amend the Tax Law, in relation to special proceedings concerning special franchise tax assessments.''

Also, Senate bill (No. 604, Int. No. 566) entitled "An act to authorize the common council of the city of Binghamton to cancel and annul taxes assessed for the year nineteen hundred and twenty-six on real property in such city and to make an appropriation for the refund of such taxes."

Also, Senate bill (No. 468, Int. No. 440) entitled "An act to amend the Public Health Law, in relation to State aid to counties engaging in public health work.

Also, Senate bill (No. 886, Int. No. 817) entitled "An act to amend the General City Law, in relation to powers of cities to enter upon lands and waters in connection with proposed water supply systems or extensions thereof," with a message that it has concurred in the passage of the same.

Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said bills to the Governor.

The Assembly returned the Senate bill (No. 487, Assembly Reprint No. 1817, Int. No. 456) entitled "An act to amend the New York city municipal court code, in relation to return of jury fees.

Also, Senate bill (No. 306, Assembly Reprint No. 1827, Int. No. 20) entitled "An act to incorporate the Fred L. Lavanburg Foundation."

Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said bills to the Governor.

The Assembly returned the Senate bill (No. 573, Int. No. 535) entitled "Concurrent resolution of the Senate and Assembly proposing an amendment to section one-a of article two of the Constitution, in relation to absent voters, ," with a message that it has concurred in the passage of the same.

Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said bill to the Secretary of State.

The President presented the report of New York State Bridge and Tunnel Commission, which was laid upon the table and ordered printed.

(See Document)

Also, the annual report of the Attorney-General, which was laid upon the table and ordered printed.

(See Document)

Also, the annual report of the State Civil Service Commission. (See Document)

Mr. Knight moved that the Senate do now adjourn.

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

Whereupon, the Senate adjourned.

FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 1927

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.

Prayer by Rev. Wm. H. Edwards.

The journal of March 17th was read and approved.

Mr. Evans introduced a bill (Int. No. 1490) entitled "An act to authorize the commissioners of the sinking fund of the city of New York to cancel and annul all taxes and assessments which are a lien upon the property of the New York City Baptist Mission Society in the borough of the Bronx, city of New York," 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. 1491) entitled “An act to amend chapter two hundred and thirty-three of the Laws of nineteen hundred and twenty-six, entitled 'An act to provide for elimination of highway-railroad crossings at grade, outside of the cities of New York, Buffalo and Syracuse,' generally," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on finance.

Mr. Webb introduced a bill (Int. No. 1492) entitled "An act in relation to the construction and operation of a stone crusher plant in the town of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess county, and legalizing the acts and proceedings of the town board relating thereto," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary. Mr. Baumes introduced a bill (Int. No. 1493) entitled "An act in relation to probation," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on codes.

Mr. Fearon introduced a bill (Int. No. 1494) entitled "An act to amend chapter seven hundred and seventy-four of the Laws of nineteen hundred and twenty-six, entitled 'An act making an appropriation for the elimination of grade crossings,' in relation to expenditures for grade crossing eliminations," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also was read the second time, and referred to the committee on finance.

Mr. Wales introduced a bill (Int. No. 1495) entitled "An act to amend the Penal Law, in relation to immoral plays and the use of real property therefor," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on codes.

Mr. Webb introduced a bill (Int. No. 1496) entitled "An act to amend chapter twenty-nine of the Laws of nineteen hundred and nine, entitled 'An act relating to municipal corporations, constituting chapter twenty-four of the Consolidated Laws,'" which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Webb, and by unanimous consent, the rules

were suspended, and said bill ordered to a third reading and referred to the committee on affairs of cities, retaining its place on order of third reading.

Also, a bill (Int. No. 1497) entitled "An act to amend chapter seven hundred and twenty-four of the Laws of nineteen hundred and five, entitled 'An act to provide for an additional supply of pure and wholesome water for the city of New York; and for the acquisition of lands or interests therein, and for the construction of the necessary reservoirs, dams, aqueducts, filters, and other appurtenances for that purpose; and for the appointment of a commission with the powers and duties necessary and proper to attain these objects,' generally," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

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

Mr. Westall introduced a bill (Int. No. 1498) entitled "An act to amend the Education Law, in relation to the salary of directors of agricultural schools," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on finance.

Mr. Hewitt introduced a bill (Int. No. 1499) entitled "An act to provide for the construction of a State office building in the city of New York, on a site which such city is authorized by this act to convey to the State, and to authorize the creation of a State debt for the purpose of such construction and making an appro priation therefor," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on finance.

The Assembly sent for concurrence a bill (No. 1767, Rec. No. 328) entitled "An act to amend the Agriculture and Markets Law, in relation to the enforcement in Westchester county of the provisions of law relating to the licensing of dogs," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on agriculture.

