HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
SATURDAY, Feb. 3,1888-10 a. m.The SPEAKER demanded order and announced prayer by the Rev. Father O'Donoghue.
A demand by Mr. MELLETT for a call of the House was not agreed to.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES.
By consent, Mr. BROWN, from the Special Committee to which was referred the bill [H. R. 191] to regulate the practice of medicines, midwifery and surgery, and providing remedies for the same, reported back said bill with a favorable recommendation.
Mr. GENUNG moved that 300 copies be printed. An amendment by Mr. WILLIAMS, of Knox, that it be made 500 copies was accepted and the motion agreed to.
Mr. Gordon's bill [H. R. 247] for the incorporation of towns was reported buds from the Committee on County and Township Business, with a recommendation that 500 copies be printed.
The report was concurred in.
NEW PROPOSITIONS.
The following described bills were introduced, read the first time and severally passed to a second reading, unless otherwise stated:
TEXT BOOKS FOE SCHOOLS.
Pending the order for the introduction of bills-
Mr. GILMAN offered a resolution that the Committee on Education be instructed to draft a bill and present the same to the House providing a commission to select a uniform system of text books to be used in this Slate, and providing for the State to furnish said books.
In explanation of his resolution Mr. GILMAN stated that the people had attempted to regulate this matter by law but the present law gave the publisher cf she present system of books used a monopoly, and the result is that the people pay 50 per cent. more for their school books than in the other States. He desired that the State should provide for the publishing of the system of books adopted by the Commission to be provided for ill the bill of the Committee.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Education.
LIQUOR LICENSE.
Pending the order for the introduction of bills-
Mr. DAVIS offered a resolution that the Committee on Temperance be requested to report a bill looking to the enforcement of our pretext excellent temperance law.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Temperance.
RECESS TILL MONDAY.
Pending the order for the introduction of bills-
Mr. HEFFREN offered a resolution that when the House adjourn it shall stand adjourned until next Monday at 10 a m.
The resolution was adopted.
FEE AND SALARY COMMITTEE.
Pending the order for the introduction of bills-
Mr. HEFFREN offered a resolution authorizing the Speaker to appoint two additional members on the Fee and Salary Committee. Restated that Mr. Moody and himself were both members of the Committee to examine the affairs of the new State House, and also members of the Fee and Salary Committee, and it, was not possible for them to meet with the Committee on Fees and Salaries. He therefore asked the passage of the resolution.
It was adopted.
NEW PROPOSITIONS.
The following described bills were introduced, read the first time and severally passed to the second reading, unless otherwise stated:
Mr. CHITTENDEN [H. R. 306] to amend Section 1 of an article to amend Section 1 of an act relating to the incorporation of cities and towns, [Provides for a prohibition of the playing of hand organs within city boundaries; a tax on vehicles owned or used within city limits.
By Mr. McCORMICK [H. R. 307] in relation to an act providing for the government; and discipline of State Prisons. [Providing that no contracts for Prison labor shall be let at less than the rate of sixty-five cents per day for each convict to be employed, and also prohibiting the employment of convicts outside of the Prison walls, but not effecting the validity of existing contracts, Prisoners shall be put to the kind of work they are acquainted with best. No contractor shall be allowed to work more than 300 convicts at one time.]
By Mr. McCORMICK [H. R. 308] concerning amending sections 1 and 2 of an act to incorporate the trustees of the Hartsville Academy. [Changing the name from Hartsville University.]
By Mr. WILEY [H. R. 309] to regulate and license the sale of intoxicating liquors, etc., the leading provisions of which are as follows:
Section 1 defines what "intoxicating liquors" are.
Section 2 prohibits any sale of intoxicating liquors by any person or persons except persons regularly licensed under provisions of the act.
Section 3; that any person who'is a resident over the age of twenty-one years may procure license by paving County Treasurer $300, and presenting Treasurer's receipt to County Auditor, page: 153[View Page 153] who shall issue license, upon filing bond as provided in Section 5 of the act.
Section 4 provides for city and town license of $200.
Section 6 provides for execution at bond with at least two free-hold sureties, to be approved by Auditor, etc., conditioned for the payment of all fines and costs and damages occasioned by unlawful sales.
Section 7 provides penalty of $50 and imprisonment for violation of any provisions of act. Prevents any sale by any person, not excepting druggists, who have not procured a license under this act.
