PUBLIC OFFENSES.
The consideration of the special order--being the bill [H. R. 393] public offenses and their punishment--was resumed.
Mr. KENNER moved to amend section 109 by inserting after the word "duty" in line four, fo11owing words: "Or any officer who requires any Deputy appointed by him to pay back any part of the lawful fees of such Deputy.'
Mr. KENNER said there was a growing wrong. Officers appointing Deputies, etc., enter into a secret contract with such Deputies for part of the pay. This amendment is to obviate such arrangement.
The amendment was adopted.
