of the Civil Practice Act, in relation to funds or property paid into court," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on codes.

Also, a bill (Int. No. 270) entitled "An act making an appropriation for reimbursing contractors for bonds deposited under the provisions of section forty-three-a of the State Finance Law, which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on finance. Mr. Downing introduced a bill (Int. No. 271) entitled "An act to amend the Public Service Commission Law, in relation to general provisions to govern the action of the commission in determining the rate, fare or charge to be exacted by public utility corporations," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on public service.

Mr. Fearon introduced a bill (Int. No. 272) entitled "An act to amend chapter four hundred and nine of the Laws of nineteen hundred and twenty-five, entitled 'An act to confer jurisdiction upon the Court of Claims to hear and determine the alleged claims of Cora D. Fisher and Louis F. Fisher against the State for injuries and losses alleged to have been incurred by reason of the negligence of the State, and to make an award therefor,' in relation to responsibility for damages," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on general laws.

Mr. Wendell introduced a bill (Int. No. 273) entitled "An act providing for the erection of a State armory in or near the city of Oneida, the acquisition of a site therefor, and making an appropriation for building of said armory," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on finance.

Mr. Dunnigan introduced a bill (Int. No. 274) entitled "An act extending the application and the time of application of certain acts of the years nineteen hundred and twenty and nineteen hundred and twenty-one, nineteen hundred and twenty-two, nineteen hundred and twenty-three, and nineteen hundred and twentyfour, relating to defenses in actions based upon unjust, unreasonable and oppressive agreements for rent of premises occupied for dwelling purposes in certain cities, and to summary proceedings to recover the possession of real property 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 the judiciary.

Also, a bill (Int. No. 275) entitled "An act to amend the Tenement House Law, in relation to buildings converted or altered," 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.

Mr. Knight introduced a bill (Int. No. 276) entitled "An act

to amend chapter two hundred and twenty-nine of the Laws of nineteen hundred and eleven, entitled 'An act to provide for services by retired judges of the Court of Appeals and fixing compensation therefor,' in relation to services by retired judges of the Court of Appeals, and fixing compensation therefor," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on finance.

Also, a bill (Int. No. 277) entitled "An act to amend the Judiciary Law, in relation to the compensation of judges of the Court of Appeals, and making an appropriation therefor," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on finance.

Mr. Antin introduced a bill (Int. No. 278) entitled "An act to amend the Civil Practice Act, in relation to parties to actions or special proceedings involving rates, charges, or service of certain public service corporations," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on codes.

Also, a bill (Int. No. 279) entitled "An act to amend the Public Service Commission Law, in relation to parties to hearings or proceedings involving rates, charges, or service of certain public service corporations, and rights of such parties," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on public service. Mr. Knight 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, the Senate adjourned.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 1926

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.

Mr. Kirkland in the chair.

The journal of January 21st was read and approved.

Mr. Webb introduced a bill (Int. No. 280) entitled "An act to amend the Highway Law, in relation to carrying luggage and animals on left runing board of motor vehicles," 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. J. F. Williams moved that the Senate do now adjourn until Monday, January 25th, at 8 P. M.

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

Whereupon, the Senate adjourned.

MONDAY, JANUARY 25, 1926

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.

Prayer by Rev. Thomas J. Burke.

The journal of January 22nd was read and approved.

Mr. Fearon introduced a bill (Int. No. 281) entitled "An act to amend the Labor Law, in relation to the hours of labor of women," 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.

Mr. Whitley introduced a bill (Int. No. 282) entitled "An act to amend the Code of Criminal Procedure, in relation to the jurisdiction of the county court of Monroe county," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on codes.

Mr. Nicoll introduced a bill (Int. No. 283) entitled "An act to amend the Tenement House Law, in relation to use of pent houses," 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.

Mr. Kirkland introduced a bill (Int. No. 284) entitled "An act to amend the Farms and Markets Law, in relation to definition of vinegars and adulterated vinegars," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on agriculture.

Also, a bill (Int. No. 285) entitled "An act to amend the Code of Criminal Procedure, in relation to jurisdiction of courts of special sessions," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the com-mittee on codes.