Section 8 keeps in force all laws relating to drunkenness, sale to minors, etc.
Section 9 prohibits employment of any minors in the sale of intoxicating liquors, and fixes penalty, etc.
Section 10 provides for action on bond for civil damages growing out of any unlawful sale.
Section 12 prohibits the keeping of gaming tables in any room or building where liquors are sold.
Section 13 requires persons engaged in sale of intoxicating liquors under this act to remove all screens, blinds, stained or painted glass, so as not to obscure place where sold.
The bill defines who are competent to receive license-any resident of a County where application is made; provides a license fee of $300, and that license shall not be issued for a longer or shorter period than one year; that an additional fee of $200 shall be charged in all incorporated cities and towns, such fees to be paid into the common school fund. Another section prohibiting the sale of intoxicating liquors by any person not having license as provided, fixes penalties, and provides that it shall be no defense for any such sale that the same was sold for medicinal, scientific, mechanical, culinary or sacramental purposes, or for any purpose whatever. This section does not permit any privileged class of persons (not even druggists) to sell without license). The bill also prohibits sale to minors, persons intoxicated or in the habit of becoming intoxicated.
By Mr. WILEY [H. R. 310] to regulate the fares to be charged on the sleeping, palace and parlor cars. [It makes the fare $1 for single, berth, $1.75 for a section, also twenty-five cents for each 100 miles for a seat in a palace car, and fifty cents for any distance over 100 miles. It also provides that tickets for this class of accommodation shall be on sale at all Stations where there is a population of 4,000 and over on the several lines passing through this State, and sets forth sufficient penalties for the non-observance of the rules and regulations presented.]
By Mr. WEAVER [H. R. 311] fixing the time for paying taxes in cities-third Monday in April and first Monday in November.
By Mr. Price [H. R. 312] in relation to the Board of Health.
By Mr. BROOKS [H. R. 213 313 ] to amend Section 4 of an act providing a Treasury system for the State of Indiana; State Treasurer to give $500,000 bonds and keep the security good.
By Mr. ROBINSON [H. R. 314] concerning attorneys employed by Boards of County Commissioners shall not appear before the Board in behalf of any other party-[making it unlawful for County Board Attorneys to appear as counsel or attorney for any litigant, petitioner or claimant before said Board.]
By Mr. PU[?]SE [H. R. 315] to amend Section 1 of an act regulating decedents' estates-[providing for a widow to sell her property where she has paid off her husband's debts to the amount of the value of the property; that is, to the amount of his two-thirds, after which she can give a clear title to the whole.]
By Mr. MOODY [H. R. 316] to fix fees to be taxed in certain offices, and the salaries of officers therein named [By it the salaries of State officers and Deputies are fized as follows: Governor, $5,000; Private Secretary, $1,500; Secretary of State, $2,000; Deputy, $1,500; Clerk, $700; Clerk of Printing Bureau, $1,200; Auditor, $1,500; Deputy, $1,500; Insurance Clerk, 1,500 (old law $1,200;) Land Clerk, $1,500 (old law $1,200); Adjutant General, $1,200; Quartermaster General, $300; Treasurer of State, $3,000; Deputy, $1,500; Watchman, $800; Attorney General, $2,500 and no other compensation whatever; Superintendent of Public Instruction, $2,000; two Clerks, $900 each; Law Librarian, $[?],200; State Librarian, $1,200; Assistant, $750; The feeds of the Clerk of the Supreme Court are the same as under the old law. Under the old law County Clerks are allowed for all kinds of copying and recording ten cents per each 100 words. The bill cuts this down to five cents, but makes up for the loss by providing that each figure shall count as a word, whereas four required before. The Clerk is also allowed $3 for each marriage license instead of $2.]
CLERK OF THE COURTS.
Character of Service-Issuing Grand Jury subpenas, for each witness, present fee, 8[?]; proposed fee, 0.
Copy of records and papers per 106 words, present fee, 10c; proposed fee, 5c; reduction, 50 per cent.
Entering orders per 100 words, present fee, 10c; proposed fee, 5c; reduction, 50 per cent.
Making complete record per 100 words, present fee, 10c; proposed fee, 5c, reduction, 50 per cent.
Order of sales per 100 words, present fee, 10c; proposed fee, 5c, reduction, 50 per cent.
For all transcripts, per 100 words, present fee, 10c; proposed fee, 5c, reduction, 50 per cent.
For each certificate and seal, present fee, 50c; proposed fee, 25c, reduction, 50 per cent.
For copies of deeds per 100 words, present fee, 10c; proposed fee, 5c, reduction, 50 per cent.
For issuing writ or citation, present fee, 40c; proposed fee, 25c, reduction, 37 per cent.
For recording wills per 100 words, present fee, 8c; proposed fee, 5c, reduction, 37 per cent.
For giving each notice required by law, present fee, 25c; proposed fee, 15c, reduction, 40 per cent.
For entertaining each estate on appearance docket, present fee, 20c; proposed fee, 10c, reduction, 50 per cent.
COUNTY SHERIFF'S FEES.
Character of Service - For taking bail, present compensation, 20c; proposed compensation, 10c; reduction, 50 per cent.
For taking recognizance, present compensation, 20c; proposed compensation, 10c; reduction, 50 per cent.
Commitments to Jail, present compensation, 20c; proposed compensation, 0c; reduction, 0.
Discharge from Jail, present compensation, 20c; proposed compensation, 0; reduction, 0.
For copies of subpenas and summons, present compensation, 25c; proposed compensation, 0; reduction, 0.
Actual mileage only allowed, and all constructive fees prohibited. The Sheriff receives 35 cents for subpenas; 10 cents per mile for taking prisoners to the State Prison instead of 15. The bailiff's per diem is increased from $2 to $2.50.
The County Auditor is to receive a salary, based upon the population. It is $1,200 for the first 10,000 inhabitants, $75 for each 1,000 up to 3,000, and $100 per thousand above the latter. He is also to receive $2 for licenses, instead of $1, as heretofore.
Salaries per year, present compensation, $1,200; proposed compensation, the same.
For each additional thousand, over basis up to 20,000, present compensation, $125; proposed compensation, $75; 40 per cent. reduction.
For copies of all records, deeds, and other writings, per 100 words, present compensation, 10c; proposed compensation, 5c; 50 per cent. reduction.
For each tax deed, present compensation, $1; page: 154[View Page 154] proposed compensation, 50c; 50 per cent. reduction.
For taking and approving bonds, present compensation. $1; proposed compensation, 50c; 50 per cent reduction.
The salary of County Treasurers is fixed at $1,-00 , instead of $800, and they are allowed 1 per cent. for collection of current taxes and 6 per cent for delinquent. No change is made in the recorder's pay, and County Commissioners are to receive l, instead of $3 50, while Assessors and jurors get the same.
For publishing legal advertisements, per square, first insertion $1, and each subsequent insertion 75 cents. For delinquent lists, 40 cents for each insertion.
The bill also provides that each officer shall present to the person paying costs an itemized fee bill, showing the legal fee in each item charged, and shall file a duplicate of the same with the papers in each case.
For any overcharge the officer is liable to a fine of one hundred dollars, for five times the amount of the illegal fee, and may be removed from office on conviction.
By Mr MOODY [H. R. 317] to amend Sections 9 and 27 of an act concerning roads and highways approved April l5, 1881. The bill provides that the Township Superintendent shall, between the 10th and 15th days of April in each year, divide his Township into not less than three nor more than twelve Districts, and he shall appoint for each District a resident thereof as Road Master of said District. The bill amends Section 27, and provides that the County Commissioners shall annually, at their June session, levy the poll tax and the Auditors shall enter the same on the tax duplicates to be collected as other taxes are collected.
Provided, That all men owing road tax or poll tax, who shall apply to the Superintendent on or before the 1st day of June of each year, to work out on the roads such tax within the Road Master's District in which they may reside, such Road Superintendent shall procure from the County Auditor on or before July 15 thereafter the amount of said person's tax, and when the labor is performed under the direction of the Road Master the said Road Master shall give him a certificate of the same amount of the work done, which certificates shall be taken by the County Treasurer as payment of said tax.
By Mr. FISHER [H. R. 318] to amend Section 71 of the Justices' act, approved 1869. Mr. Fisher says his bill proposes to amend Section 71 of the Justices' act, in regard to replevy personal property from Constables when levy has been made. The way the law now stands the plaintiff can bring his action for trial of rights of property under Section 1,529 of the Revised Statutes of 1881, which is correct, but under Section 1,547 the plaintiff may replevy and run the Constable to a large bill of cost, and there is no law to protect him in such cases. The object of the bill is to have all such cases brought under the act to try the right of property.
