THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 1922

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment. Prayer by Rev. A. M. Van Der Wart.

The journal of yesterday was read and approved.

Mr. Gibbs introduced a bill (Int. No. 216) entitled "An act to amend the Conservation Law, in relation to the taking of pheasants," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on conservation.

Also, a bill (Int. No. 217) entitled "An act to amend the Conservation Law, in relation to the taking of plover," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on conservation.

Also, a bill (Int. No. 218) entitled "An act to amend the Code of Criminal Procedure, in relation to grand jury stenographers in Erie county," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on codes.

Also, a bill (Int. No. 219) entitled "An act to amend the Decedent Estate Law, in relation to recording of wills probated outside the State," 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. 220) entitled "An act to amend the Town Law, in relation to application of certain provisions to Erie 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 highways. Also, a bill (Int. No. 221) entitled "An act to release to the present owners and holders of the record title all the right, title and interest of the people of the State of New York in and to all of the real estate in the county of Erie of which John J. P. Read of the city of Buffalo died seized or possessed, and ratifying and confirming certain tax and other settlements with reference to said real estate made in nineteen hundred and twelve, and all deeds executed and delivered under a power in the last

will and testament of said John J. P. Read, deceased," 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. 222) entitled "An act to amend the Real Property Law, in relation to filing maps in Erie 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.

Mr. Draper introduced a bill (Int. No. 223) entitled “An act to amend chapter six hundred and seventy of the Laws of eighteen hundred and ninety-two, entitled 'An act to amend chapter five hundred and ninety-eight of the Laws of eighteen hundred and seventy, entitled "An act to amend an act to incorporate the city of Troy, passed April twelfth, eighteen hundred and sixteen, and the several acts amendatory thereof, and also to amend other acts relating to the city of Troy," and the acts amendatory of said chapter five hundred and ninety-eight, and to consolidate into one act several of the acts amending the charter of and other acts relating to the city of Troy and its departments, and to the inferior local courts therein,' in relation to the payment of assessments for public and local improvements in the city of Troy," 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. 224) entitled "An act to repeal chapter two hundred and sixty-seven of the Laws of eighteen hundred and ninety-two, entitled 'An act to create a park commission and to provide for the establishment and maintenance of one or more additional parks in the city of Troy," 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. 225) entitled "An act to repeal chapter thirty-five of the Laws of nineteen hundred and two, entitled 'An act to establish and regulate a public driveway in the city of Troy," 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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Mr. Knight introduced a bill (Int. No. 226) entitled "An act to amend the Highway Law, in relation to the designation of county highways in Livingston and Monroe counties," 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. Gibbs introduced a bill (Int. No. 227) entitled "An act to amend chapter five hundred and seventy of the Laws of nineteen hundred and nine, entitled 'An act to establish the city court of Buffalo, defining its powers and jurisdiction and providing for its officers,' in relation to application of provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on codes.

Mr. Hewitt introduced a bill (Int. No. 228) entitled “An act making an appropriation for the Department of Farms and Markets for expenses incurred in the enforcement of article five of the Agricultural Law," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on finance.

Mr. McGarry introduced a bill (Int. No. 229) entitled "An act authorizing the police commissioner of the city of New York to rehear the charges upon which Patrick McDonough, formerly a patrolman of the police force of such city, was dismissed from such department, 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.

Mr. Lowman introduced a bill (Int. No. 230) entitled "An act to amend the Education Law, in relation to the designation of the School of Home Economics in the New York State College of Agriculture at Cornell University as the New York State College of Home Economics at Cornell University, and to provide for its administration," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on public education.

Mr. Lusk introduced a bill (Int. No. 231) entitled "An act to amend the Civil Practice Act, in relation to exemptions of

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

Also, a bill (Int. No. 232) entitled "An act to amend the State Law, in relation to the purposes for which lands may be purchased by the United States government," 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. 233) entitled "An act to amend the Highway Law, in relation to the appointment of town superintendents of highways in Chenango 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 highways.

The Senate bill (No. 76, Int. No. 76) entitled "An act to amend chapter fifty-three of the Laws of eighteen hundred and twenty-one, entitled 'An act to incorporate the female academy of the city of Albany,' now the Albany Academy for Girls, and the several acts amendatory thereof," having been announced for third reading, Mr. Walton moved that said bill be recommitted to the committee on the judiciary with instructions to said committee to amend said bill, the title being amended to read as follows:

"An act to amend chapter fifty-three of the Laws of eighteen hundred and twenty-one, entitled 'An act to incorporate the female academy of the city of Albany,' generally."

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. Burlingame, 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.

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.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1922

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.

Mr. Ames in the chair.

The journal of yesterday was read and approved.

Mr. Wiswall introduced a bill (Int. No. 234) entitled "An act to amend the Town Law, in relation to appropriations by town boards in certain counties for rental of rooms for posts of war veterans," 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. Lusk introduced a bill (Int. No. 235) entitled "An act to amend the Surrogate's Court Act, in relation to funeral expenses," 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. 236) entitled "An act to amend the Decedent Estate Law, in relation to devises and bequests," 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. 237) entitled "An act to amend the Decedent Estate Law, in relation to descent and distribution," 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. Lusk moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 8:30 P. M., January 23rd.

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

Whereupon, the Senate adjourned.