Passage, Redman, Reeves, Rodabaugh, Schrader, Sexton, Smith, Stakebake, Stark, Stephenson, Stover, Suchanek, Sulzer, Swope, Teal, Terhune, Thornton, Van Buskirk, Vermillion, Washburn, White, Williams, Wilson of Dubois and Martin, Wilson of Marion, Wright, Mr. Speaker. Total, 98. The members of the Senate present and answering to their names when called were: Senators Akin, Baker, Barnes, Beck, Bingham, Bird, Boyd, Chandler, Crauor, Crumpacker, Ellison, French, Fulk, Gifford, Gilman, Griffith, Hobson, Holcomb, Holland, Kennedy, Kern, Kopelke, Leyden, Loveland, Lynn, Magee, McCutcheon, McDonald, McGregor, McHugh of Marion, McHugh of Tippecanoe, McKelvey, McLean, McManus, Moore, Morgan, Newby, Parker, Seller, Smith, Stuart, Sweeney, Thayer, Thompson, Vail, Wiggs, Wishard, Wray, Yaryan, Mr. President. Total, 48. Thereupon the President of the joint convention announced that a quorum of each House was present. The Journals of the Senate and House of Representatives were read to the joint convention, so far as the same had reference to the vote of the separate Houses had on yesterday for United States Senator in Congress for the term of six years, commencing on the 4th day of March, 1893. The Journal showed that David Turpie had received thirtyfive (35) votes in the Senate and sixty-three (63) votes in the House of Representatives, a total of ninty-eight (98) and that Charles W. Fairbanks had received fourteen (14) votes in the Senate and thirty-six (36) votes in the House of Representatives, a total of fifty (50) votes; that the whole number of votes cast were 148, that David Turpie received 98 votes and Charles W. Fairbanks 50 votes. The President of the joint convention thereupon declared that David Turpie, having received the majority of all the votes cast by the two Houses of the General Assembly of the State of Indiana, was duly elected Senator in Congress of the United States for the term of six (6) years commencing on the 4th day of March, A. D., 1893. The business for which the joint convention having convened having been transacted, the joint convention adjourned. The Speaker called the House to order. On motion of Mr. Passage the House adjourned. WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. JANUARY 17, 1893. The House met pursuant to adjournment with the Speaker in the chair. House Bill No. 259, by Mr. Johnson, of Marion : A bill for an act creating a commission concerning Chickamanga battle field. Which was read a first time and referred to Committee on Military Affairs. House Bill No 260, by Mr. Grossart: A bill for an act to amend sections four (4), twelve (12), fiftyfive (55), fifty-eight (58), seventy-four (74), seventy-five (75), eighty-one (81), eighty-five (85), eighty-six (86), eighty-seven (7) and eighty-eight (88) of an act of the General Assembly of the State of Indiana, entitled: "An act concerning the incorporation and government of cities having more than one hundred thousand population, according to the last preceding United States census, and matters connected therewith, and declaring an emergency." Approved March 6, 1891, and declaring an emergency. Which was read a first time and referred to the Committee on City of Indianapolis. House Bill No. 261, by Mr. Duncan : A bill for an act to amend an act entitled an act for the protection of squirrels, providing for the penalties for the violation thereof. Approved March 11, 1889. Which was read a first time and referred to Committee on Agriculture. House Bill No. 262, by Mr. Cunningham: A bill for an act entitled "An act to abolish the office of Road Supervisor, prescribing the duties of Township Trustees and providing for the construction and maintainance of roads and highways. Which was read a first time and referred to the Committee on Roads. House Bill No. 263, by Mr. Bethell: A bill for an act to legalize the incorporation of the town of Petersburg, in the county of Pike, and State of Indiana, the election and qualification of the Boards of Trustees and other officers thereof, and all acts, ordinances, orders, by-laws, resolutions, contracts, minutes and proceedings of the Board of Trustees of said town, and declaring an emergency. Which was read a first time and referred to the Committee on Cities and Towns. House Bill No. 264, by Mr. Vermillion: A bill for an act for the relief of Aliakin Long, of Putnam County, Indiana, and declaring an emergency. Which was read a first time and referred to the Committee on Rights and Privileges. House Bill No. 265, by Mr. Stakebake: A bill for an act to amend section 3392 of the Revised Statutes of 1881, authorizing the Board of Trustees of incorporated towns to construct and repair sewers. Which was read a first time and referred to the Committee on Cities and Towns. Mr. McCorkle offered a memorial. Which was read and referred to the Committee on Military Affairs. House Bill No. 266, by Mr. Hunter: A bill for an act to amend section 18 of an act of 1881, entitled an act concerning landlord and tenant, the same being section 5224 of the Revised Statutes of 1881. Which was read a first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. House Bill No. 267, by Mr. Hunter: A bill for an act concerning public offenses and their punishment. Which was read a first time and referred to the Committee on Organization of Courts. House Bill No. 268, by Mr. Hay, by request: A bill for an act to amend section 1 of an act concerning interest and usury, approved March 10, 1879, the same being section 5198 of Revised Statutes of 1881. Which was read a first time and referred to Committee on Banks. Mr. Richter offered House Resolution No. 36, and moved its adoption. WHEREAS, We have heard with deep feelings of regret the announcement of the death of Rutherford B. Hayes, ex-President of the United States; and WHEREAS, His life was one of usefulness and benefit to his country, in the various capacities in which he served as soldier, statesman, philanthropist and citizen; therefore, be it Resolved, That in the death of Hon. Rutherford B. Hayes, our nation has sustained a loss of a faithful and honest public servant, an able, courageous, educated, and kind hearted citizen, whose place will be difficult to fill in the councils of the different fields in which he labored so long and faithfully for the welfare of the people of this country. Resolved, That we deplore his death, and deeply sympathize with the relatives, friends, and countrymen of the distinguished dead, in the irreparable loss which they have sustained, and beg leave to assure them that the people of Indiana will remember with grateful feelings his sterling worth and praiseworthy efforts, so often exerted in their behalf. Resolved, As a further mark of respect to the deceased that this House do now adjourn until Thursday at 10 o'clock a. m. Introduced by Mr. Richter. Mr. Ader offered the following amendment to House Resolution No. 36, and moved its adoption: MR. SPEAKER: I move to amend the resolution by striking out the last clause of said resolution relating to adjournment. Which amendment was not adopted. The original resolution prevailed. FRANK D. ADER. Mr. Redman was granted leave of absence until Thursday. Mr. Wright was granted leave of absence on account of sick ness. Mr. Thornton was granted leave of absence on account of sickness. The Speaker announced that he had signed Enrolled House Act No. 83. DOORKEEPER'S FORCE-HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. F. N. Hoffman, First Assistant, Fulton County. |