referred the Assembly bill introduced by Mr. Garfein (No. 1489, Rec. No. 279), entitled "An act to amend the Public Health Law, in relation to vital statistics," reported in favor of the passage of the same, which report was agreed to, and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Heacock, from the committee on internal affairs of towns and counties, to which was referred the Assembly bill introduced by Mr. Whitney (No. 1714, Rec. No. 510), entitled "An act to repeal chapter one hundred and ninety of the Laws of eighteen hundred and fifty-five, entitled 'An act in relation to auditing of accounts by the board of supervisors of Saratoga county," reported in favor of the, passage of the same, which report was agreed to, and said bill committed to the committee of the whole. Mr. Heacock, from the committee on internal affairs of towns and counties, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Hubbs (No. 1314, Int. No. 1063), entitled "An act to estabfish a public school teachers' retirement fund in Nassau county," reported in favor of the passage of the same, which report was agreed to, and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Heacock, from the committee on internal affairs of towns and counties, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Rose (No. 1261, Int. No. 1035), entitled "An act to authorize the fire commissioners in certain fire districts in the county of Sullivan to issue certificates of indebtedness," reported in favor of the passage of the same, which report was agreed to, and said. bill committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Heacock, from the committee on internal affairs of towns and counties, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Emerson (No. 1316, Int. No. 1065), entitled "An act to amend the Highway Law, in relation to State and county highways in cities of the third class," reported in favor of the passage of the same, which report was agreed to.

On motion of Mr. Emerson, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended, and said bill ordered to a third reading.

Mr. Hubbs, from the committee on affairs of villages, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Wainwright (No. 1376, Int. No. 1078), entitled "An act to amend chapter one hundred and seventeen of the Laws of eighteen hundred and eighty-three, entitled 'An act to amend, consolidate and revise

the charter of the village of Peekskill, and the several acts amendatory thereof,' in relation to the power and authority of the board of trustees," reported in favor of the passage of the same, which report was agreed to, and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Platt, from the committee on agriculture, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Holden (No. 1021, Int. No. 890), entitled "An act to amend the Agricultural Laws, in relation to the definition of adulterated milk," reported in favor of the passage of the same, which report was agreed to, and said bill con.mitted to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Platt, from the committee on agriculture, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Rose (No. 510, Int. No. 485), entitled "An act to amend the Agricultural Law, in relation to skimmed milk, skimmed milk cheese and milk powder," reported in favor of the passage of the same, which report was agreed to, and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Hill, from the committee on finance, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Brough (No. 1012, Int. No. 876), entitled "An act to amend the Labor Law, relating to the department of labor, and creating therein a new bureau," reported in favor of the passage of the same with amendments, which report was agreed to, and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Agnew, from the committee on engrossed bills, reported, as correctly printed and engrossed, the Assembly bill (No. 1469, Senate reprint No. 1338, Rec. No. 452) entitled "An act to amend the Village Law, in relation to establishment of fire limits."

Also. Assembly bill (No. 1196, Senate reprint No. 1339, Rec. No. 296) entitled "An act to amend chapter seven hundred and six of the Laws of nineteen hundred and one, entitled 'An act to make the office of register of the county of Kings a salaried office and regulating the management of said office,' so as to limit the compensation to be paid to the register after the close of his term of office."

Also, Assembly bill (No. 2184, Senate reprint No. 1346, Rec. No. 555) entitled "An act to amend chapter five hundred and sixty-nine of the Laws of nineteen hundred and nine, entitled ‘An act to authorize the selection, location and appropriation of certain

lands in the town of Saratoga Springs, for a State reservation, and to preserve the natural mineral springs therein located, and making an appropriation therefor, and authorizing an issue of bonds to pay such appropiration.""

Also, Senate bill (No. 1342, Int. No. 130) entitled "An act to amend the Code of Civil Procedure, in relation to the effect of a dismissal of a complaint or counterclaim."

Also, Senate bill (No. 1340, Int. No. 999) entitled "An act to amend the Railroad Law, so as to provide for the transfer of property when the existence of a railroad corporation ceases."

Also, Senate bill (No. 1341, Int. No. 696) entitled "An act to amend the Code of Civil Procedure, in relation to the confession or admission of a defendant.”

Also, Senate bill (No. 1335, Int. No. 433) entitled "An act to amend the Greater New York charter, relative to the board of education."

The Assembly bill (No. 2184, Senate reprint 1346, Rec. No. 555) entitled “An act to amend chapter five hundred and sixtynine of the Laws of nineteen hundred and nine, entitled 'An act to authorize the selection, location and appropriation of certain lands in the town of Saratoga Springs, for a State reservation, and to preserve the natural mineral springs therein located, and making an appropriation therefor, and authorizing an issue of bonds to pay such appropriation,' was read the third time.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to the final passage of said bill, the same having been printed and upon the desks of the members in its final form for three calendar legislative days, and it was decided in the affirmative, twothirds of all the Senators elected voting in favor thereof, as follows:

Ordered, That the Clerk return said bill to the Assembly, with a message that the Senate has concurred in the passage of the same, with amendments.

The Assembly bill (No. 1802, Rec. No. 564) entitled "An act to amend the Insanity Law, relative to the Psychiatric Institute. and the director thereof," was read the third time.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to the final passage of said bill, the same having been printed and upon the desks of the members in its final form for three calendar legislative days, and it was decided in the affirmative, a majority of all the Senators elected voting in favor thereof, and three-fifths being present, as follows:

Ordered, That the Clerk return said bill to the Assembly, with a message that the Senate has concurred in the passage of the

same.

The Assembly bill (No. 693, Rec. No. 164) entitled “An act to amend the Town Law, in relation to meeting of town board for auditing accounts," was read the third time.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to the final passage of said bill, the same having been printed and upon the desks of the members in its final form for three calendar legislative days, and it was decided in the affirmative, a majority of all the Senators elected voting in favor thereof, and three-fifths being present, as follows:

Ordered, That the Clerk return said bill to the Assembly, with a message that the Senate has concurred in the passage of the

same.

The Assembly bill (No. 1951, Rec. No. 577) entitled "An act to amend the Greater New York charter so as to confer upon the board of estimate and apportionment power to acquire land for playground purposes," was read the third time.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to the final passage of said bill, the same having been printed and upon the desks of the members in its final form for three calendar legislative days, and it was decided in the affirmative, a majority of all the Senators elected voting in favor thereof, and three-fifths being present, as follows:

Ordered, That the Clerk return said bill to the Assembly, with a message that the Senate has concurred in the passage of the

same.

The Assembly bill (No. 1571, Rec. No. 383) entitled "An act to amend the Forest, Fish and Game Law, in relation to the waters and territory comprising the Saint Lawrence reservation," was read the third time.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to the final passage of said bill, the same having been printed and upon the desks of the members in its final form for three calendar legislative days, and it was decided in the affirmative, a majority of all the Senators elected voting in favor thereof, and three-fifths being present, as follows: