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Complaint of residents of Angelica against the Lackawanna and Southwestern Railroad Company. Ordered usual course.

Letter of W. Abbott, relative to increase of fares on New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad. Ordered filled.

The Board heard J. A. Power, in the matter of the application of the Glens Falls, Sandy Hill and Fort Edward Railroad Company, for an increase of capital stock. Ordered that the same be approved.

Replies of Delaware and Hudson Canal Company, Syracuse, Ontario and Western Railway Company, New York. Ontario and Western Railroad Company, Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railway Company and New York Car Service Association to complaint of Alonzo Roberson et al. Ordered usual course.

Replies of various delinquents in flling quarterly reports, to, citation to show cause.
Ordered that letters written, copies of which are on fille, be sent.
The Board adjourned to Monday, 10 A. M.

MARCH 10, 1891-10 A. M.

The Board met and heard Mr. J. W. McNamara. Albany Railway Company; Mr. Rumsey, representing the Western, New York and Pennsylvania Railroad Company; Mr. Harris, the Middleburgh and Schoharie Railroad Company and Hon. William B. Woodin, the Auburn Railway Company, in the matter of delinquency in quarterly reports.

The Secretary submitted additional replies to citations. Ordered that letters as dictated, copies of which are on file, be sent.

Ordered that letter as dictated, copy of which is on file, be sent to W. E. Griggs, receiver Chautauqua Lake Railway Company, relative to the condition of road, as shown by an inspection. Also, a copy of the letter to Mr. Griggs to Mr. Holmes.

Board adjourned to meet in New York at the Chamber of Commerce, 11th inst., 10 A. M.

The Board met at the Chamber of Commerce, New York city, and gave further hearing on the application of the Harlem Bridge, Morrisania and Fordham Railroad Company, for approval of a change of motive power to electricity. Augustus Hutchins, John H. Wise and others appeared for the company. Arthur C. Butts and Charles S. Simpson appeared for contesting property owners.

MARCH 16, 1891.

The Board met pursuant to adjournment. All present.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.

The Secretary submitted the accumulated business, under the rule, as follows: Application of the Auburn Street Railway Company for designation of paper in which to advertise the notice of the meeting of the stockholders called to vote upon the proposition to increase the capital stock. Ordered paper designated.

Letters from William Richardson, president Atlantic Avenue Railroad Company, one asking designation of paper in which to publish notice of stockholders' meeting to vote upon the proposition to issue bonds. which was ordered designated, and the other submitting a question as to the date of the meeting. Ordered that letter as dictated, copy of which is on file, be sent.

Letter from William H. Baldwin, vice-president Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg
Railroad Company, relative to crossing at Silver Springs. Ordered copy sent to

complainant.

Letters of Austen Butts, Wm. Cauldwell and C. S. Simpson and A. S. Hutchins, relative to change of motive power on Harlem Bridge, Morrisania and Fordham Railroad. Ordered filled with papers.

Application of the Glens Falls, Sandy Hill and Fort Edward Railroad Company for designation of paper in which to advertise meeting of stockholders to vote upon the proposition to issue bonds. Ordered paper designated.

Letters from John S. Wilson, president Central New York and Western Railroad Company, relative to reports of Poughkeepsie Bridge Company. Ordered Secretary write asking if the railroad upon the bridge does not belong to the bridge company, who does it belong to?

Application of the New York and Long Island Railroad Company for designation of paper in which to publish notice of meeting of stockholders to vote upon the proposition to increase its stock from $700,000 to $10,000,000. Ordered paper designated and that Secretary write that the Board before it takes action, desires that a sworn estimate of the sums to be expended in the construction of the road, be filed with it.

Letter from John W. McHarg, relative to the projected route of Albany railway on Steuben street. Ordered that Secretary write to company asking under and by what authority the railway company proposes to lay its tracks upon Steuben street, and also write Mr. McHarg that Board will communicate with him later.

eighth and Twenty-ninth Street Railway Company, New York city. Ordered that SecreLetter of Luiga Galvania Donne, M. D., relative to the non-operation of the Twentytary write to company, asking why its road is not put into operation, and why it has not Letters of H. S. Redfield and stipulation of John W. Teller, attorney for petitioners in the matter of Murdock et al. against the Lehigh Valley Railway Company. Ordered

forfeited its charter by reason of non-user.

Alled.

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Application of the Third Avenue Railroad Company for designation of paper in which to publish notice of stockholders' meeting to vote upon the proposition to issue second mortgage bonds.

