SEC. 5. The commissioners are authorized to contract for labor, material and transportation, or any distinct portion of the work. All lettings of the work shall be advertised in two or more newspapers of general circulation, and sealed proposals shall be received therefor; but the commissioners shall have the right to reject any and all bids. In all contracts the interest of the state. shall be protected by proper bonds. Ten per cent. shall be reserved from payments on estimates on work in progress, until the contract therefor shall be completed and the work done thereunder inspected and accepted by the commissioners.

Superintendent Secretary.

SEC. 6. The board may, when they deem it necessary, employ a superintendent who shall be qualified and give bond as prescribed by the board, and whose duties and compensation shall also be prescribed by the board. The board shall appoint a secretary who shall take an oath to faithfully perform the duties of his office; he shall keep a record of the proceedings of the board; shall make a record of all contracts and obligations; shall keep a set of books so as to show the financial condition of the board, and shall make statements of the costs and expenditures, and a complete list of vouchers and for what purpose and to whom paid, upon request of the governor. The pay of the secretary shall be fixed by said commission and he shall give bond in the sum of five thousand dollars for the performance of his duties.

Supervising Architect.

SEC. 7. The architect whose plans are selected shall be the supervising architect in building said monument, and he shall be liable on his bond for any failure in faithfully discharging the duties of his office, and for all losses or damages that may be incurred on account of his violating any of the provisions of this act, or on account of his neglect or incapacity for the duties of his office. He shall receive such compensation as may be agreed upon in advance between him and said commissioners as full compensation for plans and specifications, and supervision of the erection of such monument, as the architect thereof.

Emergency.

SEC. 8. An emergency exists for the immediate taking effect. of this act, therefore the same shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage.

4-Laws.

CHAPTER 44.

AN ACT to amend sections one, two and three of an act to amend sections two (2), eleven (11) and forty-two (42) of an act of the general assembly entitled "An act concerning the incorporation and government of cities having more than fifty thousand (50,000) and less than one hundred thousand (100,000) population according to the last preceding United States census and matters connected therewith and declaring an emergency," approved March 6, 1901, and declaring an emergency.

Amendment.

[S. 192. APPRoved February 25, 1905.]

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of the State of Indiana, That section one (1) of the above entitled act be amended to read as follows:

Cities of 50,000 to 100,000-Time of Election.

Section 1. The elective officers of such cities shall be a mayor and councilmen as hereinafter provided. There shall be held a city election in such city on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of every fourth year, commencing with the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, 1905, and continuously thereafter every fourth year for the choice of such mayor and councilmen. Such election shall be held in conformity with, and in accordance with the general election laws of this state, and with the laws for the making out of certificates and memoranda of the result, the delivery of the list of voters and tally papers, the assemblage of inspectors or judges of election as a board of canvassers and the duty of such board in reference to state elections. The duties of the county clerk in reference to state elections shall be performed by the clerk of such city. All special elections in such cities shall be governed by the same provisions. The laws of the state in reference to contests after state elections and all other matters shall be applicable to such city elections as far as they are adapted to the same.

Councilmen-Number and Terms.

SEC. 2. That section two (2) of said act be amended so as to read as follows:

Section 2. Each ward shall elect one (1) councilman at the city election herein before provided for and the whole city shall elect four councilmen at large whose terms of office shall commence at twelve (12) o'clock, noon, on the first Monday of January following such election and shall continue until the same day and month of the fourth year thereafter.

Mayor-Terms-Qualifications.

SEC. 3. That section three (3) of the above act be amended to read as follows:

Section 3. There shall be chosen at each general election, hereinbefore provided for, a mayor whose term of office shall commence at twelve (12) o'clock noon on the first Monday of January next after his election and shall continue four years and until his successor is elected and qualified except as herein otherwise provided. No person shall be qualified for the office of mayor who has not been a citizen and resident of such city for at least three (3) years next previous to his election and who is not at least twentyfive (25) years of age.

Emergency.

SEC. 4. Whereas an emergency exists for the immediate taking effect of this act, it is hereby declared that the same shall be in force from and after its passage.

CHAPTER 45.

AN ACT to amend section 3 of an act entitled "An act providing for a juvenile court, providing for the appointment of probation officers, outlining their duties and specifying their compensation; providing a lawful method of procedure against juvenile delinquents, specifying places for their temporary and permanent detention, and the compensation for their care, providing for time and place of trial, providing that no destitute girl shall be sent to the industrial school for girls, providing for the approval of the board of state charities in certain contingencies; repealing laws inconsistent herewith, and declaring an emergency," approved March 10, 1903, and declaring an emergency.

