New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-02-11
GENERAL LEGISLATION.

REGULATING wAGEs-PRoTECIIoN OF BUTTER DEAL
ERs-wOMEN AS SCHOOL TRUSTEES.
IFroM TIE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUNE
Albany Feb. 10.-The proceedings OF the
Legislature to-day devoid Of interest aud few bs
OF importance were introduced II would seem that by
general consent all bills that need special care IN
their preparation are not to be considered TIL the last
hurried hours OF the session The striking feature
of the session thus far however Is the absence OF po
cal bills affecting Eey-Y0rk CITY There have been
plenty Of bills of this character In relation to brookyn
but Newly ok has thus far enjoyed hapy freedom from
them Another notable Of the session is the scarcity
OF bills concerning companies, SO plentiful
for raj wears past One bad OF previous
wears has snrvived-the bill for the creation Of an island
on Robbins Reef. The strong protest against ihs Dill
expresscd By The Chamber Of Commerce OF New-YOrk
was read to the Assembly today
MIR Costello was the last member OF the Legislature
sworn in having been detained away from Albany by
illness more than month after the session OF the
Legislature began. IL Is 10 be presumed that he &C.
cupied his leisure moments during TINS compulsory
absence IN framing bills for the reformation OF
government III city that lie represents The result
OF this application is perhaps seen In bill Introduced
today by lin with the following provisions
All persons employed labOrers by the Mayor, Alder
men and Commonaty OF the City Of New York, or by
any of The departments in any OF the bureaus or de-
paTtmrmts thereof shall be paid, compensation for
their services at uniform rate OF compensation ior
each day OF service such rate 10 be liked from time 10
time by The Common Council Of said cIty provided,
however mat the rate such compensation shall not
exceed the sum Of - per diy
Another attempt be made to disclose 20 buyers the
fact that oicoifeaune is not butter. and 10 prevent
their being deceived buying the former for tie lat
Ter Nj Carts introduced Dill providing that ali fir
kins OF o,comdrgsrine shall be stamped with the word
and that the letters OF the word shall
BE- burned N or painted with permanent black pant,
and shall e not less than Onehaif inch in length.
Mr. Tal,madge introduced bill making burial per-
mIts issngd by the Boards OF Health Of Ne"lOrk aud
Brooklyn good IN any part OF the state.
Mr. CongdOn, OF Cattaraugus, introduced rather
novel bin IL provides for the compensation of LAWYERS
who are TOO poor pay counsel Boards OF Supervisors
under the BILL authorized 10 make arrangements Tor
The nayment such counsel after their bills have been
audited 10y the Judge who compelled them TO serve.
bin that Is evidently aimed at OF The many
railroads running from Brooklyn TO COney Island was
Introduced by Mr. Clancy. 10 provides that II shall not
be lawful 10 lay out any railroad or change the
rone OF any now existing Without the consent OF The
Board OF Supervisors OF Kings County
Mr. Robertson introduced bill in the senate relative
10 pfoceedings in Courts which the Mayor and Com
monaliy the City OF EewYork are parties OF record or
Interested By unsnIOus consent this bill was read
third time aud passed. IL also read third time ana
passed m the Assembly.
The bills were passed in the Senate declaring women
eligible 10 serve rs schOo trustees; appropriatng
800 900 10 continue the work the new Capitol and
ao the Crane Army OF the Republic 10 nave musc
nt funeral professions on Sundays. .
The senate Ia open executive session confirmed Ine
following appoint ments:
Charles r. tlrioh, of NewYork, Commissioner OF Emil
grafton.