substituting in lieu thereof the words, "plumber and steamfitter," for the purpose of changing the title to conform with item in the appropriation bill, effective July 1, 1917. (Adopted July 12, 1917. Approved by the governor, July 25, 1917.) Comptroller Resolved, That, subject to the approval of the Governor, the classification of positions in the Exempt Class in the office of the Comptroller be and hereby is amended by adding thereto the words, "two special agents, corporation tax bureau," competitive or non-competitive examination for said position having been found to be not practicable. (Adopted July 19, 1917. Approved by the Governor, July 31, 1917.) Department of Excise Resolved, That, subject to the approval of the Governor, the classification of positions in the Exempt Class in the Department of Excise be and hereby is amended by striking out the words, "sixteen special deputy commissioners," and substituting in lieu thereof the words, "seventeen special deputy com missioners;" by striking out the words, "eleven attorneys," and substituting in lieu thereof the words, "twelve attorneys;" by striking out the words, one cashier in the Albany office," and substituting in lieu thereof the words, "two cashiers," competitive or non-competitive examination for said additional positions having been found to be not practicable. 46 Resolved, That, subject to the approval of the Governor, and in accordance with the provisions of section 13, subdivision 1, of the Civil Service Law, the classification of positions in the Exempt Class in the Department of Excise be and hereby is amended by adding thereto the words, "deputy commissioner." (Adopted July 20, 1917. Approved by the Governor, July 31, 1917.) Soldiers' and Sailors' Home, Bath 66 Resolved, That, subject to the approval of the Governor, the classification of positions in the Non-Competitive Class, in the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home, Bath, be and hereby is amended by adding thereto the words, one chef," the filling of said position at this time as the result of competitive examination having been found to be not practicable. (Adopted June 23, 1917. Approved by the Governor, August 1, 1917.) Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Second Department Resolved, That, subject to the approval of the Governor, the classification of positions in the Exempt Class in the Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Second Department, be and hereby is amended by striking out the words, “two confidential attendants," and substituting in lieu thereof the words, 'three confidential attendants;" and further amended by adding thereto the words, "two confidential opinion clerks," competitive or non-competitive examination for said positions having been found to be not practicable. (Adopted July 12, 1917. Approved by the Governor, August 1, 1917.) Hospital Development Commission Resolved, That, subject to the approval of the Governor, the classification of positions in the Non-Competitive Class in the State service be and hereby is amended by adding thereto the following: "In the office of the Hospital Development Commission: one chauffeur," competitive examination for said position having been found to be not practicable. (Adopted July 21, 1917. Approved by the Governor, August 15, 1917.) Department of Public Works Resolved, That, subject to the approval of the Governor, the classification of positions in the Non-Competitive Class in the Department of Public Works be and hereby is amended by striking out the words, "ten engineers of tugboat," and substituting in lieu thereof the words, "twelve engineers of tugboat or dredge," competitive examination for said additional positions having been found to be not practicable. Resolved, That, subject to the approval of the Governor, the classification of positions in the Non-Competitive Class in the Department of Public Works be and hereby is amended by adding thereto the words, one engineer on motor boat," competitive examination for said position having been found to be not practicable. (Adopted July 21, 1917. Approved by the Governor, August 15, 1917.) Department of Health Resolved, That, subject to the approval of the Governor, the classification of positions in the Non-Competitive Class in the Department of Health be and hereby is amended by adding thereto the words, "nine laboratory helpers," competitive examination for said positions having been found to be not practicable. (Adopted July 12, 1917. Approved by the Governor, August 22, 1917.) Matteawan State Hospital Resolved, That, subject to the approval of the Governor, the classification of positions in the Non-Competitive Class in the State hospital service be and hereby is amended by adding thereto the words, "charge attendant, stenographer, Matteawan State Hospital," competitive examination for said position having been found to be not practicable. (Adopted July 13, 1917. Approved by the Governor, August 23, 1917.) Department of Excise Resolved, That, subject to the approval of the Governor, the classification of positions in the Exempt Class in the State Department of Excise be and hereby is amended by striking out the words, "five detectives," and substituting in lieu thereof the words, "seven detectives," competitive or noncompetitive examination for said position having been found to be not prac ticable. (Adopted August 6, 1917. Approved by the Governor, August 24, 1917.) Purchasing Agent, Erie County Resolved, That, subject to the approval of the Governor, and in accordance with section 13, subdivision 1, of the Civil Service Law, the classification of positions in the Exempt Class in the service of Erie county be and hereby is amended by adding thereto the following: "In the office of the purchasing agent: the deputy." (Adopted July 12, 1917. Approved by the Governor, September 1, 1917.) State Institute for the Study of Malignant Disease, Buffalo Resolved, That, subject to the approval of the Governor, the classification of positions in the Non-Competitive Class in the State Institute for the Study of Malignant Disease at Buffalo be and hereby is amended by striking out the words, "medical interne, compensation not to exceed $50 per month and maintenance," and substituting in lieu thereof the words, "medical interne." (Adopted June 11, 1917. Approved by the Governor, September 13, 1917.) Oswego County Tuberculosis Sanatorium Resolved, That, subject to the approval of the Governor, the classification of positions