services alleged to have been rendered the State by him as a detective in investigating the case of Charles F. Steilow, convicted of murder."

Also, Senate bill (No. 1574, Int. No. 1266) entitled "An act to confer jurisdiction on the Court of Claims to hear and determine the claim of Anna J. Cooley, for personal injuries alleged to have been sustained by her by reason of the improper and negligent construction and maintenance by the State of a certain highway in the town of North Greenbush, Rensselaer county, leading from Albia, in the city of Troy, to the hamlet of Wynantskill."

Also, Senate bill (No. 1838, Int. No. 1415) entitled "An act to confer jurisdiction on the Court of Claims, to hear, audit and determine the claims of certain contractors under contracts heretofore let by the Commission on New Prisons."

Also, Senate bill (No. 1607, Int. No. 1293) entitled "An act to amend the Education Law, in relation to apportionment of school moneys."

Also, Senate bill (No. 1837, Int. No. 1413) entitled "An act to amend the Election Law, in relation to party nominations of candidates for State-wide offices and the office of justice of the Supreme Court."

Also, Senate bill (No. 1285, Int. No. 1087) entitled "An act to amend the State Finance Law, in relation to outstanding checks or drafts on bank accounts of funds of the State."

Also, Senate bill (No. 1782, Int. No. 1388) entitled “An act in relation to the appointment of clerks, deputy clerks and assistant clerks of the inferior courts of civil jurisdiction in cities of the first class."

Also, Senate bill (No. 1602, Int. No. 1288) entitled "An act to amend the Judiciary Law, in relation to the appointment of stenographers."

Also, Senate bill (No. 1799, Int. No. 1396) entitled "An act to amend the Judiciary Law, relative to fees and mileage of trial jurors."

Also, Senate bill (No. 1846, Int. No. 1423) entitled "An act to amend chapter four hundred and forty-one of the Laws of eighteen hundred and ninety-nine, in relation to appointment and compensation of all employees."

Also, Senate bill (No. 1549, Int. No. 1253) entitled "An act creating and establishing a department of charities in the county of Oneida, and extending and enlarging the powers and duties of the superintendent of the poor in relation thereto."

Also, Senate bill (No. 1780, Int. No. 1366) entitled "An act to amend chapter one hundred and thirty-six of the Laws of nineteen hundred and twenty, entitled 'An act in relation to defense in actions based upon unjust, unreasonable and oppressive agreements for rent of premises occupied for dwelling purposes in cities of the first class or in cities in a county adjoining a city of the first class,' generally."

Also, Senate bill (No. 1827, Int. No. 744) entitled "An act to amend the Railroad Law, in relation to the relocation of tracks by street railroad corporations operating in cities of the first class."

Also, Senate bill (No. 1829, Int. No. 1016) entitled "An act to amend the Railroad Law, in relation to proceedings for alteration of a grade crossing instituted on petition of a board of supervisors of a county or town board of one or more towns, or the mayor and common council of a city."

Also, Senate bill (No. 865, Int. No. 782) entitled "An act to amend the Greater New York charter, in relation to the furnishing of court rooms and supplies for the Supreme Court."

Also, Senate bill (No. 1828, Int. No. 1281) entitled "An act to amend the Tax Law, in relation to the ascertainment of gain or loss for the purposes of the income tax."

Also, Senate bill (No. 1752, Int. No. 1374) entitled "An act to amend the Tax Law, in relation to salaries of State tax commissioners."

Also, Senate bill (No. 1871, Int. No. 1436) entitled "An act to amend the Tax Law, in relation to the exemption from local taxation of buildings planned for dwelling purposes and validating the action of local legislative bodies in granting certain exemptions."

Also, Senate bill (No. 1813, Int. No. 1099) entitled "An act to authorize the board of supervisors of the county of Westchester to adjust overpayments of county taxes by tax districts in such county arising out of illegal assessments on the tax-rolls as equalized subsequent to the year nineteen hundred and thirteen."

Also, Senate bill (No. 1611, Int. No. 1297) entitled "An act creating a commission to prepare a preliminary plan and report, including estimates, for the combination, improvement and extension of existing rapid transit railroads, street surface railroads, and stage and omnibus lines and any railroad used for local service, operating between a point or points within the city of New York and a point or points within the county of Westchester, and for connecting railroads whose lines stop at or near the boundary line between the city of New York and the county of Westchester, and for otherwise improving, by new construction or otherwise, the transportation facilities between the city of New York and the county of Westchester, and other transportation facilities in such county, and authorizing appropriations by the county of Westchester toward the expense of such commission."