Mr. Dick introduced a bill (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," 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 (Int. No. 287) entitled "An act to amend the personal Property Law, in relation to correcting an error of reference in the section providing for refiling contracts of conditional sale," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on general laws.

Mr. Thompson introduced a bill (Int. No. 288) entitled "An act to revive and extend the corporate existence of the Greenport Wharf Company of Greenport, incorporated, and to legalize the acts of the directors, as trustees," which was read the first time. and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

Mr. Truman introduced a bill (Int. No. 289) entitled "An act to confer jurisdiction upon the Court of Claims to hear, audit and

determine the claim of the county of Tompkins for reimbursement of moneys paid by such county for road construction alleged to have been chargeable to the State, and to render judgment therefor," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on general laws.

Mr. Webb introduced a bill (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," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on codes.

Mr. Baumes introduced a bill (Int. No. 291) entitled "An act to confer jurisdiction on the Court of Claims to hear, audit and determine the claim of Edson D. Knapp, as administrator of the estate of Charles N. Knapp, deceased, which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on general laws.

Mr. Keck introduced a bill (Int. No. 292) entitled "An act providing for the dredging and cleaning of East Canada creek, between the towns of Manheim and Oppenheim, in Herkimer and Fulton counties, and making an appropriation therefor," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on finance.

Mr. Hewitt introduced a bill (Int. No. 293) entitled "An act to amend the Surrogate's Court Act, in relation to the appointment of a deputy clerk in Wayne county," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on codes.

Mr. Gibbs introduced a bill (Int. No. 294) entitled "An act to amend the Real Property Law, in relation to the recording of assignments of mortgages and of payments thereon," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on general laws.

Also, a bill (Int. No. 295) entitled "An act to amend the Real Property Law, in relation to contracts for leasing and sale of real property and the authority of agents, which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on general laws.

Also, a bill (Int. No. 296) entitled "An act to release to Addie M. Jarman of Houlton, Maine, all the right, title and interest of the people of the State of New York in and to all the surplus fund arising from the foreclosure of certain tax liens on real property situate and being in the State of New York, of which John O. Jarman, late of the village of East Bloomfield, county of Ontario and State of New York, died possessed," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on finance.

Also, a bill (Int. No. 297) entitled "An act to amend chapter two hundred and thirteen of the Laws of nineteen hundred and

twenty-five, entitled 'An act to create a temporary commission to make a study and survey of the operation and facilities of the canal system of the State, the use thereof for transportation, and the requirements for improving and developing the system and promoting and increasing the use of its facilities, and making an appropriation therefor,' in relation to the report of the commission and making an appropriation for expenses of the commission and for carrying out the provisions of such chapter," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on finance.

Mr. Westall introduced a bill (Int. No. 298) entitled "An act to amend the Conservation Law, in relation to the taking of pheasants," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on conservation.

Mr. Campbell introduced a bill (Int. No. 299) entitled "An act to amend the General Highway Traffic Law, in relation to the use by pedestrians of streets and highways," 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 (Int. No. 300) entitled "An act to amend the Banking Law, in relation to mergers," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on banks.

Also, a bill (Int. No. 301) entitled "An act for the relief of the rector, wardens and vestrymen of the Church of the Epiphany of the village of Niagara City from reservations of re-entry contained in two certain deeds, one from Daniel H. Ford et alibi, recorded June eighth, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, in Niagara county clerk's office in liber one hundred and six of deeds at page ninetytwo, and the other from William H. Wallace, and one, recorded October twenty-second, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, in such office, in liber one hundred and ten of deeds at page seventy-eight, and providing for the disposition of the real property affected by such reservations and of the proceeds of a sale thereof," 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 (Int. No. 302) entitled "An act authorizing and di recting the improvement of the 'Big Bridge' in the city of Lockport, county of Niagara, by the extension of said bridge westerly to the westerly line of the South Transit street bridge in the city of Lockport, county of Niagara, and making an appropriation therefor," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on finance. Also, a bill (Int. No. 303) entitled "An act providing for the acquisition of a site and the erection of a State armory at the city of Niagara Falls, in the county of Niagara, and making an appropriation therefor," which was read the first time, and by unani.