sessions of the city and county of New York, its judges and officers,' in relation to the retirement of its officers and employees, which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

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

Also, a bill (No. 459, Rec. No. 463) entitled "An act directing the Coney Island and Brooklyn Railroad Company, the Brooklyn City Railroad Company and the Nassau Electric Railroad Company, or such other person as may be in control of same, to restore service on the Park Slope line, in the borough of Brooklyn, and authorizing the Transit Commission to waive the issuance of transfers with connecting lines," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on public service.

Also, a bill (No. 1899, Rec. No. 464) entitled "An act to amend the Insurance Law, in relation to rate-making associations and the regulation of rates, which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Dunnigan, and by unanimous consent, said bill was substituted for Senate bill (No. 1731, Int. No. 1526) now on the order of third reading.

Also, a bill (No. 2014, Rec. No. 465) entitled "An act to amend the Insurance Law, in relation to mutual employers' liability and workmen's compensation insurance corporations," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on insurance.

Also, a bill (No. 2016, Rec. No. 466) entitled "An act to amend the Insurance Law, in relation to mutual automobile fire insurance corporations," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on insurance.

Also, a bill (No. 1715, Rec. No. 467) entitled "An act to amend the Real Property Law, in relation to costs allowed on foreclosure of mortgages by advertisement," 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. 1846, Rec. No. 468) entitled "An act to amend the Condemnation Law, in relation to service of petition and notice." which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

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

Also, a bill (No. 2068, Rec. No. 469) entitled "An act to conserve and protect the water supply of the city of Binghamton,' 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. 1681, Rec. No. 470) entitled "An act to amend the Public Health Law, in relation to general health districts,"

which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on public health.

Also, a bill (No. 1954, Rec. No. 471) entitled "An act to amend the Public Health Law, in relation to filing regulations of health council relating to the Sanitary Code," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on public health.

Also, a bill (No. 1825, Rec. No. 472) entitled "An act to amend the Penal law, in relation to advertisements upon danger signals in the public highways," 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 (No. 2069, Rec. No. 473) entitled "An act to amend the Greater New York charter, in relation to certain benefits payable from the teachers' retirement fund of such city," 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. 1412, Rec. No. 474) entitled "An act to amend the Surrogate's Court Act, in relation to the appointment of a deputy clerk in Nassau county," 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. 1413, Rec. No. 475) entitled "An act in relation to the fees in the surrogate's court of the county of Nassau,' 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, the rules were suspended, and said bill ordered to a third reading.

Also, a bill (No. 2051, Rec. No. 476) entitled "An act to amend the General City Law, in relation to the acquirement by a city of a water supply system of a waterworks corporation within the limits of such city," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Lacey, and by unanimous consent, said bill was substituted for Senate bill (No. 1947, Int. No. 1000), now on the order of third reading.

Also, a bill (No. 1423, Rec. No. 477) entitled "An act to amend the Election Law, with respect to general and branch offices of boards of elections in the city of New York," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time. On motion of Mr. Twomey, and by unanimous consent, said bif was substituted for Senate bill (No. 1423, Int. No. 1283), now on the order of third reading.

Also, a bill (No. 1946, Rec. No. 478) entitled "An act to amend the Farms and Markets Law, in relation to the licensing of dogs,' which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referrel to the committee on agriculture.

Also, a bill (No. 1960, Rec. No. 479) entitled "An act to amend

the Farms and Markets Law, in relation to payment for animals killed," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Straus, and by unanimous consent, said bill was substituted for Senate bill (No. 1858, Int. No. 1616), now in the committee of the whole.

Also, a bill (No. 2041, Rec. No. 480) entitled "An act to amend the Farms and Markets Law, in relation to milk inspection," 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 (No. 2043, Rec. No. 481) entitled "An act to amend the Farms and Markets Law, in relation to the determination of the number of bacteria in milk or cream," 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 (No. 2073, Rec. No. 482) entitled "An act to amend the General Business Law, in relation to reports and penalties for unlawful detention of milk cans and bottles," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on agriculture.

The Assembly returned the bill (No. 1471, Assembly Reprint No. 2105, Int. No. 637) entitled "An act to amend the Greater New York charter, in relation to salaries of officers and members of the police force," with a message that they have concurred in the passage of the same with the following amendments:

Page 1, line 7, strike out" and grades, and ".

Strike out line 8.

Line 9, strike out" inspectors and deputy inspectors, thereof " and insert in italics, "grades and details, including the chief inspector, deputy chief inspectors, inspectors, deputy inspectors, chief surgeon, deputy chief surgeon, deputy chief surgeons, surgeons, captains, lieutenants, sergeants, patrolmen, policewomen and patrolwomen".

Page 2, line 17, after " and " insert in italics " policewomen and ", strike out" and policewomen ".

Line 19, after the comma insert in italics "policewomen and strike out and police."

Line 20, strike out

women ".

Page 3, line 6, after the comma insert in italics "policewomen and", strike out "and".

Line 7, strike out "policewomen".

Line 21, after the first comma insert in italics "policewoman or".

Strike out "or policewoman".

Mr. Farrell moved that the Senate concur in said amendments. The President put the question whether the Senate would concur in said amendments, and it was decided in the affirmative.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to the final passage of said bill as amended, the same having been

printed and upon the desks of the members in its final form for three calendar legislative days, and it was decided in the affirmative, a majority of all the Senators elected voting in favor thereof, and three-fifths being present, as follows:

Ordered, That the Clerk return said bill to the Assembly, with a message that the Senate has concurred in the amendments thereto. Mr. Twomey, from the committee on public service, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Ryan (No. 1405, Int. No. 1270) entitled "An act to amend the Public Service Commission Law, in relation to change of rates by commission," 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. Byrne offered the following:

Resolved (if the Assembly concur), That a respectful message be sent to the Governor requesting the return to the Senate of the Senate bill (No. 346, Int. No. 345) entitled "An act to amend the Civil Service Law, in relation to suspension and reinstatement of employees and repealing certain sections relating to employment of persons in the Federal military or naval service," for the purpose of amendment.

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

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

The Assembly returned the above resolution, with a message that they have concurred in the passage of the same.

Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said resolution to the Governor. Mr. Kleinfeld offered a resolution, in the words following: Whereas, There is a general and widespread complaint as to prices maintained by gas and electric light companies throughout the State and of the quality of service furnished by them; and,

Whereas, The board of estimate and apportionment of the city of New York and civic bodies and associations in other municipalities of the State have adopted resolutions concerning the methods of William A. Prendergast, chairman of the public service commission, in disposing of questions before him of rates and service of gas companies and have challenged his qualifications to serve as such public service commissioner; and,

Whereas, Excessive prices for lighting service in the several

municipalities involve a great waste of public funds and impose a wrongful burden on the taxpayers; now, therefore,

Be it Resolved (if the Assembly concur), That a joint committee be appointed, consisting of four members of the Senate and three of the Assembly, which committee shall, as speedily as possible, proceed to examine into the quality and rates for gas and electric service; the charges for public and private lighting in the city of New York and in other municipalities of the State in which in the judgment of the committee, an examination of such matters should be had; and,

Be it further Resolved, That such committee be and hereby is authorized and empowered to require and enforce the attendance of witnesses, and the production of books and papers; to administer oaths, and to employ counsel, stenographers, clerks and such other employees as may be necessary for the purpose of the investigation; and,

Resolved (if the Assembly concur), That the expenses of such commission, not exceeding forty thousand dollars ($40,000) shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Legislature upon vouchers audited according to law.

Ordered, That said resolution be referred to the committee on finance.

Mr. Fearon moved that the committee on the judiciary be discharged from the consideratiton of Senate bill (No. 1994, Int. No. 1724) entitled "An act to amend the Stock Corporation Law, generally," and that the 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.

Mr. Sheridan moved that the committee on taxation and retrenchment be discharged from the consideration of Senate bill (No. 1805, Int. No. 1587) entitled "An act to amend the Tax Law, relative to additional franchise taxes on business corporations," and that the said bill be amended, reprinted and recommitted to the committee on taxation and retrenchment.

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 on finance be discharged from the consideration of Senate bill (No. 1224, Int. No. 1124) entitled "An act making an appropriation for the construction of an improved highway in the State Fair grounds," and that the said bill be amended, reprinted and recommitted to the committee on finance.

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

Mr. Robinson moved that the committee on internal affairs of towns, counties and public highways be discharged from the consideration of Assembly bill (No. 1442, Rec. No. 410) entitled "An act to authorize the town of Frankfort, in Herkimer county,