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.
