterday, the Demo-
Gratis of the House voted down the pending
motion TO reconsider the vote by which the
bill to pay the old home guard was de.
feated.
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DISSOLUTION OF Partnership.

dissolution NOTlCE.-TEE FIRM HERE
~ tOfore existin under the name of Goddard &
Co, consisting of Samuel Goddard. Thomas Stott and
James Inders stone contractors has been dissolved
and the business will be carried hereafter by
Samuel Goddard, who will assume all liabilities and
collect all debts.
Indianapolis Feb. % 1898
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-02-28
Cain Reflected.

mike" Cain was unanimously reelected
of the Statehouse by the Senate
and House yesterday noon.
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Old HkisEieS.

DON'T fool with indigestion. Take Beechams
Pills.
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The Lamar register., 1893-10-21
THE LITTLE STEAMBOAT.
Lincoln's Neat Method Of Crushing the
Opposing Counsel

Lincoln's Neat Method of Crushing the
Opposing Counsel.
Once during the argument in n law
suit, in which Lincoln represented one
arty, the lawyer on the other side
was good deal of glib talker, but
not reckoned as deeply profound or
much of thinker. He would say
any thing TO jury that happened to
enter his head. Lincoln, in his ad-
dress to the jury, referring to this,
said: MY friend on the other side is
all right, or would be all right, were
it not for the peculiari,y l am about
to chronicle His habit-of which
you have witnessed a very pain
full specimen in his argument to
you in this case-of reckless asser-
tion and statements without grounds,
need not be imputed to him moral
fault or as telling of mora h
He can't help it For reasons y n.
gentlemv of the jury, you and l We
not time L. study here, as deplora ole
as they are surprising, the oratory of
the gent nan completely suspends
all action OF his mind. The moment
he begins to talk, his mental opera
tions cease j never knew but one
thing which compared with my friend
in this particular. That was a small
steamboat Back in the days when |
performed my part as keel boatman.
l made the acquaintance of trifiing
little steamboat which used to hustle
and puff and wheeze about in the
Sangamon river. 1t had fve-foot
boiler and a seven-foot whistle, and
every time it whistled it stopped
The Lamar register., 1893-10-21
a Royal seraornAL.

Romancs Noe Always Ccnnuei Lntirsy
to the Poor and Lowry.
The method of the emperor OF Ans
tria's engagement to the present
empress had a certain amount OF ro-
nance about it. In 1883 he gave
ball at Ischi to celebrate his birth
day, and among the guests was the
Duchess Louise of Bavaria. with her
two eldest daughters, Helen and Eliza
beth, who were all of course. invited.
The duchess was, however, disin-
clined to bring Princess Elizabeth, on
the plea that she was not yet out and
had not dress in which to appear.
But the emperor would take no ex-
cuse, and said, in his simple, good ma
tured way. that the simplest of dresses
and a rose in her hair would suffice to
make his pretty cousin queen of the
feast
Then the mother gave way. and the
pretty cousin beca me not only queen
of the feast but queen of Francis
Joseph's heart and empress of Austria
He danced exclusively with her all
the evening, which naturally aroused
a good deal of attention. During the
evening he took her to table, on
which lay huge album containing
pictures of the various national cos
TUNES of the eighteen states of Aus
tria- The emperor turned over the
pages, and then said gently: They
are nv subjects. say one word and
YOU shall reign over them" The
princess, who h, already known the
emperor from childhood, instead of
making an answer, simply placed her
hand in his. Next day the whole inn
perial family assembled in the little
parish church of Ischl. and the be
trothal of the emperor of Austria
with the Princess Eliza beth of Bavaria
was celebrated with all due solemnity.