"Under all the circumstances involved, we feel that the ends of justice will have been met and an act of charity been performed if Wright shall receive his parole.

Taking into consideration the facts of this case and the positive recommendation above referred to, I am commuting this man's sentence so that he may be released under and subject to the jurisdiction of the Parole Board.

November 26, 1920. Edward Warner. Convicted in Ontario. county of receiving stolen property, and sentenced in November, 1919, to Auburn Prison for 2 years minimum; 4 years and 6 months maximum.

Commuted to 1 year, 17 days minimum; 4 years and 6 months maximum.

After a careful examination of the facts in this case, I feel that the sentence received for the crime committed was too severe, and I have reduced it so that he may be released under and subject to the jurisdiction of the Parole Board.

November 26, 1920. Robert Cochrane. Convicted in New York county of robbery in the first degree, and sentenced in February, 1919, to Sing Sing Prison for 2 years and 6 months minimum; 4 years and 6 months maximum.

Commuted to 1 year, 9 months and 15 days minimum; 4 years and 6 months maximum.

This man's sentence would expire on the seventeenth of January next. I am commuting it to the time served in order that he may be home with his mother for Christmas. This action is taken first because of his "ood prison record while incarcerated and, second, because of the recommendation of Judge Malone of the Court of General Sessions, who presided at this trial.

December 6, 1920. David Akin. Convicted in Wyoming county of rape in the second degree, and sentenced in March, 1918, to Auburn Prison for a term of 4 years minimum ; 8 years and 6 months maximum.

Commuted to 2 years, 9 months and 4 days minimum; 8 years and 6 months maximum.

Granted upon the express recommendation of the judge who presided at the trial, who believes that he should be credited with the time which he served in jail prior to his conviction, which is a period of over nine months. Had he been allowed that time, his sentence would have terminated some time ago.

December 6, 1920.

John Cooke. Convicted in New York county of grand larceny, first degree, and sentenced in April, 1918, to Sing Sing Prison for a term of 5 years to 10 years.

Commuted to 2 years, 7 months and 14 days minimum; 10 years maximum.

Granted upon the favorable recommendation of Judge Crain, who presided at the trial. The judge informs me that the father of this prisoner has come to him with a very strong appeal, and he has been presented facts which constrain him to recommend clemency.

In view of the recommendation of the judge, I have commuted

the sentence of this man so that he may be released under and subject to the jurisdiction of the Parole Board.

December 6, 1920. Salvatore Trifo. Convicted in Ontario county of robbery, first degree, and sentenced in November, 1918, to a minimum of 4 years and 6 months; 8 years and 7 months maximum.

Commuted to 2 years and 1 month minimum; 8 years and 7 months maximum.

Granted upon the recommendation of Judge Baker, who presided at the trial, who advises me that with a good prison record, clemency should be extended after this prisoner had served two

years.

December 6, 1920. Vincenzo Granetelli. Convicted in Ontario county of robbery, first degree, and sentenced to serve a term of 5 years and 6 months minimum; 10 years and 8 months maximum. Commuted to 2 years, 1 month minimum; 10 years, 8 months maximum.

Granted upon the recommendation of Judge Baker, who presided at the trial, who advises me that he believes with a good prison record after serving two years, that clemency should be extended.

December 6, 1920. Frank B. Chambers. Convicted in New York county of attempted robbery in the first degree, and sentenced in April, 1919, to Sing Sing Prison for a term of 3 years and 6 months minimum; 7 years and 6 months maximum.

Commuted to 1 year, 7 months and 20 days minimum; 7 years and 6 months maximum.

Granted upon the express recommendation by the judge who presided at the trial, who states that he believes the prisoner has been amply punished for the crime committed.

December 6, 1920. Ernesto Leporino. Convicted in New York county of robbery, first degree, second offense, and sentenced in 1914 to Sing Sing Prison for a definite term of 20 years.

Commuted to 5 years, 11 months and 21 days minimum; 20 years maximum.

Granted upon the express recommendation of Judge Mulqueen, who states that the prisoner has many friends who are anxious to help him; also, that his wife has had a hard struggle to maintain the family, and the defendant expresses a firm determination to live an honest life in the future; that the ends of justice in his opinion will be served if the sentence of this prisoner is commuted at this time.

The Warden of the prison where Leporino is confined also recommends consideration.

Acting upon the recommendation by the judge, I have commuted the sentence of this man so that he may be released under and subject to the jurisdiction of the Parole Board.

December 6, 1920. John Neil. Convicted in New York county of grand larceny in the second degree, and sentenced in January, 1920, to Sing Sing Prison for 2 years and 6 months minimum; 4 years and 6 months maximum.

Commuted to 11 months and 4 days minimum; 4 years and 6 months maximum.

Granted upon the recommendation of District Attorney Swann, who advises me that owing to the previous good reputation of the prisoner and his extreme youth, he believes that the time already served is sufficient for the crime committed.

December 6, 1920. Anthong Alloy. Convicted in Queens county of arson in the second degree, and sentenced in April, 1913, to Sing Sing Prison for a definite term of 10 years.

Commuted to 7 years, 1 month and 8 days minimum; 10 years maximum.

Granted upon the recommendation of Judge Humphrey, who states that "In view of the prisoner's good record in prison, and the fact that he has less than a year to serve, his release at this time will be an inspiration to make good on his parole.

December 7, 1920. Dominic Gerdevine. Convicted in Orange county of murder in the second degree, and sentenced in May, 1914, to Auburn Prison for a term of 20 years minimum; life maximum. Commuted to 6 years, 6 months and 20 days minimum; life maximum.

This man was originally convicted in 1913 of murder in the first degree. The court granted him a new trial and on his second trial he was convicted of murder in the second degree and sentenced to serve 20 years to life. Taking into consideration the time he has been in prison-about eight years and the recommendation in his behalf by Judge Mills, who presided at the trial, and by the district attorney of Orange county, I have commuted this man's sentence so that he may be released under and subject to the jurisdition of the Parole Board.

December 7, 1920. Arthur Avery. Convicted in Albany county of grand larceny, second degree, and sentenced in December, 1919, to Clinton Prison for a term of 2 years and 6 months minimum ; 5 years maximum.

Commuted to 11 months and 16 days minimum; 5 years maximum. Granted upon the recommendation of Judge Addington, who states that be believes this sentence should be commuted to time already served by Avery.

December 7, 1920. Frank A. Harlander. Convicted in Erie county of manslaughter, first degree, and sentenced in December, 1916, to Auburn Prison for 7 years minimum; 19 years and 5

months maximum.

Commuted to 4 years and 4 days minimum; 10 years and 5 months maximum.

This man has been severely punished by the time already served and he has dependent upon him parents of 69 and 70 years of age. The judge who imposed the sentence states that there are many extenuating circumstances in the case and much in the prisoner's favor; that if clemency is granted, he believes the ends of justice will be served, taking into consideration the time already served by the prisoner.

In view of the recommendation made and the facts surrounding this case, I have commuted the sentence so that this man may be released under and subject to the Parole Board.

December 8, 1920. Henry Bray. Convicted in Oneida county of robbery, first degree, and sentenced in November, 1917, to Auburn Prison for a term of 5 years minimum; 7 years and 6 months maximum.

Commuted to 3 years and 19 days minimum; 7 years and 6 months maximum.

I am reducing this man's sentence by a little over eight months, as his term, if kept in prison to serve out the minimum, would expire in August, 1921.

December 8, 1920. Tony Lochacki. Convicted in Niagara county of manslaughter, first degree, and sentenced in December, 1917, to Auburn Prison for 6 years and 3 months minimum; 12 years and 6 months maximum.

Commuted to 3 years minimum; 12 years and 6 months maximum. Recommended by Judge Fish, who presided at the trial, and by the district attorney, who prosecuted the case. In view of these recommendations, I have accordingly commuted this man's sentence. December 8, 1920. John Belfiore. Convicted in Kings county of manslaughter, first degree, and sentenced in June, 1918, to Sing Sing Prison for a term of 6 years minimum; 12 years maximum. Commuted to 2 years and 6 months minimum; 12 years maximum. Granted upon the recommendation of Judge Gallagher, who presided at the trial, who voluntarily recommended that this man's sentence be commuted so that he might be released under and subject to the jurisdiction of the Parole Board.

December 15, 1920. Alvin W. Swenson. Convicted in Bronx county of grand larceny, first degree, and sentenced in January, 1920, to Sing Sing Prison for 2 years minimum; 5 years and 7 months maximum.

This man's minimum time would expire June 14, 1921. I am, therefore, reducing the sentence by about six months. This commutation is granted also upon the recommendation of the judge and district atorney; also, the president of the bank from which the money was taken.

December 13, 1920. Herman Altman and David Tannenbaum. Convicted in Richmond county of assault, second degree, and sentenced in March, 1920, to Sing Sing Prison for a term of 2 years and 6 months minimum; 4 years and 6 months maximum.

Commuted to 9 months, 10 days minimum; 4 years, 6 months maximum.

These commutations are granted upon the express recommendation of the district attorney of Richmond county, which communication is on file in the Governor's office in these cases.

December 15, 1920. John Sladick. Convicted in Onondaga county of manslaughter, second degree, and sentenced in April, 1919, to Auburn Prison for a term of 3 years minimum; 5 years maximum. Commuted to 1 year, 7 months and 22 days minimum; 5 years maximum.

This man's minimum time would expire July 27, 1921. and I am therefore, reducing his sentence by about six months. Clemency is recommended. also, by Judge Cobb, who presided at the trial. and by the district attorney who prosecuted the case.

December 16, 1920. Andrew Di Carlo. I have given much thought and careful study to the Andrew Di Carlo case, and after a most thorough consideration of all the facts and circumstances in connection with the crime committed, I am unable to reach the conclusion that this man should pay the extreme penalty of the law.

It appears from the record that the jury which convicted this man was out for a period of six and one-half hours and that they repeatedly returned to the court for instructions as to the different degrees of homicide, or for the degrees of crime for which this man might have been convicted. This fact alone proves to me that there was a reasonable doubt in the minds of the jury as to whether Di Carlo should have been convicted of murder in the first degree, or of some lesser crime. I am solving that doubt in my mind by commuting the sentence of Di Carlo to life imprisonment.

December 20, 1920. James Flannagan. Convicted in Bronx county of robbery in the first degree, and sentenced in March, 1916, to Sing Sing Prison for a term of 16 years and 5 months.

Commuted to 4 years, 9 months and 10 days minimum; 16 years and 5 months maximum.

This commutation is granted upon the express recommendation of the judge and district attorney Judge Gibbs, who presided at at the trial, and District Attorney Martin of Bronx county- also recommended by the prison physician, the recommendations being based solely upon the fact that this man is gradually growing blind.

I have accordingly commuted this man's sentence so that he may be released under and subject to the jurisdiction of the Parole Board. December 30, 1920. Samuel Goldberg. Convicted in New York county of manslaughter, first degree, and sentenced in December, 1915, to a term of 10 years.

Commuted to 5 years, 1 month and 9 days minimum; 10 years maximum.

I am reducing this sentence by eleven months in order that this man may have an opportunity to take care of his children and his mother-in-law, who has cared for them as best she could during his term in prison. I am assured that steady employment awaits this man, and I make that statement only after personal investigation. December 30, 1920. Samuel Edinger. Convicted in Erie county of receiving stolen property, and sentenced in May, 1920, to a term of 2 years minimum; 5 years maximum.

Commuted to 8 months minimum; 5 years maximum.

I am commuting this sentence first because of the condition of this man's family; he has a wife and three children living upon the charity of relatives, who are, themselves, not in a very good position to meet the needs of the family; his wife, herself, is helpless, having a young baby born to her on the day her husband went into prison. Aside from this, he has served a substantial portion of his sentence. Second, because I am further moved to a commutation by the facts set forth in the letter of the district attorney, “that upon the trial of the defendant. the jury disagreed."

December 30, 1920. Anna Gold. Convicted in Kings county of grand larceny, second degree, as a first offense, and sentenced in March, 1919, to 3 years and 6 months.