New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-08-10

Q.-what fare do you propose TO charge tnere'
A-Three cents
o.-Three cents. Wei. that is all for the present.
Mr. Bryan.
Mr.. Bryans later testimony was:
THIRD RAIL OVERHEAD IN TUBE
n W., -.s ~. ,-;-a rail nut in overhead in
the Belmont tunnel? Ave have larger 'OiiN1'
there than have in the other
Q-Now does not the overhead IocduG a. $50, 81 -
third rail in the steinway tunnel make II lfnpoS-
sible TO transfer cars from Manhattan TO queens
through that tunnel? A--No; on the other Manu. u
makes IL possible.
Oven viii Won explain how IL makes it pos
sible the one set Of cars being equipped for the
roadbed third rail and the other cars Whch run
through the tunnel being equipped for the over
head rail? Al misunderstood your duestion-
understood you to say why couldn't we operaLe
through the tunnel in Queens. queens Is dh OFel-
head trolley system
o-You can then operate through the tunnel into
Queens? Ayes. sir. -
Q-Can you operate through the tunnel win
Manhattan at all? Avery difficult The situa-
ton at the New York end is about Ike THIS: We
are very much below the grade Of the present SUD
way The old Steinway franchise carried over 70
the North River. It would go directly under the
present subway. The fact Of the Lexington avenue
subway the contemplated extension OF the present
subway-it was all considered. and 1t was deemed
advisable make the present station where II Is
Third avenue, until all these matters were
determined. No physical connection could be had
between the subway and the Steinway tunnel on
their present levels one being very much below the
other. I have forgotten Just the exact NUMBER OF
feet, but II is very considerable
go that that is out Of the question from any
point Of view? Alt is at present, yes, sir
Mr. HedIey then took the stand. He said he
thought the elevated structures were safe ana
kept in good repair, that they were regularly
inspected by the cOmpany's inspectors
Referring to the subway, the witness said
he believed the third rail was Installed there in
the best known way. It would be innpracticable
TO place the rail on the roof Of the subway in
stead of on it's floor although the third ran
in the tunnel would be placed on the roof,
Efl-111
that the tunnel was amply ventilated with pure
air. The company had tests made as TO its
purity.
In reply to questions, Mr.. Hedley testified that
if there were any inef1ciencies in the service OF
the subway it due to other reasons than
lack of rolling stock The testimony showed
that the subway had not facilities for handling
its repair work.
Mr. Bryan told at some length the plans the
company had for increasing this service
There are provisions for the termination Of
the contract in certain events and the reacqutsi-
ton of the road by the city," said Mr.. WINS.
Now suppose such an event should happen,
are the facilities for repairs such that the city
could find a new lessee?'
1T would be very difficult TO maintain the
subway equipment at the highest degree Of ef-
hciency with the present subway shops only
said Mr.. Bryan
fc over the subway. and Immediately afterward
Mr. Hedley resumed his testimony. He said
that agents were informed as soon block
occurred, and before selling a passenger
ticket were required TO tell him Of the block
on the road.
J The witness said he had often discussed the
question of lengthening platforms with Presi-
dent Bryan. Gut he did not know what action
the board Of directors had ever taken about IT.
The question Of elevators was next brought
up Mr. WINS thought that the company had
not installed elevators at all stations twenty
! nine feet or more in depth. in accordance with
/ provisions OF the contract The witness prom
( ised TO have data prepared showing the depths
/ Of stations and the stations at which elevators
were installed. Mr.. Hedlec would not admit
/ that the elevators at the 16Sth street station
/ were allowed TO be Overcrowced-
He was asked about the outside platforms
! Of express stations which are not used He
( said he did not see how they could well De
used, without inconveniencinG passengers
/ do you regard mountaineering Of passengers
+ Of more Importance than the congestion which
now causes conditions that I do not hesitate
TO call indecent and dangerous wel?' de-
manded Mr. WINS
After a few more questions Mr.. WINS said
! that he had finished for the day.