Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-21

the measure.
Representative Davis declared the en-
tire matter resolved itself into the ques-
ton Of whether faith was to be placed in
House committees. Representative Otto
G. Fifeld of Hebron, Republican floor
leader, moved the previous question, de-
claring that the committee report should
be adopted.
"Do you mean that we should agree to
every report returned by a committee?'
asked Representative Harry f. Rowbot-
tom, Vanderburg County. ~ know of
one bill that should never have been con-
sidered by a committee that was reported
favorably"
The House voted to adopt the report.
INDIANAPOLIS
COURT BILL UP.
The bill introduced by Representative
Henry Abrams of Marion County, pro-
yiding for an increase in the salary of
the judge of the city court of Indian
apolis to 5000 per year, struck opposi-
when it was called down for second
reading. Attempts to strike out section
of the bill. which would have killed
the provision of the measure providing
for the increase, were defeated.
Efforts to have the emergency clause,
| added by the Committee on Organization
OF Courts, TO which the bill was referred,
stricken out were successful, and on
| motion OF Representative Abrams the
clause was eliminated when it was seen
| that it would prove fatal to passage.
Several speeches were made in opposi-
ton to the bill, special reference being
made to the emergency clause. Repre-
sentative Russell K. BedgOod, Tippeca-
M rnfr al.
House to beware Of all bills containing
an emergency clause. and stated he would
be In favor Of the Abrams bill If 1t were
stricken OF.
The bill was passed to enRrossment.
| following Mr.. Abrams withdrawal of
the emergency paragraph.
EDUCATIONAL
BILL INTRODUCED.
The bill sponsored by the State De-
partment of Education, and which is an
outgrowth of the State wide educational
campaign conducted last fall by the edu-
catiOnal department was introduced in
the House today. The bin provides for
the levying Of q tax Of 20 cents on each
500 Of taxable property, real and per-
sonal, and 80 cents on each voter of the
State, 90 per cent of which would go TO
the State treasury as q common school
tuition fund, and the remaining 10 per
cent to be used as a relief fund.
The amount raised by the levy would
be apportioned on the sixth day Of jan
uary and July Of each year by the State
superintendent, on the following basis
One-third on average daily attendance
(high school pupils to be counted ss one
and one-half times the actual daily at
tendance; One-third on the number Of
teachers employed, and one-third on the
basis Of adequacy Of local support.
The theory Of the law, according to
Representative Raymond Z. Willis.
Steuben County, who introduced the
measure. is to tax the property where
1t is and TO send the money where the
children are. The bill was referred to
the Ways and Means Committee
Fifteen bills were introduced in the
morning session OF the House. Adjourn
ment was taken shortly after IL o'clock.
until o'clock Monday.
NEW BILLS
IN HOUSE.
Bills introduced were as follows:
Rulo, providing for appointment OF an
inspector of weights and measures in
counties Of certain population. Rights
and Privileges
MIltenberger, amending certain sec
lions of the life insurance acts. Insur-
ance.
Tucker Of Grant and Willis Of Steuben,
appropriating money for widows of the
Civil War who are unable to gain ad-
mission into the State Soldiers Home.
Ways and Means.
Sherwood, providing for establishment
Of athletic commission. Judiciary A.
Ahlgren. providing for amendment of
section l OF an act changing grades Of
streets and highways. Affecting Ham
mond only. Cities and Towns.
Osborn (by request), amending an act
relating TO the preservation Of fish aud
game. Criminal Code.
Osborn. prohibiting the harboring and
possession of ferrets without permit.
Criminal Code.
Harrison, amending certain sections Of
an act requiring the registration OF
trained nurses.
Harrison, relating to care of Soldiers
and Sailors Orphans Home. Benevolent
Institutions.
Abrams. amending an act regulating
the admission Of foreign corpora tons not
organized for profit Ways and Means.
Abrams. amending an act regulating
the admission Of foreign corporations
organized for profit Ways and Means
Willis Of Steuben. providing for levy
Of tax for the support of the common
schools Ways and Means.
Rowbottom, amending an act supervis-
ing regulation OF fire insurance rate
making bureaus. Insurance.
Flesher, amending certain sections of
an net concerning municipal corporations.
Criminal Code.
Gaesser, amending the state pharmacy
act. State Medicine and Public Health.
q. A. n. BILLS
GIVEN o. x.
The bill appropriating $500 yearly for
payment Of the expenses Of the Depart
ment Of Indiana OF the Grand Army Of
the Republic has received the o. K. of
the House Ways and Means Committee.
and was reported out Of committee rec
ommending passage.
The Ways and Means COMMITTEE also
reported the bill which provides for the
printing of the proceedings of the Indi-
ana Academy Of Science, carrying an ap
preparation OF 81, 800 a year for this pur-
pose. An amendment that the amount
of the appropriation be reduced to 81 200
was recommended.
Four bills were considered by the
Rouse Committee on Judiciary B. two Of
which were reported out today, for
passage and two for indefinite postpone
ment.
Those which were recommended for
passage are:
Bill providing that no persons may
sell steamship tickets or deal in foreign
exchange without paying a bond Of
$4,000 to the State Treasurer; and
bill legallzing all bonds, notes and OBJ
legations issued and incurred By cities,
counties and townships for corporate or
municipal purposes or improvements
Those which were recommended for
indefinite postponement are: