Also, Senate bill (No. 1622, Int. No. 1359) entitled "An act to amend the Highway Law, in relation to the condemnation, repair, reconstruction and construction of bridges."

Also, Senate bill (No. 531, Int. No. 500) entitled "An act to amend the Insurance Law and the Penal Law, in relation to industrial life insurance."

Also, Senate bill (No. 1453, Int. No. 1286) entitled "An act to amend chapter three hundred and six of the Laws of eighteen hundred and forty-nine, entitled 'An act to authorize the election of local officers to discharge the duties of county judge and surrogate in the counties of Orange, Chautauqua, Cayuga and Saint Lawrence, Tioga, Oneida, Jefferson and Oswego,' in relation to the compensation of the special county judge and the special surrogate of Oneida county."

Also, Senate bill (No. 1072, Int. No. 969) entitled "An act to amend the Personal Property Law, in relation to trusts or providing for the payment of premiums on insurance policies."

Also, Senate bill (No. 1255, Int. No. 1135) entitled "An act to amend the Public Health Law, in relation to general health districts and powers of boards of supervisors with respect thereto." Also, Senate bill (No. 1528, Int. No. 816) entitled "An act for the incorporation of the New York Poultry Exchange."

Also, Senate bill (No. 823, Int. No. 755) entitled "An act to amend the Town Law, in relation to the enlargement, repair, alteration and maintenance of existing town houses in towns of the county of Nassau and the appropriation of money and issuance of town bonds for such purposes.'

Also, Senate bill (No. 1561, Int. No. 1364) entitled "An act making an appropriation for the Department of Agriculture and Markets for the eradication, suppression or control of a dangerously injurious insect pest known as Japanese bettle (Popillia japonica Newm)."

Also, Senate bill (No. 1493, Int. No. 1325) entitled "An act to amend chapter one hundred and twenty-five of the Laws of eighteen hundred and forty-two, entitled 'An act to condense and amend the several acts relating to the village of Albion,' in relation to appointive officers of the village."

Also, Senate bill (No. 375, Int. No. 361) entitled "An act relating to the financing of a certain bridge to be constructed between New York and New Jersey by the port of New York authority across the Kill von Kull, and undertaking to make available a certain sum therefor."

Also, Senate bill (No. 1036, Int. No. 933) entitled "An act providing for gauging the streams of the State, and making an appropriation therefor."

Also, Senate bill (No. 454, Int. No. 434) entitled "An act to amend the Civil Service Law, in relation to retirement of officers and employees in the State Civil Service."

Also, Senate bill (No. 1147, Int. No. 1036) entitled "An act to amend the Code of Criminal Procedure, in relation to evidence of imprisonment and discharge from State prison."

Also, Senate bill (No. 1174, Int. No. 1063) entitled "An act to amend the Code of Criminal Procedure, in relation to pronouncing judgment."

Also, Senate bill (No. 1479, Int. No. 1311) entitled "An act to confer jurisdiction upon the Court of Claims to hear and determine the claim of Howard F. Spellicy, a State trooper, for legal services and expenses incurred by him in defending himself against criminal charges arising out of the death of Robert Brooks, which was caused by the said Howard F. Spellicy while he was engaged in the exercise and discharge of his duties as such State trooper and of which charges he was acquitted by the verdict of a jury after trial."

Also, Senate bill (No. 1447, Int. No. 866) entitled "An act to amend the Education Law, in relation to the use of the title of doctor in the practice of optometry."

Also, Senate bill (No. 1407, Int. No. 1258) entitled "An act to legalize acts and proceedings relating to the Wantagh fire district, in the town of Hempstead, county of Nassau, and defining the boundaries of such district."

Also, Senate bill (No. 1384, Int. No. 1234) entitled "An act to amend the Highway Law, in relation to the fees of a county clerk as agent of the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles.

Also, Senate bill (No. 1646, Int. No. 1416) entitled "An act to amend the Insurance Law, in relation to the election of directors of mutual life insurance corporations."

Also, Senate bill (No. 1452, Int. No. 1285) entitled "An act to amend the Insurance Law, in relation to dividends by certain insurance corporations.

Also, Senate bill (No. 1510, Int. No. 1342) entitled "An act to legalize, ratify and confirm the organization of the Inwood fire district."

Also, Senate bill (No. 806, Int. No. 747) entitled "An act to amend chapter five hundred and ninety of the Laws of nineteen hundred and seventeen, entitled 'An act to provide a charter for the city of Newburgh,' generally."

Also, Senate bill (No. 927, Int. No. 843) entitled "An act to amend the Greater New York charter, in relation to concellation and annulment of taxes, water rents and assessments which are liens upon the property of certain corporations exempt by law from taxation."

Also, Senate bill (No. 1331, Int. No. 1186) entitled "An act to establish the city court of the city of Ogdensburg, defining its powers and jurisdiction and providing for its officers."

Also, Senate bill (No. 1466, Int. No. 1299) entitled "An act in relation to the salary of the county superintendent of highways of Orleans county."

Also, Senate bill (No. 1251, Int. No. 1131) entitled "An act to amend the Village Law, in relation to the extension of water districts and the construction of water supply systems therein."

Also, Senate bill (No. 1154, Int. No. 1043) entitled "An act to amend the Code of Criminal Procedure, in relation to finger print records."