Amendment.

[S. 144. APPROVED FEBRUARY 27, 1905.]

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of the State of Indiana, That section three (3) of an act entitled "An act providing for a juvenile court, providing for the appointment of probation officers, outlining their duties and specifying their compensation; providing a lawful method of procedure against juvenile delinquents, specifying places for their temporary and permanent detention, and the compensation for their care, providing for time and place of trial; providing that no destitute girl shall be sent to the industrial school for girls; providing for the approval of the board of state charities in certain contingencies, repealing laws inconsistent herewith, and declaring an emergency," approved March 10, 1903, be and the same is hereby amended to read as follows:

CHAPTER 44.

AN ACT to amend sections one, two and three of an act to amend sections two (2), eleven (11) and forty-two (42) of an act of the general assembly entitled “An act concerning the incorporation and government of cities having more than fifty thousand (50,000) and less than one hundred thousand (100,000) population according to the last preceding United States census and matters connected therewith and declaring an emergency," approved March 6, 1901, and declaring an emergency.

Amendment.

[S. 192. APPROVED FEBRUARY 25, 1905.]

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of the State of Indiana, That section one (1) of the above entitled act be amended to read as follows:

Cities of 50,000 to 100,000-Time of Election.

Section 1. The elective officers of such cities shall be a mayor and councilmen as hereinafter provided. There shall be held a city election in such city on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of every fourth year, commencing with the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, 1905, and continuously thereafter every fourth year for the choice of such mayor and councilmen. Such election shall be held in conformity with, and in accordance with the general election laws of this state, and with the laws for the making out of certificates and memoranda of the result, the delivery of the list of voters and tally papers, the assemblage of inspectors or judges of election as a board of canvassers and the duty of such board in reference to state elections. The duties of the county clerk in reference to state elections shall be performed by the clerk of such city. All special elections in such cities shall be governed by the same provisions. The laws of the state in reference to contests after state elections and all other matters shall be applicable to such city elections as far as they are adapted to the same.

Councilmen Number and Terms.

SEC. 2. That section two (2) of said act be amended so as to read as follows:

Section 2. Each ward shall elect one (1) councilman at the city election herein before provided for and the whole city shall elect four councilmen at large whose terms of office shall commence at twelve (12) o'clock, noon, on the first Monday of January following such election and shall continue until the same day and month of the fourth year thereafter.

Mayor-Terms-Qualifications.

SEC. 3.

That section three (3) of the above act be amended to

read as follows:

Section 3. There shall be chosen at each general election, hereinbefore provided for, a mayor whose term of office shall commence at twelve (12) o'clock noon on the first Monday of January next after his election and shall continue four years and until his successor is elected and qualified except as herein otherwise provided. No person shall be qualified for the office of mayor who has not been a citizen and resident of such city for at least three (3) years next previous to his election and who is not at least twentyfive (25) years of age.

Emergency.

SEC. 4. Whereas an emergency exists for the immediate taking effect of this act, it is hereby declared that the same shall be in force from and after its passage.

CHAPTER 45.

AN ACT to amend section 3 of an act entitled "An act providing for a juvenile court, providing for the appointment of probation officers, outlining their duties and specifying their compensation; providing a lawful method of procedure against juvenile delinquents, specifying places for their temporary and permanent detention, and the compensation for their care, providing for time and place of trial, providing that no destitute girl shall be sent to the industrial school for girls, providing for the approval of the board of state charities in certain contingencies; repealing laws inconsistent herewith, and declaring an emergency," approved March 10, 1903, and declaring an emergency.

Amendment.

[S. 144.

APPROVED FEBRUARY 27, 1905.]

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of the State of Indiana, That section three (3) of an act entitled "An act providing for a juvenile court, providing for the appointment of probation officers, outlining their duties and specifying their compensation; providing a lawful method of procedure against juvenile delinquents, specifying places for their temporary and permanent detention, and the compensation for their care, providing for time and place of trial; providing that no destitute girl shall be sent to the industrial school for girls; providing for the approval of the board of state charities in certain contingencies, repealing laws inconsistent herewith, and declaring an emergency," approved March 10, 1903, be and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: