Mr. Ramsperger introduced a bill (Int. No. 355) entitled “An act to amend chapter five hundred and twenty-seven of the Laws of nineteen hundred and six, entitled 'An act giving the city of Buffalo additional power to abate floods in Buffalo river and Cazenovia creek, and to put the Buffalo river in navigable condition, and to acquire lands by purchase or by eminent domain proceedings, and requiring the construction of bridges over said Buffalo river and Cazenovia creek, and providing for the issue of bonds, and for the raising of money by general and local taxation to pay the expense of said work or improvement,' in relation to the amount of its bonds authorized to be issued by the city of Buffalo to pay the expense of the work or improvement," 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. Gibbs, by request, introduced a bill (Int. No. 356) entitled “An act making an appropriation for the State Institute for the Study of Malignant Disease, for the purchase, care and use of radium," 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. 357) entitled "An act relating to real property mortgage loans," 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. Russell introduced a bill (Int. No. 358) entitled “An act to amend the Greater New York charter, in relation to changing the name of the department of public charities to the department of public welfare," 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. Schackno introduced a bill (Int. No. 359) entitled "An act to amend chapter three hundred and three of the Laws of eighteen hundred and eighty-two, re-enacted 'An act in relation to summary proceedings to remove monthly tenants in the cities of New York and Brooklyn for holding over,' by chapter three hundred and fifty-seven of the Laws of eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, in relation to notices to tenants," which was read [SENATE JOURNAL]

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the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on codes.

Mr. Dodge introduced a bill (Int. No. 360) entitled “An act to amend chapter five hundred and eighty-six of the Laws of nineteen hundred and nineteen, entitled 'An act to create a board of conference, in relation to the proposed improvement of Harlem river, by straightening the channel at Johnston's iron works, removing or altering High bridge and the widening and deepening of the Harlem or Bronx kills, and making an appropriation therefor,' in relation to the time within which such board shall make a report," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

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

Mr. Towner introduced a bill (Int. No. 361) entitled "An act to amend chapter one hundred and eighty of the Laws of nineteen hundred, entitled 'An act in relation to unpaid taxes in the towns of the county of Putnam,' in relation to publication of notices of sale," 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.

Mr. Ferris introduced a bill (Int. No. 362) entitled "An act to amend the Town Law, in relation to compensation of town auditors in certain towns," 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.

Mr. Whitley introduced a bill (Int. No. 363) entitled "An act to amend the Election Law, in relation to meetings for registration," 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. 364) entitled "An act to amend the Code of Civil Procedure, in relation to the entry and docketing of deficiency judgments in actions for the foreclosure of mortgages, which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on codes.

Mr. Davenport introduced a bill (Int. No. 365) entitled “An

act to amend the Conservation Law, in relation to trespass upon private parks or lands where foxes or other fur-bearing animals are bred," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on conservation.

The Assembly sent for concurrence the bill (No. 88, Rec. No. 4) entitled "An act to amend the charter of the city of Hudson, in relation to increasing the salaries of the chief of police, sergeant and police officers in the said city," 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.

Also, a bill (No. 143, Rec. No. 5) entitled "An act for the relief of the town of Ephratah in the county of Fulton," 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. 144, Rec. No. 6) entitled "An act for the relief of the town of Bleecker in the county of Fulton," 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. 160, Rec. No. 7) entitled "An act for the relief of the town of Caroga, in the county of Fulton," 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. 165, Rec. No. 8) entitled "An act to amend the Highway Law, in relation to the establishment of a new State route, extending from Long Lake, in the county of Hamilton, to Saranac Lake, in the counties of Franklin and Essex, and to Saranac Junction," 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. 135, Rec. No. 9) entitled "An act to amend the charter of the village of Lyons, generally." which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time..

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

Said Assembly bill 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.

Mr. Walters offered a resolution, in the words following:

Resolved, That at e hour of 12 o'clock noon on Tuesday, February 10, 1920, the Senate proceed to nominate a candidate for the office of Regent of the University in place of James Byrne of the city of New York, borough of Manhattan, whose term of office is about to expire; and

A candidate for the office of Regent of the University to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Francis M. Carpenter of the village of Mt. Kisco, county of Westchester, ninth judicial district, whose term of office would have expired on the 1st day of April, 1921; and

A candidate for the office of Regent of the University to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Abram I. Elkus of the city of New York, borough of Manhattan, first judicial district, whose term of office would have expired on the 1st day of April,

1923.

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

Mr. Walters offered a resolution, in the words following: Resolved (if the Assembly concur), That at the hour of 12 o'clock noon on Wednesday, February 11, 1920, the Senate and

Assembly meet in joint convention, as provided by law, for the purpose of comparing nominations for the office of Regent of the University, in place of James Byrne of the city of New York, borough of Manhattan, whose term of office is about to expire; and

A candidate for the office of Regent of the University to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Francis M. Carpenter of the village of Mt. Kisco, county of Westchester, ninth judicial district, whose term of office would have expired on the 1st day of April, 1921; and

A candidate for the office of Regent of the University to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Abram I. Elkus of the city of New York, borough of Manhattan, first judicial district, whose term of office would have expired on the 1st day of April,

1923.

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

Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said resolution to the Assembly and request their concurrence therein.

Mr. Walters offered a resolution in the words following:

Resolved, That at the hour of 12 o'clock noon on Tuesday, February 10, 1920, the Senate proceed to nominate a candidate for the office of Member of the Council of Farms and Markets, in place of William E. Dana of the village of Avon, county of Livingston, seventh judicial district, whose term of office is about to expire.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said resolution, and it was decided in the affirmative. Mr. Walters offered a resolution in the words following: Resolved (if the Assembly concur), That at the hour of 12 o'clock noon on Wednesday, February 11, 1920, the Senate and Assembly meet in joint convention, as provided by law, for the purpose of comparing nominations for the office of Member of the Council of Farms and Markets, in place of William E. Dana of the village of Avon, county of Livingston, seventh judicial district, whose term of office is about to expire.

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

Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said resolution to the Assembly and request their concurrence therein.