three, 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 the payment of sewer assessments."

(9) Senate (No. 87, Int. No. 86), 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 the fiscal year."

(10) Senate (No. 206, 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."

(11) Senate (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."

(12) Senate (No. 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."

(13) Senate (No. 97, Int. No. 96), entitled "An act to amend chapter six hundred and eighty-one of the Laws of nineteen himdred 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."

(14) Senate (No. 103, Int. No. 102), entitled “An act to amend chapter seven hundred and fifty-two of the Laws of niveteen hundred and seven, entitled 'An act to revise the charter of the city of North Tonawanda,' generally."

(15) Senate (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."

(16) Senate (No. 29, Int. No. 29), entitled "An act to repeal section three of chapter six of the Laws of nineteen hundred and two, entitled 'An act to provide for the appointment of an assistant district attorney in Saratoga county,' relating to the duties of such assistant district attorney and the employment of a stenographer."

After some time spent therein, the President resumed the chair, and Mr. Walton, from said committee, reported in favor of the passage of the above named bills, which report was agreed to, and said bills ordered to a third reading.

The President presented the report of the Attorney-General, with reference to section 66 of the Executive Law, which was laid upon the table and ordered printed.

(See Document.)

The President presented the report of State Commissioner of Excise, 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 out of respect to the memory of the late Senator George B. Wellington of Troy.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1921

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.

Prayer by Rev. William Albert Sparks.

The journal of yesterday was read and approved.

Mr. Boylan introduced a bill (Int. No. 240) entitled “An act to amend the Greater New York charter in relation to the demolition or construction of certain buildings," 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. Towner introduced a bill (Int. No. 241) entitled “An act to amend the Highway Law, in relation to requiring motor vehicles to be equipped with proper lights before registration shall be permitted," 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. 242) entitled "An act to permit the Independence Insurance Company to apply to the State Tax Commission for revision and readjustment of taxes stated against it under section one hundred and eighty-seven of the Tax Law based on its reports for the years nineteen hundred and fourteen to nineteen hundred and seventeen, inclusive," 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.

Mr. Meyer introduced a bill (Int. No. 243) entitled "An act to amend the Decedent Estate Law and the Personal Property Law, in relation to the investment of trust funds by individual fiduciaries in parts of mortgages, extending to them the same privileges in relation thereto now held by trust companies," 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. 244) entitled "An act to amend section thirty-three hundred and twenty of the Code of Civil Procedure, in relation to commissions and expenses of receivers and trustees," 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. 245) entitled "An act to amend the New York City Municipal Court Code, in relation to service of summons by publication," which was read the first time, and by unanimouse consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on codes.

Mr. Carson introduced a bill (Int. No. 246) entitled “An act to establish school district number seven in the town of Hornellsville. Steuben county, as a union free school district, and legalizing and validating the actions and proceedings of the board of education of the city of Hornellsville," 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. Draper introduced a bill (Int. No. 247) entitled "An act to amend chapter five hundred and sixty-three of the Laws of nineteen hundred and sixteen, entitled 'An act to authorize the city of Troy to improve and regulate the river and dock front, and to make provision for and promote commerce with the city,' in relation to the improvement of the river and dock front of the city of Troy 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.

Mr. Wiswall introduced a bill (Int. No. 248) entitled “An act to amend the General Municipal Law and the State Finance Law, in relation to the awarding of contracts," 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. 249) entitled "An act to amend the Public Health Law, in relation to the Public Health Council," 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. Swift, by request, introduced a bill (Int. No. 250) entitled "An act to amend the charter of the city of Buffalo, in relation to the recall," 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, by request, a bill (Int. No. 251) entitled "An act to amend the charter of the city of Buffalo, in relation to the initiative," which as read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on affairs of cities.

Mr. Tolbert introduced a bill (Int. No. 252) entitled "An act to amend the Railroad Law, in relation to railroad policemen," 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. Smith introduced a bill (Int. No. 253) entitled "An act to provide for indexing and reindexing conveyances, mortgages and other instruments, relating to lands and liens thereon in the

county of Richmond," 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. 254) entitled "An act to amend the Penal Law, in relation to vessels discharging oil and other refuse matters within the waters of this State," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on codes.

Mr. Simpson introduced a bill (Int. No. 255) entitled “An act to amend the Civil Service Law, in relation to retiring certain veterans and granting them pensions," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on civil service.

Mr. Carson introduced a bill (Int. No. 256) entitled "An act authorizing the board of trustees of the village of Bath, Stenben county, to use certain moneys, the proceeds of the sale of village hall bonds now held in a fund known as the village hall fund, for the payment of bonds issued for the purchase of a municipal gas plant and providing for the levy and collection of taxes for the payment of the balance of such bonds and to reimburse such village hall fund," 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. Ferris introduced a bill (Int. No. 257) entitled "An act to amend the County Law, in relation to power of supervisors to change salaries of employees," 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. Boylan introduced a bill (Int. No. 258) entitled "An act to amend the Penal Law, in relation to experiments upon living dogs," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on codes.

Mr. Thayer introduced a bill (Int. No. 259) entitled "An act to amend the Election Law, in relation to boards of elections," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also