Letter of Lester L. Bristol, accompanied by a description of a new signal device. Ordered filed with improvements.

Board adjourned until March 17th, 10 A. M.

MARCH 17, 1891-10 A. M.

Commissioner Rogers submitted a report in the matter of the accident in the Fourth avenue tunnel, New York city, February 20th, 1891, Ordered accepted, laid on table and printed.

Commissioner Rogers submitted a report in the matter of the application of the Har lem Bridge, Morrisania and Fordham Railway Company. Adopted, ordered printed and issued.

The Board adjourned until Monday, February 23d, 2 P. M.

MARCH 23, 1891.

The Board met pursuant to adjournment. All present.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.

The Secretary submitted the accumulated business, under the rule, as follows: Letter of W. F. Halsted, general manager of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company, relative to the condition of Engineer Shriver, injured in the Groveland accident. Referred to Commissioner Rogers.

The Secretary submitted the information orally given the Board by Hon. Hamilton Harris, that he had advised the Boston and Albany, and the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Companies to build the foot approach to bridge over tracks on Broadway at Partition street, Greenbush.

Ordered that Secretary inform the village board of Greenbush that information had been lodged with the Board that the person to whom the matter had been referred by the two roads had advised the building of foot bridge desired, and expected authority to order the beginning of the work in a day or two.

Letter of George D. Chapman, receiver of the Lackawanna and Southwestern Railroad Company, in answer to complaint of residents of Angelica. Ordered filled.

Letter of Ray Hubbell against the Fonda. Johnstown and Gloversville Railroad Company, alleging excessive rates on freight. Ordered that substance of complaint be sent. Letter of Edward Lauterbach, acknowledging receipt of letter asking information as to the non-operation of Twenty-eighth and Twenty-ninth Street Railroad Company. Letter of Robert C. Pruyn, president of the Albany Railway Company, relative to proposed route on Steuben street. Ordered copy sent to Mr. McHarg.

Letter of New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company, being answer to complaint of F. Friedleben. Ordered usual course.

Letter of John S. Wilson, relative to Poughkeepsie Bridge Company. Ordered that Secretary write to Mr. John S. Schultz, president of the Newburgh, Dutchess and Con necticut Railroad Company, inclosing a copy of correspondence with Mr. Wilson, and asking if he desires to make an argument as to the liability of the Poughkeepsie Bridge Company to make a report.

Ordered that letter to superintendent of Fourth Avenue Street Railroad Company as dictated, copy of which is on file, be sent.

Letter of George B. Warner, attorney for Syracuse. Eastwood Heights and DeWitt Railroad Company, asking as to proceedings for increase of stock and issue of bonds. and as to extension of line. Ordered that letter as dictated, copy of which is on file, be sent.

Board adjourned until Tuesday, March 24, 1891, 10 A. M.

MARCH 24, 1891-10 A. M.

The Board called up the matter of the Fourth avenue tunnel accident report. After amendment adopted and ordered issued.

Also, letter of J. L. Richardson, relative to excessive freight rates. Ordered usual

course.

Ordered that letter relative to accident at East Buffalo, February 27 (collision between Lehigh Valley train and New York, Lake Erie and Western railroad train), as dietated, copy of which is on file, be sent.

Ordered that the determination of the Board, relative to the accident on the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad, at Groveland, be adopted and issued. The Board adjourned until Monday, March 30th, 1891, 2 P. M.

MARCH 30, 1891.

The Board met pursuant to adjournment. All present.

The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.

The Secretary submitted the accumulated business under the rule, as follows: Letter of William Richardson, president of the Atlantic Avenue Railroad Company, with accompanying papers, relative to the application for an increase of capital stock. Ordered that letter as dictated, copy of which is on fille, be sent.

Letter of William Cauldwell, relative to Boston avenue consents, etc., being returned to him. Ordered returned.

Letter of W. J. Heacock, president, and B. Button, general freight agent, of the Fonda, Johnstown and Gloversville Railroad Company, relative to and being answer to complaint of Ray Hubbell. Usual course.

Letter of J. A. Case, assistant statistican, Interstate Commerce Commission, relative to annual report. Ordered kept on file.

Letter of W. Abbott, relative to proposed increase of commutation rates on Harlem branch of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad.

Ordered that Secretary write Mr. Charles Clarke, president New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company, that Board desires to know what the new commutation rates, going into effect June 1st. are, compared with the present rates.

Letter to W. Abbott, that Board has taken no action in the matter of commutation rates, nor would it be disposed to do so until complaint is made.

Letter of H. W. Webb, general manager Rome, Watertown and Ogdensburgh Railroad Company, relative to complaint of J. D. Smith. Ordered usual course.

Complaint of George F. Hasbrouck (treasurer A Fair Rebel Company") against Fall Brook Coal Company, relative to overcharge on baggage. Ordered Secretary write to company asking what its rule is in the matter; also write Mr. Hasbrouck that Board has written Fall Brook Coal Company, and will further communicate.

Application of Troy and Albia Railroad Company for designation of paper in matter of issuing bonds.

Letter of Ed. W. Kirk Talcott and others, relative to insufficiency of accommodations on Elevated road. Ordered that letter as dictated, copy of which is on file, be sent. Letter of J. C. Wilbur of Stony Ford, relative to refusal of West Shore and New York, Ontario and Western Railroad Company to deliver freight at Cranston's station. Ordered that letters to West Shore, and New York, Ontario and Western companies and J. C. Wilbur as dictated, copies of which are on file, be sent.

Letter of Brooklyn Heights Railroad Company, asking for designation of paper in matter of increase of capital stock. Ordered paper be designated.

Letter of H. M. Thompson, Brooklyn Railroad Company, asking designation of paper in matter of issue of bonds. Ordered granted.

Letter of W. J. Kelly, relative to patent device. Ordered Secretary write that Board deems be had better write a general description of his device. If Board desires to see it, then it will communicate further.

Letter of Quincy J. Drake, relative to overcharge by express companies. Ordered Secretary write that Board has jurisdiction generally over express companies, and can only determine whether it has specifle jurisdiction over the matter of his complaint when such complaint is specifically made.

Letter of Wm. A. Baldwin, vice-president and general manager of Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg Railroad Company, being answer to complaint of Nunan & Sullivan. Ordered usual course.

Board adjourned until Tuesday March 31, 10 A. M.

MARCH 31-10 A. M.

The Board heard Gen. H. W. Slocum in the matter of the application of the Coney Island and Brooklyn Railroad Company for change of motive power on part of its route. Ordered that hearing be set down for Wednesday 8th, 1891, at 12 M., at Chamber of Commerce, New York city, and that the same be advertised.

The Board also heard Lucien Barnes, relative to improved car coupler.

Commissioner Rickard submitted a report, in the matter of Residents of Village of Forks against the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company. Adopted after amendments. Ordered issued.

Letter of J. M. Toucey and C. M. Depew, New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company, relative to Board's recommendations in matter of tunnel accident. Ordered that Secretary telegraph C. M. Depew and that letter to J. M. Toucey as dictated, copy of which is on file, be sent.

Letter of Sullivan & Nunan, being reply to answer of Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg Bailroad Company. Ordered that letter, copy of which is on file, be sent.

Letter of Ray Hubbell, being reply to answer of Fonda, Johnstown and Gloversville Railroad Company. Ordered that letter, copy of which is on file, be sent.

Letter of Leavitt & Keith, relative to renewed proposal of Second Avenue Railroad Company to change its motive power. Ordered filed and Secretary inform them due notice will be given.

Board adjourned until Wednesday, April 1st, 11 A. M., at New York city.

APRIL 1, 1891.

The Board, in company with C. M. Depew, J. M. Toucey, general manager, and other officials of the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company, inspected the tunnel on the Fourth Avenue Extension and modifled the order with regard to speed upon certain safeguards being adopted.

Adjourned.

APRIL 6, 1891.

The Board met pursuant to adjournment. All present.

The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.

The Secretary subinitted the accumulated business, under the rule, as follows:

Letter of William Martin, mayor of Dunkirk, relative to effect of a certain amendment to the charter of the Dunkirk and Fredonia Railroad Company. Ordered that letter as dictated, copy of which is on file, be sent.

Letter of C. M. Depew and H. J. Hayden, New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company, relative to complaint of J. L. Richardson. Ordered copy sent to complainant. Letter of J. G. Parker, secretary to Mr. Clarke, president of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company, relative to commutation rates on the Harlem Branch of said road. Ordered filed.

Letter of Julien T. Davies, relative to the necessity of the Manhattan Railway Company applying to the Board for its approval for an increase of its capital stock. Ordered that he be informed such application is necessary.

