The age-herald., 1902-03-30
Gotham News and Chat

New York, Mach 29.-(speciaL)-I have on more than one occasion commented on the rapid work done on the tunnel, and the little damage done in the building of it. When Austin Corbin advanced the idea of building a tunnel the press and public declared the foundation of build ings along the line would be impaired. His reply was. Not if the tunnel was far enough below the surface" The re- cent undermining of the residences on Park Avenue brings forward certain facts to substantiate the criticisms of MT. Corbin's critics but it must be borne in mind that the peculiarity of the Rapid Transit tunnel is that it is mot far enough below the surface" In places it Is only a few feet, at others many feet. To what extent injury to foundations has been done will be discovered with time.
 It is assumed that the tunnel itself will offer resistance as a retaining wall; but the filling in between the exterior tunnel and the cut will settle and wash by sub-surface streams, and, in some chses, allow slight shifting of rocks. 1t will only require a very little shift ing of sub-foundaton strata to crack walls. The vibration of road bed when the tunnel is fully operated may be pro- ductive of unpleasant surprises.
 The latest accident occurred on that sec ttion of Park Avenue, known as "Shal- CTS" contract by reason of the fact that Shaler is the name of the contractor. At Forty-frst street there was the dyna- mite explosion, which wrecked the Mur- ray Hill hotel and buildings in vicinity. At Thirty-first street, the Park avenue hotel and Seventy first Regiment armory first took place, and now between these two points at Thirty-seventh street, | the fronts of buildings glide into the | excavation. This section has been con- sidered the quietest and most excluded | in the city. It Is today about the most | sensational"
 Speaking of tunnels-the Pennsylvania s move to penetrate New York, and reach Long Island City, has been up before the Mayor This means the bill put through the legislature goes to the mayor for veto or approval in compliance with the charter. The hearing was held and representative citizens whose interests are affected appeared. No voice was heard by anyone protesting against the real meaning of this measure. The Penn sylvania people are seeking an outlet to the sea. and they propose to reach the end of Long Island, and there estab- fish a seaport The loss to New York will be enormous, but no voice was heard in behalf of the city, whose shipping interests are seriously threatened,
 
 The grand wave of reform inaugurated by the election of Mayor Low is now sub siding. After the deluge 1t is recorded the dove returned to the Ark with sprig of vegetable matter, indicative of re- turning vegetation. Should a dove be let fly from the mayoralty ark, it would re- turn With green baize cloth indicative of the gamblers return. To drop from the figurative to the literal, the gamb lers, and pool room proprietors, unmo- tested. having made their connections go on pretty much as in the old days before the cry against them went up.
 
 Politically the atmosphere is no clear CT. The followers of the leaders who launched the Fusion movement do not see the spolls Tor which they waged relent- less war. So far it has been A barren victory. By their fruits, 1t has heAn written, ye shall know them Those who are shown as the "fruits'' of victory
 
 are unfortunately for the arguments of leaders men who did little to contribute 10 party success. MT. Lows appointments were made to distinctively high class men, who he believed, had a peculiar fit ness Tor the places. They are none of them men who shouted the battle cry last November, or who did much with ..--.-
 church of the Holy Comforter at six o'clock In the afternoon. Mrs. William Preston Screws, sister of the bride will be matron Of honor and MT. Evelyn Harris or Atlanta will be best man. Immediate ly after the ceremony the young couple will leave for New York and thence to their future home in New York.
 Nothing will compete with The Donny Brook Fair which will be held at the Auditorium Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. This splendid and unique affair will be held under the auspices of the h. tirmary Aid Association and the proceeds