Bills. The following bills were approved : American Express Company. Frank K. Baxter.. National Express Company Joseph McDonough... Hudson River Telephone Company. Western Union Telegraph Company. E. C. McEntee, expenses... American Express Company.. The Board adjourned to Tuesday, October 1st, 2 P. M. $7 61 3 65 6 40 23 04 954 20 75 3 75 $103 89 ALBANY, OCTOBER 1, 1895. The Board met pursuant to adjournment. Present, Commissioners Beardsley, Rickard and Chapin. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Hearings. Application of the New York, Elmsford and White Plains Railway Company for the approval of the Board of the operation of its railroad by the overhead electrical trolley system. John H. Miller, counsel, appeared for the company; Charles F. MacLean, property owner, in opposition, and Hamilton Harris, representing the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company, in oppo. sition. Adjourned until the 15th of October at 2 P. M. Residents of Fuller's Station, etc., against the West Shore Railroad, asking for better train service. R. H. McCormack appeared for the complainants, H. E. Kinney for the company. It was stipulated by counsel that "the petitioners ask that the train service on the West Shore past Fuller's station be restored, as it was in the month of November, 1893, prior to November 19." Adjourned until October 15. Charles W. Ecob (village of Sidney) against the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company, asking that gates and a flagman be maintained at all times at the Main street crossing in the village of Sidney. A. F. Phelps and Charles W. Ecob appeared for complainants. L. E. Carr, counsel, and C. D. Hammond, superintendent, appeared for the company. Adjourned until October 22, 2 P. M. Ordered that in the meantime the Inspector inspect the crossing. The complainants are to have the crossing watched for one or two days and submit affidavit of the number of vehicles, pedestrians and engines and trains passing over it. Application of the Buffalo, Gardenville and Ebenezer Railway Company for permission to operate its railroad by the overhead electrical trolley system. No appearance in opposition. Ordered granted. Application of the Leroy and Northern Railroad Company for a certificate under section 59 of the Railroad Law. M. H. Briggs, counsel, appeared for the company. George F. Brownell, of Sprague, Moot, Sprague & Brownell, appeared for the New York, Lake Erie and Western Railroad in opposition. Adjourned until October 16 at LeRoy. Complaints. Residents of Cherry Creek against the New York, Lake Erie and Western Railroad Company, asking for a new station building at that point. Letter received from counsel for the company, stating that authority had been given the general superintendent of the road to build a new station, that plans were being prepared, and that it is expected to proceed with the work without delay. Ordered complainants be notified. Richmond & James against the Fitchburg Railroad Company, asking for a proper station at Hoosick. The Secretary reported that the company had been notified that the matter would be turned over to the Attorney-General unless the recommendation of the Board is complied with, and that a letter had been received from the president of the company explaining the delay, and stating that the station is now under contract, to be finished in November. Ordered copy of this letter be sent complainants. E. C. M. Rand against the New York, Lake Erie and Western Railroad Company, complaining of a dangerous crossing at Blauvelt, N. Y. Answer of the company received and copy transmitted to complainant. No reply from complainant yet received. Retsof Mining Company against the Genesee and Wyoming Valley Railroad Company protesting against the proposed removal of an overhead crossing bridge. Copy sent the company. Applications. Application of Wanton S. Webb, relative to oil stove and heating apparatus in the car "Florida's Rolling Exposition." Ordered that permission be granted to use the oil stove, and Mr. Webb be written as shown by letter on file. Application of the North Mount Vernon Railway Company for increase of capital stock from $20,000 to $250,000. Application of the Hudson River and Washington County Midland Railroad Company for a certificate under section 59 of the Railroad Law. Ordered hearing set down for October 22, 2 P. M., and notice be advertised. Application of the Greenwich and Schuylerville Electric Railroad for a certificate under section 59 of the Railroad Law. Ordered hearing set down for October 22, 2 P. M., and notice be advertised. Orders. Ordered Buffalo, Gardenville and Ebenezer Railway Company for approval of the operation of its railroad by the overhead electrical trolley system. granted. Application of Wanton S. Webb. Ordered granted as to use of oil stove. The Secretary reported that the Inspector had reported that the railroad of the Central New York and Western Railroad Company was in very bad condition, and that on the advice of Commissioner Rickard the company was immediately notified to put the road in proper condition or to suspend operations. Further correspondence was had with the company, and it had been decided that on October 9 the Inspector of this Board, the engineer of the company, and C. F. Stowell, an expert bridge engineer, employed by this Board, should make an inspection of the road, and decide upon betterments which will make it safe to operate. Commissioner Rickard submitted a report in the matter of the collisions on the New York and Sea Beach Railroad September 4. Adopted and ordered issued. The Secretary was authorized to employ necessary additional service in copying reports, at an expense not to exceed $150. The Board adjourned until Tuesday, October 15, at 2 P. M. NEW COMPANIES. Formed under the Laws of the State of New York by filing articles of The Depew and Southwestern Railroad Company. The Amsterdam, Johnstown and St. Lawrence....... Ang. 7. 1894 Gloversville Railroad Company. Montgomery and Fulton. July 12, 1894 The Batavia and Northern Railroad Company Hudson River and Cornell Rail- The Gloversville and Broadalbin: Racquette River Railroad Com pany. Le Roy and Northern Railroad pany (operated in part by elec tricity).. The Rochester and Southern Railroad Company. Fulton Franklin... Genesee.. Oct. 11, 1894 250,000 The Depew and Tonawanda Railroad Company. Erie The Terminal Railway of Buffalo. Erie. The Kings, Queens and Suffolks The Rondont and Southwestern Queens.. Livingston June 15, 1895 10 500,000 Allegany and Steuben. Saratoga and Washing- Albany and Suburban Railway... Albany and Rensselaer.. July Railway. Herkimer and Otsego... July 22. 1895 22, 1895 Westchester... Westchester.. Ulster...... New York. Monroe..... UNDERGROUND. The New York and Brooklyn New York and Kings.. March 6, 1895 2 100,000 |