report by such commission," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Lusk, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended, and said bill ordered to a third reading and referred to the committee on finance, retaining its place in the order of third reading.

Mr. Baumes introduced a bill (Int. No. 302) entitled "An act making an appropriation for the Hamilton-Odell library at Monticello," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on finance.

Also, a bill (Int. No. 303) entitled "An act to amend the charter of the city of Port Jervis, in relation to maximum amount of annual city tax levy, and to street improvements and payments therefor," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on affairs of cities.

Mr. Hewitt introduced a bill (Int. No. 304) entitled "An act repealing certain provisions of the Education Law, relative to the compensation and expenses of teachers attending institutes or conferences," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on public education.

Also, a bill (Int. No. 305) entitled "An act to amend the Education Law, relative to the apportionment of academic funds according to attendance of academic pupils," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on public education.

Mr. Pitcher introduced a bill (Int. No. 306) entitled "An act to validate, legalize and confirm the proceedings of the common council and inspectors of election of the city of Fulton, in the matter of the submission of certain propositions at a special taxpayers' election to raise money for the benefit of the fire, police and poor funds of said city, the canvassing of the votes cast at said election, obligations of said city incurred pursuant thereto, and authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds therefor," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

Also, a bill (Int. No. 307) entitled “An act to validate, legalize and confirm the proceedings of the commissioner of public works and the common council of the city of Fulton, in the matter of improving certain streets in said city at the expense of the city at large, and authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds to pay the cost thereof," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

Also, a bill (Int. No. 308) entitled "An act to amend the Tax Law, in relation to the expense of making descriptions of real property returned for nonpayment of taxes," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on taxation and retrenchment.

Mr. Carson, from the committee on affairs of villages, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Knight (No. 35, Int. No. 35) entitled "An act to amend chapter thirty-seven of the Laws of eighteen hundred and forty-seven, entitled 'An act to amend an act incorporating the village of Alexander,' in relation to powers of trustees relative to street lighting," 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. Mullan, from the committee on affairs of cities, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Bloomfield (No. 126, Int. No. 124) entitled "An act to amend chapter two hundred and forty-two of the Laws of nineteen hundred and eleven, entitled 'An act to amend, consolidate and revise the several acts relative to the city of Amsterdam,' generally," 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. Burlingame, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Gibbs (No. 164, Int. No. 162) entitled "An act to authorize the city of Buffalo to issue bonds for the purpose of constructing, enlarging, extending, improving, altering, remodeling, repairing, rebuilding and equipping the library buildings of the Grosvenor library of the city of Buffalo," 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. Burlingame, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Walton (No. 26, Int. No. 26) entitled "An act to amend the General Business Law, in relation to the sale of tickets of admission to theatres and places of amusement," 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. Burlingame, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Gibbs (No. 134, Int. No. 132) entitled "An act to legalize and validate the acts and proceedings of the village of Depew, its voters, officers and agents, in relation to the issuance of seventy thousand dollars paving bonds; to authorize the issuance and sale of said bonds, and to provide for raising annually by tax a sum necessary and sufficient to pay the principal and interest of such bonds as they become due," 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. Burlingame, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Gibbs (No. 133, Int. No. 131) entitled "An act to validate the acts and proceedings of the city of Lackawanna, its voters, officers and agents, in relation to the issuance of one hundred thousand dollar bonds of such city, issued for the construction of a permanent community memorial building, and to provide for the issuance, sale and payment of such bonds," reported in favor of the passage of the same, which report was agreed to, and said bill comImitted to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Mullan, from the committee on affairs of cities, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Baumes (No. 14, Int. No. 14) entitled "An act to amend chapter five hundred and seventy-two of the Laws of nineteen hundred and two, entitled 'An act to revise and amend an act to incorporate the city of Middletown and the acts amendatory thereof,' in relation to the sum which can be raised annually for carrying on the ordinary affairs and general expenses of the city," 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. Mullan, from the committee on affairs of cities, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Burling (No. 93, Int. No. 92) entitled "An act to amend chapter five hundred and fifty of the Laws of nineteen hundred and eleven, entitled 'An act authorizing and empowering the city of Mount Vernon to issue bonds for the purpose of paying its proportionate share of the expense of eliminating grade crossings in the city of Mount Vernon,' in relation to increasing the amount of such bonds and the interest they may bear," 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. Mullan, from the committee on affairs of cities, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Burling (No. 92, Int. No. 91) entitled "An act to amend chapter one hundred and eighty-two of the Laws of eighteen hundred and ninety-two, entitled 'An act to incorporate the city of Mount Vernon,' in relation to limitation 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. Mullan, from the committee on affairs of cities, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Burling (No. 91, Int. No. 90) entitled "An act to amend chapter three hundred and sixty-one of the Laws of nineteen hundred and nine, entitled ‘An act relating to the repaving of streets and highways in the city of Mount Vernon which have once been paved at the expense of abutting property, in whole or in part, and authorizing such city to raise money therefor by the issue of bonds,' in relation to increasing the amount of such bonds," 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. Mullan, from the committee on affairs of cities, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Boylan (No. 171, Int. No. 168) entitled "An act to amend the Greater New York charter, in relation to extraordinary expenditures by the board of health in case of impending pestilence," 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. Mullan, from the committee on affairs of cities, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Straus (No. 205, Int. No. 61) entitled "An act to amend the Greater New York charter, in relation to making more specific the powers of the commissioner of public welfare of the city of New York in the collection of money for the support of poor persons from relatives and the property or estate of such poor persons," 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. Mullan, from the committee on affairs of cities, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Duell (No. 64, Int. No. 63) entitled "An act to amend chapter four hundred and fifty-two of the Laws of nineteen hundred and eight, entitled 'An act to supplement the general laws relating to the government of the city of Yonkers, and to revise and consolidate the local laws relating thereto,' in relation to assessment of real property," 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. Fearon moved that the committee on internal affairs of towns, counties and public highways be discharged from the consideration of Senate bill (No. 20, Int. No. 20) entitled "An act to amend the Highway Law, in relation to signs regulating the speed of motor vehicles," and that the said bill be amended, reprinted and recommitted to the committee on internal affairs of towns, counties and public highways.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion, and it was decided in the affirmative.

Mr. Knight moved that the committee on labor and industry be discharged from the consideration of Senate bill (No. 116, Int. No. 114) entitled "An act to amend the Workmen's Compensation Law, generally," and that the said bill be amended, reprinted and recommitted to the committee on labor and industry.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion, and it was decided in the affirmative.

The Senate bill (No. 79, Int. No. 78) entitled "An act to confer jurisdiction on the Court of Claims to hear, audit and determine the claims of Samuel H. Morgan and Adella Morgan and J. Fenton Olive against the State for damages alleged to have