Applications.

In the matter of the application of the Cortland and Homer Railroad Company for the approval of the Board of the operation of its railroad, now built and to be built, by the overhead electrical trolley system. Ordered, that hearing be set down for the fourth of eptember, at 2 P. M., at Albany, and notice be advertised.

In the matter of the application of The Waddington, Canton and Southern Railroad Company for a certificate under section 59 of the Railroad Law, the petition of the company and proof of the publication of the articles of association were filed.

Miscellaneous.

Letter of P. J. Gleason, president of the Long Island City and Newtown Railroad Company, relative to the failure of that company to file quarterly reports. Ordered carried on file.

The Board adjourned until 2 P. M., September fourth.

ALBANY, SEPTEMRER 4, 1894.

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

Complaints.

James P. Maloy v. The Union Railway Company of New York City. The company's answer was received and ordered sent complainant.

Dr. A. F. W. Reimer v. The Long Island Railroad Company, relative to the station at College Point. The' report of the inspector of the Board was received of his inspection of the premises and a copy ordered sent the company with a letter stating that the recommendations of the inspector are made the recommendations of the Board.

Residents of Deposit v. The New York, Lake Erie and Western Railroad Company. The answer of the company notifying the Board the complaint would be attended to at once was received and ordered sent complainant.

Hearings.

In the matter of the application of The Cortland and Homer Railroad Company for approval of the Board of the use of the overhead electrical trolley system, D. F. Van Vleet appeared for the applicant; no one in opposition. Ordered application granted.

In the matter of the application of The Waddington, Canton and Southern Railroad Company for a certificate under section 59 of the Railroad Law, John C. Keeler and H. E. Seaver appeared for the applicant; no one in opposition. Ordered certificate granted.

In the matter of the application of The Syracuse Street Railroad Company for approval of the Board of a change of motive power, Mr. Gannon, of Stone, Gannon & Petit, appeared for the applicant, and Robert C. Drake, counsel for property-owners, in opposition. After argument by both sides the hearing was adjourned until 2 P. M., September eleventh.

In the matter of the application of the Amsterdam, Johnstown and Gloversville Railroad Company for a certificate under section 59 of the Railroad Law, Matthew Hale and A. J. Nellis appeared for the applicant; Hamilton Harris and A. D. L. Baker in opposition. After examination of witnesses and protracted controversy the hearing adjourned until 11 A. M., September twentyfirst.

The Board adjourned until 12 M., September eleventh.

ALBANY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1894.

The Board met pursuant to adjournment. Present: Commissioners Rickard and Chapin. The minutes of the last meeting were read, amended and approved.

Complaints.

James P. Malloy v. The Union Railway Company of New York City, relative to paying double fare. A reply was received from the complainant to the answer of the company. Ordered, that the complainant be notified that he may have a hearing on Friday, September twenty-first, at 11 A. M., if he desires, and that the company also be notified.

Peter V. Ketcham, of Farmingdale, L. I., v. The Long Island Railroad Company, relative to an alleged dangerous crossing in that village. The answer of the company was received; also the reply of the complainant to the answer of the company. Ordered, that the inspector be directed to make an examination of the locality and report to the Board.

B. K. White v. The Poughkeepsie and Eastern Railroad Company, relative to a culvert and want of gates in fences. The report of the inspector was received and read. Ordered, that copy be sent the company and it be notified that the recommendations of the inspector are made the recommendations of the Board.

Minier Brothers, of Big Flats, v. The New York, Lake Erie and Western Railroad Company, alleging poor condition of fences along their property. A communication was received from the complainants stating that the fences had been properly built.

Jonathan Head v. The Poughkeepsie and Eastern Railway Company, alleging bad fences and gates. Letter received from W. H. Sheldon, superintendent of the railroad, stating that the fences and gates complained of had been put in perfect condition. Copy ordered sent complainant.

Hearings.

In the matter of the application of The Fort Plain and Richfield Springs Railway Company for a certificate under section 59 of the Railroad Law, the Board heard J. G. Janeway for the applicant, who also filed additional papers. No one appeared in opposition. Ordered, that certificate under section 59 of the Railroad Law be issued.

