Mr. Sutherland introduced a bill (Int. No. 310) entitled "An act to amend the Greater New York charter, in relation to compensation of secretary and treasurer of the exempt volunteer firemen's benevolent fund of the former city 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. Sage introduced a bill (Int. No. 311) entitled "An act to amend the Mental Deficiency Law, in relation to the State farm for women, and to repeal certain sections of chapter four hundred and sixty-seven of the Laws of nineteen hundred and eight, entitled 'An act to establish a State farm for women 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. Walton introduced a bill (Int. No. 312) entitled "An act making an appropriation for completing the bridge over Rondout creek, between Sleightsburgh and the city of Kingston, constituting a part of State highway route number three," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on finance.

Mr. Burling introduced a bill (Int. No. 313) entitled "An act to amend the Village Law, in relation to the registration of voters in villages of the first class," which was read for 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. 314) entitled "An act to amend the charter of the city of White Plains, 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.

Also, a bill (Int. No. 315) entitled "An act to amend chapter one 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 aldermen," 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. 316) entitled "An act to amend the Village Law, in relation to the number of trustees in villages embracing the entire territory of a town," 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. G. L. Thompson introduced a bill (Int. No. 317) entitled "An act to amend the Code of Civil Procedure, in relation to limitation of action to redeem from a mortgage," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on codes.

Mr. Ramsperger introduced a bill (Int. No. 318) entitled "An act to provide for the payment of compensation to the widow of Joseph H. Shea, former steward of Gowanda State Homeopathic Hospital, 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. Dunnigan introduced a bill (Int. No. 319) entitled "An act to amend the Public Service Commissions Law, in relation to jurisdiction over telephone lines," 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. G. F. Thompson introduced a bill (Int. No. 320) entitled "An act to incorporate the Zionist Organization of America," 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. Walker introduced a bill (Int. No. 321) entitled "An act to amend the Greater New York charter, in relation to the annual city budget," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee of affairs of cities.

Mr. Fowler introduced a bill (Int. No. 322) entitled "An act to amend the Domestic Relations Law, in relation to filing records kept by town and city clerks," 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. Mackrell introduced a bill (Int. No. 323) entitled "An act to confer jurisdiction on the Court of Claims to hear, try and determine the claim of Lewis P. Maxim against the State for damages alleged to have been sustained by him on November first, nineteen hundred and eighteen, and to render judgment therefor,"

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 sent for concurrence the bill (No. 224, Rec. No. 3) entitled "An act to amend the Highway Law, in relation to fee for renewal of operator's license," 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. Lowman from the Special Legislative Joint Committee appointed to investigate the Western House of Refuge at Albion, presented a report of the committee and a transcript of the testimony taken at its several hearings.

Ordered, That said report, exclusive of the testimony, be printed as a Senate document, and laid upon the table.

Mr. Walker offered a resolution in the words following:

Whereas, The transit situation in the city of New York, including not only actual transit conditions, but the rate of fare and other financial matters pertaining to the transit companies operating in such city, is a subject of serious and immediate concern to the people of such city and of the entire State;

Whereas, By reason of such situation the present Legislature may be called upon to consider and determine questions of importance in relation thereto and to pass upon legislation regarding the same of vital public interest.

Whereas, In order to insure intelligent and well-advised action on such matters it is necessary that the Legislature be completely informed of the facts and circumstances of such situation and that it receive whatever information may be in possession of those familiar with such situation; therefore, be it

Resolved (if the Assembly concur), That the board of estimate. and apportionment of the city of New York be, and it hereby is, respectfully requested to transmit with all convenient dispatch to the Legislature all the evidence and information which it may have in its possession concerning such transit matters. Be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution in due form and course be transmitted to such board of estimate and apportionment.

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

Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said resolution to the Assembly and request their concurrence therein.

Mr. Walters offered a resolution in the words following:

Resolved (if the Assembly concur), That the joint committec of the Senate and Assembly, created by joint resolution adopted January 30, 1919, and continued by joint resolution adopted April 18, 1919, to investigate the subject of taxation and in respect of limitation upon State and municipal expenditures be continued, with all the powers conferred by both of such resolutions,

Resolved, That the time of such committee for making its final report to the Legislature is hereby extended to April 1, 1920. Resolved, That the additional sum of seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500), or so much thereof as may be necessary, shall be paid for the expenses of such committee heretofore or hereafter incurred, from the legislative contingent fund, upon vouchers audited and approved as prescribed by law.

Ordered, That said resolution be referred to the committee on finance.

Mr. Walters moved that the committee on finance be discharged from further consideration of said resolution.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said resolution, and it was decided in the affirmative, as follows:

Ordered, That the clerk deliver said resolution to the Assembly and request their concurrence therein.

Mr. Towner moved that the committee on military affairs be discharged from the consideration of Senate bill (No. 23, Int. No. 23) entitled "An act to amend the Military Law, in relation to pay ing back to the State treasury certain moneys standing to the credit of military organizations disbanded pursuant to law; in relation to compensation to employees in certain armories; and in relation to emergency expenditures in armories," and that the said bill be amended, reprinted and recommitted to the committee on military affairs.

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

Mr. Walters 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.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1920

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.
Mr. G. F. Thompson in the chair.

Prayer by Rev. C. G. Mallery.

The journal of yesterday was read and approved.

Mr. Fowler introduced a bill (Int. No. 324) entitled “An act to provide for the acquisition of land for a game farm in the eighth judicial district, 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. Lusk introduced a bill (Int. No. 325) entitled "An act to amend section twenty-four hundred and ninety-six of the Code of Civil Procedure, in relation to the appointment and compensation of stenographers in surrogate's court in certain counties,” 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. 326) entitled "-Concurrent resolution of the Senate and Assembly proposing an amendment to section seven of article three of the Constitution, in relation to appointments of members of the Legislature to the office of notary public,” 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. 327) entitled "An act to amend the Tax Law, in relation to the compensation of commissioners of equalization in Broome 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.

Also, a bill (Int. No. 328) entitled "An act to amend the Town