Also, Senate bill (No. 670, Int. No. 612) entitled "An act to amend the Workmen's Compensation Law, in relation to the enforcement of awards against uninsured employers."

Also, Senate bill (No. 1584, Int. No. 1276) entitled "An act to legalize and validate the acts and proceedings of the village of Waterford, its voters, officers and agents, in relation to the issuance and sale of Second street paving bonds of said village, in the aggregate amount of fifteen thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars, to authorize the issuance of said bonds, and to provide for raising annually by tax a sum sufficient to pay the principal and interest of such bonds as they become due."

Also, Senate bill (No. 1849, Int. No. 1427) entitled "An act to amend the Village Law, in relation to rate of interest on village bonds."

Also, Senate bill (No. 1538, Int. No. 905) entitled "An act authorizing the purchase of additional land for the Marcy division of the Utica State Hospital, and making an appropriation therefor, and authorizing the sale and conveyance of certain State land in the city of Utica now occupied by the Utica State Hospital," with a message that they have concurred in the passage of the same.

Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said bills to the Governor.
The Assembly returned the concurrent resolution by Mr. Yale,

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relative to printing a memorial of Honorable Gordon H. Peck, with a message that they have concurred in the Senate amendments thereto.

Ordered, That the Clerk return said resolution to the Assembly.

The Assembly returned the concurrent resolution by Mr. Meyer, relative to the appointment of a special joint legislative committee to investigate the government of New York city.

Also, the concurrent resolution by Mr. Ferris, relative to the appointment of a special joint legislative committee to investigate the Department of Farms and Markets.

Also, the concurrent resolution by Mr. Knight, extending the time of the special joint legislative committee to recodify the Labor Laws.

Also, the concurrent resolution by Mr. Whitley, relative to the appointment of a special joint legislative committee to investigate and revise the Election Laws.

Also, the concurrent resolution by Mr. Walton, relative to the appointment of a special joint legislative committee to investigate the Corporation Laws.

Also, the concurrent resolution by Mr. Lockwood, relative to an additional appropriation for the special joint legislative committee on housing.

Also, the concurrent resolution by Mr. Lusk, relative to recess appointments by the Clerks of the Senate and Assembly.

Also, the concurrent resolution by Mr. Downing, relative to printing a memorial of Honorable John F. Ahearn.

Also, the concurrent resolution by Mr. Draper, relative to printing a memorial of Honorable George B. Wellington, with a message that they have concurred in the adoption of the same. Mr. Lusk offered a resolution in the words following:

Resolved, That a committee of two Senators be appointed to wait upon the Assembly and inform that body that the Senate has completed its business and is ready to adjourn.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion, and it was decided in the affirmative.

The President appointed as such committee Messrs. Wiswall and Twomey.

The above committee returned to the Senate Chamber and reported that they had performed that duty.

Mr. Lusk offered a resolution in the words following:

Resolved, That a committee of two Senators be appointed to wait upon the Governor and inform him that the Senate has completed its business and is ready to adjourn.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said resolution, and it was decided in the affirmative.

The President appointed as such committee Messrs. Campbell and Boylan.

The above committee returned to the Senate Chamber and reported that they had performed that duty.

Messrs. McGinnies and Taylor appeared in the Senate Chamber and informed the Senate that the Honorable the Assembly has completed its business and is ready to adjourn..

Mr. Lusk moved that all further proceedings under the call of the Senate be suspended.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion, and it was determined in the affirmative. The journal of the day was read and approved. Mr. Lusk moved that the Senate do now adjourn.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion, and it was decided in the affirmative.

Whereupon, pursuant to concurrent resolution heretofore adopted, the Senate adjourned sine die.

SPECIAL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS ON THE PART OF THE SENATE

Pursuant to the several resolutions and laws, the temporary President appointed the following special committees:

Committee to investigate the government of New York City: Senators Meyer, Robinson, Harris, Kavanaugh, Downing. Committce to investigate the Department of Farms and Markets: Senators Ferris, Ames, Straus.

Committee to re-codify the Labor Laws: Senators Knight, Swift, Baumes, Boylan, McGarry.

Committee to investigate the Election Laws: Senators Whitley, Duell, Schackno.