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

Also, a bill (Int. No. 735) entitled "An act to amend the Election Law, in relation to party nominations for the office of justice of the Supreme Court," 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. 736) entitled "An act to amend the Penal Law, in relation to negligent operation of motor vehicles," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on codes.

Mr. Fowler introduced a bill (Int. No. 737) entitled "An act to amend the Election Law, in relation to special enrollment after moving," 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. Lynch introduced a bill (Int. No. 738) entitled "An act to amend the Military Law, in relation to the erection of an armory in the borough of Richmond, 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 military affairs.

Mr. Russell introduced a bill (Int. No. 739) entitled "An act to amend the Greater New York charter, in relation to assessments for construction of sewer systems," 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. Lockwood introduced a bill (Int. No. 740) entitled "An act to amend chapter six hundred and fifty-eight of the Laws of nineteen hundred and eighteen, entitled 'An act for the relief of the city of New York in financing its obligations during the period of the war and one year thereafter in reference to the issuance of corporate stock and serial bonds,' in relation to the issuance of corporate stock and serial bonds for the erection of a municipal building in the borough of Brooklyn," 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. Baumes introduced a bill (Int. No. 741) entitled “An act to provide for establishing the boundary line between the town

of Wawarsing in the county of Ulster and the towns of Neversink and Fallsburgh in the county of Sullivan, and making an appropriation therefor," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on finance.

Mr. Downing introduced a bill (Int. No. 742) entitled "An act to authorize the board of estimate and apportionment of the city of New York to allow to certain officers and employees the difference in compensation while engaged in Federal military, naval or marine service," 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. Kelly introduced a bill (Int. No. 743) entitled “An act to amend chapter five hundred and thirty-one of the Laws of nineteen hundred and twelve, entitled 'An act in relation to the equalization of the salaries of clerks in grades six, seven, eight, nine and ten of the district attorney's office in the county of New York,' in relation to salaries of clerks in the district attorney's office in such county," 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 high

ways.

Mr. Miller introduced a bill (Int. No. 744) entitled "An act to amend chapter eight hundred and ninety-eight of the Laws of nineteen hundred and eleven, entitled 'An act providing for the sale of the State arsenal lands and building in the city of New York and the application of the proceeds of such sale to a new State arsenal lands and building, new buildings, repairs to State armories and for other purposes relative to the same,' in relation to the sale of such lands and building and the disposition of the proceeds thereof," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on finance.

Mr. Whitley introduced a bill (Int. No. 745) entitled "An act to amend the Penal Law, in relation to the unlawful practice of law," which was read the first time, and by unanimous con[SENATE JOURNAL]

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sent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on codes.

Also, a bill (Int. No. 746) entitled "An act to amend the Education Law, relative to the assessment for school purposes of certain State lands," 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. 747) entitled "An act to amend the Code of Civil Procedure, in relation to appointment and salary of stenographer for the surrogate's court in Monroe county," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on codes.

Mr. Lynch introduced a bill (Int. No. 748) entitled “An act to provide for the acquisition and preservation of the historic house know as the '1776 House,' situated at Tappan in the county of Rockland," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on finance.

Mr. Schackno introduced a bill (Int. No. 749) entitled "An act to amend the Judiciary Law, in relation to the salaries of attendants of the county court of Bronx county," 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. 750) entitled "An act to authorize the comptroller of the city of New York to audit and pay to Dorothy Douglas her claim for personal services rendered in the department of public charities of such city during the year nineteen hundred and eighteen," 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. Black introduced a bill (Int. No. 751) entitled "An act authorizing the police commissioner of the city of New York to rehear the charges upon which Elmer W. Heartt, formerly a patrolman in the police department of the said city, was dismissed from said department in the year nineteen hundred and two and to reinstate him in the position formerly held by him," 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.

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Also, a bill (Int. No. 752) entitled "An act to amend the Greater New York charter, in relation to the pension fund of the health department," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to to the committee on affairs of cities.

Mr. Kaplan introduced a bill (Int. No. 753) entitled “An act to amend the Greater New York charter, in relation to retirement from active service of officers, clerks and employees," 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 (Int. No. 754) entitled "An act to amend the Code of Civil Provedure, in relation to the enforcement of judgments or orders for the payment of alimony and counsel fees in matrimonial actions,” which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on codes.

At eight o'clock and forty minutes, Mr. Walters moved that the Senate stand in recess for five minutes.

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

NINE O'CLOCK

The Senate again met.

Mr. Hewitt, from the committee on internal affairs of towns, counties and public highways, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Law (No. 430, Int. No. 404) entitled "An act to amend chapter one hundred and five of the Laws of nineteen hundred and sixteen, entitled 'An act to provide for the assessment of property and the collection of taxes and assessments in the several towns of Westchester county, and in the special tax and school districts in such towns, also providing for the sale and transfer of tax liens for such unpaid taxes and assessments, and for the foreclosure of such transfers of tax liens,' in relation to estimating revenues," reported in favor of the sage of the same, which report was agreed to.

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

Mr. Sage, from the committee on finance, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Sage (No. 597, Int. No. 550) entitled "An act making appropriations for the maintenance and repair of improved State and county highways," 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. Walton, from the committee on codes, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Walton (No. 623, Int. No. 606) entitled “An act to amend the Penal Law, in relation to the privileges of witnesses in investigations and proceedings for a violation of the provisions of article fourteen thereof, relating to criminal anarchy," reported in favor of the passage of the same, which report was agreed to, and said bill restored to its place on the order of third reading.

The Senate bill (No. 178, Int. No. 176) entitled “An act to amend the State Charities Law, in relation to change of name of the Craig Colony for Epileptics," 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.

The Assembly 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," was read the third time.