Also, Senate bill (No. 1448, Int. No. 956) entitled "An act authorizing the governor to release and convey to the former owners thereof all the right, title and interest of the people of the State of New York in and to certain lands on Lloyd's Neck in the town of Huntington, county of Suffolk, heretofore appropriated by the Long Island State park commission for public and State park purposes, for which compensation has not been made, upon condition that the State be released from all liability on account of such appropriation.'

Also, Senate bill (No. 1132, Int. No. 1030) entitled "An act to amend the Labor Law, in relation to the hours of labor of women and female minors."

Also, Senate bill (No. 1303, Int. No. 178) entitled "An act to amend the Tax Law, in relation to the taxation of elevated, subway or surface railroads not operated by steam."

Also, Senate bill (No. 1369, Int. No. 1219) entitled "An act to amend the Workmen's Compensation Law, in relation to mutual self-insurance by villages and counties," with a message that it has concurred in the passage of the same.

Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said bills to the Governor.

The Assembly returned the Senate bill (No. 402, Int. No. 385) entitled "Concurrent resolution of the Senate and Assembly proposing an amendment to article twelve of the Constitution, in relation to territory proposed to be annexed to a city."

Also, Senate bill (No. 1362, Int. No. 1214) entitled "Concurrent resolution of the Senate and Assembly proposing an amendment to section one-a of article two of the Constitution, in relation to the powers of justices of the peace in criminal matters," with a message that it has concurred in the passage of the same.

Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said bills to the Secretary of State.

The Assembly returned the Senate bill (No. 529, Assembly Reprint No. 2035, Int. No. 498) entitled "An act to amend the Arbitration Law, in relation to awards in certain cases."

Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said bill to the Governor. Mr. Knight moved that the Senate do now adjourn.

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

Whereupon, the Senate adjourned.

THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 1927

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.

Prayer by Rev. John H. Scarlet.

The journal of March 23rd was read and approved.

The Assembly sent for concurrence a bill (No. 1829, Rec. No. 454) entitled "An act to amend the Highway Law, in relation to bridges,' " which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on internal affairs of towns, counties and public highways.

Also, a bill (No. 2082, Rec. No. 455) entitled "An act to amend the Highway Law, in relation to county highways in the county of Chemung," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Westall, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended, and said bill ordered to a third reading.

Also, a bill (No. 2202, Rec. No. 456) entitled "An act to amend the Education Law, in relation to physio-therapists," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Webb, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended, and said bill ordered to a third reading.

Also, a bill (No. 1639, Rec. No. 457) entitled "An act to amend the Prison Law, in relation to release of former bail upon delivery of an approved undertaking for jail limits in a civil action, which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on penal institutions.

Also, a bill (No. 135, Rec. No. 458) entitled "An act authorizing the construction by the city of New York of a bridge between the boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens, in the city and state of New York," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on affairs of cities.

Also, a bill (No. 487, Rec. No. 459) entitled "Concurrent resolution of the Senate and Assembly proposing amendments to section six of article three and sections four and eight of article four of the Constitution, in relation to the salaries of the Governor, Lieutenant-Governor and members of the Legislature," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Love, and by unanimous consent, said bill was substituted for Senate bill (No. 304, Int. No. 299) now on the order of third reading.

Also, a bill (No. 1821, Rec. No. 460) entitled "An act to amend the Negotiable Instruments Law, in relation to the several liabilities of the parties executing negotiable instruments," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

Also, a bill (No. 1451, Rec. No. 461) entitled "An act to adopt a compact made between commissioners appointed by the Governor under a law of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and commissioners appointed by the Governor under a law of the State of New Jersey, and commissioners appointed by the Governor under a law of the State of New York, for the purpose of conserving the water resources of the Delaware river and making allotments therefrom to the said states respectively and determining and adjusting their respective rights therein," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Wicks, and by unanimous consent, said bill was substituted for Senate bill (No. 889, Int. No. 814) now on the order of third reading.

Also, a bill (No. 1453, Rec. No. 462) entitled "An act making an appropriation for expenses of the commission authorized to formulate the terms of a proposed treaty between the States of New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, in respect to the water resources of the Delaware river," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Hewitt, and by unanimous consent, said bill was substituted for Senate bill (No. 451, Int. No. 431) now on the order of third reading.

Also, a bill (No. 2170, Rec. No. 463) entitled "An act to amend the Tenement House Law, in relation to application to certain club-apartments in certain cities," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on affairs of cities.

Also, a bill (No. 2116, Rec. No. 464) entitled "An act to amend the Religious Corporations Law, in relation to the consolidation of incorporated churches," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Gates, and by unanimous consent, said bill was substituted for Senate bill (No. 1662, Int. No. 1431) now on the order of third reading.

Also, a bill (No. 1677, Rec. No. 465) entitled "An act to establish a central bureau of criminal identification, records and statistics in cities of two hundred thousand nopulation and over, which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Raumes, and by unanimous consent, said bill was substituted for Senate bill (No. 1577, Int. No. 1045) now on the order of third reading.

Also, a bill (No. 2163, Rec. No. 466) entitled "An act to amend the Conservation Law, in relation to the open season for taking of grouse or partridge," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Gates, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended, and said bill ordered to a third reading.

Also, a bill (No. 1704, Rec. No. 467) entitled "An act to amena chapter one hundred and seventeen of the Laws of eighteen hun