In the matter of the application of The Syracuse Street Railroad Company for the approval of the Board of a change of motive power from horses to the electrical trolley system on a portion of its railroad, in which an adjourned hearing was to have been held to-day, a letter was received from Robert E. Drake, counsel for property-owners, opposing the application, and asking for a postponement of the hearing. Ordered, that the hearing be adjourned until 11 A. M, September twenty-first.

Applications.

In the matter of the application of the Canandaigua Electric-Light and Railroad Company, for the approval of the Board of the use of the overhead electrical trolley system as a motive power on its railroad. Ordered hearing be set down for September twenty-first at 11 A. M.

Letter of J. S. Lawrence, relative to the building of the railroad of the Hemstead Traction Company. Ordered, letter be written Mr. Lawrence requesting further information.

Miscellaneous.

By Commissioner Rickard:

Resolved, That the Secretary be authorized to temporarily employ two men under the civil service rules to assist in compiling the annual report.

Adopted.

The Board adjourned until 11 A. M., September twenty-first.

ALBANY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1894.

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

Complaints.

A. Bird, of Sidney, N. Y., v. The Delaware and Hudson Canal Company, alleging that there are no toilet rooms at the Sidney station. Ordered complaint be sent company.

Jonathan Head v. The Poughkeepsie and Eastern Railroad Company, alleging improper condition of the gates in fences separating his land from that of the railroad company. Letter received from Mr. Head, stating that the gates had been put in good condition by the railroad company.

B. K. White v. The Poughkeepsie and Eastern Railroad Company, alleging improper condition of the stone culvert on said railroad at Stanfordville. Letter received from the company, stating that the culvert would receive immediate attention. Ordered copy sent complainant.

John G. Pugh v. The Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg Railroad Company, alleging improper condition of the fences separating his land from the railroad. Ordered copy sent the company.

Communications.

Communication from Andrew J. Clark, secretary meeting of Marcy avenue (Brooklyn) property-owners, relative to the building of the Nassau Electric railroad on that avenue. Ordered, letter be written Mr. White as on file.

Hearings.

In the matter of the application of the Syracuse Street Railroad Company for the approval of the Board of a change of motive power on a portion of its railroad, an adjourned hearing was had. Mr. Gannon, of Stone, Gannon & Petit, appearing for the applicant, and no one in opposition. Ordered, application approved.

In the matter of the application of the Canandaigua Electric-Light and Railroad Company for the approval of the Board of a change of motive power, a hearing was had. Thomas H. Bennet appearing for the application, and no one in opposition. Ordered, application approved.

In the matter of the application of the Fort Plain and Richfield Springs Railway Company for the approval of the Board of an increase of capital stock from $300,000 to $600,000. J. G. Janeway appeared for the application; no one in opposition. Ordered, application be approved.

In the matter of the application of the Amsterdam, Johnstown and Gloversville Railroad Company for a certificate under section 59 of the Railroad Law, an adjourned hearing was had. W. J. Nellis, Matthew Hale and A. C. Tennant appearing for the application; Hamilton Harris, A. D. L. Baker and Judge Anable in opposition. Ira N. Peace, representing the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company, also appeared in opposition. A large amount of evidence was introduced and testimony taken, and the hearing was adjourned until October eighth, at 2 P. M., for final argument. The Board adjourned until 2 P. M., October eighth.

NEW COMPANIES

Formed under the Laws of the State of New York by filing articles of association from June 30, 1893, to June 30, 1894.

COMPANIES REORGANIZED.

as

"New York and Northern Railway Company" sold and reorganized

"THE NEW YORK AND PUTNAM RAILROAD COMPANY."

Capital stock, $6,000,000

Articles of incorporation filed in the office of Secretary of State January 13, 1894. Leased to the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company.

Newburgh Street Railway Company" sold and reorganized as

"THE NEWBurgh ElectrIC RAILWAY COMPANY."

Capital stock, $150,000.

Articles of incorporation filed in the office of Secretary of State February 27, 1894.

CONSOLIDATED COMPANIES.

The following corporations were consolidated and name changed during the year, as follows, viz.: