contributed to such intoxication; and in any such action such person shall have a right to recover actual and exemplary damages. In case of the death of either party, the action or right of action given by this section shall survive to or against his or her executor or administrator, and the amount so recovered by either wife or child shall be his or her sole and separate property. Such action may be brought in any court of competent jurisdiction. In any case where parents shall be entitled to such damages, either the father or mother may sue alone therefor, but recovery by one of such parties shall be a bar to suit brought by the other."

Mr. Speaker put the question whether the House would agree to said motion, and it was determined in the affirmative. On motion of Mr. Gage, said bill was ordered reprinted and recommitted to said committee.

On motion of Mr. Judson, the House adjourned.

MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 1921

The House met pursuant to adjournment.

Prayer by Rev. Creighton R. Storey.

On motion of Mr. Adler, the reading of the journal of Friday, January 28th, was dispensed with and the same was approved. Mr. Speaker presented the annual report of the State Commissioner of Excise, which was laid upon the table and ordered printed.

(See Document.)

Also, the annual report of the Attorney-General, which was laid upon the table and ordered printed.

(See Document.)

Also, the Twenty-seventh Annual Report of the Western House of Refuge at Albion, which was laid upon the table and ordered printed.

(See Document.)

Mr. Cole introduced a bill entitled "An act authorizing the board of trustees of the village of Bath, Steuben 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 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” (Int. No. 403), which was read the first time and referred to the committee on affairs of villages.

Mr. Everett introduced a bill 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" (Int. No. 404), which was read the first time and referred to the committee on claims.

Mr. Lord introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend the Conservation Law, in relation to the open season for woodcock" (Int. No. 405), which was read the first time and referred to the committee on conservation.

Also, "An act to amend the Conservation Law, in relation to the taking of skunk" (Int. No. 406), which was read the first time and referred to the committee on conservation.

Also, "An act to amend the Conservation Law, in relation to taking pickerel and pike" (Int. No. 407), which was read the first time and referred to the committee on conservation.

Also, "An act to confer jurisdiction upon the Court of Claims to hear and determine the claim of the firm of Paddleford and King for moneys alleged to be due them for the construction of a concrete bridge upon county highway number seven hundred and five in the county of Chenango" (Int. No. 408), which was read the first time and referred to the committee on claims.

Also. "An act to amend the Conservation Law, in relation to the sale of perch in Chenango county" (Int. No. 409), which was read the first time and referred to the committee on conservation.

Also, "An act to amend the Conservation Law, in relation to the issuance of permits for the use of ferrets" (Int. No. 410),

which was read the first time and referred to the committee on

conservation.

Also, "An act to amend the Conservation Law, in relation to the open season for grouse or partridge" (Int. No. 411), which was read the first time and referred to the committee on conservation.

Also, "An act to amend the Conservation Law, in relation to licenses for the breeding and sale of ferrets" (Int. No. 412), which was read the first time and referred to the committee on conservation.

Mr. Merrigan introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend the Penal Law, in relation to bribery of baseball players" (Int. No. 413), which was read the first time and referred to the committee on codes.

Mr. Seaker introduced a bill 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" (Int. No. 414), which was read the first time and referred to the committee on claims.

Mr. C. C. Smith introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend chapter fifty-three of the Laws of eighteen hundred and eightytwo, entitled 'An act to provide for erecting and completing an addition to the town hall in Saratoga Springs,' in relation to the duties of the supervisor" (Int. No. 415), which was read the first time and referred to the committee on internal affairs.

Also, "An act to provide for the construction of a bridge over the canalized Mohawk river at Vischer Ferry, and making an appropriation therefor" (Int. No. 416), which was read the first time and referred to the committee on ways and means.

Also. "An act providing for the construction of a bridge over the canalized Mohawk river at what is known as Rexford, and making an appropriation therefor" (Int. No. 417), which was read the first time and referred to the committee on ways and

means.

Mr. Barnes introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend the Highway Law, in relation to maintenance and repair by the State [ASSEMBLY JOURNAL] 20

of roads in certain counties" (Int. No. 418), which was read the first time and referred to the committee on internal affairs.

Mr. Booth introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend chapter one hundred and sixty-one of the Laws of nineteen hundred and seven, entitled 'An act to create and establish a firemen's relief and pension fund for the fire department of the city of Utica, and authorizing the granting and payment of pensions and relief therefrom,' in relation to the composition of such fund and to repeal subdivision two of section one and subdivision five of section two of such chapter" (Int. No. 419), which was read the first time and referred to the committee on affairs of cities.

Mr. Bly introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend the Civil Service Law, in relation to effect of service in the World War on the civil service status of soldiers, sailors and marines" (Int. No. 420), which was read the first time and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

Mr. Brady introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend chapter three hundred and forty-five of the Laws of eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, as amended, creating a grade crossing commission. for the city of Buffalo, in relation to the personnel of the commission" (Int. No. 421), which was read the first time and referred to the committee on affairs of cities.

Also, "An act to amend chapter eight hundred and forty-two of the Laws of nineteen hundred and eleven, as amended, creating a railway terminal station commission of the city of Buffalo, in relation to the personnel of the commission" (Int. No. 422), which was read the first time and referred to the committee on affairs of cities.

Mr. Dickstein introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend the General Business Law, in relation to the transmission of money or other valuables to and from foreign countries" (Int. No. 423), which was read the first time and referred to the committee on banks.

Mr. Hunter introduced a bill 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" (Int. No. 424), which was read the first time and referred to the committee on public education.

Mr. Judson introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend the Tax Law, in relation to costs in certiorari proceedings" (Int. No. 425), which was read the first time and referred to the com mittee on taxation and retrenchment.

Mr. Frerichs introduced a bill entitled "An act to provide for indexing and reindexing conveyances, mortgages and other instru ments, relating to lands and liens thereon in the county of Richmond" (Int. No. 426), which was read the first time and referred to the committee on internal affairs.

Mr. Soule introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend the Town Law, in relation to appropriations by town boards in certain counties for rental of rooms for posts of the American Legion' (Int. No. 427), which was read the first time and referred to the committee on internal affairs.

Mr. Trahan introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend the Village Law, in relation to the retirement of policemen" (Int. No. 428), which was read the first time and referred to the committee on affairs of villages.

Mr. Judson introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend the Tax Law, in relation to reorganizing the State Tax Commission, and defining its powers and duties, and transferring thereto certain powers, duties and jurisdiction of the Comptroller and Secretary of State" (Int. No. 429), which was read the first time and referred to the committee on taxation and retrenchment.

Mr. Cosgrove introduced a bill entitled "An act to abolish the New York State Bridge and Tunnel Commission, and to transfer its powers and duties to the New York Port Development Commission" (Int. No. 430), which was read the first time and referred to the committee on ways and means.

Mr. Jenks introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend the Real Property Law, in relation to creating mutual estates of husband or wife, in the property of the other, as substitutes for dower and curtesy" (Int. No. 431), which was read the first time and referred to the committee on codes.

Mr. Steinberg introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend the Civil Service Law, in relation to the temporary transfer or em