321), the same having been laid aside on the order of third reading.

By unanimous consent,

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Mr. Ware introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend chapter 908 of the Laws of 1896, entitled An act in relation to taxation, constituting chapter 24, of the general laws' in relation to exempting corporations whose entire capital is invested in improved real estate within this State and wholly engaged in the care and management thereof, from taxation on their capital stock" (Int. No. 763), which was read the first time and referred to the committee on taxation and retrenchment. On motion of Mr. Allds, the House adjourned.

MONDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 13, 1899.

The House met pursuant to adjournment.

Prayer by Rev. Geo. D. Silliman.

On motion of Mr. Roche, the reading of the journal of Friday, February 10, was dispensed with and the same was approved.

Mr. Bryan introduced a bill entitled “ An act to amend the Railroad Law in relation to the rate of fare to be charged on certain railroads" (Int. No. 764), which was read the first time and referred to the committee on railroads.

Mr. Coughtry introduced a bill entitled "An act to provide for the construction, regulation and inspection of buildings and the more effectual prevention of fires and the better protection of life. and property therein in the several cities of the State, except the cities of New York and Buffalo " (Int. No. 765), which was read the first time and referred to the committee on cities.

Mr. Johnson introduced a bill entitled "An act to provide for extraordinary repairs and improvements of existing mechanical and other structures and work on and connected with the canals of the State" (Int. No. 766), which was read the first time and referred to the committee on ways and means.

Mr. McEwan introduced a bill entitled “An act to provide for the formation and disbursement of a public school teacher retirement fund in the city of Albany" (Int. No. 767), which was read the first time and referred to the committee on public education. Mr. Ware introduced a bill entitled "An act to provide for a commission to investigate the nature and value of vaccination, anti-toxine, seropathy and other alleged prophylactics, and to appropriate a sum of money for its expenses" (Int. No. 768), which was read the first time and referred to the committee on ways and means.

Mr. West introduced a bill entitled "An act to provide for the payment by the town of Waterford of its portion of the paving of Broad street in said town" (Int. No. 769), which was read the first time and referred to the committee on internal affairs.

Mr. Post introduced a bill entitled "An act authorizing the commissioners of the land office to convey a tract of land situated on the Long Island State Hospital farm to the town of Smithtown for a highway" (Int. No. 770), which was read the first first time and referred to the committee on internal affairs.

Mr. Allds introduced a bill entitled" An act making an appropriation for expenses incurred in the department of public buildings and for the maintenance of such department until September 30, 1899 " (Int. No. 771), which was read the first time and referred to the committee on ways and means.

Mr. Geo. T. Kelly introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend chapter 176 of the Laws of 1898, entitled 'An act to provide for the representation of the State of New York at the Universal Exposition of Works of Art and Industrial and Agricultural Products, to be held at Paris in the year 1900'" (Int. No. 772), which was read the first time and referred to the committee on ways and means.

Mr. Speaker presented the thirty-sixth annual report of the New York Catholic Protectory, which was laid upon the table and ordered printed.

(See Document.)

The bill (No. 712) entitled "An act to amend chapter 378 of the Laws of 1897, entitled 'An act to unite into one municipality, under the corporate name of the city of New York, the various communities lying in and about New York harbor, including the city and county of New York, the city of Brooklyn and the county of Kings, the county of Richmond and part of the county of Queens and to provide for the government thereof,' in relation to a division of notification in the department of finance, by adding a new section thereto to be designated section 1023-a" (Int. No. 338), having been announced for a second reading,

On motion of Mr. Palmer, and by unanimous consent, said bill was made a special order on second reading for Tuesday next, immediately after the reading of the journal.

The bill (No. 713) entitled "An act to amend chapter 378 of the Laws of 1897, entitled 'An act to unite into one municipality under the corporate name of the city of New York, the various communities lying in and about New York harbor, including the city and county of New York, the city of Brooklyn and the county of Kings, the county of Richmond, and part of the county of Queens and to provide for the government thereof,' in relation to assessments for local improvements" (Int. No. 145), was read the second time.

On motion of Mr. McKeown, said bill was placed on the order of third reading and referred to the committee on revision.

The bill (No. 714) entitled "An act to amend chapter 165 of the Laws of 1898, entitled 'An act for the registration of all persons duly admitted and licensed to practice as attorneys-at-law or as attorneys and counselors-at-law in the courts of record of this State,' relating to the granting of orders to permit compli ance therewith" (Int. No. 650), was read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Collins, said bill was placed on the order of third reading and referred to the committee on revision.

The bill (No. 423) entitled "An act reducing the tax payable by the Manhattan East Side Mission of the city of New York, for the year 1895" (Int. No. 404), was read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Dillon, said bill was placed on the order of third reading and referred to the committee on revision.

The bill (No. 599) entitled "An act for the relief of the village of Pleasantville, in the town of Mount Pleasant, Westchester county" (Int. No. 566), was read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Apgar, said bill was placed on the order of third reading and referred to the committee on revision.

The bill (No. 498) entitled "An act to amend chapter 162 of the Laws of 1895, entitled 'An act to provide for the construction and maintenance of a system of sewerage in the city of Ithaca,' in relation to the bond of the treasurer" (Int. No. 478), was read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Johnson, said bill was placed on the order of third reading and referred to the committee on revision.

The bill (No. 577) entitled "An act to amend chapter 157 of the Laws of 1883, entitled 'An act to enforce the collection of taxes levied in the county of Jefferson,' relating to the publication of notices of sale of real estate" (Int. No. 543), was read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Roberts, said bill was placed on the order of third reading and referred to the committee on revision.

The bill (No. 164) entitled "An act to discontinue the first and second school commissioner districts of Queens county, as it existed prior to January 1, 1899, and to consolidate the said two school commissioner districts into one district, to be known as the school commissioner district of Nassau county" (Int. No. 164), was read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Doughty, said bill was placed on the order of third reading and referred to the committee on revision.

The bill (No. 100) entitled "An act to legalize and confirm certain appointments made in the department by the fire commissioners of the former city of Brooklyn" (Int. No. 100), having been announced for a second reading,

On motion of Mr. E. C. Brennan, and by unanimous consent, said bill was made a special order on second reading for Wednesday next, immediately after the reading of the journal.

The bill (No. 255) entitled "An act to legalize and confirm the official acts of a notary public" (Int. No. 255), was read the second lime.

On motion of Mr. Pickett, said bill was placed on the order of third reading and referred to the committee on revision.

The bill (No. 249) entitled "An act to release to 'The Roman Catholic Church of the Most Holy Trinity of the city of Brooklyn,' all the right, title and interest of the people of the State of New York, in and to certain real estate in the borough of Brooklyn, County of Kings, and city and State of New York" (Int. No. 249), was read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Juengst, said bill was placed on the order of third reading and referred to the committee on revision.

The bill (No. 247) entitled "An act to release to George Fleer and Henry Fleer all the right, title and interest of the people of the State of New York in and to certain real estate in the borough of Brooklyn, county of Kings and city and State of New York " (Int. No. 247), was read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Juengst, said bill was placed on the order of third reading and referred to the committee on revision.

The bill (No. 248) entitled "An act to release to The Orphan Home of the city of Brooklyn' all the right, title and interest of the people of the State of New York, in and to certain real estate in the borough of Brooklyn, county of Kings, and city and State of New York" (Int. No. 248), was read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Juengst, said bill was placed on the order of third reading and referred to the committee on revision.

The Senate bill (No. 213) entitled "An act to grant and release to Michael Sullivan and Margaret Sullivan, all the right, title and interest of the people of the State of New York in and to certain real estate in the borough (late city) of Brooklyn" (Rec. No. 16), was read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Roche, said bill was placed on the order of third reading.

The Senate bill (No. 206) entitled "An act to release to George Fleer and Henry Fleer all the right, title and interest of the people of the State of New York in and to certain real estate in the borough of Brooklyn, county of Kings and city and State of New York" (Rec. No. 22), was read the second time.