Also, a bill (No. 1576, Rec. No. 329) entitled "An act to legalize the acts and proceedings of the board of supervisors of the county of Chautauqua, New York, in the formation of the Fluvanna fire district in the town of Ellicott, county of Chautauqua," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

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

Also, a bill (No. 1566, Rec. No. 330) entitled "An act to amend the Ithaca city charter, in relation to the filing of maps and recording of deeds and other instruments in writing relating to real property within said city," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time,

On motion of Mr. Truman, and by unanimous consent, said bill was substituted for Senate bill (No. 1043, Int. No. 940), now on the order of third reading.

Also, a bill (No. 1748, Rec. No. 331) entitled "An act to amend chapter forty-seven of the Laws of eighteen hundred and ninetyone, entitled 'An to make the office of county clerk of Herkimer county a salaried office, and regulating the management of said office,' in relation to the salary of the county clerk," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on internal affairs of towns, counties and public highways.

Also, a bill (No. 1031, Rec. No. 332) entitled "An act to amend the Real Property Law and the Membership Corporations Law, in relation to cemetery lands," 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 (No. 1751, Rec. No. 333) entitled "An act providing for the disposition of certain moneys provided in the county of Livingston for the establishment of a tuberculosis hospital, the establishment of which was abandoned," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Knight, and by unanimous consent, said bill was substituted for Senate bill (No. 1263, Int. No. 1143), now on the order of third reading.

Also, a bill (No. 1839, Rec. No. 334) entitled "An act to repeal. chapter two hundred and thirty-two of the Laws of nineteen hundred and fourteen, entitled 'An act to accept a deed of gift from Herbert Wadsworth of the town of Avon, Livingston county, to the people of the State of New York, of land in the town of Avon, Livingston county, New York,'"' which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Knight, and by unanimous consent, said bill was substituted for Senate bill (No. 1317, Int. No. 1172), now on the order of third reading.

Also, a bill (No. 2103, Rec. No. 335) entitled "An act to amend chapter twenty-nine of the Laws of eighteen hundred and ninetyone, entitled 'An act to make the office of sheriff of Madison county a salaried office and regulating the management of said office,' generally," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Gates, and by unanimous consent, said bill was substituted for Senate bill (No. 1186, Int. No. 1075), now on the order of third reading.

Also, a bill (No. 1637, Rec. No. 336) entitled "An act to amend chapter six hundred and fifteen of the Laws of nineteen hundred and twenty-four, entitled 'An act providing for the construction of a free public education building as a memorial to Theodore. Roosevelt, and making an appropriation for expenses therefor to be incurred in the year commencing July first, nineteen hundred and twenty-four,' in relation to the construction and maintenance

of such buildings and repealing section three hundred and eighteen. of the State Departments Law," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Westall, and by unanimous consent, said bill was substituted for Senate bill (No. 429, Int. No. 409), now on the order of third reading.

Mr. Hewitt, from the committee on finance, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Hickey (No. 1454, Int. No. 1287) entitled "An act to authorize the Board of Commissioners of the Land Office to convey to the city of Buffalo the present State normal school property and buildings situate in the city of Buffalo, and also to convey to the city of Buffalo certain other properties owned by said State forming a part of the present hospital site in said city, and to authorize and empower the city of Buffalo to remove and relocate from said hospital lands so to be conveyed the reception building now used in connection with the State hospital onto adjacent lands owned by the State of New York and used for hospital purposes, and to construct a new normal school building on lands to be conveyed by the board of Commissioners of the Land Office to the city of Buffalo fronting on Elmwood avenue, and also to authorize and empower the city of Buffalo to reconvey to the State of New York the lands occupied by said State normal school building when completed," reported in favor of the passage of the same with amendments, the title being amended to read a follows: "An act to authorize the Board of Commissioners of the Land Office to convey to the city of Buffalo the present State normal school property and buildings situate in the city of Buffalo, and also to convey to the city of Buffalo certain other properties owned by said State forming a part of the present hospital site in said city, and to authorize and empower the city of Buffalo to remove and relocate from said hospital lands so to be conveyed the reception building now used in connection with the State hospital onto adjacent lands owned by the State of New York and used for hospital purposes, and to construct a new normal school building on lands to be conveyed by the Board. of Commissioners of the Land Office to the city of Buffalo fronting on Elmwood avenue, and also to authorize and empower the city of Buffalo to reconvey to the State of New York the lands occupied by said State normal school building when completed and to authorize and empower the city of Buffalo to issue bonds to raise money to carry into effect such purposes,' which report was agreed to.

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

Mr. Hewitt, from the committee on finance, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Dick (No. 627, Int. No. 16) entitled "An act to amend the Judiciary Law, in relation to salaries of confidential clerks to Supreme Court justices in the Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Judicial Districts, and making an ap