the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on labor and industry.

Also (by request), a bill (Int. No. 632) entitled "An act to amend the Labor Law, in relation to enforcement," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on labor and industry.

Also (by request), a bill (Int. No. 633) entitled "An act to amend the Labor Law, in relation to laws to be posted," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on labor and industry. Also (by request), a bill (Int. No. 634) entitled "An act to amend the Labor Law, in relation to explosives," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the commitee on labor and industry.

Also (by request), a bill (Int. No. 635) entitled "An act to amend the Labor Law, in relation to duties of owners and occupiers," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on labor and industry.

Also (by request), a bill (Int. No. 636) entitled "An act to amend the Workmen's Compensation Law, in relation to expenses for rehabilitating injured employees," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on labor and industry.

Also (by request), a bill (Int. No. 637) entitled "An act to amend the Labor Law, in relation to one day of rest in seven, which was the read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on labor and industry.

Also (by request), a bill (Int. No. 638) entitled "An act to amend the Labor Law, in relation to the guarding of machinery," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on labor and industry.

Also (by request), a bill (Int. No. 639) entitled "An act to amend the Workmen's Compensation Law, in relation to occupational diseases arising out of employment," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on labor and industry.

Also (by request), a bill (Int. No. 640) entitled "An act to amend the Labor Law, in relation to boilers in mine and tunnel operations," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on labor and industry.

Also (by request), a bill (Int. No. 641) entitled "An act to amend the Labor Law, in relation to cleanliness and safety of rooms," which was read the first time and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on labor and industry.

Also (by request), a bill (Int. No. 642) entitled "An act to

amend the Labor Law, in relation to employment of male minors and females in telegraph or messenger service," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on labor and industry.

Also (by request), a bill (Int. No. 643) entitled "An act to amend the Workmen's Compensation Law, in relation to notice of injury," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on labor and industry.

Also (by request), a bill (Int. No. 644) entitled "An act to amend the Labor Law, in relation to prohibited employment of children and females," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on labor and industry.

Also (by request), a bill (Int. No. 645) entitled "An act to amend the Labor Law, in relation to cleanliness and safety of buildings," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on labor and industry.

Also (by request), a bill (Int. No. 646) entitled "An act to amend the Labor Law, in relation to washrooms, washing facilities and waterclosets for elevator employees," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on labor and industry.

Also (by request), a bill (Int. No. 647) entitled "An act to amend the County Law, in relation to compensation of supervisors," 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.

Mr. Nicoll introduced a bill (Int. No. 648) entitled "Concurrent resolution of the Senate and Assembly proposing an amendment to article eight of the Constitution, in relation to limitation of indebtedness of cities," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

The Assembly sent for concurrence a resolution, in the words following:

By Mr. Robinson:

Whereas, The American Liner, President Roosevelt, returned to her native shores today, after an epoch-making voyage, in which her officers and crew read a new epic in the history of life-saving at sea; and

Whereas, The whole world has been thrilled by the heroic exploits of these American seamen, in snatching from the jaws of death the crew of the doomed British freighter "Antinoe," at the cost of two precious lives, and after four days struggle against wind and waves; and

Whereas, By their undaunted courage, their high bravery, in the face of death, and their unfailing determination and devotion, they have maintained the highest traditions of those that go down

to the sea in ships, and have won unperishable honor and fame for themselves and for the nation under whose flag they served; therefore, be it

Resolved (if the Senate concur), That the Legislature of the State of New York in Senate and Assembly assembled, extend to these heroes a hearty welcome home, and express to them the thanks and appreciation of the people of this State for their splendid manifestations of the highest qualities of manhood in this demonstration of superb seamanship, heroism and self-sacrifice, which has shed new luster on the American name.

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

Ordered, That the Clerk return said resolution to the Assembly, with a message that the Senate has concurred in the passage of the

same.

Mr. Thayer, from the committee on public service, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Campbell (No. 504, Int. No. 486) entitled "An act to authorize The Niagara Gorge Railroad Company to construct and operate a toll road upon its railroad right-of-way," reported in favor of the passage of the same, which report was agreed to, and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Mastick, from the committee on taxation and retrenchment, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Mastick (No. 512, Int. No. 492) entitled "An act to amend the Tax Law, in relation to certiorari to review assessment," reported in favor of the passage of the same, which report was agreed to, and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Fearon, from the committee on general laws, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Karle (No. 41, Int. No. 41) entitled "An act to amend the Stock Corporation Law, in relation to preferred and common shares," reported in favor of the passage of the same, which report was agreed to, and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Baumes moved that the committee on codes be discharged from the consideration of Senate bill (No. 211, Int. No. 208) entitled "An act to amend the Civil Practice Act, in relation to the jurisdiction of county courts," and that said bill be amended, reprinted and recommitted to the committee on codes.

