THE
BREVIER LEGISLATIVE REPORTS.
VOLUME TWENTY.
INDIANA
LEGISLATURE.
SPECIAL SESSION.
IN SENATE.
MONDAY, April 4, 1881--10 a. m.FIRST READING HOUSE BILLS.
The bills [H. R. 310--see page 144 of these Reports] to create a Department of Geology; [H. R. 334] to amend the Justices' act so as to allow but one change of venue from the Township; [H. R. 147] concerning drainage; [H. R. 219] relating to husband and wife; [H. R. --] legal paper to fall due the day after a holiday; [H. R. 388] concerning divorces; [H. R. 231--see page 98, vol. 19] concerning partition fences; [H. R. 229] concerning highways; [H. R. 251--see page 59, vol. 20] legalizing Notaries' acts; [H. R. 434--see page 144, vol. 20] concerning wills; [H. R. 254--see page 113 vol. 20] relating to capital stock; [H. R. 432] individual responsibility of Street Railway stockholders; [H. H. 278--see page 138, vol. 19] Justices report fines by letter--
Were severally read the first time, and referred to appropriate Committees.
SECOND READING OF BILLS.
The bill [H. R. 53] to amend the railroad whistling act; [H. R. 102] amending the House of Refuge act; [S. 355--see page 91, vol. 22] concerning voluntary associations; [S. 207--see page 106, vol.19] in relation to Street Railways; [S. 359] to validate Common Pleas records; [S. 292] Jonesville legalizing; [S. 102--see page 54, vol. 19] requiring foreign Insurance Companies to pay judgment; [S. 181] suits in Township where defendant resides; [S. 190] towns to issue liquor license; [S. 232] Marshals to have power and fees of Constables; S. 94] 6 per cent. interest in advance; [S. 000] prescrbing duties of Coroners; [S. 227--see page 129, vol. 19] supplemental to the militia law; [S. 224--see page 114, vol. 19] concerning Street Railways; [S. 223] transcribing decisions of the Supreme Court; [S. 52--see pages 58, 65, 124, vol. 19] to remove disabilities of coverture--
Were severally read the second time, and passed to the third reading.
SALE OF LANDS.
Mr. Chapman introduced a bill [S. 375] authorizing the sale of certain lands in Southport, Marion County.
SHEEP PROTECTION.
On motion of Mr. VAN VORHIS, the Senate receded from the amendments to the bill [H. R. 37--see pages 46 and 49, Volume ---, of these Reports] to protect sheep husbandry.
Mr. MENZIES had been informed that he is recorded as voting in favor of this bill. If such is the case, it is a mistake; if he voted at all he voted against it. His recollection is that he was not present. If the record shows his affirmative vote, he entered a motion to reconsider the vote by which the bill passed, inasmuch as he had opposed the bill from first to last. He moved to reconsider the vote just taken.
Mr. CHAPMAN voted against the bill, though it may prove to be a good law. It declares that its provisions shall take effect the 1st day of April, and that day has passed. It may be better to adhere to the Senate amendments and have a Committee to inquire into the facts.
Mr. VAN VORHIS favored action just taken by the Senate, but was willing the Senate should adhere to its amendment in order to give a Committee a chance to inquire into the matter.
On motion by Mr. MENZIES, the matter was passed over till 2:30 o'clock.
MILITIA IN THE LATE WAR.
On motion by Mr. KRAMER, the joint resolution [H. R. 10] for enrollment and pay of militiamen heretofore omitted who served in the late War, was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
CRIMINAL CODE.
The Lieutenant Governor directed the Clerk to read the bill [H. R. 367] concerning criminal procedure, commencing at Section 65.
The Committee amendment to Section 69 concerning the presence of the defendant in cases of assault and battery.
Mr. BROWN saw no necessity for this Section 69. In the case of the State vs. George, the Supreme Court decided substantially this act of 1855 was void. He moved to strick out the section.
Mr. TRAYLOR--Very often a fraud is committed against the State by a party not letting the injure page: 127[View Page 127] party know anything about his appearance to answer.
Mr. BROWN said that statement was of no avail as a plea not to strike out this section. An aquittal or conviction brought about by fraud is of no more force or effect than a civil case decided upon fraud.
