AFTERNOON SESSION.
BILLS PASSED TO THE THIRD READING.
Mr. Carter's bill [H. R. 525] to amend Sections 1 and 7 of an act to authorize the formation of limited partnerships, fixing the liability of the partners, was read the second time.
The Committee on Affairs of Indianapolis reported on the bill [H. R. 492] amending an act authorizing cities and towns to change and reform their boundaries, so as to exclude suburban lots, etc., recommending its passage.
The report was concurred in, the bill was read the second time and ordered engrossed.
The bill [S. 246] to authorize Indianapolis to create sewer districts, was read the second time.
The Committee on Agriculture reported on the bill [S. R. 512] for the destruction of burrs, etc., recommending its passage.
The report was concurred in. The bill was read the second time and ordered engrossed.
The bill [S. 317] to amend Section 16 of an act for the organization of County Boards, etc., was read a second time.
AN OLD SWAMP LAND CLAIM.
The Committee on Claims reported on the claim of William Watts, for swamp land ditching in Lake County, stating that the work was well done, and recommending that the sum of $311.66 be allowed.
Mr. FANCHER said: This is a claim that the Committee on Claims examined carefully and they recommend that the amount be allowed. It is in favor of an old gentleman living in my County who performed this labor a number of years ago. Other parties who did similar work there were all paid, but this old man did not receive anything, as the report shows, because he did not get a certificate from the Commissioners, from the fact that shortly after the work was done the Commissioners were removed by some proceeding of the Court, and the result was he could not get a certificate from the Commissioners themselves.
The report was concurred in.
LOANING OF CITY FUNDS.
The Judiciary Committee reported on the bill [H. R. 524] concerning the loaning of city and town sinking fund, recommending its passage.
The report was concurred in, the bill read the second time and ordered engrossed.
OLD CLAIMS.
The Committee on Claims reported on the claim of Issac Taylor for services as architect of the Soldiers' and Orphans' Home, for $1,000. The Committee recommend that $200 be allowed.
Mr. MILES said he was opposed to making the Legislature a Court of Claims to allow such debts as that, that being a matter for the Trustees of the Institution to settle.
Mr. CARTER--The Trustees absolutely rsfused to make any allowance to this claimant. In that case there was no other remedy than to come before the General Assembly for them to say whether or not there shall be anything more allowed. The claim is for about $1,100, but the Committee concluded that he ought to have at least $200.
The report was concurred in.
The Committee on Claims reported on the claims of Messrs. Eppinghausen, Myers, Johnson and Cooper, State House contractors, all of which ask from $8,000 to $12,000.
The Committee recommend that there be allowed to Mr. Myers $2,000, Mr. Johnson $1,200, and Mr. Cooper $1,000.
Mr. SCHWEITZER said this claim was before the House two years ago. I say it is a humbug and a swindle. I would like to see a man vote for that measure. If they do, they get their foot in it. I am opposed to it.
Mr. THOMPSON gave the circumstances connected with affair: That these plans were submitted to the State House Commissioners from which to select a model, but the Commissioners selected a different plan, yet continued to use these in the preparation and arrangement of the other plan, thereby deriving much benefit from these specifications.
On motion by Mr. BUSKIRK, the matter was made a special order for next Tuesday at 2 p. m.
NEW PROPOSITIONS
The following described bills were introduced, read the first time and severally referred to appropriate Committees:
By Mr. KERR [H. 527]: Concerning school books for the Common Schools for the State of Indiana--to provide for a Commission to make contracts and aid in the publication of the same. [The Governor to appoint five Commissioners who shall arrange and agree upon books to be used.]
By Mr. WALKER [H. R. 528]: For the relief of Members of the General Assembly who have expended their salary, contracted debts impossible for them to pay by reason of a want of means. [That they be relieved of such payment.]
By Mr. HUSTON [H. R. 530]: Concerning the transfer of convicts from one State Prison to the other.
BILLS PASSED TO THE THIRD READING.
The Committee on Couty and Township Business reported on the bill [H. R. 504] authorizing cities and towns to construct bridges, recommending its passage.
The report was concurred in, the bill was read the second time and ordered engrossed.
The same Committee reported on the bill [H. R. 500] to relieve H. S. Hazzard, Trustee of Vienna Township, Scott County, recommending its passage.
The report was concurred in, the bill was read the second time and ordered engrossed.
page: 160[View Page 160]The Committee on Roads reported on the bill [H. R. 231] in relation to highways purchased by the State, recommending its passage.
The report was concurred in, the bill was read the second time and ordered engrossed.
Also, on the bill [H. R. 498] to authorize Macadamized and Gravel Road Companies to enter upon condemned land and take therefrom stone and gravel, recommending its passage.
The report was concurred in, the bill was read the second time and ordered engrossed.
The bill [H. R. 522] to legalize the acts of Trustees of Hartford, Blackford County, was read the second time.
The bill [S. 274] to legalize acts of Incorporated Voluntary Associations of Gibson County was read the second time.
HEDGE TRIMMING.
The Committee on Agriculture reported on the bill [H. R. 514] requiring owners of osage orange and hedge fence to trim the same, recommending its passage.
The report was concurred in, and the bill was read the second time.
Mr. THOMPSON said: I doubt the propriety of passing this bill. We have a great many hedge fences, which the people let grow as high as fifteen and twenty feet, to protect their grain, and I think we would be tresspassing upon the people by requiring them to to cut them down to eight feet. I think the bill is wrong.
Mr. FANCHER--In my section of the State, where we have prairies, the people put out these hedge fences along the road. In many places they are from fifteen to twenty feet high, so that the road is nearly filled with hedge, making it almost impenetrable, especially with a load of hay. Besides it is very bad in hot weather, as it obstructs the air in its motion. It is no benefit to the farmer. It shadows much of his ground, which tends to make it unfit for cultivation.
Mr. CARR was in favor of the bill, because fences beyond the specified height (eight feet0 in the bill is injurious to the farmer and beneficial to nobody.
The bill was ordered engrossed.
SUNDAY RAILROAD TRAINS.
The bill [H. R. 517] to prohibit the running of railroad trains on Sunday, was read the third time and ordered engrossed.
ORDER OF BUSINESS.
Mr. CAUTTHORNE offered a resolution that a Committee of Seven be appointed for the purpose of examining the House calander to select what bills are of general interest to the people of the State and of the most importance, and report to the House on Tuesday morning, and such order shall be observed, and the rules in contravention thereof shall be rescinded.
It was laid on the table, to be taken up on Monday.
BILLS READ THE SECOND TIME.
The bill [S. 81] defning taxation of lands in cities and towns, was read the second time.
The bill [H. R. 519] to provide fees and salaries for certain County officers was read the second time.
GREEN RIVER ISLAND.
The bill [S. 281] to amend Section 2 of an act in regard to the acquisition of Green River Island was read the first time.
Then the House adjourned till Monday at 9 o'clock a. m.
