Mr. Stranahan, from the committee on affairs of cities, to which was referred the bill introduced by Mr. Ambler, Int. No. 974, entitled "An act to amend chapter 425 of the Laws of 1896, entitled 'An act to amend the charter of the city of Poughkeepsie,' as amended by chapter 232 of the Laws of 1898" (No. 1341), 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. Stranahan, from the committee on affairs of cities, to which was referred the Assembly bill introduced by Mr. Gale, Rec. No. 531, entitled "An act to amend chapter 564 of the Laws of 1898, entitled 'An act in relation to unpaid taxes, water rates and rents in that part of the city of New York constituting the city of Long Island City prior to January 1, 1898,' in relation to unpaid taxes in that part of the city of New York constituting the city of Long Island City and the towns of Flushing, Jamaica and a part of the town of Hempstead, prior to January 1, 1898" (No. 1996), 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. Stranahan, from the committee on affairs of cities, to which was referred the Assembly bill introduced by Mr. Ball, Rec. No. 82, entitled "An act in relation to the construction of a bridge over or across the mill pond in the Thirty-first and Thirty-second wards of the borough of Brooklyn, in the city of New York" (No. 826, Senate reprint No. 1315), reported in favor of the passage of the same, which report was agreed to.

On motion of Mr. D. F. Davis, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended and said bill ordered to a third reading.

Mr. Higgins, from the committee on finance, to which was referred the Assembly bill introduced by Mr. Patton, Rec. No. 498, entitled "An act to provide for the repair, repavement and improvement of North Niagara street, in the village of Tonawanda, in the county of Erie, and making an appropriation therefor" (No. 1892), 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. Higgins, from the committee on finance, to which was referred the Assembly bill introduced by Mr. Bryan, Rec. No. 526, entitled "An act to amend the Executive Law, in relation to the [SENATE JOURNAL.] 169

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appointment of bridge designers and inspectors by the State Engineer and Surveyor" (No. 1970), 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. Higgins, from the committee on finance, to which was referred the Assembly bill introduced by Mr. Greenwood, Rec. No. 456, entitled "An act making an appropriation for the State Custodial Asylum for Feeble-Minded Women at Newark, N. Y." (No. 1556), reported in favor of the passage of the same, with some amendments, which report was agreed to, and said bill restored to its place on the order of third reading.

Mr. Higgins, from the committee on finance, to which was referred the bill introduced by Mr. Chahoon, Int. No. 444, entitled "An act to provide for the construction and erection of a boilerhouse, dynamo-room, coalhouse, chimney and conduit for the Danrcmora State Hospital for Insane Convicts, and for heating, lighting and ventilating systems for the east wing, kitchen and diningroom thereof, and for plumbing and draining the same " (No. 476), reported in favor of the passage of the same, with some amendments, which report was agreed to.

On motion of Mr. Chahoon, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended and said bill ordered to a third reading.

Mr. Goodsell, from the committee on affairs of villages, to which was referred the Assembly bill introduced by Mr. Patton, Rec. No. 461, entitled "An act to amend the Village Law, in relation to sales for the nonpayment of taxes" (No. 1816), reported in favor of the passage of the same, with some amendments, which report was agreed to, and said bill restored to its place on order of third reading.

The Assembly sent for concurrence a report from a committee of conference in the words following, with a message that they had agreed to the same, and request like action on the part of the Senate:

To the Legislature:

The undersigned, appointed by the Senate and Assembly as a committee of conference relative to the matters of difference arising between the two Houses upon the Assembly bill (No. 505, Senate reprint, No. 1032), entitled "An act to amend the Highway Law, and the acts amendatory thereof, relative to commutations of labor on highways" (Rec. No. 26), report that they

have duly conferred upon said matters, and agreed to recommend as follows:

That the Senate amendments be concurred in.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to the report of the committee of conference, said bill having been printed and upon the desks of the Senators in its final form for three calendar legislative days, and it was decided in the affirmative, a majority of all the Senators elected-voting in favor thereof, and three-fifths being present, as follows:

Ordered, That the Clerk return said bill to the Assembly, with a message that the Senate have agreed to the report of the committee of conference thereon.

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The Assembly sent for concurrence the following entitled bills: "An act to provide for the payment of the salaries of those who have served as janitors of municipal courts in the borough of Brooklyn, in the city of New York" (No. 2081, Rec. No. 557), 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.

"An act to legalize and confirm the official acts of Herbert G. Steele, a justice of the peace of the town of Brownville, Jefferson county" (No. 2022, Rec. No. 558), which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Brown, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended, and said bill ordered to a third reading and printed and referred to the committee on the judiciary, retaining its place on the order of third reading.

"An act to improve the public health of the city of New York by the cultivation of trees and vegetation in the streets thereof, and to impose certain duties in relation thereto upon the park board and the commissioners of parks of said city" (No. 2006, Rec. No. 559), which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

Mr. Donnelly moved that said bill be substituted for Senate bill, No. 11.81, Int. No. 532, of the same title, now on 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.

"An act to amend chapter 378 of the Laws of 1897, entitled 'An act to unite into one municipality under the corporate name of the city of New York, the various communities lying in and about New York harbor, including the city and county of New York, the city of Brooklyn and the county of Kings, the county of Richmond, and part of the county of Queens, and to provide for the government thereof," relative to the appointment of a president of the board of health" (No. 2107, Rec. No. 560), 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.

"An act to incorporate 'The Oswego Masonic Temple Association of the city of Oswego, New York'" (No. 2119, Rec. No. 561), which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

"An act to amend the Labor Law, relating to the employment of citizens of the United States on public works" (No. 2073, Rec. No. 562), which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

"An act to legalize the appropriation of $14,000, made by a majority of the electors of the town of Carlton, Orleans county, at the last annual town meeting in said town on March 14, 1899" (No. 2108, Rec. No. 563), which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Ellsworth, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended, and said bill ordered to a third reading

and printed and referred to the committee on the judiciary, retaining its place on the order of third reading.

"An act to exempt the real estate of the 'Colored. Home and Hospital in the city of New York from taxation, assessments and water rates" (No. 135, Rec. No. 564), 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.

"An act to amend chapter 117 of the Laws of 1888, entitled An act to incorporate Post James M. Brown Memorial Hall Association, and to create a trust for the disposition of its funds and property,' relative to the use of the funds of the said association" (No. 2112, Rec. No. 565), which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

"An act to authorize the paving or macadamizing of streets, avenues, highways and public places in the village of Port Chester, Westchester county, and to provide for the payment of the expense of the same" (No. 2118, Rec. No. 566), 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.

"An act to amend section 438 of the Code of Civil Procedure, relating to service of summons by publication", (No. 2114, Rec. No. 567), which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on codes.

"An act to amend sections 914, 915, 919 and 920 and to repeal sections 917 and 918 of the Code of Civil Procedure, relating to depositions taken within the State for use without the State" .(No. 2121, Rec. No. 568), which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on codes.

"An act to make an appropriation for the payment of the judgments of the Court of Claims" (No. 1943, Rec. No. 569), which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on finance.

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