No. 658), entitled "An act to amend the General Business Law, in relatïon to insuring the responsibility and accountability of messengers," reported in favor of the passage of the same, which report was agreed to.

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

Mr. Hewitt, from the committee on internal affairs of towns, counties and public highways, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Mullan (No. 1364, Int. No. 1075), entitled "An act to amend the Highway Law, in relation to the construction or improvement of a bridge jointly by the county and a town or towns," reported in favor of the passage of the same, which report was agreed to.

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

Mr. Hewitt, from the committee on internal affairs of towns, counties and public highways, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Towner (No. 289, Int. No. 274), entitled "An act to amend the County Law, in relation to fire districts outside of incorporated villages," reported in favor of the passage of the same, which report was agreed to.

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

Mr. Argetsinger, from the committee on affairs of cities, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Hewitt (No. 1229, Int. No. 984), entitled "An act to amend chapter one hundred and eighty-five of the Laws of nineteen hundred and six, entitled 'An act to revise the charter of the city of Auburn,' in relation to the appointment of deputy city clerk, and to the creation and administration of a relief and pension fund for members of the police department of such city," reported in favor of the passage of the same, which report was agreed to.

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

Mr. Walters, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Graves (No. 1619, Int. No. 1218), entitled "An act to amend the Stock Corporations. Law, in relation to altering a certificate of incorporation," re

ported in favor of the passage of the same, which report was agreed to.

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

Mr. Walters, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the Assembly bill introduced by Mr. McGuinnes (No. 460, Rec. No. 373), entitled "An act to confer jurisdiction on the Court of Claims to hear, audit and determine the claims of Rowland F. Hill, George P. Hill and Mary H. Merriam, legal representatives, devisees and legatees and successors in interest of Rowland F. Hill, deceased, against the State of New York, and to render judgment therefor," reported in favor of the passage of the same, which report was agreed to.

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

Mr. Sage, from the committee on finance, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Sage (No. 1644, Int. No. 611), entitled "An act to amend the State Finance Law, in relation to creating a central supply committee for the State, and prescribing its powers and duties," reported in favor of the passage of the same, which report was agreed to.

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

Mr. Sage, from the committee on finance, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Emerson (No. 1234, Int. No. 989), entitled "An act to create a State commission to act for the State in connection with a permanent international exposition of sciences, arts and industries to be held in the city of New York, defining the powers and duties of such commission and making an appropriation therefor," 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. Sage, from the committee on finance, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Marshall (No. 1605, Int. No. 1199), entitled “An act making an appropriation for the payment of the State's portion of the expense of acquiring a site and constructing a public market in the city of Ogdensburg, pursuant to the Farms and Markets Law," 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. Newton, from the committee on codes, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. G. F. Thompson (No. 1294, Int. No. 1022), entitled “An act to amend the Penal Law, in relation to the exhibition of motion pictures on the first day of the week," 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. Hewitt, from the committee on internal affairs of towns, counties and public highways, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Walton (No. 1147, Int. No. 941), entitled "An act to amend the County Law, in relation to county tuberculosis hospitals," 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. Towner, from the committee on insurance, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Dowling (No. 325, Int. No. 310), entitled "An act to amend the Insurance Law, in relation to the powers of the Superintendent of Insurance in cases of failure of insurance companies to adjust claims or make payment on judgments obtained on claims for fire losses," reported in favor of the passage of the same, which report was agreed to, and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

The Senate bill (No. 1617, Int. No. 1216) entitled "An act to authorize the Superintendent of Public Works to provide towing facilities on the State canals, and making an appropriation therefor," was read the third time.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to the final passage of said bill, 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 deliver said bill to the Assembly and request their concurrence therein.

The Senate bill (No. 1505, Int. No. 751) entitled "An act to amend the Code of Civil Procedure, in relation to the conduct of sales of real property pursuant to judgment," was read the third time.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to the final passage of said bill, 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 deliver said bill to the Assembly and request their concurrence therein.

The Senate bill (No. 1638, Int. No. 205) entitled "An act to amend the Stock Corporation Law, in relation to notice of time and place of holding elections of directors," was read the third time.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to the final passage of said bill, 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 deliver said bill to the Assembly and request their concurrence therein.

The Senate bill (No. 1174, Int. No. 952) entitled "An act to annul the corporate existence and vacate the charters of certain corporations," was read the third time.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to the final passage of said bill, 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 deliver said bill to the Assembly and request their concurrence therein.

The Senate bill (No. 1491, Int. No. 1147) entitled "An act to amend the Code of Civil Procedure, in relation to the service of a summons by publication in certain cases," was read the third time.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to the final passage of said bill, 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