and,

Whereas, There is a well-defined movement to repeal the Primary law, 8

Whereas, The repeal of this law would limit political rights, and, Whereas, It is only through the Primary system that the people can have the fullest expression of choice for public office;

Therefore, Be it resolved, That the Marion Township League of Women Voters of Jasper County herewith enter a solemn protest against the repeal of the Primary Law, for the reasons that such a step would mean partial disfranchisement and would prevent the selection of honest and capable men and women as candidates for public office, and,

Be it further resolved, That we present the Governor, the Members of the State Legislature, the Chairman of the Democratic and Republican Committees, copies of this resolution.

THE MARION TOWNSHIP LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS,

By Elsie Washburn, Vice-Pres.

Which resolution was referred to Committee on Senate Action.

Senator Strode offered the following concurrent resolution:

A Concurrent Resolution congratulating George Andrew Gordon, only surviving member of the Indiana Constitutional Convention of 1850 on his attaining the age of 100 years.

Whereas, George Andrew Gordon, now a resident of Eureka, Kansas, is the only surviving member of the Indiana Constitutional Convention of 1850, having been elected from a district composed of Howard and Cass Counties, and

Whereas, Mr. Gordon will be 100 years of age Saturday, January 22nd, 1921, having been born in Warren County, Ohio, afterward residing in Sullivan and Howard Counties, Indiana, obtaining a higher education at Wabash College, and

Whereas, His 100th birthday is to be celebrated at a family gathering in Eureka, Kansas, Saturday, January 22nd,

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring, That the 72nd General Assembly of Indiana which was elected under the Constitution Mr. Gordon helped to establish, congratulate Mr. Gordon on his public service and on his long and useful life, and

Be it further resolved, That the Secretary of State be directed to send a certified copy of these resolutions to Mr. Gordon and that the Secretary of the Senate send a telegram, immediately upon concurrence of the House in these resolutions, to Mr. Gordon, notifying him of the actions taken.

Which resolution was adopted.

STRODE, Senator.

January 21, 1921.

GEORGE ANDREW GORDAN,

Eureka, Kansas.

The Indiana State Senate at regular Session on this 21st day of January, 1921, instructed me as Secretary of said Senate to send you a copy of a concurrent resolution introduced by Senator Don Strode of Kokomo, Indiana, and passed by said Indiana State Legislature of which the following is a true copy:

"A concurrent Resolution congratulating George Andrew Gordon, only surviving member of the Indiana Constitutional Convention of 1850 on his attaining the age of 100 years.

Whereas, George Andrew Gordon, now a resident of Eureka, Kansas, is the only surviving member of the Indiana Constitutional Convention of 1850, having been elected from a district composed of Howard and Cass Counties, and

Whereas, Mr. Gordon will be 100 years of age Saturday, January 22, 1921, having been born in Warren County, Ohio, afterward residing in Sullivan and Howard Counties, Indiana, obtaining a higher education at Wabash County, and

Whereas, his 100th birthday is to be celebrated at a family gathering in Eureka, Kansas, Saturday, January 22.

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring, that the Seventy-Second General Assembly of Indiana, which was elected under the constitution Mr. Gordon helped to establish, congratulate Mr. Gordon on his public service and on his long and useful life, and

Be it further resolved, That the Secretary of State be directed to send a certified copy of these resolutions to Mr. Gordon and that the Secretary of the Senate send a telegram, immediately upon concurrence of the House in these resolutions, to Mr. Gordon notifying him of the action taken."

Senator Beardsley introduced a motion to amend the rules of the Senate:

MR. PRESIDENT:

I move separately as to each proposed amendment, that the Standing rules and Orders for the Government of the Senate be amended in each of the following respects:

1. That rule 44 be amended to read as follows: 44. Immediately after the introduction of any bill, one-hundred copies shall be printed. When printed sixty copies shall be deposited with the Secretary of the Senate, and forty copies shall be deposited by the Secretary of the Senate with the Legislative Bureau for distribution to the public, but not more than one copy of any bill shall be delivered to any one person. Every bill reported favorably without recommendation of amendment by a committee, or upon which a committee makes a divided report without recommendation of amendment, shall not again be printed, but the Secretary of the Senate shall in such cases stamp upon each of the sixty printed bills required by this rule to be deposited with the Secretary of the Senate the action of the committee thereon, and then placed on the desk of each Senator one of said sixty printed bills thus stamped. Whenever a bill shall be reported favorably with recommendation of amendment by Committee, and the report of the Committee shall have been adopted by the Senate, then the bill with the recommendation of the Committee shall again be printed. One hundred copies of such bill shall again be printed. One copy of such bill shall be laid on the desk of each Senator, and half the remaining copies

shall be deposited with the Legislative Reference Bureau for distribution to the public, but no more than one copy of any bill shall be delivered to any person. The other twenty-five copies shall be deposited with the Secretary of the Senate for the use of the Senate.

Whenever any committee shall report in favor of the passage of any bill with an amendment or amendments, said bill shall be printed showing the parts stricken out of said bill, if any, in cancelled type, and additions made thereto, if any, in italic type. Whenever amendments made on the floor are so numerous or complicated as to be confusing, the Senate may order the entire bill to be reprinted as amended. Whenever a printed copy of the bill is laid on the desk of a Senator, the date of such distribution shall be stamped thereon, and no bills shall be read a second time until one day after such distribution. Any bill may be printed at any time upon the request of any Senator.