By Mr. CERBER [H. R. 319] to amend Section 28, being Section 4,307 of the Revised Statutes of 1882 [So as to provide for the repairs and keeping in repair all drains and ditches, and giving all parties concerned a day in Court.]
By Mr. WOODLING [H. R. 320] to amend Section 9 of the drainage act of April 6, 1881.
By Mr. WOODLING [H. R. 321] to amend Sections 17, 25, 26 and 32 of the act regulating descents and apportionment of estates of May 17, 1880.
By Mr. TULEY [H. R. 322] to amend Section 1 of an act concerning the organization of voluntary Associations, approved February 26, 1875. [By grading the allowance for children in Orphans' Homes, viz., twenty-five cents a day up to the number of twenty; twenty cents between twenty and thirty in number, and fifteen cents for each child over the number of thirty.
By Mr. TULEY [H. R. 323] to fix the fees and compensation of County Recorders.
By Mr. JEWETT, by request, [H. R. 324] to authorize County Commissioners to grant an extension of the charter of Turnpike and Gravel Road Companies, organized under the act of March 6, 1865, in Counties where the question has been or may be submitted and resulted adversely.
By Mr. HELMS [H. R. 325] to amend Section 100 of the proceedings in criminal cases, act of April 19, 1881, [providing that all saloons in the State of Indiana shall close at 10 p. m and not open before 6 a. m., and providing that no intoxicating, spirituous, vinous or malt liquors shall be sold or given away on Sunday, Christmas or any legal holiday or Thanksgiving Day by proclamation of the Governor of the State or President of the United States; providing that for the first offense the violator shall be fined in any sum not less than $10 nor more than $50; for the second offense the license shall be revoked and the violate debarred from obtaining license for one year.]
By Mr. HANS0N [H. R. 326] to provide for the salaries of Circuit, Criminal and Superior Court Judges, $1,500.
By Mr. MAUCK [H. R. 327] concerning terms of Court in the Third Judicial Circuit, Harrison County.
By Mr. DEEM, by request of Mis, Rae [H. R. 328] to regulate the license for the sale of spirituous, vinous, malt and other intoxicating liquors. [It contemplates that saloon keepers shall be required to give bond in the sum of $5,000 and be required to pay $509 for a permit, and it provides further that cities and towns should have the right to collect an additional fee, not exceeding $50 for each license.
By Mr. THOMPSON [H. R. 329] to authorize the Auditor of State to issue patents in certain cases.
By Mr. THOMPSON [H. R. 330] supplemental to Article 18 of the Revised Code of 1881, relating to the creation of roads by County Commissioners [To amend certain sections of the law governing the duties of County Commissioners, Sections 5 813, 53, and 60, 63 and 500, 78 and 353, 76 and 68, 80 and 195, 333, 466.]
By Mr. ROBERTSON [H. R. 331] to regulate the charges for the transportation of freight by railroads and common carriers. [Provides that no railroad shall charge more in proportion for a short distance than they do for a long distance under the penally of being liable to judgment in the Circuit Court for double the amount of freight charged.]
By Mr. MOZIER [H R. 332] to amend Section 49 of an act covering forfeiture in criminal cases.
By Mr. McCORMICK [H. R. 333] to legacy the incorporation of the Shelbyville and Marietta Gravel Road Company.
By Mr. COPELAND [H. R. 334] to require Justices of the Peace to secure a sufficient trial.
By Mr. WILSON, of Kosciusko, [H. R. 335] to amend Sections 1 and 4 of an act of 1859 to provide for a State Treasury. [Section 1 provides that the State Treasurer snail take United States bonds for security from all banks, corporations or individuals with whom he may deposit any of the public money of the State. Section 4 provides that the State Treasurer shall give a build to the State of Indiana of seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars with. twenty-five or more freehold resident securists, and also twenty days' notice from the Governor of inefficiency of bond instead of thirty days.]
[Section 3 is an emergency clause.]
By Mr. FRAZER [H. K. 336] to amend Section 863 of the civil procedure act.
