The Indianapolis journal., 1899-01-18

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thus kill it, If it was to be killed, he want
ed 1t done at once, and he believed the
members would not dare to kill it. Mr.
Hum's motion was lost, and Mr.. James
asked that ii be postponed. He said he was
in favor of a reform and he wanted TO know
what the provisions of this bill are Mr.
Artman said he had that confidence in the
bill and in the members of the House that
he would consent TO a postponement so that
the members may examine the Dill. lie
urged that Mr.. Willoughby's motion be car
ried and this was done, Mr.. Hun being
the only member to oppose 1t. The Dill VIII
be printed and will be taken up as a spe-
cial order for Friday morning at o'clock
Charges and counter charges were freely
made during the debate and the Democratic
members were in high glee and loudly ap-
plauded every thrust made by one Repub-
lican at another
PETITION FROM WOMEN.
Two unsuccessful attempts were made to
shorten debates. Mr.. Barlow sent up a reso-
luton to limit speeches on committee re-
ports to five minutes. and Mr.. Williams Of
fered a resolution to limit the speeches to ten
minutes, except by unanimous consent, but
both were lost Mr.. Scott, of Lawrence.
sent in petition from the Bedford mer-
chants, who desire protection in their husi-
ness by the passage Of a suitable law on
garnishment The petition was referred to
the committee on rights and privileges Mr..
Osborn presented a petition from the
the LEGISLATURE indorse the Cars peace
and disarmament proposition. The petition
went to the committee on federal relations.
A number of bills were introduced. Mr.:
Huff presented one for the appointment OF
the Indiana Highway Commission, Wncn IS
based on a similar law in Massachusetts.
1t provides that the Governor shall appoint
three men for terms of three years each ana
at salaries of coo each ana expenses. rms
commission is to have an office in the state
house and it shall collect statlstles on the
subjects of roads and bridges, snail com
pile maps in particular giving attention 70
roads. and shall give information on the
geological formations of the State as tney
relate to rOad-building material. Inc coIi-
mission shall have charge or all state nigh
ways and make annual reports TO ts the 69e-
ernor and to the Legislature. Mr.; Hun afso
presented a bill which provides that county
commissioners shall, in June OF each year,
appoint a superintendent of the county poor
asylum who shall serve for four years. Inc
bill provides that such superintendent suai,
be a practical farmer, that all inmates Shail
be compelled to work, unless eXcuseu on
certificate of a physician, ana tnat an sup
plies needed must be advertised for
Mr.. Williams introduced the bIll approVsu
subject of travelling libraries. The blll
provides for the appointment by the Gov
ernor of a state library commission or three
members. The state librarian shall be eX-
officio a member of the commission and shall
act as secretary. The sum of $4,000 is ap-
propriated for the purchase of books, when
shall be used in the travelling Libraries only
and shall not be placed in the State library.
Any five more people, or any cIub or
association may apply for traVellnS
library, or may use such books. On a pc
titlOn signed by any five voters OF a lOWn-
ship, and filed fifteen days before an cleo
ton. the question of taxation for library
purposes shall be voted on, and If major
ity of voters approve, a tax of one-htth OF q
iiiul ollslLl pV Nieu oh SseNlt ~ I.a,.d
library purposes only. A township Doarq
shall be chosen, to consist of the trustee and
two persons, one of whom shall be wom-
an, and this board must be responsible Tor
all books sent them The sum of MOOo
is appropriated for clerical assistance.
Mr.. Geisel sent up a bill providing, for the
appointment of county superintendent IN
counties Of less than 10000 inhabitants by
the trustees. In case of a tie the county
auditor is to cast the deciding vote. The
term provided is two years and the super.
intendent shall give bond in the sum OF
81, 900. The county commissioners nave the
power of removal for cause, but ten days
notice shall be required. The salary pro-
vided is $3.50.
SOME OTHER MEASURES.
Mr.. Fuller desires to amend the telephone
incorporation law by making it necessary
that the majority of directors shall be resi-
dents of this State. Mr. Hayes, of st.
Joseph offered an amendment to the metro
politan police law by which in cities of
from 10000 to 25 900 inhabitants the appoint
ing power shall be vested in the mayor Mr..
Shirley sent in a bill to prevent any form
of manual labor on Sunday, and Mr. Downey
gave some attention to stockyard charges in
a bill which provides that a charge of not
to exceed cents shall be made for horses
and cattle, and of cents a head for hogs
and sheep. Forty cents may be charged
for weighing by the carload and not above
20 cents over the market price for feeding.
Mr.. kirkpatrick sent in a bill which amends
the present law relating to the transfer OF
property AS the law now is, II wife
joins the husband in a conveyance of land
for the purpose of defrauding creditors, she
5 es retains fb bd hdr from third her IN ch ease
Mr.. Morrison sent in bill to require that
employees shall be paid weekly, unless
special arrangement otherwise shall have
been made between employer and employe,
which must be approved by the factory in
spector. Mr.. Rifenburg would amend the
Court in Hammond shall have probate juris-
diction.
The first bill to be passed in regular or
der was one by Mr.. Artman, which provides
that suits may be brought against domestic
corporations in any county where an office
or agency is maintained or representa-
tive lives who can be served. But three neg
ative votes were cast against it. Mr.. Art
mans bill to pay an acting judge 80 a day
for serving for regular judge, who holds
court in another county or district, his eX-
penSes only, was also passed. Mr.. Browns
bill to protect purchasers Of patent rights
was unanimously passed and the roll call
was completed just at noon, when the sena-
torial nomination was taken up.
The minority members of the COMMITTEES
by Mr.. Shideler, providing for the employ
ment of convict labor. Mr. HerrOld alone
signed the minority report against the bill
and explained the position and attitude of
the truck farmers near the prison toward
the proposition to put the surplus from the
farm on the open market. Mr.. Shideler
stated that this bill is the joint product
of the manufacturers, prison managers ana
labor organizations. On motion of Mr.. Bak-
er, of Whitley, the minority report was ta-
bled.
The minority report Of the committee on
county and township business on the bill
by Mr.. Baker to elect supervisors for one
year was signed by Messrs. Ross, Blanken-
ship and Artman, but it was laid on the
table without discussion.
The House will meet this morning at
o'clock
The following committees reported:
Judiciary
No. 4. BY Mr. Shirley: To amend the
mechanics lien law; passage recommended.
No. Ill. BY Mr.. Reser: Prescribing the
manner in which the evidence in a civil or
criminal cause may become a part of record
on appeal; indefinitely postponed.
taxation of real estate incumbered by mort
gage; recommitted to county and township
business.
Education
No. IA. BY Mr.. Cravens: To amend the
law relating to the election of county su-
perintendents indefinitely postponed.
State Prison
No g. BY Mr.. Shideler: Concerning tine
employment of convict labor: majority re-
port that the bill be passed; minority that
it be indefinitely postponed. Majority re-
port accepted.
County and Township Business
No 1O3 BY Mr. Baker: To provide for
majority recommendation that the bill Go
pass accepted.