highway at night outside of cities and villages," 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. 74) entitled "An act to amend chapter eighty-two of the Laws of nineteen hundred and twenty-seven, in relation to appropriations for the payment of claims arising from the destruction of tuberculous animals," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on finance.

Mr. Westall introduced a bill (Int. No. 75) entitled "An act to amend the Village Law, in relation to the power of boards of appeals under building or sanitary codes," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on affairs of villages.

The Committee on Reorganization of State Departments introduced a bill (Int. No. 76) entitled "An act to amend the Railroad Law to conform to the State Departments Law, generally," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on reorganization of State departments.

Also, a bill (Int. No. 77) entitled "An act relating to motor vehicles, motor cycles, and highway traffic, constituting chapter seventy-one 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 reorganization of State departments.

Mr. Wicks, by request, introduced a bill (Int. No. 78) entitled "An act to amend the State Charities Law, establishing a bureau of old age welfare, providing for State aid to aged persons, and making an appropriation for such bureau and such aid," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on finance.

Mr. Fearon introduced a bill (Int. No. 79) entitled "An act conferring jurisdiction upon the Court of Claims to hear and determine the claim of Eliza E. Elsey against the State, as executrix of the will of Samuel Elsey, deceased, for personal injuries resulting in the death of the said Samuel Elsey. alleged to have been sustained on the twenty-fourth day of September. nineteen hundred and twenty-four, on a public highway near the State Fair grounds in Syracuse, by reason of the negligence of the State of New York, its officers, agents or servants, 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 general laws.

Mr. Pitcher introduced a bill (Int. No. 80) entitled "An act to amend the Domestic Relations Law, in relation to the domicile of a married woman," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on general laws.

Mr. Keck introduced a bill (Int. No. 81) entitled "An act for the relief of the town of Norway in the county of Herkimer,’’

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. 82) entitled "An act for the relief of the town of Stark in the county of Herkimer," 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. Byrne introduced a bill (Int. No. 83) entitled "An act to confer jurisdiction on the Court of Claims to hear and determine the claim of Charles Sabbott against the State for personal injuries," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on general laws.

Mr. Frieberg introduced a bill (Int. No. 84) entitled "An act making an appropriation for the dredging and cleaning of the entire Erie basin at Buffalo," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on finance.

Mr. Fearon introduced a bill (Int. No. 85) entitled "An act to amend the Penal 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 codes.

Also, a bill (Int. No. 86) entitled "An act to amend the Judiciary Law, in relation to salaries of confidential clerks and confidential deputy clerks to Supreme Court justices in the Fifth Judicial District, and making an appropriation therefor, which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on finance.

Also, a bill (Int. No. 87) entitled "An act to amend the Judiciary Law, in relation to appointment of confidential clerks and confidential deputy clerks to Supreme Court justices in the Fifth Judicial District," 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. 88) entitled "An act in relation to the elimination of grade crossings under the jurisdiction of the Syracuse grade crossing commission," 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. Lipowicz introduced a bill (Int. No. 89) entitled "An act making an appropriation to pay the expenses of the Erie county bugle band, the designated State Band of the New York Department of the American Legion, in attending the National Convention of the American Legion, to be held in San Antonio, Texas, during the month of September, nineteen hundred and twenty-eight," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on finance.

Mr. Wicks introduced a bill (Int. No. 90) entitled "An act to amend the Poor Law, in relation to investigations by the State [SENATE JOURNAL]

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Board of Charities," which was read the first time, and by unanimous censent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on general laws.

Mr. Pitcher introduced a bill (Int. No. 91) entitled "An act to amend the Highway Law, in relation to county highways in the county of Oswego," 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. 92) entitled "An act to amend the Highway Law, in relation to the fees and registrations of motor vehicles," 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. Webb introduced a bill (Int. No. 93) entitled "An act to amend the Judiciary Law, in relation to salaries of confidential clerks to Supreme Court justices in the Ninth Judicial District, which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on finance.

Mr. A. J. Kennedy introduced a bill (Int. No. 94) entitled "An act to amend the General Highway Traffic Law, in relation to advertising signs, devices and billboards on public highways," 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. Wicks introduced a bill (Int. No. 95) entitled "An act to amend the Code of Criminal Procedure, in relation to the compensation of grand jury stenographers in Ulster county," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on codes.