Mr. MENZIES--Something like a sham trial takes place from the fact the injured party is not present; but this section declares if he refuses to attend, the trial may go on. There may be reasons why the trial should go on, but if the injured party is confined to his bed the trial should not go on; while the one committing the offense tells his story, the defendant is not put to any hardship by this section. It is intended to correct abuses; if it is held void because the General Assembly has no right to pass such a law, that is the end of the matter.
Mr. SPANN thought this section goes too far. If a subpena is issued for the injured party and returned "not found," the trtal ought to go on. The decision of the Supreme Court is as stated by the Senator from Johnson (Mr. Brown). This section ought not to go farther than that the constable should serve the writ or make a return of "not found," and there the matter should end as between the plaintiff and defendant. He moved to refer this section to a Select Committee.
Mr. MENZIES opposed reopening this bill piecemeal all over the Senate.
Mr. BROWN insisted this Section was as meaningless as could possibly be devised. This statute puts it in the power of the person injured to defeat a trial, because the refusal of that person to attend for any other cause than sickness makes a speedy trial, or if the subpena be returned "not found" the trial must proceed whether the State is ready or not. Suppose a malicious person sues out a complaint, he may lay in bed feigning sickness for thirty days in order to reek his malice by keeping some poor devil in Jail.
Mr. CHAPMAN opposed the motion to strike out. The decision in 53 Indiana is undoubtedly correct, its only purport being in case affidavit filed for assault and battery before a Justice the judgment would be in loud plea of jurisdiction as against another prosecution for the same offense. That is not a good reason why this Section should go out. Although the statute of '55 has not been properly enforced it is a good measure and should be retained. It is intended to guard against a fraudulent exercise of judicial function.
Mr. COMSTOCK should not vote against the motion to strike out, as the injured party should have an opportunity to speak concerning the injuries inflicted upon himself. Notwithstanding this decision the statute referred to has been respected by Justices of the Peace.
Mr. WILSON was satisfied this section has been the means of allowing those deserving punishment to go free, but on the other hand with an amendment which he is prepared to propose by properly inserting the words "and can not be compe11ed to attend by attachment," it would be made a valuable section. Where the prosecuting witness has been subpened and fails to attend it is constructive contempt of Court; and where personal service is shown the Justice should issue a writ of attachment.
Mr. URMSTON understood the object of the law of 1855 to describe what a Justice should do in order that injustice shall not be done to a party injured. The Supreme Court does not hold that law a nullity or inoperative, or anything of that kind.
Mr. TRAYLOR insisted this section differed so much from the law of 1855 that the Supreme Court would not make a similar decision when reviewing it.
The motion to strike out was rejected--yeas, 10; nays, 27.
Mr. WILSON offered the amendment indicated in his remarks.
Mr. SPANN offered a substitute both for the amendment and the report of the Committee, desiring to prevent the injured party from laying himself in bed indefinitely, and thus preventing the trial. The substitute moved allows the trial to go on, unless the injured party shall appear and testify within a reasonable time.
Mr. CHAPMAN regarded the objections to the section as imaginary. Every conceivable contigency is not provided for in the statute.
Mr. BELL--If understanding he reading of the substitute, it would not do at all, for no matter how badly injured the party may be, under it the trial could go on.
Mr. URMSTON also objected to the substitute; the report of the Committee being more desirable. It provided that if the Justice does not mind the wording of the statute his judgment will be void.
The substitute was rejected.
The amendment was agreed to--yeas, 24; nays, 13.
The report, as amended, was concurred in.
Mr. VIEHE moved to strike out the last clause of the section, so it shall remain as the law of 1855.
Mr. BELL said the purpose of the last sentence was to destroy the jurisdiction of the Justice, unless the defendant is present. This would remove all manner of doubt.
The motion to strike out was rejected.
SHEEP PROTECTION.
Mr. VAN VORHIS called up the motion to reconsider the vote of this morning by which the Senate receded from its amendment to the dog law. [H. R. 36.] That vote was hastily taken, and the vote ought to be reconsidered.
The motion was agreed to.
Mr. VAN VORHIS moved that the Senate adhere to its amendments, and requested a Committee of Free Conference.
Mr. BROWN opposed adhering to these amendments, as this bill undertakes to make a distinction as to property, making it larceny to steal a dog with a tag, while it is not larceny to steal a dog without a tag, under this bill. The law recognizes the stealing of any dog as larceny. If there be an amendment offered making it larceny to steal the tag, he would not object.
Mr. VAN VORHIS desired a Committee of Conference should settle that.
The motion was agreed to, and the Lieutenant Governor appointed as said Committee Messs. Van Vorhis and Brown.
CIVIL CODE.
The consideration of the bill H. R. 367 was resumed.
Mr. BROWN--If Section 70 remains, it will defeat the constitutional protection, which provides that a person shall be put in jeopardy but once in regard to the same thing. He moved to amend so as to obviate that objection.
The amendment was agreed to.
Mr. TRAYLOR, being satisfied this section ought not to be in the bill, moved to strike it out.
Mr. MENZIES thought the section as amended should remain, In justice to border Counties. It may operate as a hardship in individual cases, but that is better than that criminals should escape on account of the opinion of the Justice.
The motion was rejected.
Mr. COMSTOCK moved ineffectually to amend Section 71 so as to deprive cities of the right prosecute for assault and battery, or for being found in a state of intoxication.
On motion by Mr. VIEHE, Section 71 was amended so where a party is convicted under a State law that shall be a bar to prosecutions under any other law.
Mr. COFFEY--If the Legislature has power to enact such a law, there is no reason why it should not embrace violations of ordinancesof incorporated towns.
On motion by Mr. BELL, Section 71 was re- ferred to a Select Committee of three. page: 128[View Page 128] The PRESIDING OFFICER pro tem. [Mr. Langdon in the Chair] made said Committee to consist of Messrs. Bell, Menzies and Chapman.
The Committee's amendment to Section 79, to reduce the number of Grand Jurors to six, being read--
Mr. BROWN thought the Grand Jury ought to consist of twelve members. Six find more indictments than twelve, and it ought to be composed of a sufficient number to represent each and every part of the County, so as to guarantee a sure protection against an improper finding of criminal indictments. The Grand Jury was originally twenty-fonr [A voice--36] thirty-six, it is said. It is twenty-four in the Federal Courts.
Mr. COMSTOCK'S observation as to the practical working of the law reducing the number of Jurors, is that findings for violations have been just as satisfactory as when the Jury was composed of twelve. The law is as fairly investigated by a Grand Jury of six as by twelve. The law fixing the number at six has generally been satisfactory.
Mr. BELL, from motives of economy, would have to favor a reduction, though the operations of the law reducing the number have not been altogether satisfactory. On principle he favored twelve, but as a matter of economy, in Counties where there are Criminal Courts, he should vote for six, against his convictions.
Mr. MENZIES, in Committee, reserved the right to oppose this amendment in open Senate.
The Committee amendment striking out twelve and inserting six in lieu was concurred in by yeas, 31; nays, 5.
On motion by Mr. BROWN, Section 89 was amended by inserting Clause 10, disqualifying any person from serving on a Grand Jury who has sought the position.
Mr. WILSON moved to amend Section 98 so as to make the duty of witnesses before the Grand Jury to answer any question touching any charge then pending before the Grand Jury; so the witness shall not be compelled to swear to give testimony or answer any question that may be asked.
The amendment was rejected--yeas, 8; nays, 28.
Mr. URMSTON moved as a substitute for Section 93 that the Grand Jury shall weigh all the evidence presented to it.
Mr. COMSTOCK preferred the section to stand as it is.
The substitute was rejected.
Mr. BROWN would like to see Section 93 amended so the Grand Jury shall not hear evidence for the defendant. The Grand Jury has jurisdiction over the Jails of the County, and he moved to amend Section 101 so that it shall have free access to the public Prisons in term time. He opposed the clause in this section grantng the Grand Jury free access at all reasonable times to public records or to County Poor Houses, inasmuch as it has no power to act in the cases. He was opposed to enlarging the powers of the Grand Jury, making it an Investigating Committee--despoil it entirely if that is to be its especial functions.
Mr. WILSON insisted that by ocular demonstration the Grand Jury can ascertain facts which can not be obtained in any other way. It can do no harm if it does no good to allow the section to remain as it is.
The substituted was adopted with an amendment proposed by Mr. COMSTOCK, including County Poor Houses.
Mr. BROWN moved to amend Section 93 as indicated in the beginning of his last speech.
