REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES.
The Committee on Cities and Towns reported on the bill [H. R. 443] to legalize the incorporation of Syracuse, Kosciusko County, recommending its passage.
The report was concurred in, the bill was read the second time and ordered engrossed.
Also, on the bill [H. R. 444] to legalize the incorporation of Silver Lake, Kosiusko County, Indiana, recommending its passage.
The report was concurred in; the bill was read the second time and ordered engrossed.
The Committee on Drains and Dykes reported the bill [H. R. 13] to reclaim wet lands where others are interested, recommending that the bill lie on the table.
The report was concurred in.
Also, on the bill [H. R. 473] authorizing the County Surveyor of Jasper County to survey swamp lands in that County, etc., recommending its passage.
The report was concurred in, the bill was read the second time and ordered engrossed.
On motion by Mr. JOHNSON, Mr. Barnett's bill [H. R. 108], concerning the listing and taxing of property, was read the second time.
The Committee on Rights and Privileges reported on the bill [S. 73] to amend Section 3 of an act on Weights and Measures, recommending its passage with amendments.
The report was concurred in, the bill was read the second time and ordered engrossed.
Mr. Cabbage's bill [H. R. 417] to encourage the destruction of such birds as prey upon poultry was taken from the table and ordered engrossed.
Mr. SHIELD'S bill [H. R. 384] amending Section 8 of an act of March 15, 1879, creating an Asylum for feeble minded children was read the second time and ordered engrossed.
The Judiciary Committee reported on the bill [H. R. 479] for the relief of Thomas Jones and Lawrence S. Shuler, recommending its passage.
The report was concurred in, the bill was read the second time and ordered engrossed.
Mr. MASON moved that the sittings of this House hereafter be from 8:30 a. m. to 12 m., and from 2:00 p. m. to 5 p. m
Under the rule the motion lays over one day.
Then the House adjourned till to-morrow.
