A MARTIN COUNTY OFFICIAL.
On motion by Mr. Williams, of Knox, the Special Committee to which was referred Senate Joint Resolution No. 1, to authorize the Auditor of State to audit and pay certain expenses of Superintendent of Public Instruction for the prosecution of a suit against John F. Williams, which were allowed, submitted a report recommending the allowance of $600, which on motion by Mr. Heffren was a mended by striking out $600 and inserting in lieu thereof $707.20.
The report as amended was concurred in by the House by yeas, 60; nays, 29.
Mr. HAM'S bill [H. R. 200] to provide for certain claims for labor performed in ditching and reclaiming land in Tipton County, was read the third time and passed the House by yeas, 78; nays, 10.
Mr. HOLLER'S bill [H. R. 286] to empower manufacturing companies to take and hold stock in corporations furnishing water power was read the third time and passed the House by yeas, 71; nays, 8.
Mr. WHITSIT'S bill [H. R. 180] to abolish City Assessors was read the third time and passed the House by yeas, 52; nays, 32.
The House adjourned until 9 a. m. to-morrow,