Mr. GARRIGUS thought it a strang thing that the Grand Jury should be allowed to assort testimony, and if a witness should attempt to say anything to do away with the charge, he should be stopped under this amendment. The Grand Jury is a bad enough institution anywhere, but to tie them down so the shall not hear any evidence for the defendant is simply shameful.
Mr. BROWN was as anxious as any one to throw safeguards around the citizen, but the safety of the great body of the public lies higher than the protection of the individual. It is a denial of all that has gone before to say a defendant's defense shall be heard in the Grand Jury room. Let it be said the defendant can send witnesses to the Grand Jury room and in nine tenths of the cases where trials and convictions ought to follow the party will be set loose to prey upon the people at large.
Mr. GARRIGUS insisted if the amendment prevails the section would contain contradictory terms. He would not make a trial Court of the Grand Jury; but he opposed the amendment.
Mr. MENZIES made an ineffectual motion to strike out the section, being willing to leave this matter to the Courts of the country.
The amendment was agreed to--yeas, 22; nays, 12.
The Senate adjourned till 9:30 to-morrow.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, April 4, 1881--2 p. m.The session was opened with prayer by Rev. Moses Broyles, of the Second Baptist (colored) Church, of this city
The reading of the minutes of the Clerk's journal was dispensed with.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES.
The Committee on Prisons reported on the bill [H. R. 430] for leasing and hiring out convict labor, recommending indefinite postponement.
On motion of Mr. CARTER, the report and bill were referred back to the Committee.
The Committee on Prisons reported on the bill [H. R. 461] concerning the discharge of convicts, recommending that the bill lie on the table.
The report was concurred in.
The Committee on Rights and Privileges reported on the bill [H. R. 232] to establish a Bureau of Statistics and Geology, recommending its passage by striking out all pertaining to geology, as that subject is fully included in another bill.
The report was concurred in, the bill was read the second time and ordered engrossed; also, on the bill [H. R. 415] defining and suppressing tramps, recommending that the bill lie on the table.
The report was concurred in.
Also, on the bill [H. R. 481] for the protection of game, recommending its passage with amendments.
Mr. LINDLEY thought it very important to know what kind of a game law is established. He was opposed to an extension of the time in which birds can be killed.
The report was concurred in, the bill was read the second time and ordered engrossed.
The Committee on Railroads reported on the bill [H. R. 83]; to repeal an act authorizing Counties and Townships to vote aid to railroads, recommending its indefinite postponement for the reason that the people are fully able to judge.
On motion by Mr. THOMPSON, the bill was made a special order for to-morrow at ll a. m. Also, on the bill [H. R. 327] to aid railroads--amending the act of May 13, 1879, recommending its indefinite postponement for the reason that they reported favorably on a bill having the same provisions.
The report was concurred in.
Also, on the bill [H. R. 376]: concerning railroad employes--amending an act, recommending its passage.
The report was ccurred in; the bill was read the scond time and ordered engrossed.
The Committee on County and Township business reported on the bill [H. R. 482] concerning page: 129[View Page 129] witnesses, duties of officers receiving the same--recommending its passage.
The report was concurred in; the bill was read the second time and ordered engrossed.
Also on the bill [H. R. 421] empowering County Commissioners to make appropriation for the relief of Grand Jurors--recommending its passage.
The report was concurred in, the bill was read the second time and ordered engrossed
Also, on the bill [H. R. 455] amending Sections 4, 8 and 11 of the act concerning married women--recommending that the bill lie on the table.
The report was concurred in.
Also, on the bill [H. R. 38] authorizing Circuit Courts to annul certain gravel and plank road corporation--recommending that the bill be referred to the Committee on Roads.
The report was concurred in.
Also on the bill [H. R. 475] for the relief of Allen Lupton, John Peters, Henry Elders and Eli Holiday, recommending its passage.
The report was concurred in, the bill was read the second time and ordered engrossed.
The Temperance Committee, to which was referred the bill [H. R. 420] to license druggists and apothecaries to deal in spirituous liquors, etc., returned the same recommending its passage.
The report was concurred in and the bill was ordered engrossed.
The Committee on Corporations reported on the bill [H. R. 382] relative to common carriers, recommending its passage.
The report was concurred in, the bill was read the second time and ordered engrossed.
The Committee on Benevolent and Scientific Institutions reported on the bill [H. R. 189] to establish a Female Insane Hospital, recommending that the bill lie on the table.
