the city of New Rochelle,' in relation to the disposition of collections from special assessments," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

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

The Assembly sent for concurrence the bill (No. 1693, Rec. No. 382) entitled "An act in relation to city local option elections in the year nineteen hundred and eighteen, in certain cities," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Walters, and by unanimous consent, said bill was substituted for Senate bill (No. 1688, Int. No. 1248), now on the order of third reading.

Mr. Lockwood, from the committee on public education, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Lockwood (No. 1549, Int. No. 1177), entitled "An act to amend the Education Law, relative to boards of education and schools in the several cities of the State," 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. Sage, from the committee on finance, to which was referred the Assembly bill introduced by Mr. Sutherland (No. 740, Rec. No. 324), entitled "An act in relation to the proposed connecting ship canal between Gravesend bay and Sheepshead bay to be constructed by the United States government on Long Island, in the borough of Brooklyn, and making appropriations for expenses in connection therewith," reported in favor of the passage of the same, with amendments, which report was agreed to, and said bill restored to its place on the order of third reading.

Mr. Lockwood, from the committee on public education, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Robinson (No. 1541, Int. No. 1169), entitled "An act to amend the Education Law, in regard to the maintenance of night schools in cities and school districts," 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. Lockwood, from the committee on public education, to

which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Robinson (No. 1540, Int. No. 1168), entitled "An act to amend the Education Law, to require the attendance at school of non-Englishspeaking and illiterate minors," reported in favor of the passage of the same, with amendments, 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 Senate bill introduced by Mr. Wicks (No. 1582, Int. No. 1206), entitled "An act to amend the Highway Law, in relation to the maintenance of the pavement and shoulders of the approaches to canal bridges, located on the line of any State or county highway," 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 Senate bill introduced by Mr. Emerson (No. 1613, Int. No. 1212), entitled "An act to amend the County Law, in relation to the compensation of supervisors," 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. Argetsinger, from the committee on affairs of cities, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Emerson (No. 1456, Int. No. 1130), entitled "An act to amend the charter of the city of Glens Falls, in relation to the mayor's salary,” 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. Argetsinger, from the committee on affairs of cities, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Gibbs (No. 1536, Int. No. 1070), entitled "An act to amend chapter two hundred and seventeen of the Laws of nineteen hundred and fourteen, entitled 'An act to provide a charter for the city of Buffalo,' in relation to the public school teachers' retirement fund, 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. Argetsinger, from the committee on affairs of cities, to which was referred the Assembly bill introduced by Mr. G. T. Davis (No. 688, Senate Reprint No. 1037, Rec. No. 104), entitled “An act to amend chapter six hundred and fifty of the Laws of nineteen hundred and four, entitled 'An act to revise the charter of the city of Rome,' generally," reported in favor of the passage of the same, with amendments, which report was agreed to.

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

Mr. Sage, from the committee on finance, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Lockwood (No. 1646, Int. No. 937), entitled “An act to provide for increased compensation to civilian employees of the State of New York during the existing war for civilization, and making an appropriation therefor," reported in favor of the passage of the same, with amendments, which report was agreed to.

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

Mr. Hewitt, from the committee on internal affairs of towns, counties and public highways, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Yelverton (No. 1607, Int. No. 878), entitled "An act to amend the County Law, in relation to the salaries of the county judge and surrogate of Montgomery county," reported in favor of the passage of the same, which report was agreed to.

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

The Assembly bill (No. 1362, Senate Reprint No. 1484, Rec. No. 219) entitled "An act to amend the Penal Law, in relation to obtaining money by fraudulent check, draft or order," was read the third time.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to the final passage of said bill, the same having been printed and upon the desks of the members 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 has concurred in the passage of the same, with amendments.

The Senate bill (No. 1378, Int. No. 1084) entitled "An act to amend the Tax Law, in relation to the payment of transfer taxes and interest thereon during the present war," was read the third time.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to the final passage of said bill, the same having been printed and upon the desks of the members in its final form for threecalendar 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 deliver said bill to the Assembly and request their concurrence therein.

The Senate bill (No. 1586, Int. No. 884) entitled "An act to amend chapter four hundred and ninety-nine of the Laws of nineteen hundred and sixteen, entitled 'An act to authorize and direct the Commissioners of the Land Office of the State of New York: to grant and convey to the city of New York certain land below.

the line of original high-water mark at Hunt's Point, in the borough of the Bronx, city of New York, and to authorize the commissioners of the sinking fund of such city to convey such land and certain additional land to persons or corporations,' in relation to the application for, and terms and conditions of, such grant, and to correct the title of the act and of the description of a map," was read the third time.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to the final passage of said bill, the same having been printed and upon the desks of the members 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 deliver said bill to the Assembly and request their concurrence therein.

The Senate bill (No. 1527, Int. No. 639) entitled "An act to amend the Banking Law, in relation to the establishment and maintenance by savings banks of stations or agencies for the receipt of deposits," was read the third time.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to the final passage of said bill, the same having been printed and upon the desks of the members 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: