The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-02-15
INDIANA STATE MEMS.
The Gcaerai Assembly.

what IL Il The senate consumed me ht"t'AHs
session with "A discussion 81 the soldiers home
til, the controversy arising as 70 rules ~
management and age eligibility. II was ~uusht
hy senator Parker. OF the democratic side, 10
amend the bill 80 that widows 81 veterans
must he ~ years Of age or over. TINS was
done so as TO protect the home from The Young
wives OF veterans who might have married
them for the sole purpose Of finding a home ~
the governments expense IN one az the neat
cottages TO be provided. The discussion ulu
not threaten the safe passage ~ the bill. but
occupied q great deal ~ time senator newly
led the discussion on the republican siue IN Ia
vor OF the amendment
HorSa-A favorable report from the ludici-
airy committee was made Wednesday ~ the
house upon the hremen's pension bill ms -
Of interest 70 the cities having paidtre depart
,nert- Ia the state. Chief Grill. OF Evansville
has been here working 10 It's Interests. the
pension fund j. to from the earn
ings OF the nrcmen themselves The judiciary
committee reported fayorably also on a Oil 10
prevent the adulttration 81 milk and to regu-
late the sale OF agricultural implements a
bin was introduced for a state tax for the sup
port OF the state Institutions OF learning, IN
stead OF making them depend upon the lberal-
ity Of each legislature for an appropriation.
The friends OF the institutions are greatly IN
favor OF the bill. IL makes their incomes less
a matter OF conjecture.
INDIANAPOLIS Feb. 1~-SE~ArE-No BUSH
ness OF general interest was transacted Thurs
day.
horsr-An insurance measure Of great in
tercSt passed the house Thursday. II knocks
out the eighty per cent clause which the
local boards OF Insurance agents have been
trying to enforce. 1t viii hencetorth be i'm
possible. II the Hill becomes a law. to impose
upon insurers the necessity OF keeping their
property insured TO eighty per cent. OF IT.
value. or effect a release 70 the companies IN
case OF total loss Large ntcrcstceniored 70 the
bill to abolish the Office Of natural gas inspector.
The bill passed after a lengthy debate bv an
overw hciming vote OF 80 to3 speaker Adams
took the floor and argued IN fayo Of the bill.
declaring the ONCE a useless expense and
that the inspector does not inspect Mr.
Cardwill. OF New Albany, and Mr. Pom
dexter. OF Clark. were among the few
members to refuse support 70 the bill
The bill TO create tie once Of boiler In
spector was called up and put upon IT. pas
sage The debate waxed warm upon the sub
ject and speaker Adams again took the floor
lie fayors the bill and MAGE a strong argument
for il. The opposition to the bill was led ny
Representatives Moore. stakebake. Petit,
Hunter and others. 1t was finally agreed to
make further discussion OF the bill "A special
order for Monday next palmar's road bill.
regulating the width and depth OF turnpiNes
whereon toll was charged was killed
I>DIA>APoLis Feb 2~-stNATE-The senate
adjourned Friday morning until Monday. after
receiving a few bills. The house has thus far
transacted much more business than the SEN
ate. The state soldiers nome was the special
order OF the morning. but there was no quorum.
The legislative committee on rights and PRIV
ileges Friday reported In favor OF raising the
age OF consent from ~ to 10 years. Another
committee reported favorably upon the bill
providing for constitutional amendment. the
effect OF which l. to require fOrcign-horn citi-
zens 10 reside IN this country nvc years before
they shall be entitled 70 vote in Indiana
HorSE-Mr. Robertson. OF Gibson. chairman
Of the judiciary committee. introduced a blll
on the lines laid down by the governor in his
message. The governor. il will be rec
membered. had a great deal OF G~inicrlty
with the Robv AFFAIR because 81 the
inability To get the sheriff to act. lie
recommended that he be empowered to
remove such a sheriff ana appoint an
other temporarily. with all the powers Of
a sheriff. The bill offered accomplishes all
this. IL T. entitled "A bill TO enable the gov
ernor to perform his constitutional duties IN
enforcing the laws. etc This Is what II
amounts TO and is course will be watched
with great interest IL would save calling out
the militia in many cases. Another DILL for
congressional apporfionment was offered FRI
day morning. this time by Mr.. Nichol-
son. 1t gives the democrats seven dis
rticts out Of thirteen. on the vote OF
1872 The First. Second and Third dis
tricts. along the ONO river. are made
democratic on that vote. The bill was referred.
Nh. Remy's committee was empowered to go 10
the Southern hospital for the insane at Evans
Vile and make an Investigation.
INDIANAPOLIS. FEB. a->ESATE-Thc Ha--
gard bill for the State soldiers home. with an
appropriation OF .lOO. oOo. was passed The SEN
ate also passed the bill amending the special
charter OF the city Of Evansville. These
amendments relate TO methods OF paying
for the improvement Of streets. SEN
ator Boyd. chairman OF the
On benevolent institutions. which has Just
returned from an inspection 81 the school for
Feeble Minded children. at Fl Wayne. made
serious charges against Alexander Johnson.
the superintendent. Johnson is accused Of
mistreating the inmates and Of making the in
stitution a political machine. Iiookkceper
Paxton told the committed that Johnson had
%assaulting Jack Frost. an inmate. by kicking
him. nearly drowning him with water from a
hose and causing blood TO flow freely.
HOUSE, Better roads was the chief topic be-
fore the house Monday. A bill requiring com-
panies TO maintain roads a specific width and
depth OF gravel was fayorably reported and
ccncurred in. Mr.. CandwilIs joint resolut on
for "A constitutional amendment SO as to
permit laws providing for machine vot-
ing wss reported fayorably Monday after
noon and was ordered to cngrossmcnt
The militia bill. recognizing the state
militia was called up on third reading. TEAR
ries with IT an Appropriation Of 5000 This
provokcd a warm discussion on amendment to
reduce the amount to 10000 in one case. to
s. 5000 in another and to $4,000 in another.
The house adjourned pending the discussion.
ISDIASAPoLIs Feb. f-SE>ATE-The senate
Tuesday Afternoon passed Birds bill. chang
Ing the dog law so az TO place the dog tax in
one fund TO be apportioned whenever losses ~
sheep have been incurred This permits the
fund unused in one township 10 be used In an
other where the fund Is not sufficient The
. bill also increases the tax on dogs. and con-
I. dennis to death the stray town dogs by requir.
lng all dogs not listed TO be put TO death.
Boseman's good roads Law. authorizing county
!. commissioners to issue bonds for the improve
/ ments and building OF gravel, macadamizcd or
turn pike roads. was also passed.
HorsE-By a vote or "a to 10 the house Tues
dag killed the bill creating the ONCE 81 state
boiler Inspector. The military bin was again
before the house. and was finally ~rccommitted
TO committee to report "A smaller appropriation.
, II Is probable that 5000 will be appropriated.
The house passed "a bill providing for "A fire.
mems pension fund. and the committee bill On
! fees ana salaries FOR state ana county officers
was reported and introduced. II gives the Sec
rotary OF state 5000. the treasurer 5000. the
auuitor $500. the attorncy-genera $500 sN-
premc judges $4,000 ~ cuts down the clcrN ,
; The supreme court and the appellate con -
I. 900. The fees provided on 30 the state. the
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