By Mr McCLELLAND, of Lawrence, [H. R 337] to authorize Railroad Companies to issue bonds of page: 155[View Page 155] any railroad organized under the law of adjoining States.
By Mr. WILSON, of Marion, [H. R. 338] to abolish the offices of City Treasurer in all cities having 60 000 inhabitants and over.
By Mr. WILSON, of Marion [H. R. 339] for the relief of Sarah May, wife of the late Edwin May, who was the architect of the new State House.
By Mr. HOWLAND [H. R. 340] to authorize incorporated towns to prevent stock from running at large.
By Mr. HOWLAND, by request, [H. R. 341] concerning tax sales, and to prevent extortions of claimants.
On motion the House took a recess till 2 o'clock p. m.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
By Mr. HOWLAND [H. R. 342] establishing provisions respecting private corporations created before the present Constitution was adopted.
By Mr. HOLLAND [H. R 343] to regulate the rights of Railway Companies or their employes to run trains over any street or highway, or obstruct any street for any period longer than five minutes at any one time.
By Mr. McMULLEN[H. R. 344] concerning public offenses and their punishment.
By Mr McMULLEN, by request, [H. R. 345] to amend section 6,048 of an act in regard to filing schedules and claims.
By Mr. FERRITER [H R. 346] concerning the legalizing of advertisement in certain papers.
By Mr. GREEN, by request. [H. R. 347] to amend Sections 243 and 248 of the act concerning proceedings in civil cases.
By Mr. GREEN, by request, [H. R. 348] to amend Section 1 of an act regulating weights and measures.
By Mr. ADAMS, by request, [H.R. 349] to restrain and modify the duties of Township Trustee.
By Mr. STUCKER [H. R 350] to repeal Section 4 and amend several Sections of the decedents' estates act.
By Mr. SMITH, of Perry [H. R. 351] to provide for the removal of mill dams.
By Mr. McCLELLAND, of Porter, [H. R. 352] to authorize Road Superintendents to pay certain claims out of the road fund.
By Mr. McCLELLAND, of Porter, [H. R, 353] to regulate the running of railway trains through cities and towns.
By Mr. FRAZER [H. R. 354] to amend Section 14 of the Common School law.
By Mr. MUTZ [H. R. 355] concerning licenses for menageries, circuses, operas and other public entertainments.
By Mr. MUTZ [H. R. 356] to amend Section 10 of an act concerning drainage.
By. Mr. HOLLER [H. R. 357] to repeal an act concerning taxation of land and other property within the corporate limits of cities and towns
By Mr. SMITH, of Tippecanoe, [H. R. 358] to provide for the examination of teachers of the State in industrial drawing
By M. PRUITT [H. R. 359] relating to the lighting of cities and towns with the electric light or other storms of light
By Mr PRUITT, by request, [H. R. 360] to legalize the acts of Notaries Public whose commissions have expired
By Mr. SCHLOSS [H. R. 361] to amend Section 241 of an act concerning public offenses and their punishment.
By Mr. CABBAGE [H. R. 362] to regulate the transmission of messages by telephone. [Prohibits the use of obscene language but one witness necessary to convict ]
By Mr. KIRKPATRICK [H. R 363] to legalize the incorporation of the town of Brookston, in White County.
HOUSE BILLS ON THE SECOND READING.
The following described House bills were read the second time and severally referred to appropriate Committees unless otherwise stated:
Mr. Shively's [H. R. 248] to amend Section 64 of an act concerning proceedings in criminal cases, being Section 1,637 of the Revised Statutes of 881.
Mr. Wiley's[H. R. 249] in relation to petitions for rehearing in the Supreme Court. [It provides that in case of petitions to the Supreme Court for relieving the Judge giving the original decision shall not have any voice in deciding as to the granting of the petition.]
Mr. Heffren's [H. R. 250] to amend Sections 25 and 26 of an act concerning decedents' estates, being Sections 2.489 and 2,490 of the Code of 1881.
Mr. Heffren's [H. R 251] to amend Section 1 of an act in regard to foreign Insurance Companies. [It does not materially change the provisions of the present law, except as to the advertisements of the semi-annual statements of the several Companies. In regard to these statements it directs the State Auditor to have them published "in one leading daily newspaper having the largest general circulation in Marion County, provided that not more than 1 per square shall be paid for each of such publications, the expenses thereof to be paid by the Company."]