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

Mr. Baumes moved that the committee on codes be discharged from the consideration of Senate bill (No. 212, Int. No. 209) entitled "An act to amend the Code of Criminal Procedure, in relation to the court of general sessions of the city and county of New York," and that said bill be amended, reprinted and recommitted to the committee on codes.

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

Mr. Dick moved that the committee on affairs of cities be discharged from the consideration of Senate bill (No. 291, Int. No. 286) entitled "An act to amend the charter of the city of Rochester, in relation to a notice to produce, in the city court of Rochester, civil branch," and that said bill be amended, reprinted and recommitted to the committee on affairs of cities.

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

Mr. Kirkland moved that the committee on general laws be discharged from the consideration of Senate bill (No. 422, Int. No. 414) entitled "An act to confer jurisdiction upon the Court of Claims to hear, audit and determine the claim of Harry L. Shearer against the State for damages for personal injuries alleged to have been sustained while an inmate of Auburn prison, caused through the alleged negligence of the State, its officers and employees, in failing to provide proper guards on a certain power machine used for grinding food, in failing to have a man in attendance, in permitting the floor to become and remain wet and slippery and in permitting such machine to be operated by a belt on a stationary pulley, and to render judgment therefor," and that said bill be amended, reprinted and recommitted to the committee on general laws.

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

Mr. Webb moved that the committee on codes be discharged from the consideration of Senate bill (No. 295, Int. No. 290) entitled "An act to amend the Penal Law, in relation to the taking or carrying away of trees, flowers, plants, shrubs, or any article of farm produce, growing or being on real property," and that said bill be amended, reprinted and recommitted to the committee on codes.

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

Mr. Fearon moved that the committee of the whole be discharged from the consideration of Senate bill (No. 87, Int. No. 88) entitled "An act authorizing the transfer to the State, for a nominal consideration, of certain lands of Columbia University, located in the borough of Manhattan, city of New York, for the purposes of a psychiatric institute and hospital, and making them available for the New York State Psychiatric Institute," and that said bill be recommitted to the committee on affairs of cities.

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

Mr. Schackno moved that the committee on affairs of cities be discharged from the consideration of Assembly bill (No. 553, Rec. No. 13) entitled "An act to amend the Inferior Criminal Courts Act of the City of New York, in relation to jurisdiction in proceedings relating to children born out of wedlock."

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

On motion of Mr. Schackno, and by unanimous consent, said bill was substituted for Senate bill (No. 572, Int. No. 178), now in the committee of the whole.

Mr. Gibbs offered a resolution, in the words following:

Resolved (if the Assembly concur), That 5,000 additional copies of the preliminary report of the Barge Canal Survey Commission be printed for use of the Legislature.

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

Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said resolution to the Assembly and request their concurrence therein.

Mr. Knight offered a resolution, in the words following: Whereas, The Legislature has learned with profound sorrow of the death, on Friday, February 12th, of Reginald A. Wilson, legislative correspondent for the New York Herald-Tribune; and

Whereas, In his intimate association with the work of the Legisuature, Mr. Wilson maintained the highest standards of his profession. Through his contacts with its members, his outstanding characteristics of integrity and personal charm won him the warm friendship of those with whom he labored. His untimely passing means a loss, not only to his friends, but to the State; and

Whereas, It is seemly that this House should pay tribute to his memory; therefore,

Be it Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be transmitted to his widow; and further

Be it Resolved, That when this House adjourns, it do so out of respect to the memory of an associate whose death will be widely mourned.

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

Mr. Whitley offered a resolution, in the words following:

Whereas, Today marks the 28th anniversary of the sinking of the U. S. Battleship Maine in Havana Harbor, Cuba, in which catastrophe 266 brave American citizens lost their lives.

Whereas, As a result of the Spanish American War, the United States became a world power spreading her dominion across the Pacific and down almost to the equator.

Whereas, Due to the acts of our soldiers, sailors, and statesmen