partments, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Committee on Reorganization of State Departments (No. 1757, Int. No. 718) entitled "An act to amend the Public Lands Law, 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. Pitcher, from the committee on reorganization of State departments, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Committee on Reorganization of State Departments (No. 921, Int. No. 790) entitled "An act to amend the State Charities Law, generally, and to amend or repeal certain sections of the State Departments Law, relating to the department of charities," reported in favor of the passage of the same with amendments, which report was agreed to, and said bill ordered reprinted and committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Pitcher, from the committee on reorganization of State departments, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Committee on Reorganization of State Departments (No. 1156, Int. No. 1028) entitled "An act to amend the State Departments Law, in relation to plans for the construction, alteration, improvements or repairs of buildings of certain State institutions," 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. Pitcher, from the committee on reorganization of State departments, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Committee on Reorganization of State Departments (No. 1550, Int. No. 1317) entitled "An act to amend the Stock Corporation Law, in relation to filing copies of proclamations dissolving certain corporations in county clerks' offices," 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. Mastick, from the committee on taxation and retrenchment, to which was referred the Assembly bill introduced by Mr. Dominick (No. 1756, Rec. No. 303) entitled "An act to amend the Tax Law, in relation to the collection of taxes," reported in favor of the passage of the same, which report was agreed to.

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

Mr. J. F. Williams, from the committee on affairs of villages, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Keck (No. 1583, Int. No. 1346) entitled "An act to amend chapter one hundred and fifty-seven of the Laws of eighteen hundred and fortyfour, entitled 'An act to incorporate the village of Mohawk,' in relation to investments and reinvestments by the Weller library commission of such village," reported in favor of the passage of the same, which report was agreed to.

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

Mr. J. F. Williams, from the committee on affairs of villages, to which was referred the Assembly bill introduced by Mr. Goodrich

(No. 1540, Rec. No. 376) entitled "An act to amend chapter six hundred and sixty-seven of the Laws of nineteen hundred and ten, entitled' An act to amend, revise and consolidate the charter of the village of Ossining,' in relation to drains," reported in favor of the passage of the same, which report was agreed to.

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

Mr. J. F. Williams, from the committee on affairs of villages, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Westall (No. 1566, Int. No. 1328) entitled "An act to amend chapter two hundred and eighty-five of the Laws of nineteen hundred and three, entitled' An act to organize and establish a police department in the village of Port Chester,' in relation to rendering accounts to the town of Rye for services performed by members of the police department of the village of Port Chester," reported in favor of the passage of the same, which report was agreed to. On motion of Mr. J. F. Williams, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended, and said bill ordered to a third reading.

Mr. J. F. Williams, from the committee on affairs of villages, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Westall (No. 1567, Int. No. 1329) entitled "An act to amend chapter one hundred and six of the Laws of nineteen hundred and six, entitled 'An act creating the offices of police justice and assistant police justice, in the village of Port Chester, in the county of Westchester, and to provide for the raising annually an amount sufficient to pay the salaries of said officers,' in relation to rendering accounts to the town of Rye for services performed by the police justice or the police department of the village of Port Chester," reported in favor of the passage of the same, which report was agreed to.

On motion of Mr. J. F. Williams, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended, and said bill ordered to a third reading. Mr. J. F. Williams, from the committee on affairs of villages, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Kirkland (No. 1694, Int. No. 1413) entitled "An act authorizing the board of trustees of the village of Portville, Cattaraugus county, to petition the Department of Public Works for the Construction of county highway number eight hundred and seventy-two through such village at an increased width, the additional cost to be borne partly by the village and adjoining property owners, to construct a bridge on such highway at the expense of the State and village, to borrow money to pay the additional cost and to issue and sell village bonds, and providing for the payment of such bonds," reported in favor of the passage of the same, which report was agreed to.

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

Mr. J. F. Williams, from the committee on affairs of villages, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Westall (No. 1565, Int. No. 1327) entitled "An act to amend the Village Law, in relation to the compensation of village police justices,

reported in favor of the passage of the same, which report was agreed to.

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

Mr. J. F. Williams, from the committee on affairs of villages, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Westall (No. 1635, Int. No. 1372) entitled "An act to amend the Village Law, in relation to a review by certiorari of conviction of a member of the police force," reported in favor of the passage of the same, which report was agreed to.

On motion of Mr. J. F. Williams, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended, and said bill ordered to a third reading. Mr. Downing gave notice that at some future time he will move to suspend Senate rules numbered 1, 4, 8, 9, 11, 14, 18, 19, 22, 30 and 43, for the purpose of reading, passing and transmitting to the Assembly out of its regular order the Senate bill (No. 1686, Int. No. 1405) entitled "An act authorizing the State Board of Charities to investigate the problem of providing for and taking care of the aged poor who are outside of institutions, with a view to determining what the State should do in connection therewith, and making an appropriation therefor."