Mr. Heffren's [H. R. 252] in relation to the joining of fences, etc.
Mr. Heffren's [H. R. 253] to amend Section 93 of an act concerning proceedings in criminal cases, being Section 1,666 of the Revised Statutes of 1881.
Mr. Wiley's [H. R. 254] to amend Section 8 of an act establishing a State Board of Health, being Section 4,993 of the Revised Statutes of 1881.
Mr. Sterritt's [H. R. 255] to provide for the election and qualification of Justices of the Peace, etc.
Mr. Graham's [H. R. 256] to provide a fund for the permanent endowment of the State University [by the interest from non-negotiable bonds, similar to the school fund revenue system now in vogue. A tax of 2 per cent. on the $100 of valuation is to be levied, this and each year until 1889, and the proceeds from this are to go toward the payment of the interest bearing debt of the State. As a recompense for this, non-negotiable bonds, payable in fifty years at 5 per cent. interest, which shall go to the University, are to be issued to the amount of the debt that is paid off with each succeeding year. The Auditor of State is further authorized to loan the proceeds from this tax assessment, if it can not be made available in any other way, at 6 per cent. interest for the benefit of the University.]
Mr. Graham's [H. R. 257] to amend Section 2 911 of the Revised Statutes of 1881, concerning the issuing and taking up of tickets and coupons on tickets, etc.
Mr. Price's [H. R. 258] to amend Section 387 of the Revised Statutes of 1881, concerning proceedings in civil cases.
Mr. Robinson's [H. R. 259] to repeal all laws for the protection of English sparrows.
Mr. Robinson's [H. R. 260] concerning Grand and Petit Juries.
Mr. Stucker's [H. R. 261] to repeal Sections 1 to 15, inclusive, of an act establishing a State Board of Health, being Sections 4 986 to 5,000, inclusive, of the Revised Statutes of 1881
Mr. Woodling's [H. R 262] to repeal an act establishing a State Board of Health.
Mr. Mellett's [H. R. 263] to amend Sections 64, 75, 78, 89, 93 and 106, concerning proceedings in criminal cases.
Mr. Moody's [H. R. 264] to regulate the incorporation of the town of Garrett, DeKalb County.
Mr. Fisher's [H. R. 265] to amend Section 5,795 of the Revised Statutes of 1881, authorizing Boards doing county business to declare water courses navigable.
Mr. Huston'8 [H. R. 266] to amend Section 2 of an act to provide more effectually for the support and care of pauper children.
Mr. Heffren's [H. R. 267] to amend Section 49 of an act, being section 1,622 of the Revised Statutes
page: 156[View Page 156]of 1881, concerning proceedings in criminal cases.
Mr. Tuley's [H. R 268] to amend Section 251, being Section 6,519 of the Revised Statutes of 1881, concerning taxation.
Mr. Jewett's [H. R. 269] to amend Section 378. being Section 535 of the Revised Statutes of 1881, concerning proceedings io civil cases.
Mr. Genung's [H. R. 270] to legalize the incorporation of the town of Oakland, Gibson County.
Mr. Gilman's [H. R. 271] to quiet the title of land escheated in the State of Indiana.
Mr. Williams', of Knox, [H. R. 272] defining the offense of compelling or attempting to compel a person to marry, and fixing a penalty therefor.
Mr. Pettibone's [H. R. 273] to authorize the State of Indiana to issue 650 internal revenue improvement bonds of $1,000 each. [To provide for the issue of 610 bonds of $1,000 each, the money to be used in the drainage and reclamation of the Kankakee swamp lands. The bill provides for a State Board of Drainage, to consist of the Governor, the Attorney General and two competent persons to be appointed by the Governor-these persons to be residents or near the lands of the Kankakee Valley and interested in the drainage and reclamation of the same and providing the methods by which County Boards shall appraise and levy and collect the benefits for such improvements to repay the State for the money loaned.]
[This bill was made the special order for Wednesday next at 10 o'clock a. m.]
Mr. Whitsit's, by request, [H. R. 274] to amend Section 9, in relation to the laying out, widening and opening streets and highways. [Providing for the collection of unpaid assessments for street improvements.]
Mr. Whitsit's, by request, [H. R. 275] to regulate the indebtedness of cities having a population of over 16,000 inhabitants. [Authorizing the city of Indianapolis to impose an additional tax of not more than 10 cents on the 4100 for the purpose of establishing a sinking fund. The bill leaves the regular tax levy at the same amount as at present, 90 cents on the $100.]
