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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1885
Page
3
The Indiana Senate pressed the call for a constitutional convention while debating a bill by Senator Foulke. Democrats oppose an inquiry into Treasurer Cooper yet back a probe of Governor Porter, with Republicans split. The Union Railway bill and restrictions on Senate staff arose amid broader concerns on legislative reform and suffrage.
The House education and agriculture committees visited Purdue University yesterday. Oscar Henderson of the Kokomo Dispatch was among visitors. Bills discussed include coroners pay at six dollars a day, Senate attendants paid five dollars, and a plan to abolish the county superintendent office in favor of a school examiner paid two dollars and fifty cents daily. The Senate remains busy, with a special order morning consideration and four candidates for State Librarian, led by Lizzie Callis. The saloon license proposal, backed by a Republican-leaning stance, is debated amid calls for higher licenses and broader party cooperation. A Catholic union voice favors higher licenses, while prohibition remains impractical without broader public support.
The discussion covered a constitutional convention bill led by Senator Foulke. Lieutenant governor Manson presided and Rev. L. F. Cain offered prayer as prison chaplain. Mr. Smith of Jennings proposed a one-session-per-day rule from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in amendment to the tabled rules. Jopbell of St. Joseph called for a re-
In the afternoon session, debate resumes on Senator Foulke's constitutional convention bill. Hilligass argues against calling a convention, warning of power concentration and urging the people to know proposed amendments. McCullough says Democrats should vote against the convention under current conditions.
He was rence to a constitutional convention because the party he belonged to opposed it. The debate was continued by Mr. McCullough until after four o'clock, and then the Senate adjourned.
The House debates Moody's resolution to form a committee on the Insane Asylum project and funding, and considers Patten's bill to abolish the grand jury system. It also discusses Jameson's proposed amendments to the 1881 Married Woman's Act, focusing on contracts and mortgages involving wives' property and public policy.
Afternoon session covers a concurrent resolution proposed by Mr. McMullen to explore alleged irregularities in the State Treasurer's office. An amendment by Mr. Twineham would grant broad powers to a joint committee to obtain records and compel witnesses, with a report due to the General Assembly. The measure was laid on the table along party lines. Patten voted with Republicans.
The Democrats of the Indiana Legislature have endorsed Mr. McDonald for a Cabinet post. They note the legislature’s limited role in selecting cabinet officers, as presidents elect typically choose without legislative input, and that MPs have rarely made such picks.
Frenzel argues laws are not binding rules but partisan footballs to be followed or ignored as parties wish, reflecting a critical view of how law is applied in politics.
Joseph P. West of Turner Du Page County Illinois notes the German population favors Mishler's Herb Bitters. He calls it an absolute cure for kidney troubles liver complaint dyspepsia and bowel disorders and says doctors use it as a tonic and appetizer in their practice.
Washington on January 22 saw debate over Oklahoma lands with calls to respect treaties and prevent bloodshed. Discussion covered opening rights, Indian rights, and potential congressional action while avoiding settlement by whites under existing law.
Senate amendments to a House bill authorize a commission to run boundary lines between Indian territory and Texas. Various amendments are discussed, including funds for Indian depredations relief, an emergency fund, Santa Fe industrial school, and civil jurisdiction over the five civilized tribes. The bill passes after debate and a committee rise.
The Democratic caucus has formally recommended Mr. McDonald for a cabinet position in the future administration. The entry notes the recommendation while labeling the situation as unfortunate.
Readable scraps describe a sweet young girl with blue eye dancing, but the text is incomplete and garbled. The scenario suggests a lively domestic or stage moment, with improvised dialogue-like phrasing about dancing and excitement, yet essential context and proper nouns are missing.
A vivid account from a Norristown newspaper describes a risky skating moment where Young Snobbs keeps a strict posture but slips, heart racing as he slides out of balance. Other playful details mention a Danish reece named McGraw girl rolling along before a mishap unfolds.
A brief comic exchange shows a Chicago plumber and a coal merchant settling a small bill. The plumber offers to settle for $4 after delivering a ton of coal, joking that the rest is square and not wanting to be hard on the customer.
A tipsy man praises Miz'r Holmes and claims to help his "nose red" by arguing the cold makes people ill. He jokes about telling his wife it’s the cold weather that reddens his nose, proposing a lighthearted streetcar ruse.
Miss Greatheart questions Mr Jenkins about profits at the Greatheart mansion. He feigns ignorance while she reveals he earned 12 dollars by raising Mr Henderson's blind last night. The exchange mirrors light gossip at a social call.
Dr. Logan of Houston visits Judge Cummings and asks to see the elephant praised as highly intelligent. The judge’s little boy dismisses the show of talent, saying his father can do the cork trick better, as he has often seen him fishing. The room is crowded and the judge listens to praise of his son.
Rev Dr Edwards in North Western Christian Advocate recalls a South Bend public reception for Congress member Schuyler Colfax. Crowds of farmers and neighbors filled streets, offering simple, sincere homage as he returned home.
The Louisville Commercial lauds General Wallace as a vivid descriptive writer and compares him to Scott. It notes his two novels The Fair God and Ben Hur as masterful yet unfashionable subjects, regretting a shift to contemporary topics to broaden fiction’s appeal.
Mr Cari F Espmnscuape of Juniata County Pa reports severe injuries from an incident yet credits immediate recovery after using St Jacobs Oil He asserts swift healing attributed to the remedy and shares the claim in a local notice style.
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