No. 52) entitled "An act in relation to the consolidation of certain positions, and revision of salaries, in the office force of the Executive Department, and to reappropriate certain moneys therefor," 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. Mullan, from the committee on affairs of cities, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Campbell (No. 104, Int. No. 103) entitled "An act to authorize the city of North Tonawanda to issue bonds for the improvement of its waterworks system by the construction of iron water mains in its streets to replace worn out wooden pipes therein," 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. Mullan, from the committee on affairs of cities, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Campbell (No. 103, Int. No. 102) entitled "An act to amend chapter seven hundred and fifty-two of the Laws of nineteen hundred and seven, entitled 'An act to revise the charter of the city of North Tonawanda,' generally," 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. Mullan, from the committee on affairs of cities, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Thayer (No. 86, Int. No. 85) entitled "An act to amend chapter eighty-seven of the Laws of eighteen hundred and ninety-three, entitled 'An act to amend chapter three hundred and thirty-five 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 the payment of sewer assessments," 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. Mullan, from the committee on affairs of cities, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Thayer (No. 87, Int. No. 86) entitled "An act to amend chapter eighty-seven of the Laws of eighteen hundred and ninety-three, entitled 'An act to amend chapter three hundred and thirty-five 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 the fiscal year," 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. Mullan, from the committee on affairs of cities, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Ames (No. 68, Int. No. 67) entitled "An act to amend chapter five hundred and thirty-five of the Laws of nineteen hundred and fifteen, entitled An act to consolidate and revise the several acts relative to the city of Olean,' in relation to the compensation of assessors," 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. Walton, from the committee on codes, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Walton (No. 27, Int. No. 27) entitled "An act to amend the Penal Law, in relation to ticket speculators," 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. Mullan, from the committee on affairs of cities, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Fearon (No. 95, Int. No. 94) entitled "An act to amend chapter six hundred and eighty-four of the Laws of nineteen hundred and five, entitled 'An act to supplement the provisions of law relating to the department of public works of the city of Syracuse,' in relation to the assessment of pavements and sewers," 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. Mullan, from the committee on affairs of cities, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Fearon (Nc. 96, Int. No. 95) entitled "An act to amend chapter five hundred and thirty-three of the Laws of nineteen hundred and twelve, entitled An act to provide for the relief of the city of Syracuse from crossings at grade of the streets, avenues and public grounds therein by railroads operated by steam,' in relation to commissioners," 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. Mullan, from the committee on affairs of cities, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Fearon (No. 97, [SENATE JOURNAL]

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Int. No. 96) entitled "An act to amend chapter six hundred and eighty-one of the Laws of nineteen hundred and five, entitled 'An act to supplement the provisions of law relating to the department of finance of the city of Syracuse,' in relation to the disposition of the proceeds of bonds," 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. Mullan, from the committee on affairs of cities, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Fearon (No. 94, Int. No. 93) entitled "An act to amend chapter four hundred and forty-eight of the Laws of nineteen hundred and eighteen, entitled 'An act in relation to the department of the public works of the city of Syracuse,' in relation to condemnation of lands for local improvements," 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. Wiswall moved that the committee on codes be discharged from the consideration of Senate bill (No. 28, Int. No. 28) entitled "An act to amend the the Penal Law, in relation to the carrying and use of dangerous weapons," and that the said bill be amended, reprinted and recommitted to the committee on codes.

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

The Assembly returned the Senate bill (No. 49, Int. No. 16) entitled "An act to amend chapter two hundred and thirty-eight of the Laws of nineteen hundred and seventeen, entitled 'An act creating the hospital development commission, defining its powers and duties, authorizing contracts for new buildings in connection with the Utica State Hospital and the Middletown State Hospital, and making appropriations for such purpose and for the expense of the hospital development commission,' in relation to number of members of such commission," with a message that they have concurred in the passage of the same.

Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said bill to the Governor. The President presented the report of Society for the Reformation of Juvenile Delinquents in New York City, which was laid upon the table and ordered printed.

(See Document.)

The President presented the report of the Charity Organization Society of Buffalo, which was laid upon the table and ordered printed.

(See Document.)

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.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 1921

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.

Prayer by Rev. Ernest M. Grahm.

The journal of yesterday was read and approved.

Mr. Knight introduced a bill (Int. No. 189) entitled "An act to amend the Conservation Law, in relation to amount and disposition of fees of hunting and trapping licenses," 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. 190) entitled "An act to amend the Town! Law, in relation to application of certain provisions to Livingston 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.

Mr. Smith introduced a bill (Int. No. 191) entitled "An act to repeal article twenty-two of the Public Health Law, in relation to narcotic drug control," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on public health.

Mr. Twomey introduced a bill (Int. No. 192) entitled "An act to amend the Greater New York Charter, in relation to the establishment and operation of municipal bus 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. Walker introduced a bill (Int. No. 193) entitled "An act in relation to municipal utilities, constituting chapter seventyone of the Consolidated Laws," 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. Wiswall introduced a bill (Int. No. 194) entitled "An act to amend the Condemnation Law, in relation to the consolidation number thereof," 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. 195) entitled "An act to am nd the Election Law, in relation to the form and preparation of ballots," 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. Thayer introduced a bill (Int. No. 196) entitled "An act to confer jurisdiction upon the Court of Claims to hear, audit and determine the alleged claim of the town of Norfolk, Saint Lawrence county, against the State for reimbursement of money, erroneously paid to the county treasurer of said county to pay the amount of drafts of the State Commissioner of Highways, to apply upon a certain highway contract," 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. 197) entitled "An act to confer jurisdiction upon the Court of Claims to hear, audit and determine the alleged claim of the town of Waddington, Saint Lawrence county, against the State for reimbursement of money, erroneously paid to the county treasurer of said county to pay the amount of drafts of the State Commissioner of Highways, to apply upon a certain highway contract," 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 introduced a bill (Int. No. 198) entitled "An act to amend the Judiciary Law, in relation to compensation of stenog