Mr. MEREDITH said the State Medical Society authorized and empowered a Committee from their Society to ask the Legislature to separate the female from the male Insane Hospital. That is the purpose of this bill. The Committee recommend that the bill lie on the table, and I ask that the House take up this bill and act upon it and order the bill engrossed. There is no doubt but what these female insane can be very much better treated and taken care of in every way if they are placed under the care of women, they can be treated much better and more intelligently than men. I think it is a very important subject--an advanced move that the people of Indiana, I am satisfied, will back up. I move to lay the report of the Committee on the table.
The motion was agreed to.
On motion by Mr. MEREDITH, the bill was made a special order for Wednesday next at 9:30 a. m.
The Committee on Cities and Towns reported on the bill [H. R. 441] to legalize the official acts of Trustees of Cadiz, Henry 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 460] to authorize the town of New Harmony, Posey County, to hold an election for town officers, recommending its passage.
The report was concurred in, the bill was read the second time and ordered engrossed.
The Committee on Fees and Salaries reported on the bill [H. R. 415] amending an act fixing fees and salaries of County Auditors, recommending that the bill lie on the table.
The report was concurred in.
Also, on the bill [H. R. 337] concerning the salary of Trustees of the Benevolent Institutions, recommending that the bill lie on the table.
The report was concurred in.
The Committee on Revision of the Laws reported on the joint resolution of Mr. Linsday, proposing an amendment to the fifth section, seventh article of the Constitution, providing for assistance to the Supreme Court, recommending its passage.
The report was concurred in.
Also on the bill [H. R. 491] concerning Railroad Companies, recommending its passage.
The report was concurred in, the bill was read the second time and ordered engrossed.
The Special Committee, raised to consider the bill [H. R 307] concerning commercial fertilizers and regulating their sale, recommended its passage, with amendments.
The report was concurred in.
On motion by Mr. MEREDITH, the bill was made a special order for to-morrow at 9 a. m.
The Committee on Public Health and Vital Statistics reported on the bill [H. R. 277] regulating the sale of medicines, poisons, etc., recommending its passage.
The report was concurred in, the bill was read the second time and ordered engrossed.
On motion by Mr. CARTER, the bills [H. R. 470, 58, 457 and 474] were made a special order for to- morrow at 10 a. m.
HOUSE BILLS PASSED.
On motion by Mr. WRIGHT, his bill [H. R. 390] to amend Section 1 of an act approved March 14, 1877, for the distribution of surplus tax funds in the hands of the Township Trustee, was read the third time and passed--yeas, 65; nays, 3.
The Committee on Agriculture reported on the bill [H. R. 155--see pages 24 and 25, vo. xx] concerning the licensing of theatrical, minstrel and other exhibitions in connection with saloons, recommending its passage.
The bill passed--yeas, 54; nays, 13.
NEW PROPOSITIONS.
The following described bills were introduced, read the first time and severally referred to appropriate Committees:
By Mr. M'CLURE [H. R. 500]: For the relief of Horatio S. Hazzard, formerly Trustee of Vienna Township, Scott County. [Amount, $600, for loss sustained while Trustee.]
By Mr. MOODY [H. R. 501]: To authorize cities and towns to loan the sinking fund, and defining the powers and duties of Trustees in certain cases. [Upon application by School Boards the Trustees shall loan out this fund on hand for school and school building purposes]
By Mr. RYAN [H. R. 502]: To legalize the purchase and drinking of intoxicating liquors. [Anyone wishing to buy in less quantity than a quart, at a saloon, shall be compelled to present a petition of such desire to the Board of County Commissioners, who, upon certain moral conditions of the individual, shall issue him an individual permit to purchase.]
On motion by Mr. Ryan, the bill was referred to a Special Committee of three, which the Speaker made to consist of Messrs. Miles, Davis and Ryan, the author of the bill to be Chairman of the Committee.
By Mr. VAWTER [H. R. 503]: Prescribing the mode of probating a will. [Wills and testments written in a foreign language shall undergo examination by a person well versed in the language in which it is written, and the same shall be interpreted and filed with the Clerk of the Court.]
By Mr. MARSHALL [H. R. 504]: Authorizing cities and towns to construct bridges and maintain them across a stream bordering on this State, where such terminus within the city or town. [If an incorporated city or town, upon petition of a majority of the resident freeholders, may construct, maintain or purchase and make free of toll any such bridge.]
