The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-02-03
R. BOARD JACKS BELMONT UP
MOVE SUBWAY SLOT MACHINES
OR WE Will, SAYS THE BOARD.
Also lie Mustn't Delay any Longer In obey
Ing the Order About tho subway Ads
Counsel May Take the sh0pkeepins
Advertising Graft TO the Courts.

Il Ounsel VIA! rake the sn0pkefphhs
Advertising Graft 10 the Courts
Unless the marlborough company takes
out OF the subway stations the cigar and
flower stands and the slot and weighing
machines the Rapid Transit Commission,
without more ado. will apply 10 the courts
to compel the removal Of these incurn-
brances This was decided at yesterdays
meeting Of the board
incidentally IL was determined that II
August Belmont does not make up his
mind within a week whether or not he will
comply with the resolution OF the COM
mission directing the removal OF the adj
vertising signs on the walls Of the stations
facing the tracks, similar action with respect
20 these signs will be taken at the next
meeting Of the board.
Mr. Belmont wrote TO the commission
that he might be willing 10 remove the
cigar and flower stands, but on the sd vice
Of his counsel he would not consent to take
away the slot and weighing machines.
these not being prohibited by the contract
and being conveniences for passengers in
the subway.
Well" said Mr.. circuit, i will now move
again that we demand OF Mr.. Belmont to
remove these machines. and that such de-
mand be sent at once to the marlborough
company with an intimation that If the de-
nand is not complied with counsel TO the
commission will institute proceedings for
the enforcement of the order.
I'm second that said Commissioner
Starin, because / think it's about time
that we bring this matter TO head and
make a test of our powers
The motion was adopted, and then Mr..
Grout brought up the matter OF the-suhway
ads.
hang over any longer said the Comp
troller. we have adopted plan for
the placing OF advertisements in the sta
tons. and according TO that plan the signs
must not be hung on the walls facing the
tracks. The need for this WAS shown in
the case Of a green guard who last week
lost the list OF stations which had been
given TO him. and in the hustle was unable
to make out the names OF the stations,
In his predicament he began calling out
the headings Of some of The advertisements
hc saw in front OF him.
LET the secretary inform Mr.. Bel
mont that unless the board hears from
him at ita next meeting and hears that he
will comply with the resolution Of the COM
mission counsel be directed to take the
matter To the courts
Commissioner Smith supported the motion
and remarked that the signs ought TO have
been removed five or six weeks ago. The
motion was adopted.
The demand Of tho Aldermen that the
franchise for the extensions OF the North
River tunnel under Sixth avenue and
Smith street should be so amended as
TO give the Borough President Of Manhattan
supervision over construction received
short shrift from the commission He will
be allowed 10 grant permits 10 open streets
II was sugges ed that the request had
been made at the behest Of Mr.. Aheam
him self AVID that the Aldermen, as body.
did not care a continental whether OF not
Mr.. Ahean had any say in the building OF
the new tunnels. Anyway, the Aldermen
are now expected 10 pass the franchise at
their next meeting
Counsel were directed 10 attend the pub
lie hearing 10 be given in Albany next
week on the Elsberg bill. and to speak in
opposition to some Of its provisions.
\ Brooklyn delegation urged the COM
mission 10 build a subway from Manhattan
under the East River, Fulton street and
Gates avenue TO the Eastern District. One
speaker promised that if such route was
laid out a company would be formed 10
operate the road which would sell shares
80 tho humbest' and would charge only
a z cent fare