Rapid Transit Act,'" and that the said bill be amended, reprinted and recommitted to the committee on war measures.

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

On motion of Mr. Lockwood and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended and said bill ordered to a third reading and recommitted to the committee on war measures, retaining its place in the order of third reading.

The Assembly returned the Senate bill (No. 828, Int. No. 708) entitled "An act to amend the Greater New York charter, in relation to the trustees of the benevolent fund of the former city of Brooklyn," with a message that they have concurred in the passage of the same.

Ordered, That the Clerk transmit said bill to the mayor of the city of New York for a hearing, pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution.

The Assembly returned the Senate bill (No. 1198, Int. No. 976) entitled "An act to amend the Code of Civil Procedure, in relation to the city courts of Rochester and Buffalo," with a message that they have concurred in the passage of the same.

Ordered, That the Clerk transmit said bill to the mayor of the cities of Rochester and Buffalo for a hearing, pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution.

The Assembly returned the Senate bill (No. 1204, Int. No. 978) entitled "An act to amend chapter seven hundred and fiftyfive of the Laws of nineteen hundred and seven, entitled 'An act constituting the charter of the city of Rochester,' continuing, consolidating, and reorganizing the police court of the city of Rochester and the municipal court of the city of Rochester under the name of 'city court of Rochester," " with a message that they have concurred in the passage of the same.

Ordered, That the Clerk transmit said bill to the mayor of the city of Rochester for a hearing, pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution.

The Assembly returned the Senate bill (No. 795, Int. No. 687) entitled "An act to authorize the city of Mechanicville to cancel a certain contract for the collection and disposal of ashes and garbage with the consent of the contractor," with a message that they have concurred in the passage of the same.

Ordered, That the Clerk transmit said bill to the mayor of the city of Mechanicville for a hearing, pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution.

The Assembly returned the Senate bill (No. 572, Int. No. 523) entitled “An act to confer jurisdiction upon the Court of Claims to hear, try and determine the claim of Laing and Horton against the State of New York for damages for an alleged breach of contract, the same as though a notice of intention to file a claim had been given within the time prescribed by section two hundred and sixty-four of the Code of Civil Procedure."

Also, Senate bill (No. 1269, Int. No. 598) entitled "An act to amend chapter seven hundred and fifty-one of the Laws of nineteen hundred and seventeen, entitled 'An act to provide for deepening, widening, straightening and otherwise improving Limestone creek in the village of Fayetteville, Onondaga county, and making an appropriation therefor,' generally, and making a reappropriation therefor.”

Also, Senate bill (No. 815, Int. No. 695) entitled "An act to amend the Domestic Relations Law, in relation to the issuing of marriage licenses."

Also, Senate bill (No. 1279, Int. No. 646) entitled "An act to amend the County Law, in relation to special deputy clerks in certain counties."

Also, Senate bill (No. 999, Int. No. 826) entitled “An act to amend chapter one hundred and five of the Laws of nineteen hundred and sixteen, entitled 'An act to provide for the assessment of property and the collection of taxes and assessments in the several towns of Westchester county, and in the special tax and school districts in such towns, also providing for the sale and transfer of tax liens for such unpaid taxes and assessments, and for the foreclosure of such transfers of tax liens,' in relation to examination and audit of books of the supervisor."

Also, Senate bill (No. 510, Int. No. 467) entitled "An act to amend the Farms and Markets Law, in relation to prosecutions of violations of the Agricultural Law.”

Also, Senate bill (No. 540, Int. No. 492) entitled "An act to amend the Penal Law, in relation to the maintenance by the State of felons sentenced to imprisonment in penitentiaries.'

Also, Senate bill (No. 420, Int. No. 389) entitled "An act to amend the Code of Civil Procedure in relation to actions to compel the determination of a claim to real property."

Also, Senate bill (No. 1011, Int. No. 838) entitled "An act to amend the Education Law, in relation to suspension of State scholarships in Cornell University during the time of war," with a message that they have concurred in the passage of the same. Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said bills to the Governor. Mr. Gibbs offered the following:

Resolved (if the Assembly concur), That Senate bill (No. 160, Int. No. 159) entitled "An act to amend the Code of Civil Procedure, in relation to publication of notice of sale of real property," be returned to the Governor.

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 and bill to the Governor.

Mr. E. R. Brown moved that the Senate do now adjourn until Saturday, April 6th, at 10 a. 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.

SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 1918

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.

Mr. Sage in the chair.

The journal of yesterday was read and approved.

Mr. Cotillo introduced a bill (Int. No. 1232) entitled "An act to amend the Labor Law, in relation to one day of rest in seven," 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. G. F. Thompson introduced a bill (Int. No. 1233) entitled "An act to amend chapter seven hundred and sixty of the Laws of nineteen hundred and seventeen, making an appropriation for the purpose of deepening the channel of Ellicott creek and for the repair of the bridges crossing the same," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. G. F. Thompson, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended and said bill ordered to a third reading and referred to the committee on finance, retaining its place in the order of third reading.

Mr. Walters introduced a bill (Int. No. 1234) entitled "An act to amend the Judiciary Law, relative to law students' qualifying certificates," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Walters, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended and said bill ordered to a third reading and referred to the committee on the judiciary, retaining its place in the order of third reading.

Mr. Whitney introduced a bill (Int. No. 1235) entitled "An act to amend the County Law, in relation to business hours in clerk's and register's offices," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Whitney, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended and said bill ordered to a third reading and referred to the committee on internal affairs of towns, counties and public highways, retaining its place in the order of third reading.

The Senate bill (No. 1391, Int. No. 1097) entitled "An act to amend the Public Health Law, in relation to certain contagious diseases," having been announced for third reading, Mr. Whitney moved that said bill be recommitted to the committee on public health, with instructions to said committee to amend and report the same forthwith, to be reprinted as amended and restored to its place in the order of third reading.

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

Mr. Whitney, from the committee on public health, reported

said bill amended as directed, and the same was ordered reprinted and placed on the order of third reading.

Mr. Slater moved that the committee on internal affairs of towns, counties and public highways be discharged from the consideration of Senate bill (No. 972, Int. No. 813) entitled "An act to amend the Highway Law, in relation to closing highways for repair or construction," and that the said bill be amended, reprinted and recommitted to the committee on internal affairs of towns, counties and public highways.

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

Mr. E. R. Brown moved that the committee on municipal ownership of public utilities be discharged from the consideration of Senate bill (No. 1446, Int. No. 1127) entitled "An act authorizing the city of Watertown to operate a line or lines of motor bussses," and that the said bill be amended, reprinted and recommitted to the committee on municipal ownership of public utilities.

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

Mr. Wicks moved that the committee on agriculture be discharged from the consideration of Senate bill (No. 1439, Int. No. 1129) entitled "An act to amend the Farms and Markets Law, relative to the commissioner of farms and markets, deputies and other officers of the department of farms and markets," and that the said bill be amended, reprinted and recommitted to the committee on agriculture.

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

Mr. E. R. Brown moved that the Senate do now adjourn until Monday, April 8th, at 8:30 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.