The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-11

vides that boards OF county commissioners
In. counties where contracts were let and
courth0useS begun before January, 1896, may
issue bonds not exceeding per cent of the
assessed valuation of the taxable property
of said counties. in addition to any loan for
such purpose for which bonds may have
been previously issued.
Senate enrolled bill No. 10, approved Feb.
is. forb.ds the running of railway tracks
through cemeteries, and ii mas an emer-
gency clause.
Enrolled acl No % Senate approved Feb.
%. provides that when gravel roads have
been built by order of county commissions
ers and the viewers shall depart from the
line of such highway and construct portions
upon new line, the abandoned portions
shall be deemed vacated, and shall revert TO
the owner. Emergency.
Enrolled Act 1924. House, legalizes the acts
of notaries who, acting in good faith had
no commissions when papers were certified,
or who are ineligible for any cause. Emer-.
gency 1t was approved Feb. q.
Enrolled act No. 126, Senate, provides that
cemetery property sflaai not be taxed except
sthe corporation derives a pecuniary benefit
or prof, theref ,r.,I Approved Feb. IS.
twenty-five years service. at the rate not to
exceed $50 month, and those disabled in
the service according to their disability, and
the widows and orphans Of those killed in
the line of duty. 1t may apply to several
cities besides Indianapolis
so Senate enrolled act No. ! created State
$1,000 for administrative bindings and the
ntting up OF the grounds and provides for a
trustees TO serve without pay 1t also pro-
vides Tor the support of any veteran and
ms wife actually at the home. Approved
Enrolled act No. 13e. House. appropriates
S9.oSzA for street paving in front of public
oulialngs and lots Approved Feb. %.
enrolled act No. 49, Senate establishes
a superior Court in Madison county, the
Judge Judge TO have the salary OF other Superior
Enrolled act NJ. ao senate eea is resolu-
ton authorizing r.. S. Hatcher to investi-
gate all matters relative to the State seal
and and report to the next Senate. Approved
Enrolled act No 1874. House. relates to
the cutting Of hedge and other live fences
along dividing lines. 1t provides that
hedges shall be trimmed to five feet in
height. and three feet in width each year,
and when complaint is made by one of the
parties in interest that the other fails to
comply with the law the township trustee.
be trimmed and begin a suit against the
owners of the, property Approved Feb, 2s.
Raard ef e P,plie acL no al establishes
appointed by the Mayor, to serve without
compensation. The board has extensive
powers, but is subject to the City Council
Approved March !.
House enrolled act No. Is prohibits the
landing and heaching of family shanties or
natpoats on shore for a longer period than
ten hours without the consent of the owner
penalty not less than s. and no more
House. enrolled act No. ss ie relates p to tax
alton. being an amendment of Sections H.
IA Us. 125 and 129 of the act of March
b, 4syl 1t defines specifically when property
shall be taxed. provides for county boards
or review, composed of auditor. assessor
and treasurer and two freeholders, and
DENIES It's powers and extends the session
Of the State Board of Review. Approved
Senate enrolled act No. Jos Iegalizes the
appointment OF township trustees by county
commissioners where the predecessors of
such trustees are of rinsound mind.
House enrolled act No 81 regulates to-
bacco warehouses. 1t was approved March g.
All that has thus far come from the dis
enrolled act No 81, which forbids the at
taching of the 80 per cent. insurance clause
to contracts It was approved March 2.
March 2, calls for an accounting of the
proceeds Of the swamp land fund by the
Senate. enrolled act No. As extends the
jurisdiction Of the police judge of Indian
apolis s,. and increases his salary to $500.
Senate enrolled act No. 81 legaIizes the
sale of forfeited school land BY county
auditors. Approved March 2.
Senate enrolled act No 2O7 materially
changes the old law regarding the publica-
ton OF libels in newspapers. The new law
notice on the publisher, giving the state
ments which he claims to be defamatory.
upon trial that the article was published
in good faith that it's falsity was due to
mistake and that a full and fair retraction
and ten days If Nee hlse paper aass i IN daily ang
spicuous place and type the plaintiff shall
receive only actual damages. This was APP
clause.
Senate enrolled act No. 252 requires in
capital until it shall be equal to 500 900.
Approved March 2
Senate enrolled act No. 12S authorizes
cities to refund their indebtedness It was
approved March g.
Senate enrolled act No. 129 defines the
manner of paying drain and sewer assess
ments and affords the privilege OF paving
the same by instaliments.
NJ senate ssna enrolled act No: 142 approved
ploy clerical assistance for probate COM
missioners. and fixing the manner of their
compensation. Emergency.
House enrolled act No 81 is the revised
code TOT the government of the militia. It's
distinctive feature Is that in cases where
officers are compelled to fire on a mob
their action shall be considered by a mill
tary rather than a civil court 1t was APP
proved March o.. Emergency.
House enrolled act No. 101 amends the
existing laws regulating the organizing OF
benevolent, scientific and Improvement as
House enrolled act No. e306 legalzes the
Incorporation of the town of Middleton,
House enrolled A apt e are and
SPECIFIES the terms upon which the Govern
or. Auditor and Treasurer of State may is
sue and sell bonds. Approved March 5.
Emergency.
Enrolled act No. 1913 of the Senate au-s
thorizes cities and towns to sell bonds for
the purpose of funding or refr.ding the
same: 1t also requires city councils and
boards of trustees to levy taxes for the
payment of interest on bonds and for a
sinking fund. Emergency. n Approved
March 2.
House enrolled act No. IL compels rail-
roads companies to maintain suitable wait
ing rooms and closets in cities and towns
of more than one hundred population. APP
proved March 3.
Senate enrolled act No. 1903 is the cele-
brated Roby bill. 1t prohibits racing ON
any track from Nov. Is to April IT, for
purse or prize, in the presence of fifty per-
sons 1t prohibits the calling of any race
meeting on any one track oftener than
three times a year. The penalty for win
not more than six months Imprisonment
Emergency. Approved March 5.
Senate enrolled act No. 81 relieves GER
tain township trustees in Vigo county on
the payment OF certain funds deposited in
a bank which failed. Approved March 5.
senate enrolled act No. ia changes the
name OF the Mutual Life and Endowment
Insurance Company of Indiana. Emergen-
cy. APPROVED March Z.
Senate enrolled act No. 392 extends the
provisions of the act of 1893. which author
lied city councils to sell bonds and raise
money for organized water works in which
cities may be part owners. Emergency.
Approved March Z.
Senate enrolled act No. $50 amends the
act of 1851 Incorporating the town of Ver-
non, Jennings county. Approved March 6.
Senate enrolled act No. 262 appropriates
$4,000 annually for premiums to be award
ei by the State Agricultural Society.
Senate enrolled act No. 205 is LONG law
changing the old law rerative to the con-