The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-12

ris). providing for the condemnation of
land for right of way for the sewer for
the Southern Hospital for the Insane: Al
CWilloughby). to legalize the acts of a joint
session Of the commissioners of Knox and
Sullivan counties with reference 10 drain
age matters. and 35l 20 Bannon). TO legal
ize the Incorporation of the town of Mauck-
port Harrison county.
The call of bills on third reading was re-
for four days and il will probably take
the rest of the week. Senator Nusb4um
called up his bin TO regulate and prescribe
purity In the manufacture and sale Of
drugs. 1t failed to pass.
Senator O'Brien's, bill providing that the
alumni of colleges may be given represen-
tation on the board of directors of their
alma matters with the consent or the
boards, was passed by vote of 80 TO l.
Another of the three measures prepared
under the direction of the prison commit
tee failed to pass. 1t was the bill fer the
appointment of probationary officers. 1t
provided that persons sent to prison Tor
less than two years. providing they had not
been previously convicted, should be placed
in the hands of probationary officers and
given their liberty subject TO certain re-
strictions. The prisoners so paroled were
TO give account of themselves TO the
probation officer at stated periods. 1t was
defeated by vote of 10 10 80.
Senator Sweeney announced that there
was large delegation or the students OF
the Johnson county high school asking the
doorkeeper for admittance. He moved that
the doorkeeper be instructed to allow them
TO enter. ii was so ordered and the young
men and young women marched through
the lobby to the rear of the chamber
Reports from committees were made. The
majority report of the judiciary commit
tee recommended the passage of Gilberts
antitrust BILL which il substituted for
Senator Shively's. There was minority re-
port recommending its indefinite postpone
ment signed by Senator Shively. The ma
jority report was adopted This commit
tee reported adversely on House Bill $50
tJames), providing that in certain cases
school fund loans might be renewed Tor
ID Il tlnt.e mn hlffn iylcr
public offenses; III. b. IS (Miller). provid-
ing for the payment of attorneys fees In
certain cases, and III. b. % QamberD, pro-
viding for the transaction of business when
there is vacancy intthe office of judge.
MINING BILL PASSED.
In the afternoon the order of bills on
third reading was resumed. Senator Pat
ten called up Senator Horner's bill provid-
ing for the examination of mine bosses,
fire bosses and hosting engineers in coal
mines and prohibiting the employment of
persons not holding certificates of compe
tency issued by the inspector OF mines.
Section says: Certificate of service shall
be issued by the inspector of mines to any
person who shall furnish satisfactory proof
that he has been engaged as and has sue
cessfuly discharged the duties of mine
boss, fire boss hosting engineer at coal
mines in this State for three years preced-
ing the granting of such certificate" The
next section provides for examinations, to
be held by the Inspector of mines, for per-
sons who are not qualified by length OF
service. Within sixty days from the taking
effect of the act examinations are to be
held in Brazil, Terre Haute, Washington
and Evansville Fees of 81 are to be paid
to the inspector of mines for making exam
nations and 81 for the certificate.
Several amendments were offered, one by
Senator Newly striking out the provision
of a fee of 81 for each certificate issued.
He said 81 was a sufficient fee in addition
TO the salary of $500. There was. also an
objection to the provision on moral reasons,
as the fee would be incentive for the is
suance of certificates. The amendment
was adopted. together with some of minor
Importance. The bill passed by a vote of
43 to !.
Senator Phares's bill providing that the
county commissioners shall be ex officio
turnpike directors was the subject of con-
siderable argument. 1t was killed after
long discussion. -
A bill altering the law relative to sales of
real estate by assignees and trustees under
voluntary assignments, introduced by Sen
ator Null, was called up by Senator Rinear.
On motion of Senator Drummond the bill
was amended to include personal property
as well as real estate, AS amended the
real estate or personal property by an as
signee, receiver or trustee under the act
governing voluntary assignments. when
ever any person prior to the confirmation
of such sale by the proper court shall file
with the clerk of said court or in open
court bond in a sum sufficient TO secure
the same with surety to the approval of
the clerk or court. that on a resale of the
said real estate or personal property. or
any part thereof such real estate or per-
sonal property will sell for an amount over
and above the amount bid for the same at
the previous sale. equalfng 10 per cent.
thereof and the costs of such resale, said
court shall not confirm such sale but order
such real estate or personal property re-
sold, and on failure to realize said addi-
tional sum said person shall be liable on
said bond for such difference. and it shall
be the duty of said receiver assignee or
trustee to institute and prosecute such suit
which shall be for the and benefit of
such trust" Ii was passed.
Senate Bill 279. authorizing county COM
mssioners, upon petition OF twenty-five
freeholders of any township. to levy tax
of not more than Il cents on the 500 for
grading and graveling the roads of the
township. was called up by Senator
Schneck. 1t failed of passage after long
discussion. 1t was nearly ) o'clock when
the Senate adjourned after consuming the
entire afternoon on the four bills.