in the Non-Competitive Class in the Oswego County Tuberculosis Sanatorium be and hereby is amended by adding thereto the words, one matron," competitive examination for said position having been found to be not practicable. (Adopted July 29, 1917. Approved by the Governor, October 3, 1917.) Secretary of State 66 Resolved, That, subject to the approval of the Governor, the classification of positions in the Non-Competitive Class, in the office of the Secretary of State, be and hereby is amended by adding thereto the words, one interpreter, Chauffeurs' Examination Division, New York Office,” competitive examination for said position having been found to be not practicable. (Adopted September 6, 1917. Approved by the Governor, October 3, 1917.) Homestead Sanatorium, Saratoga County Resolved, That, subject to the approval of the Governor, the classification of positions in the Non-Competitive Class in the Homestead Sanatorium, Saratoga County, be and hereby is amended by adding thereto the word, "chauffeur," competitive examination for said position having been found to be not practicable. (Adopted Sepember 6, 1917. Approved by the Governor, Ocober 16, 1917.) University of the State of New York Resolved, That, subject to the approval of the Governor, the classification of positions in the Non-Competitive Class in the University of the State of New York, be and hereby is amended by adding thereto the words, 66 one painter," competitive examination for said position having been found to be not practicable. (Adopted Sepember 6, 1917. Approved by the Governor, Ocober 16, 1917.) Miscellaneous Resolved, That, subject to the approval of the Governor, the non-competitive classification, be and hereby is amended as follows, the positions eliminated being obsolete: strike out: In the Department of Agriculture 66 one chauffeur." Strike out: In the Schoharie State School of Agriculture, Cobleskill' one caretaker acting as assistant to the director." Strike out: In the office of the Industrial Commission "two chauffeurs." (Adopted February 28, 1917. Approved by the Governor, October 25, 1917.) County Court and District Attorney, Orange County Resolved, That, subject to the approval of the Governor, the classification of positions in the Exempt Class in the service of Orange county be and hereby is amended by striking out the words, "In the County Court: stenographer to the grand jury," and adding to the positions under the heading "In the office of the District Attorney" the words "stenographer to the grand jury." (Adopted May 10, 1917. Approved by the Governor, October 25, 1917.) Letchworth Village, Thiells Resolved, That, subject to the approval of the Governor, the classification of positions in the Non-Competitive Class in the Letchworth Village at Thiells, be and hereby is amended by adding thereto the words, "head carpenter; head laundryman," competitive examinations for said positions have been found to be not practicable. (Adopted June 11, 1917. Approved by the Governor, October 25, 1917.) Public Service Commission, First District Resolved, That, subject to the approval of the Governor, the classification of positions in the Non-Competitive Class in the office of the Public Service Commission for the First District, be and hereby is amended by adding thereto he words, "two carpenters," competitive examination for said positions having been found to be not practicable. (Adopted June 11, 1917. Approved by the Governor, October 25, 1917.) State Hospitals Resolved, That, subject to the approval of the Governor, the classification of positions in the Non-Competitive Class, in the State hospital service, be and hereby is amended by adding thereto the words, "head carpenter," competitive examination for said position having been found to be impracticable. (Adopted June 12, 1917. Approved by the Governor, October 25, 1917.) State School of Agriculture and Domestic Science, Delhi Resolved, That, subject to the approval of the Governor, the classification of positions in the Exempt Class, be and hereby is amended by striking out the words, "In the State School of Agriculture and Domestic Science, Delhi: The treasurer," said position being obsolete. (Adopted July 12, 1917. Approved by the Governor, October 25, 1917.) House of Refuge for Women, Albion Resolved, That, subject to the approval of the Governor, the classification of positions in the Non-Competitive Class in the House of Refuge for Women at Albion, be and hereby is amended by striking out the words, "guard, compensation not to exceed $50 per month and maintenance," and substiuting in lieu thereof the words, "night watchman," for the purpose of changing title to conform with the appropriation bill; and further amended by adding the words, "instructor in laundry," competitive examination for said position having been found to be not practicable. (Adopted July 12, 1917. Approved by the Governor, October 25, 1917.) State School of Agriculture and Domestic Science, Delhi Resolved, That, subject to the approval of the Governor, the classification of positions in the Non-Competitive Class, be and hereby is amended by including therein the following: "In the State School of Agriculture and Domestic Science, Delhi; one mechanic and carpenter," competitive examination for said position having been found to be not practicable. (Adopted July 12, 1917. Approved by the Governor, October 25, 1917.) State Hospitals Resolved, That, subject to the approval of the Governor, the classification of positions in the Non-Competitive Class in the State hospital service, be and hereby is amended by adding thereto the words, "general repairman, Kings Park State Hospital," competitive examination for said position having been found to be not practicable. (Adopted July 12, 1917. Approved by the Governor, October 25, 1917.) State Hospital for Incipient Tuberculosis, Ray Brook Resolved, That, subject to the approval of the Governor, the classification of positions in the Non-Competitive Class in the New York State Hospital for Incipient Tuberculosis at Ray Brook, be and hereby is amended by adding thereto the words, "head laundryman,” competitive examination for said position having been found to be not practicable. (Adopted July 20, 1917. Approved by the Governor, October 25, 1917.) Hospital for Crippled and Deformed Children, West Haverstraw Resolved, That, subject to the approval of the Governor, the classification of positions in the Non-Competitive Class in the Hospital for the Care of |