amend the Greater New York charter, in relation to fixing a limitation on the rate of taxation authorized to be levied upon real and personal property assessed upon the assessment books of the city," 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:

Mr. E. R. Brown moved to reconsider the vote by which said bill was passed.

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

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. 1533, Int. No. 489) entitled "Concurrent resolution of the Senate and Assembly proposing an amendment to the Constitution providing for the collection and publication of annual civil and judicial statistics of the State," having been announced for third reading, Mr. Walters moved that said bill be recommitted to the committee on the judiciary.

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

The Senate bill (No. 1392, Int. No. 1098) entitled "An act to amend the Highway Law, in relation to the acquisition of lands for right of way and other purposes," having been announced for third reading, Mr. Walters moved that said bill be recommitted to the committee on internal affairs of towns, counties and public highways.

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

Mr. G. F. Thompson moved to reconsider the vote by which on April 9th, Assembly bill (No. 1178, Rec. No. 411) 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, and to repeal certain sections thereof," which was substituted in error for Senate bill (No. 886, Int. No. 763) entitled "An act authorizing the city of Lockport to issue bonds for the purpose of acquiring property located in the city of North Tonawanda, New York,

belonging to the Tonawanda Iron and Steel Company, for the use of the system of waterworks for said city, and to be used as a pumping station, and to settle the condemnation action commenced by said city against said steel company for the taking thereof and costs and disbursements in connection therewith," the bill not being identical.

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

On motion of Mr. G. F. Thompson, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended and said Assembly bill (No. 1178, Rec. No. 411) 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, and to repeal certain sections thereof," was ordered to a third reading.

Mr. G. F. Thompson moved that the committee on affairs of cities be discharged from the consideration of Assembly bill (No. 1422, Rec. No. 268) entitled "An act authorizing the city of Lockport to issue bonds for the purpose of acquiring property located in the city of North Tonawanda, New York, belonging to the Tonawanda Iron and Steel Company, for the use of the system of waterworks for said city, and to be used as a pumping station, and to settle the condemnation action commenced by said city against said steel company for the taking thereof and costs and disbursements in connection therewith.”

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.

The Senate bill (No. 886, Int. No. 763) entitled "An act authorizing the city of Lockport to issue bonds for the purpose of acquiring property located in the city of North Tonawanda, New York, belonging to the Tonawanda Iron and Steel Company, for the use of the system of waterworks for said city, and to be used as a pumping station, and to settle the condemnation action commenced by said city against said steel company for the taking thereof and costs and disbursements in connection therewith,"

having been announced for third reading, Mr. G. F. Thompson moved that said bill be recommitted to the committee on affairs of cities.

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

Mr. Sage offered the following:

Resolved (if the Assembly concur), That the Clerks of the Senate and Assembly be, and hereby are, authorized and directed to appoint such stenographers and employees during the recess as they may deem necessary to complete the making of the typewritten copy of the original manuscript copy of the journals, assist in proof-reading and making comparison of the printed volumes of the journal, as required by chapter thirty-seven of the Laws of nineteen hundred and nine, and in receiving and forwarding documents and reports and to assist in the performance of the other clerical and detailed work connected with the duties of the Clerk's offices for such periods of time and at such compensation as may be determined by them and as provided by law. The compensation to be paid out of the appropriation for salaries and compensation of officers and employees of the Legislature upon the certificate of the Clerks of the Senate and Assembly respectively.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said resolution, and it was decided in the affirmative, as follows:

Mr. Walton presented a paper, " Plant and acquire forests" one of the pressing duties of New York State by James S. Whipple, former State Forest, Fish and Game Commissioner and moved that said article be printed as a Senate Document.

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

Ordered, That said paper be laid upon the table and printed.
Mr. Walters offered the following:

Resolved, That a respectful message be sent to the Assembly, requesting the return to the Senate of the Senate bill (No. 441, Int. No. 140) entitled "An act to amend the Election Law, in relation to time allowed employees to vote at an election," 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 deliver said resolution to the Assembly and request their concurrence therein.

The Assembly returned the above resolution and bill.

Mr. Koenig moved that Senate bill (No. 1643, Int. No. 557) entitled “An act to amend the Penal Law, in relation to permitting fishing upon the first day of the week," be returned to the Assembly.

Ordered, That the Clerk transmit said bill to the Assembly.

The Assembly returned the Assembly bill (No. 1463, Senate Reprint No. 1576, Rec. No. 252) entitled "An act to amend the Conservation Law, in relation to open season on shore birds."

Also, Assembly bill (No. 155, Senate Reprint No. 1575, Rec. No. 26) entitled "An act to amend the Domestic Relations Law, in relation to the adoption of children from charitable institutions."

Also, Assembly bill (No. 811, Senate Reprint No. 1529, Rec. No. 107) entitled "An act to amend the Civil Rights Law, in relation to equal rights in places of public accommodation, amusement, resort, refreshments and education, and providing penalty for violation thereof."

Also, Assembly bill (No. 1189, Senate Reprint No. 1403, Rec. No. 223) entitled "An act to amend chapter three hundred of the Laws of nineteen hundred and fourteen, entitled 'An act in relation to the department of public works of the city of Syracuse, and repealing certain sections of chapter six hundred and eighty-four of the Laws of nineteen hundred and five, relating thereto,' in relation to condemnation of lands for local improvements," with a message that they have concurred in the amendments of the Senate thereto.

Ordered, That the Clerk return said bills to the Assembly.