imous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on banks.

Mr. Lacey introduced a bill (Int. No. 101) entitled "An act to amend the Workmen's Compensation Law, in relation to limitation of compensation," 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, a bill (Int. No. 102) entitled "An act to amend the Workmen's Compensation Law, in relation to the presumption of fact contained in verified medical and surgical reports introduced in evidence by claimants for compensation," 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. Love introduced a bill (Int. No. 103) entitled "An act to amend the Greater New York charter, in relation to reopening determinations fixing the cost and expense for local improvements," 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. Kleinfeld introduced a bill (Int. No. 104) entitled "An act to amend the Railroad Law, in relation to conductors on subway and elevated trains operating in cities of the first class having a population of one million or more inhabitants," 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. Russell introduced a bill (Int. No. 105) entitled "An act to amend the Civil Rights Law, in relation to the right of search and seizure," 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. Campbell introduced a bill (Int. No. 106) entitled "An act to authorize the city of North Tonawanda to issue bonds for the purpose of the purchase of a site for and the erection of a municipal building for a city hall and jail," 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. 107) entitled "An act to amend the Conservation Law, in relation to the taking of squirrels in Orleans county," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on conservation.

Mr. Downing introduced a bill (Int. No. 108) entitled "An act to regulate the amount of fixed rental of leased premises under the emergency rent laws," 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. Campbell introduced a bill (Int. No. 109) entitled "An act to confer jurisdiction on the Court of Claims to hear, audit and determine the claims of Charles Specht, as assignee, and

Glenn A. Stockwell, as trustee in bankruptcy of McMahon and Fell, individually and as copartners, for an alleged breach of contract and for extra work performed and matrial furnished in the Cambria-Lockport county highway 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 the judiciary.

Mr. Downing introduced a bill (Int. No. 110) entitled "An act in relation to giving discretionary powers to the judge or justice in actions or proceedings wherein the rent or rental value of leased premises is fixed or determined by such judge or justice," 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. Allen introduced a bill (Int. No. 111) entitled "An act to amend the Lien Law, in relation to subcontractors' liens," 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. 112) entitled "An act to amend the Highway Law, in relation to the apportionment of registration fees of motor vehicles and of fines, penalties and forfeitures for violation of the Highway Law," 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. 113) entitled "An act to amend the Conservation Law, in relation to size limit of striped bass," 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. 114) entitled "An act to amend the Education Law, in relation to library taxes," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on public education.

Also, a bill (Int. No. 115) entitled "An act to authorize the board of education of the city of New York to reinstate John H. Hall to the position of attendant at the College of the City of New York," 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.

The Joint Legislative Committee on Housing introduced a bill (Int. No. 116) entitled "An act to amend the Insurance Law, in relation to investments and the disposition of certain securities. now held as investments by insurance corporations," 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. 117) entitled "An act to amend the Banking Law, in relation to the prevention of fraud in the sale and disposition of stocks, bonds and other securities and to regulate transactions in securities by stock exchanges and licensed dealers,'

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. 118) entitled "An act relating to trade and commerce, constituting chapter seventy-five of the Consolidated Laws," 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. 119) entitled "An act to amend the Workmen's Compensation Law, in relation to insurance carriers," 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. 120) entitled "An act to amend the Code of Criminal Procedure, in relation to decision and record on dismissal of indictment, 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. 121) entitled "An act to amend the General Business Law, in relation to the penalty for monopoly, and defining articles or commodities in common use, " 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. 122) entitled "An act to amend the Code of Criminal Procedure, in relation to appeals by the people,' 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 (by request), a bill (Int. No. 123), entitled "An act to amend the Trade and Commerce Law, in relation to association of employees," 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. Dunnigan offered a resolution, in the words following: Whereas, The Legislature of the State of New York has heretofore appointed a joint committee to investigate and report upon the housing conditions in the State, and

Whereas, The excessive cost of construction is in large measure due to numerous secret and illegal combinations among manufacturers, jobbers, dealers and retailers of the various commodities, materials and supplies that enter into building construction who are united in trade associations and so-called clubs, societies, institutes, "libraries" and other misleading names organized to maintain and extort exorbitant prices and prevent competition; and

Whereas, Such combinations are nation-wide in their scope and jurisdiction over many of the members thereof cannot be secured in this State and any presecution of them must be undertaken by Federal authorities; and

Whereas, Such unlawful combinations engaged in the interstate commerce seriously imperil the welfare of the people of the State by rendering the construction of dwellings to be rented at low rates practically impossible,

Resolved (if the Assembly concur), That the Congress of the United States be and it is hereby respectfully urged by the Legislature of the State of New York to enact such amendments to the Federal anti-trust laws and other Federal statutes as will make convenient, practicable and prompt the prosecution and conviction of all persons or corporations parties to such illegal combinations and will bring under Government control all trade combinations calculated to fix prices, restrict supply or affect competition.

Resolved, That certified copies of this resolution be sent by the Legislature of the State of New York to the Senators and Representatives in Congress from the State of New York.

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

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

Resolved (if the Assembly concur), That 7,500 additional copies of the final report of the Joint Legislative Committee on Housing be printed for the use of the Legislature and the committee at a maximum cost of not to exceed eight hundred and fifty dollars.

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

The President presented the final report of the Joint Legislative Committee on Housing, which was laid upon the table and ordered printed.

(See Document.)

Mr. Walker 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 17, 1923

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment. Prayer by Rev. W. L. Comstock.

The journal of yesterday was read and approved.

Mr. Augsbury introduced a bill (Int. No. 124) entitled "An act to amend chapter three hundred and ninety-four of the Laws of eighteen hundred and ninety-five, entitled 'An act to revise the charter of the city of Oswego,' generally," 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. 125) entitled "An act to amend the Conservation Law, in relation to fees of justices of the peace, in pro

ceedings to compromise a civil penalty under such law," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on conservation.

Mr. Cole introduced a bill (Int. No. 126) entitled "An act to amend the Highway Law, in relation to the designation of county highways in Steuben and Yates counties," 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. 127) entitled "An act to amend chapter three hundred and sixty of the Laws of eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, entitled 'An act to incorporate the city of Geneva,' in relation to the imposition of a water service charge," 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. Rabenold introduced a bill (Int. No. 128) entitled "An act to amend the Penal Law, in relation Sunday observance,' which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on codes.

Mr. Schackno introduced a bill (Int. No. 129) entitled "An act to amend the Civil Practice Act, in relation to sequestration proceedings in divorce actions," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on codes.

Mr. Knight introduced a bill (Int. No. 130) entitled "An act to amend the Children's Court Act, in relation to application to counties having fifty thousand or less inhabitants," 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. 131) entitled "An act to amend the Children's Court Act, in relation to appointment of officers and employees of children's courts," 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. 132) entitled "An act to amend the Surrogate's Court Act, in relation to probate of heirship," 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. 133) entitled "An act to legalize and confirm certain official acts of Eugene M. Hogan, performed as justice of the peace of the town of Java, New York, since the expiration of the term of his office," 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. 134) entitled "An act to amend the Election Law, in relation to declination of a party nomination made at a primary election," which was read the first time, and by