Mr. Adam's [H. R. 276] to amend Section 10 of the Revised Statutes of 1881, concerning elections and the contest thereof.
Mr. Adam's [H. R. 277] to authorize Boards of County Commissioners to straighten and change the course of the channels of bodies of water, upon petition of persons living adjacent to such water course.
Mr. Stewart's [H. R. 278] to amend Sections 47 and 66 of the decedents' estate act, being Section 2,290 of the Revised Statutes of 1881.
Mr. Wilson's, of Marion, [H. R. 279] to amend Sections 4 and 7 of an act providing for the establishment of a State Bureau of Statistics-being Sections 5,720 and 5,722 of the Revised Statutes of 1881.
Mr. Smith's, of Perry, [H. R. 280] touching the duties of Township Trustee.
Mr. Williams', of Posey, [H. R. 281] concerning witnesses in certain criminal cases.
Mr. Shockney's [H. R. 282] requiring Judges of the Circuit, Criminal and Superior Courts to give Charges to Juries in writing.
Mr. Mutz's [H. R.283] to amend Sections 94, 95 and 164, and repeal Sections 157 and 158 of ta decedents'estates act.
Mr. Mutz's [H. R. 284] to repeal Section 4 and amend Sections 47, 66 and 16[5?] of an act for the settlement and distribution of decedents' estates.
Mr. Stephenson's [H. R. 285] fixing the time of holding Court in the Second Judicial Circuit.
Mr. Holler's [H. R. 286] to empower Manufacturing Companies to take and hold stock in corporations' furnishing water power.
Mr. Aiken's [H. R. 287] to amend Section 3 of an act concerning Grand and Petit Juries, being Section 1,387 of the Code of 1881.
Mr. Spain's [H. R. 288] to amend Section 1 of an act concerning taxation of property in cities and towns, being Section 3,261 of the Code of 1881.
Mr. Campbell's [H. R. 289] to amend Section 4 of an act concerning drainage of April 8, 1881.
Mr. Schloss's [H. R. 290] to repeal Section 105 of an act concerning taxation-being Section 6,373 of the Revised Statutes of 1881.
Mr. Schloss's [H. R. 291] for the relief of Lewis Calder.
Mr. Schloss's [H. R. 292] to provide for issuing bonds by boards of Commissioners in Counties to construct and repair Court Houses, Jails and other County buildings.
Mr. Shively's [H. R. 293] concerning Mutual Life Insurance Companies.
Mr. Heffren's [H. R. 294] to amend Section 115 of an act concerning public offenses-being Section 2,020 of the Revised Statutes of 1881.
Mr. Heffren's [H. R. 295] to amend Section 64 of an act concerning proceedings in criminal cases, being Section 1,637 of the Code of 1881.
Mr. Beeson's [H. R. 296] to regulate the presenting of claims to the General Assembly.
Mr. Green's [H. R. 297] to amend Section 8 of an act establishing a State Board of Health.
Mr. Gibson's [H. R. 298] to amend Section 214, being Section 6,485 of the Revised Statutes of 1881, concerning taxation.
Mr. Barr's [H. R. 299] compelling Railroad Companies to provide for the safety of persons and property in loading and unloading cars.
Mr. Bryant's [H. R. 300] defining the Twentieth Judicial Circuit, creating the Forty-third Judicial Circuit, fixing the time for holding Courts and providing for the appointment of a Judge and Prosecuting Attorney for the Forty-first Judicial Circuit.
FEES AND SALARIES.
Mr. MOODY offered a resolution that the vote of the House this forenoon authorizing the Speaker to appoint two additional members of the Committee on Fees and Salaries be reconsidered.
Mr. WILLIAMS, of Knox, moved to lay this I resolution on the table.
The yeas and nays were demanded by Mr. Williams, of Knox, and others. Pending which-
KANKAKEE DRAINAGE.
On motion by Mr. PETTIBONE, 300 copies of his bill [H. R. 273] to authorize the issuance of 650 internal revenue bonds $1,000 each to be used for draining the Kankakee region, were ordered printed it having heretofore been made the special order for Wednesday at 10 o'clock.
Then the House adjourned,
