such cities of the question whether or not there should be such a wage, 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. Farrell, from the committee on affairs of cities, to which was referred the Assembly bill introduced by Mr. Rourke (No. 1469, Rec. No. 360) entitled "An act to promote the health and efficiency of firemen in cities of the State," 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. Farrell, from the committee on affairs of cities, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. O'Brien (No. 1056, Int. No. 965) entitled "An act to amend the Greater New York charter, in relation to defining the uniformed force of the department of correction and regulating the procedure in case of dismissal or removal from office of any member of the uniformed force," reported in favor of the passage of the same with amendments, which report was agreed to, and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Farrell, from the committee on affairs of cities, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. McGarry (No. 1992, Int. No. 1722) entitled "An act to amend the Greater New York charter, in relation to the power of the city to sell and convey certain lands heretofore granted to such city by the State," 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. Farrell, from the committee on affairs of cities, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. O'Brien (No. 1768, Int. No. 1564) entitled "An act to amend the Greater New York charter, in relation to the licensing of public porters, and public hacks, cabs and taxicabs and drivers thereof," 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. Farrell, from the committee on affairs of cities, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Twomey (No. 1147, Int. No. 1050) entitled "An act to amend the Greater New York charter, in relation to the employees' retirement system," 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. Farrell, from the committee on affairs of cities, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Twomey (No. 1157, Int. No. 1060) entitled "An act to amend the Greater New York charter, in relation to the employees' retirement system," 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. Farrell, from the committee on affairs of cities, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Reiburn (No. 514, Int. No. 500) entitled "An act to amend the Greater New York charter, in relation to hours of labor of employees of the department of correction," reported in favor of the passage of the same

with amendments, which report was agreed to, and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Farrell, from the committee on affairs of cities, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Downing (No. 23, Int. No. 23) entitled "An act to amend the Greater New York charter, in relation to the annual salaries of the mayor, the comptroller and the president of the board of aldermen," reported in favor of the passage of the same with amendments, the title being amended to read as follows:

"An act to amend the Greater New York charter, in relation to the annual salaries of the mayor, the comptroller, the president of the board of aldermen and the minority leader of the board of aldermen."

which report was agreed to, and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Farrell, from the committee on affairs of cities, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. McGarry (No. 1993, Int. No. 1723) entitled "An act to amend the Greater New York charter, in relation to the power of a borough president to administer oaths," 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. Farrell, from the committee on affairs of cities, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Twomey (No. 1146, Int. No. 1049) entitled "An act to amend the Greater New York charter, in relation to the employees' retirement system, 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. Farrell, from the committee on affairs of cities, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Twomey (No. 1144, Int. No. 1047) entitled "An act to amend the Greater New York charter, in relation to employees' retirement system, 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. Farrell, from the committee on affairs of cities, to which was referred the Assembly bill introduced by Mr. Flynn (No. 743, Rec. No. 198) entitled "An act to authorize the commissioner of the sinking fund of the city of New York to cancel and annul all taxes which are now a lien upon the property of the Little Sisters of the Assumption, a religious corporation, in the borough of Manhattan, city of New York," 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. Farrell, from the committee on affairs of cities, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Twomey (No. 1145, Int. No. 1048) entitled "An act to amend the Greater New York charter, in relation to the employees' retirement system," 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. Farrell, from the committee on affairs of cities, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Sheridan (No. 1984, Int. No. 1714) entitled "An act providing for the laying out, opening and improving of a public street or streets adjoining the southerly and easterly sides of the station building of the New York Central Railroad Company, between Forty-second and Forty-fifth streets, and adjoining the northerly building line of Forty-third street extended, between the station building of the New York Central Railroad Company and Lexington avenue, in the borough of Manhattan, city of New York," 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. Farrell, from the committee on affairs of cities, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Love (No. 1956, Int. No. 1686) 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 interest 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,' in relation to the confirmation or rejection of reports of commissioners of appraisal," 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. Farrell, from the committee on affairs of cities, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Twomey (No. 295, Int. No. 295) entitled "An act authorizing the board of estimate and apportionment of the city of New York to compensate James A. McQuade for services performed by him in the office of chief clerk of the Supreme Court of the county of Kings, to which he was erroneously appointed, and for counsel fee in connection with proceedings to determine his status in such position," 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. Farrell, from the committee on affairs of cities, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Giorgio (No. 1816, Int. No. 1592) entitled "An act authorizing commissioners of the sinking fund of the city of New York to cancel and annul all taxes, water rents and assessments which are now a lien upon the real estate of the American Legion in Woodhaven Post No. 118 Inc., in Queens county, city of New York," 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. Farrell, from the committee on affairs of cities, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. O'Brien (No. 1560, Int. No. 1399) entitled "An act to authorize the construction of a bridge over the East river between the boroughs of Manhattan, The Bronx and Queens within the city of New York," 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. Farrell, from the committee on affairs of cities, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Giorgio (No. 219, Int. No. 219) entitled "An act to amend the New York City Municipal Court Code, creating a new municipal court district in the borough of Queens, and providing for the election of a justice. therein," 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. Farrell, from the committee on affairs of cities, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Downing (No. 1358, Int. No. 1237) entitled "An act to authorize the board of estimate and apportionment of the city of New York to consider, confirm and certify a claim of the State of New York for goods and materials furnished to Bellevue and allied hospitals by Lewis E. Lawes as agent and warden of Sing Sing prison," 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. Farrell, from the committee on affairs of cities, to which was referred the Assembly bill introduced by Mr. Brunner (No. 1546, Rec. No. 405) entitled "An act to authorize the board of commissioners of the sinking fund of the city of New York to release the interest of the city of New York in lands under the waters of Barbadoes creek and Vernan basin," 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. Farrell, from the committee on affairs of cities, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Ryan (No. 1752, Int. No. 1548) entitled "An act to amend the charter of the city of Rensselaer, 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. Straus, from the committee on agriculture, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Straus (No. 1858, Int. No. 1616) entitled "An act to amend the Farms and Markets Law, in relation to payment for animals killed," 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. Straus, from the committee on agriculture, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Ryan (No. 1829, Int. No. 1605) entitled "An act to amend the Farms and Markets Law, in relation to the control and suppression of the plant disease. commonly known as 'orange' or 'cedar rust, reported the same favorably with a recommendation that said bill be referred to the committee on finance, which report was agreed to.

Mr. Straus, from the committee on agriculture, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Antin (No. 1850, Int. No. 1608) entitled "An act to amend the Farms and Markets Law, in relation to standards of butter," reported the same for

consideration of the Senate with amendments, which report was agreed to, and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Ames moved that the committee of the whole be discharged from the consideration of Assembly bill (No. 502, Senate Reprint No. 2049, Rec. No. 214) entitled "An act to amend the Insanity Law, in relation to officers," and that the said bill be amended, reprinted and recommitted to the committee of the whole.

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

Mr. Downing moved that the committee on public education be discharged from the consideration of Senate bill (No. 492, Int. No. 483) entitled "An act to amend the Education Law, relative to rural education," and that the said bill be amended, reprinted and recommitted to the committee on public education.

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 taxation and retrenchment be discharged from the consideration of Senate bill (No. 1877, Int. No. 1634) entitled "An act to amend the Tax Law, in relation to imposing a tax upon and in respect to income of banks, banking associations and trust companies, and individuals, partnerships and corporations engaged in the banking or investment business," and that the said bill be amended, reprinted and recommitted to the committee on taxation and retrenchment.

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

The Senate bill (No. 2009, Int. No. 361) entitled "An act to amend the Children's Court Act, generally, "having been announced for third reading, Mr. Cotillo moved that said bill be recommitted to the committee on the judiciary with instructions to said committee to amend and report the same forthwith to be reprinted as amended and restored to its place in the order of third reading.

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

Mr. Cotillo, from the committee on the judiciary, reported said bill amended as directed, and the same was ordered reprinted and placed on the order of third reading.

The Assembly returned the Senate bill (No. 440, Int. No. 433) entitled "An act to amend the Greater New York charter, in relation to pensioners holding office," 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 New York for a hearing, pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution.

The Assembly returned the Senate bill (No. 1339, Int. No. 1218) entitled "An act to amend chapter seven hundred and fiftytwo of the Laws of nineteen hundred and seven, entitled 'An act to revise the charter of the city of North Tonawanda, generally,"