2. That Rule 45 be amended to read as follows:

45. When the introduction of bills is in order, the list of Senators shall be called alphabetically, and each Senator shall be permitted to introduce only two bills each time his name is so called, and the name of no Senator shall be called a second time until the entire list has been called, and on the call of bills on the second and third reading the names of Senators shall be called alphabetically, and the name of no Senator shall be called a second time until the entire list has been called. Each bill introduced shall be accompanied by written brief or by memoranda stating the reason or reasons for its introduction and what is intended to be accomplished by the bill if enacted into law.

3. That a new rule be added to be numbered 46, which rule shall read as follows:

46. Any bill that proposes to amend an existing statute shall show, when introduced, the changes it proposes to make in existing law by having the new matter and the words deleted from the existing law so printed that the changes proposed will be apparent without looking up the existing statute to be amended and comparing it with the bill. Any bill offered not complying with the requirement of this rule shall be regarded and held out of order.

4. That a new rule be added to be numbered 47 which shall read as follows:

47. Each bill introduced shall be accompanied by written brief or memorandum wherein it is stated clearly and concisely the reasons for its introduction, and what it will accomplish, if enacted in the law.

That a new rule be numbered 48 which shall read as follows:

48. No bill shall be introduced at a regular session after the first forty-five days of the session without the consent of twenty-six Senators which consent shall be ascertained and expressed by direct vote on roll call.

6. That rules numbered 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55 and 56 be renumbered and number 46 be changed to 49, 47 to 50, 48 to 51, 49 to 52, 50 to 53, 51 to 54, 52 to 55, 53 to 56, 54 to 57, 55 to 58, and 56 to 59. BEARDSLEY, Senator.

Which was referred to Committee on Rules,

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS.

Senator Bowers introduced Bill No. 97 entitled:

A bill for an act to amend section two of an act entitled "An act concerning elementary schools, schools of correctional and benevolent institutions, private and parochial schools, providing what shall be taught therein, prescribing penalties for any violation of this act, repealing all laws in conflict herewith," approved February 25, 1919, and declaring an emergency.

BOWERS, Senator.

Which bill was read a first time by title and referred to Committee on Education.

Senator Decker introduced Senate Bill No. 98 entitled:

A bill for an act to amend section 1 of an act entitled, “An act concerning parties to proceedings in civil actions and suits to contest the validity of wills and declaring an emergency." Approved March 4, 1911.

DECKER, Senator.

Which bill was read a first time by title and referred to Committee on Judiciary B.

Senator Hays introduced Senate Bill No. 99 entitled:

A bill for an act creating and defining the Fourth Judicial Circuit of the State of Indiana, fixing the time for holding courts therein, fixing time for the return of writs, publications, summons and other proces and other matters connected therewith and pertaining to such courts and other matters connected therewith, repealing all laws in conflict therewith, and declaring an emergency.

HAYS, Senator.

Which bill was read a first time by title and referred to Committee on Organization of Courts.

Senator Nichols introduced Senate Bill No. 100 entitled:

A bill for an act to amend section 126 of an act entitled "An act providing for the election and qualification of Justices of the Peace, and defining their Jurisdiction, Powers and Duties in Civil cases," approved June 9, 1852.

NICHOLS, Senator.

Which bill was read a first time by title and referred to Committee on Elections.

Senator Swain introduced Senate Bill No. 101 entitled:

A bill for an act concerning tax sales and notices to mortgages of real estate to be sold.

SWAIN, Senator. Which bill was read a first time by title and referred to Committee on Judiciary A.

Senator Van Orman introduced Senate Bill No. 102 entitled:

A bill for an act concerning the erection of barriers, the display of red lights and the installation and maintenance of detour signs in cases where public highways are closed or rendered impassable, prohibiting the re

moval or mutilation of such signs and the posting of bills, notices, advertisements or other objects thereon.

VAN ORMAN, Senator.

Which bill was read a first time by title, and referred to Committee on Roads.

Senator Beardsley introduced Senate Bill No. 103 entitled:

A bill for an act to amend section four of an act entitled: "An act concerning public cemeteries, providing for the management and care of same, providing the manner in which a trust fund for same may be created, and prescribing certain penalties," approved March 9th, 1915, amending the title to said act, and declaring an emergency.

BEARDSLEY, Senator.

Which bill was read a first time by title, and referred to Committee on Judiciary B.

Senator Beardsley introduced Senate Bill No. 104 entitled:

A bill for an act to amend section 1 of an act entitled: "An act to amend section 1 of an act entitled 'An act to amend section 4 of an act entitled “An act concerning cemeteries, the incorporation of boards of regents for the same, authorizing cities to transfer the title, management and control thereof to such boards, and authorizing such boards and cities to receive and manage donations, and devises of money for preservation and care of lots in such cemeteries, and declaring an emergency; approved March 1st. 1907.” and declaring an emergency', approved March 4th, 1911," approved March 8th, 1913, and declaring an emergency.

BEARDSLEY, Senator.

Which bill was read a first time by title, and referred to Committee on Cities and Towns.

The Chair appointed Senator Southworth a Committee of one to ascertain if possible the whereabouts and condition of Senator Cann, and report when the Senate convenes at 11:00 a. m.

Senator Hogston moves that a recess be taken until 11:00 a. m.

Which motion prevailed.

Senate convened at 11:00 a. m. and was called to order by Senator Ratts. Quorum was present.

Senator Hogston asked permission of the Senate to introduce a Committee Report.

Permission granted.

COMMITTEE REPORT.

Senator Hogston, Chairman of Committee on Criminal Code, submitted the following report:

MR. PRESIDENT:

Your Committee on Criminal Code, to which was referred Senate Bill No. 67, has had the same under consideration and begs leave to report the same back to the Senate with recommendation that said bill be passed.

HOGSTON,
Chairman.