Letter of T. P. Fowler, president New York, Ontario and Western Railroad Company, relative to complaint of J. C. Wilbur of Stony Ford. Ordered filed.

Letter of John Chandler, relative to a patent railroad device. Ordered filed. Letter of J. D. Smith, relative to his complaint against the Rome. Watertown and Ogdensburgh Railroad ompany. Ordered kept on file, and that Mr. Webb be written that complaint is again made by Mr. Smith that nothing is being done.

Letter of Arthur C. Butts, relative to papers in the Harlem Bridge, Morrisania and Fordham Railroad Company's case. Ordered Secretary write that no consents were filed by him on January 21st, or any other date, and that Mr. Simpson's papers are part of the records, and that it is not the practice of the Board to permit them to leave the office.

Letter of John D. Teller, relative to complaint against the Ithaca, Auburn and Western Railroad Company. Ordered copy sent to H L. Redfield.

Letter of Ray Hubbell. relative to overcharge of rates by the Fonda and Johnstown and Gloversville Railroad Company. Ordered that letter as dictated, copy of which is on file, be sent.

Letter of Geo. 8. Wilson, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, giving Board use of chamber, Wednesday, April 8th, 1891.

Letter of W. Abbott, relative to commutation rates on the Harlem branch of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad. Ordered filed.

Letters of D. P. Ketcham, relative to failure of New York and Massachusetts Railroad Company to maintain its fences, Ordered that Secretary inform complainant that section 44, chapter 140, Laws of 1850 and sections 8 and 9, chapter 282, Laws of 1854, require the railroad company to keep its fences in suitable and sufficient repair to prevent cattle from straying upon the road. The Board has notified the company of its failure. Also letter to road asking why it does not keep its fences in the repair required by abovenamed laws.

Letter of F. Friedleben, relative to condition of station complained of by him. Ordered filled.

Letter of Thomas E. Pearsall, with accompanying papers as to issue of bonds by the Brooklyn and Rockaway Beach Railroad Company. Ordered filed.

Letter of Wm. J. Kelly, relative to improved railroad device. Referred to Commissioner Rogers.

Petition as to the removal of milk station at Underwood's Crossing on the New York, Lake Erie and Western railroad. Ordered usual course.

Letter of William Richardson, relative to application of Atlantic Avenue Railroad Company for an increase of capital stock.

The Board adjourned to Tuesday, April 7th, 10 A. M.

APRIL 7-10 A. M.

The Secretary submitted the copy of the presentment of grand jury, New York city, for the March term, transmitted by the clerk of Court of Special Sessions. Ordered that letter as dictated, copy of which is on file, be sent.

Letter of C. B. Fairchild, editor of Streets Railway Journal, relative to annual report. Ordered that letter as dictated, copy of which is on file, be sent.

Letter of Ashbel Greene, vice-president and general manager West Shore railroad, relative to complaint of J. C. Wilbur, Stony Ford. Ordered usual course.

Ordered that letter, relative to quarterly reports from Rome City Street Railway Company, as dictated, copy of which is on file, be sent.

Commissioner Baker moved that, when the Board adjourns, it adjourn until Tuesday, April 14th, 2 P. M.

Board adjourned, to meet at Chamber of Commerce New York city, April 8th, 12 M.

APRIL 8, 1891.

The Board on arrival in New York city, proceeded to examine that part of the route of the Coney Island and Brooklyn Railroad Company on which a change of motive power is applied for.

At 12 M. Bourd sat in hearing of the application at the Chamber of Commerce.
Board took a recess to 2 P. M.

2 P. M.

After recess. Board again in session. All present.

Commissioner Rogers submitted a report in the matter of the accident just east of East Buffalo, February 27, 1891, between Erie engine 233 and Lehigh Valley train 25. Adopted and ordered printed and issued.

The Board heard Counselor Dykman and General Slocum, representing the Coney Island and Brooklyn Railroad Company in the matter of its application for change of motive to electricity on a portion of its route.

Assistant Corporation Counsel Salmon, and President of the Park Department Brower, appeared in opposition. The hearing was concluded and briefs are to be submitted. The Board adjourned until Tuesday, April 14th, 1891.

APRIL 14, 1891.

The Board met pursuant to adjournment. All present.

The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.

The Secretary submitted the accumulated business under the rule, as follows: Briefs in the matter of the application of the Coney Island and Brooklyn Railroad Company for a change of motive power on a portion of its route. Ordered filed.

