tion of imminent peril from pestilence," 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. Draper introduced a bill (Int. No. 82) entitled "An act providing for the consolidation of the city of Troy, in Rensselaer county, the city of Watervliet and the city of Cohoes and the village of Green Island, in Albany county, and the village of Waterford, in Saratoga county, into one city to be known as the city of Troy, and for the appointment of a commission to prepare a charter for 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.

Mr. Hewitt introduced a bill (Int. No. 83) entitled "An act to amend the Insanity Law, in relation to the number and compensation of employees in certain State hospitals," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on finance.

Mr. Walker introduced a bill (Int. No. 84) entitled "An act to amend the Tax Law, in relation to exemptions from personal income tax," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on taxation and retrenchment.

Mr. Cotillo introduced a bill (Int. No. 85) entitled “An act to protect the health and welfare of women and minor workers by establishing a State minimum wage commission and providing for the determination of living wages for women and minors," 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. 86) entitled "An act to amend the Labor Law, in relation to the creation of a bureau of women in industry," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on labor and industry.

Mr. McGarry introduced a bill (Int. No. 87) entitled "An act to amend the Labor Law, in relation to enforcement of certain provisions thereof," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on labor and industry.

Mr. Gibbs introduced a bill (Int. No. 88) entitled "An act to provide for dredging and cleaning a portion of the Buffalo river, near the south entrance to Erie basin, 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.

Also, a bill (Int. No. 89) entitled "An act to amend the Education Law, in relation to employment certificates for minors between the ages of fourteen and seventeen years," 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. 90) entitled "An act to amend the Real Property Law, in relation to requiring county clerks and registers of deeds to give receipts for papers left for record," 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. Farrell introduced a bill (Int. No. 91) entitled "An act to amend the Greater New York charter, in relation to the acquisition of real property for streets and parks," 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. Cotillo introduced a bill (Int. No. 92) entitled "An act to amend the Code of Criminal Procedure, in relation to professional and corporate bondsmen," which was read the first time. and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on codes.

Mr. Ferris introduced a bill (Int. No. 93) entitled "An act to renew the franchise of the ferry from and to the highway at Montcalm Landing, in the town of Ticonderoga, county of Essex, across Lake Champlain, to the Red House landing, or Mount Ferry place, at Mount Independence, in the town of Orwell, in the State of Vermont," 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. Swift introduced a bill (Int. No. 94) entitled "An act to repeal article eight of the Partnership Law, and inserting a new article eight, in relation to limited partnerships," which was read

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

The Assembly returned the concurrent resolution by Mr. Hewitt, relative to authorizing the printing and distribution of four thousand additional copies of the Report of the Judiciary Constitutional Convention of 1921.

Also, the concurrent resolution by Mr. Walker, relative to the Workmen's Compensation Law, with a message that they have concurred in the passage of the same without amendment.

The President presented the report of the Superintendent of State Prisons, which was laid upon the table.

Mr. Lusk 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.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1922.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment. Prayer by Rev. Roelif H. Brooks.

The journal of yesterday was read and approved.

Mr. Ames introduced a bill (Int. No. 95) entitled "An act to amend the Dunkirk city charter, in relation to powers of the board of police and fire commissioners, and the organization of the police department," 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. 96) entitled "An act authorizing the city of Dunkirk to abate floods in Hyde creek, to prevent the pollution of the waters therein, and to carry the same in a covered drain or channel for parts of its course within said city, and to authorize said city to acquire lands therefor by purchase or by condemnation and to raise moneys by general and local taxation to pay the cost thereof," 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. 97) entitled "An act to legalize the acts and proceedings of the board of supervisors of the county of Chautauqua, and the officers and agents of such board and county, in relation to the issuance and sale of bonds of such county to the amount of one million dollars for the construction and improvement of highways in such county, to legalize, validate and confirm such bonds and to provide for their payment," 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. Davenport introduced a bill (Int. No. 98) entitled "An act to amend chapter one hundred and sixty-three of the Laws of nineteen hundred and twenty-one, entitled 'An act in relation to the fees in the surrogate's court of the county of New York, and repealing certain sections of chapter five hundred and thirty of the Laws of eighteen hundred and eighty-four, entitled "An act in relation to the office of surrogate of the county of New York,” in relation to proceedings instituted by the State Tax Commission," 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. 99) entitled "An act to amend the Surrogate's Court Act, in relation to petitions and citations," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on codes.

Mr. Downing introduced a bill (Int. No. 100) entitled "An act to amend the Public Service Commissions Law, in relation to the use and operation of steel cars on elevated and underground railroads," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on public service.

Mr. Gibbs introduced a bill (Int. No. 101) entitled "An act to amend the Agricultural Law, in relation to dogs in cities," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on agriculture.

Mr. Robinson introduced a bill (Int. No. 102) entitled "An act for the relief of the town of Johnstown, 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 (Int. No. 103) entitled "An act for the relief of the town of Broadalbin, 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 (Int. No. 104) entitled "An act for the relief of the town of Perth, 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 (Int. No. 105) entitled "An act for the relief of the town of Northampton, 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 (Int. No. 106) entitled "An act for the relief of the town of Mayfield, in the county of Fulton," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the se ond time, and referred to the committee cn internal affairs of towns, counties and public highways.

Also, a bill (Int. No. 107) entitled “An act to amend the Tax Law, in relation to sales for nonpayment of taxes in Fulton county," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee. on taxation and retrenchment.

Mr. Smith introduced a bill (Int. No. 108) entitled "An act to amend chapter seven hundred of the Laws of nineteen hundred and twenty-one, entitled 'An act to authorize the board of estimate and apportionment of the city of New York to construct a tunne for freight and passenger purposes under New York bay, between the boroughs of Richmond and Brooklyn, by improving and increasing the terminal facilities of the city of New York to maintain the supremacy of the port of New York,' generally,” 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. Swift introduced a bill (Int. No. 109) entitled "An act to amend the Public Service Commission Law, in relation to byproduct gas," which was read the first time, and by unanimous