The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-01-25
THE LOWER HOUSE.

hOnu"enI E1Kure8 CrenUe some Dlscuselon
New Bills Introduced.
The house of representative was lively
body Friday. From early in the morn
ing until late in the afternoon the pro
ceedings were interrupted every few min.
utes with a motion from some member 10
adjourn. The motions mostly came from
members who desired to spend sunday al
their homes. During the day motions to
adjourn were voted down a dozen or more
times but late in the afternoon they came
In such rapid succession and caused so
much turbulence that it was almost i'm
possible to transact business and en- ad-
journment was forced until ii o'clock
Monday morning.
The dav was consumed listening mainly
to the reports OF committees. although a
few bills were introduced. Among the
latter was one by Mr.. Hord of
Marion county which is an
important one In view OF the legislation
that is being asked in behalf OF organized
labor. Mr.. Hord's bill is for the protec-
ton OF the non union labor, making 1t un.
lawful for an employer to discharge q man
because he is not q member of labor
union. A bill has already been intro
duced making il unlawful for an employer
to discharge an employe on account of
his belonging TO a labor organization.
The house showed disposition yester-
day TO sit down upon the miscellaneous
and reckless appropriation OF the states
funds, by killing bill for the appropria-
ton of money TO the Gettysburg battle
memorial association.
When the house was convened Fri
day morning Mr.. Barnes of Jennings Of
fered his resolution indorsing the action
OF the monument commission in relation
to dates on the monument. 1t was re-
ferred to the monument committee.
Mr.. Thornton moved that when the
house adjourned it be until Monday at IL
o'clock Lost.
leaves of absence. Mr.. Ader finally OBJ
jectei to the house granting any
more leaves of absence, and thought
the house should be in session Saturday
and at work. Mr.. Barnes also stated oo-
jections TO granting any more members
the privilege of being absent.
MIR. Baugher of Marshall offered the
following resolution providing for joint
committee of five to investigate the
charges against the monument commits
sioners:
Whereas, Charges have been made by the
G. A. R., an organization Of honorably dis.
charged union soldiers and sailors. with over
five hundred posts in the state, aud q member
ship Of 250U0, and also by thousands of eX.
union soldiers who are not q. A. K men,
against the state monument commissioners
have, without authority of law diverted the
state monument from its original design and
purpose; therefore, be il
Resolved, By the house of represen tatives
the senate concurring, that a jOint.committee
OF five membes. TO be composed of two senators
and three representatives. be, and the same il
hereby authorized to be appointed, whose duty
it shall be TO and fully thoroughly investigate
said charges made against the monument COM
mission, with instructions to report the facts
aud their findings 10 the legislature for such
action il may deem proper. FOR the pur-
pose Of enabling SAID committee to obtain all
the facts, it is hereby authorized and en-
powered to send for persons, papers and
records.
Afternoon Session.
En2rossed house bill No. IS. providing
for the forfeiture and payment of moneys
raised for the purposes of donation to
railroad companies and for paying for
stock subscribed for in railroad companies
by counties and townships, was the first
thing taken up al the afternoon session.
Ii was read q third time and placed upon
it's passage. Mr.. McMullen. its author,
spoke concerning it's provisions. The bill
gives any taxpayer the right'to bring a
separate action in seeking eiief or allows
them to bring suit jointly. The bill was
passed.
Mr.. Aliens bill on the fish law which
WAS discussed a. the forenoon session, wa G
read third time and passed.
Mr.. Collins of LapoTte introduced bill
providing for interlocking switches at all
railroad crossings.
Mr.. Cullop introduced g bill to amend
the road law.
The roll of counties for the introduction
of bills was demanded.
New Bills.
By Mr.. Erwiu-To amend the tax laws.
By MIR. Hunter-To amend the chattel mort
gage laws.
By Mr.. Barnea-To prevent horse racing dur
| ing the winter months.
By Mr. ThOrnton-To amend the laws con-
corning the issuance OF burial permits. Also 9
bill for the protection of mine employees.
BY Mr.. Askren-A bill relating to electric
street railways.
By Mr.. Allen-To pay county auditors for
extra services.
BY Mr.. Hesier-To amend the laws concern
| ing the incorporation of towns.
By Mr. COOley-To prevent county commits
sioneEs from building court-hOuses without be-
ing pettioned to do so by the taxpayers.
BY Mr.. Bryant-Io prohibit screens in ss-
| looms and 70 prevent treating
By Mr.. Van Buskirk-To amend the drain
age laws.
| BY Mr. Newlin-To compel railroad COM
paniss to maintain suitable waiting rooms and
water closets ct all stations having $50 or more
/ population.
BY MI SvOpe-An act fixing the number OF
| trustees OF the Indiana state normal school.
BY Mr.. Terhuns-To exempt homestead and
certain personal property from sale on exeeu-
+ ton. Also bill preventing the sale of sdulter.
ated sorghum mo asses.
BY Mr. CullOp-ro ratify the appointment
/ George w. Juisn and William A. Malloy to
represent the state in securing the rights of the
/ state concerning the swamp land act.
BY Ar. Behymer-To fix the rates charged
by telegraph companies and providing for pen
alties Aiso an act concerning changes Of
venues in criminal actions.
BY Mr. Farlow-For metropolitan police in
| towns of over 10000. Also creating fire de-
partmen.. Also a hill empowering county
commissioners to distribute the surplus fluid
collected account OF toll roads-
By Mr.. Hord-An act guaranteeing the
rights of employees not belonging to labor or
CARNATIONS. Also a bill 70 amend the tax laws.
BY MIR. MoCallister-A resolution a. king the
4 president 10 appoint commission 10 investi-
gate the frauds and inequalities Of the pension
department.
Mr.. Barnes thought the resolution was
evolved by gentlemen who we're seeking fed.
eral positions. lie opposed il aud thought il
would be unvise for the legislature to adopt
it, The resolution was referred.
By Mr.. Teal--To amend the Law concerning
the sale of real estate.
By Mr.. Stskebake-A G. A. R. memorial.
/ BY AFR. Suchanek-To amend the salary law.
BY Mr.. Higbee-ro amend the law concern
ing the publication of delinquent lists.