Also, Senate bill (No. 1700, Int. No. 1419) entitled "An act to amend the Executive Law, in relation to abolishing the State paper and providing for the publication of certain public notices and advertisements in a monthly bulletin to be issued by the Department of State.

Also, Senate bill (No. 1687, Int. No. 1406) entitled "An act authorizing the Superintendent of Public Works, acting in conjunction with the Conservation Department, to make an investigation of the Saratoga Springs reservation with a view to developing such reservation, and making an appropriation therefor."

Mr. Schackno gave notice that at some future time he will move to suspend Senate rules numbered 1, 4, 8, 9, 11, 14, 18, 19, 22, 30 and 43, for the purpose of reading, passing and transmitting to the Assembly out of its regular order the Senate bill (No. 223, Int. No. 214) entitled "An act to amend the Greater New York charter, in relation to the use of the proceeds of corporate stock and serial bonds."

Mr. Baumes moved that the committee on codes be discharged from the consideration of Assembly bill (No. 935, Rec. No. 317) entitled An act to amend the Civil Practice Act, in relation to proof of records and documents in United States departments.' The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion, and it was decided in the affirmative.

On motion of Mr. Baumes, and by unanimous consent, said bill was substituted for Senate bill (No. 750, Int. No. 688), now on the order of third reading.

Mr. Russell moved that the committee of the whole be discharged from the consideration of Senate bill (No. 663, Int. No. 625) entitled "An act to amend the Civil Practice Act, in rela

tion to the waiver of trial by jury in the counties of Richmond, Kings and Queens," and that said bill be 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.

Mr. A. J. Kennedy moved that the committee on the judiciary be discharged from the consideration of Senate bill (No. 1371, Int. No. 716) entitled "An act to construct, maintain and operate a public bridge, approaches and necessary work pertaining thereto, across the East river at or near Clason Point, borough of the Bronx, city of New York," and that said bill be amended, reprinted and 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.

Mr. Webb moved that the committee on affairs of cities be discharged from the consideration of Senate bill (No. 1614, Int. No. 1161) entitled "An act to annex to the city of Poughkeepsie a part of the town of Poughkeepsie, by vote of the people of the territory proposed to be annexed," and that said bill be amended, reprinted and 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. Webb moved that the committee on affairs of cities be discharged from the consideration of Senate bill (No. 1617, Int. No. 1160) entitled "An act to annex to the city of Poughkeepsie a part of the town of Poughkeepsie, by vote of the people of the territory proposed to be annexed," and that said bill be amended, reprinted and 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. Webb moved that the committee on affairs of cities be discharged from the consideration of Senate bill (No. 1616, Int. No. 1159) entitled "An act to annex to the city of Poughkeepsie a part of the town of Poughkeepsie, by vote of the people of the territory proposed to be annexed," and that said bill be amended, reprinted and 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. Mastick moved that the committee on finance be discharged from the consideration of Senate bill (No. 1315, Int. No. 672) entitled "An act authorizing and directing the Port of New York Authority to take up and study the interstate suburban passenger problem within the port of New York district and to recommend to the States of New York and New Jersey such amendments or supplements to the comprehensive plan for the development of the port of New York as will facilitate travel between various parts of the port district, together with a legal plan for financing the same, and making an appropriation therefor," and that said bill be amended, reprinted and recommitted to the committee on finance.

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

Mr. Dick moved that the committee on finance be discharged from the consideration of Senate bill (No. 870, Int. No. 786) entitled "An act to amend the Education Law, in relation to the apportionment of public school moneys and the ascertainment of the actual valuation of taxable property for the purpose of such apportionment, and making an appropriation for the ascertainment of scuh actual valuation," that the said bill be amended, the title being amended to read as follows: "An act to amend the Education Law, in relation to the apportionment of public school moneys," and that the same be reprinted and recommitted to the committee on finance.

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

Mr. Brereton offered the following:

Resolved (if the Assembly concur), That a respectful message be sent to the Governor requesting the return to the Senate of the Senate bill (No. 431, Int. No. 407) entitled "An act to amend the Civil Service Law, in relation to the officers and employees of the commission," 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 its concurrence therein.

The Assembly returned the above resolution with a message that it has concurred in the passage of the same.

Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said resolution to the Governor. The Assembly bill (No. 1791, Rec. No. 371) entitled "An act to amend the Penal Law, in relation to sentence and probation," having been announced for third reading, Mr. Baumes moved that said bill be recommitted to the committee on codes with instructions to said committee to amend and report the same forthwith to be reprinted as amended and restored to its place in 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.

Mr. Baumes, from the committee on codes, reported said bill amended as directed, and the same was ordered reprinted and placed on the order of third reading.

The Assembly bill (No. 179, Rec. No. 372) entitled "An act to amend the Code of Criminal Procedure, in relation to bail," having been announced for third reading, Mr. Baumes moved that said bill be recommitted to the committee on codes with instructions to said committee to amend and report the same forthwith to be reprinted as amended and restored to its place in 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.