Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-29
ROUND ABOUT NEW YORK.
RippIes on the Current of Life In the
Metropolis.

Htpples on the Current OF Life In the
Metropolis.
Large forces OF husky workmen are en-
gagged in the long delayed job OF making
openings for the escape OF the overworked
air Of the New York subway. All winter
long the necessary alterations were de-
layed, and now the hot weather has
brought the people UP In arms over the
sitting air in the bore the authorities
have set to work In a frenzy Of haste.
The city is footing the bill for the I'm
provements, for it was the city that Rd-
vanced the money for the original con-
struction and the city will come into pos
session Of the property at the expiration
OF the seventy-hve-yesr lease the Belmont
lines now hold on the underground high
way.
The architects and engineers of the sub
way evidently took II for granted that the
openings at the various stations would be
sufficient to provide all the ventilation nee
essary, and during the greater portion Of
the tunnels length no other air-giving de-
vices were arranged. In upper Broadway,
however, the parking in the center Of the
thoroughfare under which the tube runs
offered such an unusual opportunity for
ventilating shafts several were put in. The
necessity of this additional means OF bring
ing fresh air into the tunnel was made
evident last summer. for the upper sub
way was from 10 to Is degrees cooler than
the lower end, while the quality OF the
atmosphere in the different sections was
not to be compared at all.
The most valuable garden patch on Man
haitian island consists Of two beds of let
tuce and radishes, each twenty feet square,
in the rear of little one-story wooden
house in West One Hundred and Twenty
fourth street, half way between Columbus
and Amsterdam avenues The house and
garden in the rear are hanked on three
sides by modern six-story apartment
houses. which all but shut out the sun
from the garden. The house occupies only
half the frontage Of the lot, which gives an
excellent view Of the garden from the
street. The little farm house almost brings
tears to the eyes of passing real estate
men, who realize how much more valuable
the ground could be made.
Besides Hook mountain on the Hudson.
there is another beautiful bit Of scenery In
New York state that lie saved from de-
struction by the bill signed by Governor
Higglns-watkins glen, at the head Of
Seneca lake. The glen. visited by thou
sands, has been rendered accessible by all
manner OF staircsses and paths for years
1t was bought long ago by Andrew H.
Green the father OF Greater New York;
in order to preserve It; and he was also
the founder OF the American scenic and
historic preservation society, which has
been instrumental in preserving Hook
mountain. The state pays for the glen
$4,000. Just what Mr.. Green paid for IT,
It is now perpetuated as a state park.
Detailed plans for the proposed Hudson
Fulton celebration in September, 1909. have
been completed by the committee in charge.
The plans include a naval parade, a land
parade, oratory. the dedication OF me-
MORALS, the establishment OF park at
Inwood with a memorial there, and the
establishment of state park at Yer
plsneks point. The plans for the naval
parade include representation for the ma
vies of the United States Great Britain
and The Netherlands, the merchant marine,
excursion boats and yacht clubs.
There will also be fac smile reproduc-
lions Of the Half Moon and Clermont. The
government of Holland is requested to fur
nish the reproduction of the Hudson yes
sci, and the American steamboat interests
shall proceed north to Albany, stopping at
various points for local celebrations.
The city OF New York has appropriated
100000 to build a magnificent bridge
across the Harlem river at the point where
1t connects with the Hudson. To this sum
$4,000 more will be ADDED The bridge
is little less than half a mile in length
and the central steel arch, 40 feet above
the water, will measure sos feet. This
central span is the largest but one in the
world, being only fifteen feet less in length
than the arch over Niagara gorge. The
broad walks and the smooth driveway will
! form an important link in the system OF
parks and driveways that lie scattered over
Greater New York.
! Near one end OF the bridge is a knoll
thirty-five feet in height. On this knoll
statue OF Hudson, possibly a model Of his
historic craft. will carry out the memorial
idea This feature is to be carried through
by popular subscription. The city hopes
to have the structure completed in time
for the celebration.