Journal of the House of Representatives of the ... Regular Session of the General Assembly of the State of Iowa

the Journal of the House, and that the Chief Clerk be instructed to send enrolled copies of the same to the family of the deceased.

J. T. P. PoWER.

J. H. FUNK.

T. J. SULLIVAN.

JONAS P. JOHNSON.

H. J. NIETERT.

Committee.

WHEREAS, We have heard with sorrow of the death of Samuel Burnquist, member of the House of Representatives of the Twenty-fifth General Assembly from the Sixty-second District; therefore, be it

Resolved, That in his removal from the scenes of earthly activity the State of Iowa has lost a good citizen, the members of the Twenty-fifth General Assembly have lost a valued associate, and all within the circle of his hearty sympathy have lost a true and loyal friend. Coming to this country as a boy, without money or influence, he exemplified in his honorable and successful career, the possibilities of this land to the earnest and deserving youth.

We tender our sympathy to the bereaved family and commend the virtues which won for him the respect and affection of his neighbors to the emulation of all. Be it further

Resolved, That these resolutions be spread at length upon the Journal of this House and an enrolled copy be furnished the family of the deceased.

J. T. P. POWER.

J. H. FUNK.

T. J. SULLIVAN.
JONAS P. JOHNSON.
H. J. NIETERT.

Committee.

WHEREAS, It has pleased our heavenly Father to call from this world of sorrow Hon. C. L. McGonigle, a member of the Twenty-fifth General Assembly, who died at his home in Monona, Clayton county, Iowa, February 12, 1895; and

WHEREAS, His character, his kindly, modest, and retiring disposition, his generous qualities of heart and mind, and his valuable services as a member of said body are worthy of recognition; therefore be it

Resolved, That we express to his family our most sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their loss of a true and devoted husband and affectionate parent.

Resolved, That these resolutions be entered on the Journal of the House and the Clerk of the House be instructed to send an enrolled copy to Mrs. C. L. McGonigle, widow, and to the children of the late Representative.

J. T. P. POWER,

J. H. FUNK,

T. J. SULLIVAN,
JONAS P. JOHNSON,
H. J. NIETERT,

Committee.

WHEREAS, It has pleased our all wise but just Providence to remove from our midst by death Hon. A. St. Clair Smith, of Linn county, a member of this House in the Twenty-fifth General Assembly, and call him to a higher and nobler life; therefore, be it

Resolved, That in the death of A. St. Clair Smith, the members of this House feel that they have lost the wise counsel, genial companionship and courteous treatment of a patriot and able legislator, and a gentleman.

Resolved, That in his death the people of this state have lost a brave soldier, an able lawyer and a wise and conservative legislator.

Resolved, That we hereby express our appreciation of his valuable and honorable public services, and one with whom it was ever pleasant and agreeable to meet, who was ever ready to discharge the duties entrusted to his care in a manner becoming the highest character of a pure and noble life, even sacrificing his own health and comfort for the best interests of others, unselfish to a fault, thereby exemplifying an instance of a moral and upright life before God and man.

Resolved, That we deeply sympathize with his afflicted family and herewith tender to them our sincere condolence.

Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the Journal of this House, and that the Chief Clerk be instructed to send a copy of the same to the afflicted widow and family.

J. T. P. POWER,

J. H. FUNK,

T. J. SULLIVAN,
JONAS P. JOHNSON,
H. J. NIETERT.

Committee.

Mr. Hinkhouse called up Senate file No. 6, a bill for an act tendering to the United States jurisdiction over certain Indians residing in Iowa and over their lands and the privilege of purchasing lands in Tama county for an Indian school, which was read first and second times and on motion of Mr. Merrell was referred to Committee on Judiciary.

The committee on dividing and distributing Code was granted leave to sit during the regular session of the House. The Speaker announced as the committee to arrange and group the standing committees of the House:

Messrs. Manahan, Dowell and Early.

Mr. Weaver was called to the Chair at 2:40 P. M.

Mr. Voelker was excused until Thursday.

Mr. Scott was excused indefinitely.

The House adjourned till 10 A. M. to-morrow, on motion of Mr. McQuin.

HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
DES MOINES, Iowa, Tuesday, January 21, 1896.

The House was called to order at 10 A. M., with Speaker Byers in the Chair.

The session was opened with prayer by the Rev. Auracher, of Des Moines.

A communication from Herbert Osborne, Secretary of the Iowa Academy of Sciences, commending the efforts towards providing a state building for the preservation of material having historical and scientific value, was received and read.

PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS.

Mr. Edwards presented petition of citizens of Audubon in reference to the age of consent.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

Mr. Ray presented petition of citizens of Poweshiek county on the same subject.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

Mr. Hunt presented petition of citizens of Des Moines county on the same subject.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

Mr. Reed presented petition of citizens of Story county on the same subject.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

Mr. Miller of Warren presented petition of citizens of Warren county on the same subject.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

Mr. Whittier presented petition of citizens of Battle Creek, Iowa, on the same subject.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

Mr. McDowell presented petition of citizens of lowa county relative to jury service,

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

Mr. Doubleday presented petition of citizens of Polk county relative to raising age of consent.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS.

By unanimous consent the following bills were introduced: By Mr. Allen, House file No. 2, a bill for an act to revise, amend and codify the statutes in relation to the sovereignty and urisdiction of the State and the legislative department.