Evening journal., 1904-10-28

John u. MDoNALDi WHO BUILT TIE puD-
WAY.
of Mayor Hewitt, l6 years ago. With
the moving Of the FIRST train there
sounded from all over Greater New
York a salute such as had never been
hear before. Bells rang, whistles toot-
ed, and from the shipping crowding
the great harbor there went up a din
which was hardly exceeded by the
nosicy rejoicing on the land.
The ceremonies connected with the
opening Of the tunnel we're very sim
plo. A civic celebration was held
In the City Hall, where addresses were
delivered by Mayor Mcclellan and |
men who have had prominent place
in carrying out the enterprise, and |
where the mayor formally declared |
the great tnuuel ready for the public.
The actual opening Of the subway to
the travelling public took place last
night. Long before o'clock, when the
first train was scheduled 10 leave City
Hall. the park surrounding the hall
was iammed with a good natured
crowd. Thousands Of persons fought
with one another for the privilege OF
purchasing the first ticket. Flying
wedges. centre rushes and almost every
means OF progress known in football
tactics we're adopted by those ambi-
( tious to ride upon the first train.
I SQUADS of police were stationed at the
e entrances. and they were compelled to
= meet the onward rushes with similar
s formations.
Promptly at Z o'clock the first Of the
?, crowd were admitted TO the station
r and when the first train dashed in
o sight around the loop a hearty cheer
J. went up. AS soon as the ive cars had
It been filled the train was sent away. Al
e the Brooklyn bridge an enormous
o crowd had gathered, and the initial
d train was given a vociferous recep-
4 tion.
D. The people turned out en- masse to
d christen the new road, and 1t is eesu-
d mated that nearly 10000 rode during
IT the evening
e The subway Is the consummation
of years Of study of the transportation
y problem on Manhattan Island, and
marks the completion Of the first
stage Of what will be the most com
prehensive system of rapid transit
T. In the world In the shape OF an ir
regular y. with the stem resting al
r. the City Hall, the tunnel runs north
I. to 42d street. where it bends sharply
,r west to Broadway. and out that thor
If oughfare To 103d street. This porter
It Of the tunnel IS a four-track system
~ two tracks for local and two for ex
n press train service.
Il. At 10sd street two tracks diverg'
in a generally northeastern direction
m cross under a corner OF Central Parl
a. and on to the Harlem river, unde
Is which it passes by means Of tun
n mel After passing under the river !
n continues to Third avenue and i45u
Id street. where the tunnel ends, and tn
* line Is continued upon a viaduct e
he Bronx Park.
w. The contract by which J. b. McDonal
nv undertook the work provided that h
m should construct the subway road /
Cd four years at cost Of s35,000,000
70. that he should have the right to ope
or ate it for rs years; that the city woul
he furnish him with $35,000,000 by a
issue of bonds bearing 3i5 per cen
interest and that in so years he shou
~. repav the s35.O00.0O0 and interest I
NIX annual instalments.
ry Today swiftly moving express trail
on glide through the miles Of hrillia
III, tile-lined tunnel. and tho dream
ef- From City Hall to Harlem in Is mi
10 utes" is q reality.