was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time. On motion of Mr. E. R. Brown, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended and said bill ordered to a third reading. Also, a bill (No. 1268, Rec. No. 282) entitled "An act ratifying and confirming the acts and proceedings of certain canal officials and the Canal Board relative to a power development by the city of Oswego at dam number six across the Oswego river in said city, and providing for an easement in certain canal land adjacent thereto, and for the right of the city to use of the surplus waters impounded by said dam," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time. On motion of Mr. E. R. Brown, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended and said_bill ordered to a third reading and referred to the committee on finance, retaining its place in the order of third reading. Also, a bill (No. 1418, Rec. No. 283) entitled "An act to amend the Prison Law, in relation to commutation of sentence of persons confined in a county jail or jail farm," 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 (No. 1040, Rec. No. 284) entitled "An act to amend the Prison Law, in relation to release on parole of prisoners on indeterminate sentence," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time. On motion of Mr. Robinson, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended and said bill ordered to a third reading and referred to the committee on codes, retaining its place in the order of third reading. Also, a bill (No. 1047, Rec. No. 285) entitled "An act to release to the Nassau Industrial School the right, title and interest of the people of the State New York in and to certain lands at Lawrence, Nassau county, New York, of William Smith, deceased, and to confirm the title of the grantee," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time. On motion of Mr. G. L. Thompson, and by unanimous consent, said bill was substituted for Senate bill (No. 816, Int. No. 696), now on the order of third reading. Also, a bill (No. 519, Rec. No. 286) entitled "An act to amend the Greater New York charter, in relation to the removal of inspectors of buildings or other subordinates of the bureau of buildings in the several boroughs of the 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 affairs of the city of New York. Also, a bill (No. 1526, Rec. No. 287) entitled "An act to amend the Penal Law, in relation to the willful conversion of merchandise for personal, trade or business uses," 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 (No. 1504, Rec. No. 288) entitled "An act to amend chapter seventy-four of the Laws of eighteen hundred and seventynine, entitled 'An act in relation to the temporary relief of the poor in the town of Haverstraw, Rockland county,' in relation to the salary of the overseer of the poor," 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 (No. 958, Rec. No. 289) entitled "An act to incorporate the Brick Church Cemetery Association of East Whitehall, New. York," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time. On motion of Mr. Whitney, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended and said bill ordered to a third reading. Also, a bill (No. 1427, Rec. No. 290) entitled "An act to amend chapter eighty-seven of the Laws of eighteen hundred and ninetythree, entitled 'An act to amend chapter three hundred and thirtyfive of the Laws of eighteen hundred and sixty-eight, entitled "An act to incorporate the city of Ogdensburg," and the acts amending the same,' in relation to bonds and assessments for making, deepening, relaying, repairing or enlarging sewers or drains." which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time. On motion of Mr. Marshall, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended and said bill ordered to a third reading and referred to the committee on affairs of cities, retaining its place in the order of third reading. Also, a bill (No. 1261, Rec. No. 291) entitled "An act to amend the Public Service Commissions Law, in relation to free transportation by ferries operated by municipalities of soldiers, sailors and marines in uniform," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time. On motion of Mr. Cromwell, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended and said bill ordered to a third reading. Also, a bill (No. 644, Rec. No. 292) entitled "An act to accept a demise from H. Salem Curtiss, deceased, to the people of the State of New York, of land in Oswego county, town of Volney, to be used as a game preserve," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time. On motion of Mr. Walton, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended and said bill ordered to a third reading and referred to the committee on finance, retaining its place in the order of third reading. Also, a bill (No. 1527, Rec. No. 293) entitled "An act to amend the Code of Civil Procedure, in relation to fees of the county clerk of New York county for filing and indexing bonds and undertakings on assignments, injunctions and attachments," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time. On motion of Mr. Foley, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended and said bill ordered to a third reading. Also, a bill (No. 884, Rec. No. 294) entitled "An act to amend the Decedent Estate Law, in relation to curtesy," 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 (No. 23, Rec. No. 295) entitled "An act to amend the Greater New York charter, in relation to abolishing the board of commissioners of the sinking fund of the city of New York, and to vest its powers and duties in the board of estimate and apportionment," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time and referred to the committee on affairs of the city of New York. Also, a bill (No. 1327, Rec. No. 296) entitled "An act to amend the New York City Municipal Court Code, in relation to filling vacancies in office of justice," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time and referred to the committee on affairs of the city of New York. Also, a bill (No. 1379, Rec. No. 297) entitled "An act to amend the Education Law, in relation to payment by State of compensation of teachers in physical training in certain districts, and making an appropriation therefor," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time. On motion of Mr. Knight, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended and said bill ordered to a third reading and referred to the committee on finance, retaining its place in the order of third reading. Mr. Knight moved that the committee on finance be discharged from further consideration of said bill. The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion, and it was decided in the affirmative. Ordered, That said bill be restored to its place on the order of third reading. Also, a bill (No. 1310, Rec. No. 298) entitled "An act to amend the Public Health Law, in relation to the health districts around Lake George," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time. On motion of Mr. Emerson, and by unanimous consent, said bill was substituted for Senate bill (No. 1122, Int. No. 931), now on the order of third reading. The Assembly sent for concurrence a resolution, in the words following: Resolved (if the Senate concur), That a respectful message be sent to the Governor, requesting the return to the Assembly of Assembly bill (No. 443, Rec. No. 83) entitled "An act to confer jurisdiction upon the Court of Claims to hear, audit and determine certain claims against the State for damages alleged to have been sustained by reason of the overflow of the Mohawk river at and near Schenectady, in the year nineteen hundred and fourteen, previously dismissed by such court for defects of procedure in filing of the claims, and to render judgment therefor," for the purpose of amendment. The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said resolution, and it was decided in the affirmative. Ordered, That the Clerk return said resolution to the Assembly, with a message that the Senate have concurred in the passage of the same. Mr. Knight, from the committee on affairs of villages, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Whitney (No. 1361, Int. No. 1072), entitled "An act to authorize the village of Ballston Spa to issue its bonds for the purpose of purchasing equipment for the volunteer fire department of said village, and to authorize the raising of taxes to pay the principal and interest of such bonds," 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. Mr. Hewitt, from the committee on internal affairs of towns, counties and public highways, to which was referred the Assembly bill introduced by Mr. E. O. Davis (No. 840, Rec. No. 191), entitled "An act to abolish the town of Wilmurt in the county of Herkimer and provide for the annexation of its territory to the adjacent towns of Webb and Ohio," 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. Hewitt, from the committee on internal affairs of towns, counties and public highways, to which was referred the Assembly bill introduced by Mr. McGinnies (No. 877, Rec. No. 115), entitled "An act to amend the Town Law, in relation to the compensation of election officers," 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. Hewitt, from the committee on internal affairs of towns, counties and public highways, to which was referred the Assembly bill introduced by Mr. Wiltsie (No. 1016, Rec. No. 246), entitled "An act to amend the Election Law, in relation to commissioner of elections in the county of Cortland," 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. Cromwell, from the committee on affairs of the city of New York, to which was referred the Assembly bill introduced by Mr. E. H. Miller (No. 377, Rec. No. 68), entitled "An act to amend the Greater New York charter, in relation to the pro |