Valley Home, and the acts of such corporation and of its officers, trustees and directors, to confirm the title to office of its present officers, directors and assistant managers and the title of such corporation to its real and personal property," 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. 324) entitled "An act to authorize the Commissioners of Land Office to convey to the Susquehanna Valley Home all right, title and interest of the State in certain real property, heretofore conveyed to such home by the State subject to a clause of defeasance or reversion," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on finance.

Mr. Webb introduced a bill (Int. No. 325) entitled "An act making an appropriation for the payment of bonuses and the expenses of the New York State Bonus Commission, as provided by chapter nineteen of the Laws of nineteen hundred and twenty-four, entitled 'An act authorizing the creation of a debt of the State and the issuance and sale of bonds to provide for the payment of bonuses to honorably discharged soldiers and marines of the World War who were actual residents of the State at the time of their enlistment or induction into the military or naval service of the United States,' as amended," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on finance.

Mr. Keck introduced a bill (Int. No. 326) entitled "An act to amend chapter five hundred and sixty-five of the Laws of eighteen hundred and ninety-five, entitled 'An act to incorporate the city of Little Falls,' in relation to the territorial jurisdiction of justices of the peace, 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. Webb introduced a bill (Int. No. 327) entitled "An act to amend chapter nine hundred of the Laws of nineteen hundred and twenty-three, entitled 'An act to provide for the construction of a highway bridge across the Hudson river at Poughkeepsie, between the counties of Dutchess and Ulster, and for the construction of approaches thereto, and making an appropriation therefor,' in relation to improvements in South Water street in the city of Poughkeepsie, beneath and in the vicinity of such bridge," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on finance.

Mr. Nicoll introduced a bill (Int. No. 328) entitled "An act to amend the Civil Practive Act, in relation of filing inventories and accounts by committees," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on codes.

Mr. Ferris introduced a bill (Int. No. 329) entitled "An act to amend the Conservation Law, in relation to battlefields and

historic sites and making appropriations for the acquisition of lands thereof and the rehabilitation and historical marking thereof," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on finance.

Mr. Thompson introduced a bill (Int. No. 330) entitled "An act authorizing and directing the supervisors of the town of Hempstead, Nassau county, to pay to the village of Valley Stream, Nassau county, certain moneys collected in said village on account of the highway taxes of said town and authorizing the borrowing of money and the levy of taxes for the payment of the same," 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.

The Assembly sent for concurrence the bill (No. 155, Rec. No. 2) entitled "An act to amend the Highway Law, in relation to the construction of new bridges on a State or county highway at the joint expense of the State and county, authorizing boards of supervisors of the counties in which such bridge is located to appropriate and make available sufficient funds to pay the counties' share of the cost thereof," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Ferris, and by unanimous consent, said bill was substituted for Senate bill (No. 83, Int. No. 84), now in the committee of the whole.

Also, a bill (No. 156, Rec. No. 3) entitled "An act to amend the Highway Law, in relation to the repair, alteration or reconstruction of highway bridges by the State Commissioner of Highways, and authorizing the board of supervisors of the county or counties in which such bridges are located to appropriate and make available sufficient funds to pay the counties' share of the cost thereof," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Ferris, and by unanimous consent, said bill was substituted for Senate bill (No. 81, Int. No. 82), now in the committee of the whole.

Also, a bill (No. 135, Rec. No. 4) entitled "An act to amend the Nassau County Police Act, in relation to police districts established pursuant to article fourteen-a of the Town Law," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Thompson, and by unanimous consent, said said bill was substituted for Senate bill (No. 67, Int. No. 68), now in the committee of the whole.

Also, a bill (No. 214, Rec. No. 5) entitled "An act to amend chapter two hundred and sixty-three af the Laws of nineteen hundred and five, entitled 'An act authorizing the town board of the town of Cortlandt to appropriate certain moneys to the Helping Hand Hospital Association of Peekskill, New York,' in relation to authority and power to raise by taxation moneys to be

paid to the Peekskill Hospital for the care and maintenance of indigent patients of the town of Cortlandt," 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. 136, Rec. No. 6) entitled "An act in relation to police districts created in the county of Nassau under article fourteen-a of the Town Law," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Thompson, and by unanimous consent, said bill was substituted for Senate bill (No. 68, Int. No. 69), now in the committee of the whole.

Mr. Gibbs, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Dick (No. 19, Int. No 19) entitled "An act to amend the Decedent Estate Law, in relation to correcting a misreference in section one hundred and sixty of such chapter," 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. Gibbs, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Nicoll (No. 227, Int. No. 224) entitled "An act to incorporate The Guardian Life Welfare Trust for the administration of trust funds for fostering the welfare of men and women in the employ of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America at the company's home office in the city of New York, State of New York, and elsewhere," 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. Thayer, from the committee on public service, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Thayer (No. 22, Int. No. 22) entitled "An act to amend the Railroad Law, in relation to the appointment of policemen by steam or electric railroads, steamboat companies or express companies operating over steam or electric railroads," 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. Webb, from the committee on military affairs, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Webb (No. 91, Int. No. 92) entitled "An act to amend chapter four hundred and forty of the Laws of nineteen hundred and twenty-four, entitled 'An act authorizing the Fifth New York Volunteer Veterans' Association Duryea Zouaves to dedicate to the State of New York certain lands in the State of Virginia and to distribute funds among surviving members or other persons entitled thereto,' in relation to providing for the maintenance of lands dedicated pursuant thereto," 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. Knight moved that the committee on the judiciary be discharged from the consideration of Senate bill (No. 156, Int. No.

156) entitled "An act to amend the Judiciary Law, in relation to compensation of justices of the Supreme Court," and that said bill be amended, reprinted and recommitted to the committee on the judiciary.

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

The President presented the report of the Water Power Commission, which was laid upon the table and ordered printed. (See Document.)

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.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 1926

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment. Prayer by Rev. J. W. Delaney.

The journal of January 26 was read and approved.

Mr. Dunnigan introduced a bill (Int. No. 331) entitled "An act to amend the New York City Municipal Court Act, in relation to fees, ," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also real the second time, and referred to the committee on codes.

Mr. Keck introduced a bill (Int. No. 332) entitled "An act to amend the Conservation Law, in relation to the stealing or destruction of certain trees, " which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on conservation.

Also, a bill (Int. No. 333) entitled "An act to amend the Surrogate's Court Act, in relation to personal service of citation without an order without the State, which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on codes.

Mr. Kennedy introduced a bill (Int. No. 334) entitled "An act to amend the General Corporation Law, in relation to corporate names, 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. Knight introduced a bill (Int. No. 335) entitled "An act to amend the Town Law, in relation to the expenditure of certain town moneys and transfer of funds, 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. 336) entitled "An act to amend the Civil Practice Act, in relation to requiring the filing of lists of officers and directors of domestic and foreign 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. 337) entitled "An act to amend the Civil Practice Act, in relation to taking testimony by deposition," 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. 338) entitled "An act to amend the General Business Law, in relation to the recovery of the equivalent of foreign money at the rate of exchange," 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. 339) entitled "An act allowing a tax reduction of the personal income tax for the year nineteen hundred and twenty-five," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on taxation and retrenchment.

Mr. O'Brien introduced a bill (Int. No. 340) 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 twenty-four, 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.

Mr. Twomey introduced a bill (Int. No. 341) entitled "An act to amend chapter three hundred and sixty-five of the Laws of eighteen hundred and ninety-four, entitled 'An act to provide for the indexing and re-indexing of conveyances, mortgages and other instruments relating to lands and liens thereon in the county of Kings' in relation to certain indexes," 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. 342) entitled "Concurrent resolution of the Senate and Assembly proposing an amendment to section ten of 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.

Mr. Wendell introduced a bill (Int. No. 343) entitled "An act to provide for the straightening and deepening of Oneida creek in the city of Oneida, and making an appropriation therefor," [SENATE JOURNAL]

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