New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-01-21

ments damage otherwise The part such corporation
in any where Is found that title acquired Is de-
fectve.
Sec 80 Provides that in case to any lands
required for the purposes OF he corporation be vested IN
trustee other not authorized 70 sell taV 'e
Supreme Court shall power grant authority so as 10
enable such to agree with The corporation io PHI
in the manner as an owner In Zee simple
might do.
sec 81 Provides that corporations under the act shall
have mower TO hold voluntary grants real estate to hold
and renew such real be necessary for tho
maintenance and construction OF It's railway 70
cross ntcrsec JOHN unite its railways Win any oer
railways to switches sidngs' tnnouts
etc etc to convey persons and property by steam and
other motive power. excepting only animal power {;
and to receive compensation In accordance
with the provisions Of terms OF sale under Which
the corporation acquired its rights to enter or
under the streets places and lands designated by the
Rapid Transit Commissioners in the terms Of sale and TO
construct and It's read in accordance with
the plans specifications Except that nothing In the
act authorizes construction of railway crossing the
track OF railway in actual operation at the
grade the erection Of pier, supports OF any
other elevated railway now actually In
use any street avenue and prohibiting the corpora
ton from occupying or any streets parks places
except designated for the route routes OF the
except for the Of such temporary facilities
authorities grant 20 such corporation to
facilitate the construction OF the road This section also
authorizes corporation for the
limited by articles of association fixed by the Board
Of Rapid Transit Commissioners.
Sec. &c. Incorporates certain provisions Of the exist
ing law with regard to conductors engineers and others
wearing badges indicating their office
Sec. 49, Incorporates certain provisions OF existing
law with regard to carrying the mails
Sec. "a. Incorporates certain provisions authorizing
conductors put certain on the cars under the
circumstances described
35. Requires the corporation to start and run its
regular times to be fixed 10y public notice, etc.
Sec. 80. Imposes penalties engineers or conductors
who shall be intoxicated while in actual service.
Sec 81 Provides that any person wifuly obstructng
the building OF the work Of the railway
corporation whereby shall be stopped. ob-ructed
impaired weakened, shall pay TO the corporation tee
amount OF damage sustained in consequence OF
such offence.
Sec. 49, Authorizes the Legislature at any time to
snnu corporations organized under the act
Sec 80 Provides that the Board OF Rapid Transit
may the application of any railway
owning actually operating railroad within the lS OIL
the city, judgment Of the Board the public interest
requires authorize such railway company to lay additional
raC ks on any portion the whole of its routes to
acquire and other fac necessary for the ac
Of the travelling pubic Oh any street or place
on which such railway shall be located the Board TO fix
and determine upon location and construction OF such
connections tracks and facilities the times within which
they shall constructed the compensation 70 be made to
the cJy and such conditions and requirements as 70
the Board shall be and proper for the pro-
lection and benefit city This provision is ior tho
purpose OF enabling community % get such facilities ~
the Board nav Immediately and upon such
conditions rs the Board deem best Tho powers Of
the commission similar bur not extensive a. those
already given commissioners who may be appointed
under the laws OF 1875.
Sec 10. Authorizes the removal where necessary OF
the tracks Of other roads and provides for compensation
for damage caused bv such removal generally in the man.
ner already prescribed by law.
Sec Al Repeats the rapid transit law Of 1873 30
far as the same affects cI7 million population.
saving however all rights actually vested under said
law This section provides that the law shall not be
any manner to Affect or repeal the gon'
eral railroad law 1850 except in cities OF over
million inhabitants where the route Is entirely within tho
limits OF such city.
See 40. Provides that all acts and parts OF acts in.
consistent with this act BE- repealed.
Sec. 43. That this act shall take effect Immediately