The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-02-17
RAPID TRANSIT.

ARGUMENTS BEFORE THE COMMISSIONERS on
THE PROPOSED THIRD AVENUE ROUTE
The Rapid Transit Commission met in the old Alder
manic Chamber half past eleven yesterday morning
The North Side Association the East Side Association
and several property represented by their
lawyers while quite number OF Independent house
holders also appeared The sitting OF the commission
for the part occupied in hearing arguments
in favor OF the adoption Of Third avenue rapid
transit route
MR.. Walls PLEA
After some discussion between Mr.. Parsons and ex-
Judge Emott the time for putting in adavits for
and against the construction OF a road the route
laid out by the previous commission, Mr.. Vail pro-
ceeded to speak favor Of rapid transit He said he
was some years since member of a commission 10
which ntrusted tho duty OF considering the ques'
ton OF rapid transit That commission held
several meetings in order TO hear opinions
the subject and discuss plans and prof.
ects. Among others who rendered opinions were MI.
John Taylor Johnson, who said underground rail-
road was impracticabe by of the complicated
system of gaspipes and Tho construction of
such road would, in his estimation, work great in
convenience and would too much to interest
capital in large amounts. The commission finally de-
cded on an arcade road and subsequent to this dec
sion plan for such presented TO the Leg!s-
nature Al the same time the commissions plan was
presented the Harlem Railroad Company also pre-
sontod project but II rejected and the commits
sions bill passed. Subsequent to the passage of the
bill the COMMISSION held meeting, at which
Mr. Vail was not present, and OF which
he had not been informed, and the
project turned TO the Harlem
Railroad As a result OF this transfer the people have
the Fourth avenue sunken track The city paid one
half the cost Of constructing this works., 600 co.,
Mr. Vail took occasion TO speak of the outrageous mis-
management OF the city railroads in their treatment OF
passengers and said that their supreme disregard for
public comfort made rapid transit an mediate and
pressing want Mr. Vail is Of the opinion that arcade
road could DO built the Fourth without
any injury to private tights He had spoken TO Com
missioner Allan Campbell about the project and the
Commissioner said, "In opposition to the plan you
would have to encounter the Commodore"
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Mr.. Smith, property owner in Forty-sxth street,
spoke in opposition to the Third avenue proposed
route, stating that IL would inJuro his property
NORTH SIDE ASSOCIATION
Mr. Samuel T. Lyon, representing the North Side AS
socation, spoke In favor OF Ihird avenue as rapid
transit He rehearsed the arguments regarding
the benefits 10 be derived from the adoption of Third
avenue route. Along the line OF the continuation
OF Third avenue, beyond the bridge he said we're To-
Gated the of the people of the newly annexed dis
trct and II for tho people, he claimed that rapid
transit wanted This being the case, Third avenue
the proper route, IL would afford Immediate and
ample relief the people HI touched upon the la y
of incidental damage likely 10 be called into opera
ton in the assessing Of values and damages along the
route and, on request OF Commissioner Wheeler, he
promised to prepare a brief on the subject
SIDE ASSOCIATION.
Mr. Charles Crary appeared tor the East Side Asso-
cation to represent its views on the proposition OF
making Third avenue route. He said the association
in favor Of the plan, were also many property
owners mombcrs OF the body from which he came.
He handed up aiidav;s from number OF storekeepers
and house owners on the line Of Third avenue from
Sxydl to Ninety second street. all declaring de-
sire to have road built on the avenue
Adjourned until 10 day at eleven A. NJ