New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-03-08
SPEAKER COLE IN TIE CHAIR AGAIN

MUCH CONCERN OVER HIS LLNEss-REPohr OF
THE cFILfNG COMMISSION
ALnASY March 7.-spcaher Cole driven in a car
from the Governors Mansion this morning to the
Assembly Chamber, where he opened the session
After prayer he called Assemblyman saxtOn 20 tho
chair. Mr.. saxton presided during the morning ses-
sion. Mr.. Coles short Illness has told heavily upon
his constitution, and he looks pale and Ills
appearance this morning was warmly greeted. There
are fears, however, that he unnecessarily exposed
himself by coming out. and that relapse may follow
Among the bills several OF interest to the peo
pie Of City and Long Island These are the
moro important;
Mr. wafer-Ag ainst the sale of cottonsecd oil for
olive Oil
Mr. ConnoIly-For the construction Of public bath
In the Hudson River between One hundred andtweny-
eighth and One-hundred and thirtieth ats.
Thomas smlth-To protect the navigation OF the Hud
son River
John Msrtin-To suppress bucket-shops and gambling
in stocks, bonds, etc.
Mr. Rosenthal-To regulate the sale of books, papers
and periodicals, etc, on railroad trains
Mr. Shea-Regus tng the practice OF veterinary sur
gerry.
Mr.. Hagan-To amend the charter OF Long Island
City: reorganize the Fire Department of Long Isl
and City repeal law referring TO the city
eminent OF Long Island City.
Mr. nagserty-To prevent the adultcration Of dairy
products.
A bill introduced In the Senate by Mr.. Laughltn AMI
In the Assembly by Mr. Gallagher referring to tho
Cayuga Indians. was passed. II appoints william {.
Rry ant OF Buffalo, agent 10 investigate the question
Of relationship between the Cayugas of Canada and
this state An old grant allows the tribe for land
500 year forever but the Canadian Indians have
not been getting any OF this annual payment. Tho
object tn they entitled to airy portion OF II,
and what portion
CEILING OF THE ASSEMBLY CHAMBER.
Richard NJ CpIohn, chairman OF the commission APP
pointed to examine the ceiling of the Assembly Cham
her for tho purpose Of ascertatnng It's present oondi-
ton. made a report this morning The report APP
proves the work already DONE and states that the
walls Of the Assembly part OF the Capitol axe subject
to excessive and concentrated loading not originally
contemplated in the construction Of the masonry, a
j. evident from the early decay or the supcrstrctnre
The main Assembly cofmns haze slightly moved sine1
$50, and probably are az rest. The vaulten
construction shows marked evidence or HofcHicn.
and dis nteerafOn. Tho forces have been ~ w"rn
for years and those movements must pe sIoPPou W
relieving tho excessive and ferflnous Welghrs. .
Decay and fracture shown IN every part OF
the ceiling One OF the riss -
The Bmth side vault the washngt' nave.
aao Is so dangerously crasAed that DaS nen up
ported by special oentring Tho man lonsIu
and Transverse arches show movements Anu
Some radical measures In construction 10 lngso
movements necessary, or In Rev years the bhu,
ing Win lie damaged teyDud repair " Is re onnehaed
that greater part Of the grained CONSTRUCTION be re-
moved and Us pls~e Supplied by ceings OF lighter
construction more suitable 10 parliamentary pur-
poses HIrh work mnst he dom 10 save tiis rart
r1ciion and Diet all are stil bring made Ivy the
commission OF all parts Of the bniidng affected by
lie present construction. To compute thi' ~6rk an
extension ~ time IL asked.
AirSworth's motion aud the report WAS reisfred To
the Ceiling Committee.