Letter of William Richardson, president Atlantic Avenue Railroad Company, relative to an increase of its capital stock.

Application of the Atlantic Avenue Railroad Company for permission to change its motive power on Fourteenth street, Seventh avenue, etc. Ordered that hearing on the same be set down for April 22d, 11 A. M., and the same be advertised.

Application of the Sixth Avenue Railroad Company for permission to increase its capital stock from $1,500,000 to $2,000,000. Granted and ordered issued.

Letter of H. W. Webb, relative to rumor that an engineer had run by home signal in Fourth avenue tunnel. Ordered filled.

Letter of H. W. Webb, relative to complaint of J. D. Smith against the Rome, Watertown and Ogdensburgh Railroad Company. Ordered copy sent complainant.

Application of the Adirondack and St. Lawrence Railroad Company to issue bonds. Ordered paper designated.

Also of Albany Railway Company for designation of paper in which to publish notice of stockholders' meeting called to consider the proposition to issue bonds. Ordered paper designated.

Letter of Woolen Goods Association (J. H. Bragdon) relative to salesmen's trunks as freight. Ordered that letter as dictated, copy of which is on file, be sent.

Letter of G. P. Pelton, relative to fences on road. Ordered copy sent to complainant, and the company be told of the locality where the fence is down.

Letter of John Chandler, transmitted by the Governor. Ordered filed.

Letter of Henry S. Redfield. Ordered that a copy of the letter be sent to Mr. Teller, and that he be asked what action he desires the Board to take.

Letter of H. W. Webb, relative to Forks. Ordered filed.

Letter of R. H. Plass, relative to car heating and ventilation. Ordered that letter as dictated, copy of which is on file, be sent.

Letter of J. C. Wilbur and T. P. Fowler, etc., relative to milk transportation. Ordered that letter, copy of which is on file, be sent.

Letter of Arthur C. Butts, relative to certain papers. Ordered that letter as dictated, copy of which is on file, be sent and papers returned.

Letter of M. F. Button. Fondu, Johnstown and Gloversville Railroad Company, relative to complaint of Ray Hubbell. Ordered copy sent complainant.

Letter of Charles P. Clark, president of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company, relative to commutation rates on Harlem branch. Ordered copy sent Mr. Abbott.

Board adjourned until Wednesday, April 15th, 10 A. M., 1891.

APRIL 15, 1891-10 A. M.

Board took up and passed upon two bills-Senate bill No. 392 and Assembly bill No. 673, referred to it by the Governor. Ordered same returned with written reports.

Board heard Mr. McClermont on matter of extension and motive power on Amsterdam street railroad; also, Gen. H. W. Slocum, relative to application of Coney Island and Brooklyn Railroad Company for a change of motive power. Ordered hearing be set down in Chamber of Commerce, city of Brooklyn, April 23d, 1891, 10 A. M.

Ordered that letter to Almet F. Jenks, corporation counsel of Brooklyn, as dictated, copy of which is on file, be sent.

Also letter to William Richardson, relative to increase of stock, as dictated, be sent. Also to Attorney-General, relative to Amsterdam Street Railroad Company, as dictated, copy of which is on file, be sent.

Board adjourned until Monday, April 20th, 2 P. M.

APRIL 20, 1891.

The Board met pursuant to adjournment. All present.

The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.

The Secretary submitted the unfinished business, under the rule as follows: Petition from citizens of Binghamton asking for a bridge over Chenango street crossing. Ordered usual course.

Letter of W. H. Wells, postmaster of Brasher Falls, relative to rumored change of name of station. Ordered that Secretary write that no such petition has been received. Application Buffalo Railway Company for permission to change its motive power on Main street, Buffalo. Ordered that Secretary write that it is the practice of the Board to require the company seeking a change of power to present a certificate duly verified that it has a majority of consents of property owners abutting, giving total aggregate of valuation of consents, and if Board is advised that it has that, Secretary set down May 5th, 10 A. M. for hearing, and insert advertisements to that effect.

Letter of E. Lauterbach, relative to non-operation of Twenty-eighth and Twenty-ninth Streets Railroad Company. Ordered copy sent complainant.

Opinion of Attorney-General as to Amsterdam Railroad Company. Ordered copy sent to J. H. McClement, and Secretary write if consents of property owners and local authorities have been obtained; to write the Board to that effect so that Secretary can set down May 4th, 2 P. M., as date of hearing.

Letter of John King, relative to complaint of W. J. Cunningham. Ordered filled.