appointed to the fire department of the 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. Schackno introduced a bill (Int. No. 708) entitled "An act to amend the Railroad Law, in relation to the rate of fare on railroads operated by steam in cities of over one million inhabitants,” which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on public service.

The Assembly sent for concurrence the bill (No. 421, Rec. No 27) entitled "An act to amend section seventy-five of chapter five hundred and thirty-five of the Laws of nineteen hundred and fifteen, entitled 'An act to consolidate and revise the several acts, relative to the city of Olean,' in relation to the auditing of city pay rolls." 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. 591, Rec. No. 28) entitled "An act to amend chapter five hundred and fifty-nine of the Laws of nineteen hundred and two, entitled 'An act in relation to the enforcement and collection of taxes in the county of Oneida,' in relation to redemption," 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. 641, Rec. No. 29) entitled "An act to amend chapter eighteen of the Laws of eighteen hundred and sixty-two, entitled 'An act to revise the charter of the city of Utica,' in relation to the compensation of the delinquent tax clerk," 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. 507, Rec. No. 30) entitled "An act to amend chapter six hundred and two of the Laws of nineteen hundred and one, entitled 'An act to provide for the appointment of a commissioner of jurors and to provide for a special jury in civil and criminal actions in each county of the State having a population of one million or more, according to the last preceding Federal census,' in relation to the powers of commissioner of jurors in counties having a population of four hundred thousand or more,” [SENATE JOURNAL]

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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. 486, Rec. No. 31) entitled "An act to amend the Town Law, in relation to town meetings in the county of Cortland and to terms of office of town officers heretofore or hereafter elected therein and the filling of vacancies," 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. 237, Rec. No. 32) 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.

Also, a bill (No. 602, Rec. No. 33) entitled "An act to amend the Town Law, in relation to regulation of the sale and use of fireworks," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Walton, and by unanimous consent, said bill was substituted for Senate bill (No. 705, Int. No. 436), now in the committee of the whole.

Also, a bill (No. 290, Rec. No. 34) 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 power of trustees to borrow money," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on affairs of villages.

Mr. Hewitt, from the committee on internal affairs of towns, counties and public highways, to which was referred the Assembly bill introduced by Mr. Wiswall (No. 211, Rec. No. 17) entitled "An act to amend chapter five hundred and nineteen of the Laws of nineteen hundred and nine, entitled 'An act in relation to certain deputy sheriffs in the county of Albany," reported in favor of the passage of the same, which report was agreed to.

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

The Senate bill (No. 440, Int. No. 414) entitled "An act to amend the Conservation Law, in relation to licenses for raising and selling Japanese deer," 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 deliver said bill to the Assembly and request their concurrence therein.

Mr. Walton moved that the committee of the whole be discharged from the consideration of Senate bill (No. 157, Int. No. 157) entitled "An act to amend chapter five hundred and nineteen of the Laws of nineteen hundred and nine, entitled 'An act in relation to certain deputy sheriffs in the county of Albany,'" and that the said bill be 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. 203, Int. No. 201) entitled "An act to amend the Workmen's Compensation Law, in relation to occupational diseases," 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.

Mr. Towner moved that the committee on the judiciary be discharged from the consideration of Senate bill (No. 29, Int. No.

29) entitled "An act to amend the Judiciary Law, in relation to the admission of certain persons to practice as attorneys and counselors-at-law without examination," and that the said bill be amended, reprinted and recommitted to the committee on the judiciary.

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

Mr. Dodge moved that the committee on internal affairs of towns, counties and public highways be discharged from the consideration of Senate bill (No. 508, Int. No. 454) entitled “An act to amend the County Law, by inserting an article, to be known as article nine-a, relating to the office of the register of the county of New York," 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.

The Assembly returned the concurrent resolution relative to the proposed sale of the German Fleet, with a message that they have concurred in the Senate amendments thereto.

Ordered, That the Clerk return said resolution to the Assembly. The Assembly returned the Assembly bill (No. 282, Senate Reprint No. 512, Rec. No. 13) entitled "An act to amend the Town Law, in relation to the terms of office of certain officers on changing date of town meeting," with a message that they have concurred in the amendments of the Senate thereto.

Ordered, That the Clerk return said bill to the Assembly. The Assembly returned the Senate bill (No. 296, Int. No. 291) entitled “An act to amend chapter six hundred and thirty-one of the Laws of nineteen hundred and six, entitled 'An act in relation to the water supply and water department of the city of Syracuse,' in relation to authorizing a temporary loan in anticipation of refunding bonds to provide for the payment of bonds issued under such chapter maturing July first, nineteen hundred and twenty," with a message that they have concurred in the passage of the same.

Ordered, That the Clerk transmit said bill to the mayor of the

city of Syracuse for a hearing, pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution.

The Assembly returned the Senate bill (No. 28, Int. No. 28) entitled "An act to amend chapter three hundred and three of the Laws of nineteen hundred and fifteen, entitled 'An act to make the office of county clerk of Dutchess county a salaried office and regulating the management of said office and fixing the salary of said clerk and his assistants,' in relation to compensation of deputies and clerks.”

Also, Senate bill (No. 438, Int. 412) entitled "An act to amend the Conservation Law, in relation to the taking of scallops in Great South bay within the boundaries of the town of Islip, in the spring of nineteen hundred and twenty," with a message that they have concurred in the passage of the same.

Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said bills to the Governor. The Senate resolved itself into a committee of the whole, and proceeded to the consideration of general orders, being the bills entitled as follows:

(1) Senate (No. 190, Int. No. 188), entitled "An act to amend chapter one hundred and eighty-two of the Laws of eighteen hundred and ninety-two, in relation to the salaries of the assessors of the city of Mount Vernon."

(2) Senate (No. 191, Int. No. 189), entitled "An act to amend chapter four 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 the salary of the receiver of taxes and assessments."

(3) Senate (No. 513, Int. No. 187), entitled "An act to amend chapter one hundred and eighty-two of the Laws of eighteen hundred and ninety-two, in relation to the salary of the police commissioner of the city of Mount Vernon."

(4) Senate (No. 90, Int. No. 90), entitled "An act to revive and extend the corporate existence of the Sterling Mountain Railway Company.'

(5) Assembly (No. 151, Rec. No. 26), entitled "An act to amend chapter six hundred and seventeen of the Laws of eighteen hundred and sixty-eight, entitled 'An act to incorporate the Round