HOUSE BILLS READ THE FIRST TIME.
On motion by Mr. CHAPMAN, the bill [H. R. 247] in relation to satisfaction of mortgages was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee.
On motion by Mr. VOYLES, the House amendments to his 3 per cent. fund distribution bill [S. 72] were concurred in.
On motion by Mr. KRAMER, the bill [H. R. 51] to authorize Trustees to purchase school books for their own Townships, towns or cities, was read the first time.
On motion by Mr. BUNDY, the bill [H. R. 273] to legalize the acts of officers of Ridgeville, Randolph County, was read the second time.
On motion by Mr. RISTINE, the bill [H. R. 359] to aid the United States coast and geological sur- page: 123[View Page 123] vey in the State of Indiana, was read the first time.
