New-York tribune., 1903-03-31
YORK OF LEGISLATURE.
Large Calendars in Both Houses
Some I'm DOrtznt Bills.

privileged resolutions were presented requesting
Governor OdeIl 20 return certain bills that had
been passed BY both houses Of the legislature. 1t
is understood that notice had been served that
the bills mentioned would be vetoed
The Senate took recess for Ave minutes, In
which reception given to former Lieutenant
Governor Woodruff
Communications were received from the North
Side Board Of Trade Of New-York City protest
ing against the enactment OF the Mortgage Tax bil
a hearing on which win be held tomorrow in The
Senate Chamber.
Senator Hill presented preamble and resolutions.
expressing the appreciation of the people OF New
York Of the labors Of Major Thomas W. Symonds
u. s. A, for his services and assistance to State
authorities in the study of the canal problem.
Senator HIn asked for Immediate action, bat this
objected TO by Senator Malby, who said that
there much canal IN the resolutions to suit
him.
Laughter was caused by the presentation of q
resolution that the typewriter manufactured the
company OF which former Lieutenant Governor
Woodruff is the head be adopted the Official
typewriter of the Senate. Mr. woodruff occupied
q chair beside the Lieutenant Governor at the time
The resolution was hsnded up by Senator Wagner,
Of Brooklyn.
There was considerable discussion the bill to
regulate the practice Of nursing. which gen.
eral order. 1t advanced without amendment.
The Elsberg bill amending the banking law. pro-
vtding that the capital of banking corporations
shall be invested in bonds and mortgages Of unen-
numbered real property to the extent OF 90 per cent
Of its value, instead Of double the amount loaned
upon, passed
The Armstrong bill relative to the sale OF grouse
and woodcock also passed It has been amend
ed 90 that possession of this game shall not be pre-
sumpttve evidence Of violation by any person who
has given bond to the Game Commissioner Of the
State.
Senator F4tzgeraId's bill making the anniver-
sary day Of the discovery Of America by Columbus
holiday advanced to third reading were
also the three Hill bills relative to the employment
of women and children IN factories, mercantile
and other establishments. and also for the Ncens-
ing Of newsboys in cities Of the first class.
The Senate then adjourned
THE ASSEMBLY
When the Assembly convened tonight calendar
of sixty-sx bills taken up. and Speaker Nixon
started of with the usual Monday night speed to
dispose of them.
Mr. Princes bill which regulates the height OF
signs roofs in New-York City was laid aside.
When the Nye bill reQuiringsthe registration Of
nurses was reached. Mr. Davis, of Monroe County.
moved that 1t be recommitted to the Committee on
Public Health In order that it might be made to
conform with Senator Armstrong; bill. The vote
was g. tie, and Speaker Nixon cast the deciding
vote against the recommittal. Several amendments
TO che bill defeated. but one offered by MI
Rogers providing that the Regents shall waive the
examination IN cases Of persons practising nursing
was adopted, and the bill ordered reprinted
The Clark bill which gives to the Mayor Of New
York the right to purchase the Staten Island ferry
was advanced to third reading and reconmitted to
the Committee on Cities
It was 1890 p. m. in the Assembly when long
debate was begun on Assemblyman Legget's bill
amending the charter of Niagara Falls After MI
nority protests the bill was passed
The Nevsboy License bill. identical with sen-
ator Hills, introduced in the lower house by MT.
AgneW, passed without debate.
Other measures passed were:
H conkling-Conferr1ng power on the Board
of Estimate and Apportonment Of NeW-York 10
acquire certain lands for Fairgrounds.
Mr.. Pearsall-Dividing towns where the money
system used for highway purposes into districts
for the removal Of snow and authorizing highway
commissioners to contract for its removal
Mr.. Bostwtck-Providing that the value OF bank
ing the assets by the number of outstanding shares
Mr. MoreIand-1fsl1ng It q msdemeanor to COM
municate with prisoners without permission from
Mr. Bostwick-Providing for the payment of a
salary to Frederick A King. probation ofncer Of
the city magistrates court Of the Ist Division of
New-Yo-k-
Mr. Ellis-Authorizing the Park Commissioners
Of the Borough of The Bronx to give to boat clubs
OF the city Of New York permission to erect boat
houses in Macomb's Dam Park on the Harlem
River.
Mr. Doo,ing-Author1zing the Park Commissioner
the Borough Of The Bronx to lease certain lands
In Maconb's Dam Park athletic associations
The Assembly adjourned at 11:40 p. m till IL
o'clock tomorrow