By Mr. MILES [H. R. 505]: Concerning intoxicating liquors. [It shall be unlawful for a person to barter or give away any such liquors, etc.]
On motion by Mr. MILES, the bill was referred to a special Committee of three.
By Mr. LINSDAY [H. R. 506]: To provide for the page: 130[View Page 130] salary of Circuit, Criminal and Superior Judges hereafter elected or appointed. [The salary of Circuit and Superior Judges to be $ ,500.]
By Mr. TAYLOR, of Lagrange [H. R. 507]: To amend Section 4 of an act to regulate the sale of spiritual, vinous, malt and intoxicating liquors. [The County Commissioners may issue a license it not being imperative as under the old laws.]
By Mr. CARTER [H. R. 508]: Authorizing the sale and conveyance of certain real estate belonging to the State of Indiana. [The Governor, Auditor and Secretary of State are authorized to release and quit claim to Catharine Christian certain lands in Marion County, near Southport.]
Mr. CARTER moved to suspend the constitutional rule, read the bill the second time by title, third time by sections, and put the bill upon its passage.
The motion was laid on the table.
By Mr. HINTON [H. R. 509]: To prohibit the sale of poisonous drugs and medicines to persons under the age of fourteen years [except upon the written direction of a physician--violators shall be subject to a fine.]
By Mr. COLE [H. R. 510]: To amend Section 8 of act to authorize the construction of plank roads and macadamized roads, and empowering the owners to make sale of a portion of the road.
By Mr. WILSON, of Morgan, [H. R. 51l]: To amend Section 18 of an act to authorize aid for the construction of railroads by Counties and Townships, to take stock and make donations to railroads, approved May 12, 1879. [On failure of the road to commence work within six months from the date of such election, or on failure of the road being in running order three years after the assessment, will subject them to a loss of the amount raised.]
By Mr. GILMAN [H. R. 512]: To prevent the growth of burrs and other noxious weeds on public highways [each land owner is to destroy such weeds on his half of the highway.]
By Mr. FALL [H. R. 513]: To legalize the ordinances, resolutions, orders and by-laws of the Board of Trustees of the Town of North Manchester, Wabash County, Indiana, in relation to levying and collecting taxes in said town in 1879 and 1880.
By Mr. GREGORY [H. R. 514]: Requiring the owners of osage orange and hedge fences along public highways to cut and prune the same each year. [In the month of February, March or April, to cut or prune them. It is not to stand over eight feet high, and not to spread over three feet on each side.
SENATE BILLS READ THE FIRST TIME.
Senator Comstock's bill [S. 306] concerning the Richmond and Liberty Turnpike Company.
Senator Garrigus' bill [S. 300] providing for a Drainage Commission.
Senator Hart's bill [S. 274] to legalize the incorporation of a Baptist Association in Gibson County.
Senator Langdon's bill [S. 177] in relation to the endowment of Purdue University, providing for reinvestment of funds, etc.
Senator Chapman's bill [S. 326] to make a contract with Indianapolis to construct a sewer from the Deaf and Asylum and the Female Reformatory.
Senator Van Vorhis' bill [S. 246] to grant the Common Council and Board of Aldermen power to construct and maintain Sewer Districts.
Senator Woods' bill [S. 132] to appropriate $6,000 to remove a sand-bar in the Calumet River.
Senator Comstock's bill [S. 198] to legalize certain acts of Gravel Road Companies purchased at Sheriff's sales.
Senator Traylor's bill [S. 317] to amend Section 16 for the organization of County Boards, approved June 7, 1852.
Senator Viehe's bill [S. 327] relating to redemption of lands from sale on execution.
Senator Leeper's bill [S. 311] to amend Section 1 of an act for the incorporation of Mining and Manufacturing Companies, approved March 9, 1875.
Senator Comstock's bill [S. 276] concerning Criminal Courts.
Senator Sayre's bill [S. 349] to legalize the incorporation of the town of Lagro, Wabash County--
Were severally read the first time.
The Judiciary Committee reported on the bill [H. R. 476] to remove restrictions on commerce by abolishing wharfage and dockage, recommending its passage.
The report was concurred in, the bill was read the second time and ordered engrossed.
Then the House ajourned.