Mr. Hewitt introduced a bill (Int. No. 96) entitled "An act to provide for the commemoration of the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the Sullivan campaign, and to make an appropriation therefor," 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. 97) entitled "An act to amend the Civil Practice Act, in relation to appeal by the people and staying proceedings pending appeal in proceedings in habeas corpus, "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. 98) entitled "An act to amend the Civil Practice Act, in relation to contents of petition for writ of habeas corpus to inquire into the cause of imprisonment or restraint, and the procedure thereon," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on codes.

Mr. Brown introduced a bill (Int. No. 99) entitled "An act to amend the Mental Hygiene Law, in relation to the temporary detention, for purposes of observation, of alleged insane persons,

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 (Int. No. 100) entitled "An act to amend chapter seven hundred and sixty-eight of the Laws of nineteen hundred and twenty-six, as amended by chapter twenty-three of the Laws of nineteen hundred and twenty-seven, entitled 'An act authorizing the creation of a State debt, and making an appropriation for the acquisition of historic lands by the Conservation Commissioner, and creating a temporary advisory board,'" which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on finance.

Mr. Campbell introduced a bill (Int. No. 101) entitled "An act to amend the Tax Law, in relation to corporations exempted from the franchise tax on corporations," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on banks.

Also, a bill (Int. No. 102) entitled "An act to amend the Banking Law, in relation to the incorporation and regulation of investment trusts," which was read the first time, and by unamimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on banks.

Also, a bill (Int. No. 103) 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 banks.

Also, a bill (Int. No. 104) entitled "An act to amend the Tax Law, in relation to the franchise tax on 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 banks.

Also, a bill (Int. No. 105) entitled "An act to amend the Banking Law, in relation to definitions of persons to whom the chapter is applicable," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on banks.

Also, a bill (Int. No. 106) entitled "An act to amend the Stock Corporation Law, in relation to preferred and common stock," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on banks.

Mr. Brereton offered a resolution in the words following: Whereas, The Senate has learned with deep regret, of the death on November 25, 1927, of the Honorable Edward M. Angell of Glens Falls, who at the time of his death was a justice of the Supreme Court of the Fourth Judicial District:

Whereas, Judge Angell had established for himself an enviable reputation as a jurist, and was held in deep esteem by members of the bar and his fellow citizens:

Resolved, That when the Senate adjourn tonight, it do so out of respect to the memory of the late Edward M. Angell, and that a

copy of this resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted by the Clerk to the next surviving kin of the deceased.

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

Mr. Knight offered a resolution in the words following:

Resolved, That the Senate transmit to the Governor, through the Clerk, its sympathy for him in the illness of his wife and express its sincere hope for her speedy recovery.

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

The Temporary President announced the appointment of the standing committees of the Senate for the year 1928.

COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

Messrs. Hewitt (Ch.), Thompson, Baumes, Fearon, Thayer, Campbell, Westall, Webb, Dick, Brown, Hickey, Williams, H. D., Kirkland, Dunnigan, Sheridan, Twomey, Knight, Downing.

COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY

Messrs. Fearon (Ch.), Whitley, Baumes, Dick, Williams, H. D., Keck, Truman, Pitcher, Wales, Lipowicz, Campbell, Schackno, Sheridan, Kleinfeld, Russell, Feld, Knight, Downing.

COMMITTEE ON AFFAIRS OF CITIES

Messrs. Whitley (Ch.), Wales, Williams, H. D., Lipowicz, Williams, J. F., Brown, Westall, Farrell, Schackno, Burchill, Feld, Knight, Downing.

COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE

Messrs. Thayer (Ch.), Campbell, Whitley, Hickey, Williams, J. F., Pitcher, Brereton, Gates, Twomey, Dunnigan, Farrell, Knight, Downing.

COMMITTEE ON CODES

Messrs. Baumes (Ch.), Whitley, Wales, Lipowicz, Keck, Westall, Dick, Pitcher, Williams, H. D., Byrne, Walsh, Schackno, Quinn.

COMMITTEE ON CONSERVATION

Messrs. Thompson (Ch.), Brown, Keck, Truman, Pitcher, Brereton, Freiberg, Byrne, Burchill.

COMMITTEE ON BANKS

Messrs. Campbell (Ch.), Mastick, Wheatley, Freiberg, Gates, Wicks, Sheridan, Dunnigan, Russell.

COMMITTEE ON TAXATION AND RETRENCHMENT Messrs. Mastick (Ch.), Thompson, Fearon, Lipowicz, Hewitt, Hickey, Sheridan, Kleinfeld, Buckley.