The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1873-01-25

This stock is believed to be ample for the
present and near future requirements of the
road, and the Commission take pleasure in
bearing testimony to its uniform excellent
qualities and good condition. In addition
to the list given above twenty-eight loco.
motive engines and four passenger cars are
now in process of construction, under con-
tract to be delivered at an early day.
ENGINE-HoUsE AND REPAIR SHOPS.
At Branerd the Company has erected ex-
tensive and well-equipped engine-houses
and repair shops, furnished with steam
power and all the machinery necessary for
probable contingencies, with large stock
of iron and other supplies on hand. In ad-
dition to these, engine-houses and repair
shops were found at Duluth, and also at
Fargo, or the west bank of the Red River
of the North. Up to the time of inspection
the huildingsused for this purpose were con-
structed Of wood, but at Duluth and Fargo
extensive engine-houses were being built OF
brick, with the work upon them so far ad-
vanced as to justify the expectation OF the
Company that they would be fully compile
| ted before the commencement of the winter
months.
| PASSENGER AND FREIGHT STATIONS.
! There are fifteen passenger and nine
| freight stations on the divisions examined.
These buildings are constructed of wood,
and vary in size from l6 by "a feet to 80 by
SO feet, the majority being 20 by 40 feet.
They are located judiciously, with due re-
gard to the passenger and freight business
of the road, and are deemed adequate to
its wants. They are substantially built,
tasteful in appearance, supplied with con-
veniences usually found in such establish
ments, and in every respect will compare
tavoraby with those upon the majority of
roads in the country
RECEPTION HOUSE.
In addition TO the ordinary station-houses
the Company has constructed at Brainerd
and also at GIyndon, the crossing of the ST.
Paul & Pacific Railroad, a spacious and
comfortable house intended for the accom-
mediation Of emigrants and others seeking
homes near the line of the road. These
houses will accommodate about 800 per-
sons each, and are provided with plain and
substantial furniture and necessary cooking
utensils for the use of the occupants. 1t is
intended that they shall be occupied, fee
of charge, by all persons in search of homes,
either upon the Government or Company's s
lands lying within the limits of the land
agent of the road. A similar building is
also located at Duluth.
WATER STATIONS.
The water stations are 20 in number with
an aggregate tankage capacity of 2OO, 600
gallons, exclusive Of one at Pillager Station,
supplied from running stream by steam
power syphon, the capacity of which is
practically unlimited. They are of an ap-
proved plan, and are substantially construct
ed and provided will. such protection
against freezing as is believed to be ade-
quate.
SNOW FENCES
To guard against obstruction from snow
the Company has already built snow fences,
along the sides Of such deep excavations as
are not protected from the force of winds
by growing timber The minor excavations
are protected by single line of fence
on either SIDE These fences are located
about 100 feet from the track, with a space
of 100 feet between the two lines. The
managers of the Company express the con-
fident opinion that these fences will afford
adequate protection against more than the
ordinary snowfall of that region.
TELEGRAPH LINE.
The telegraph line of the Company is
we'll constructed and equipped, and its fa-
cli'tles are ample 1of the use o! the foao
and the probable wants of the public.
CONCLUSION.
Having found that portion of the road ly-
ing between Thomson, Junction and the
Red River of the North 22s 4lls-52SO miles
in length, to be iudiciously located, well
constructed, and adequately equipped, and
believing that it substantially meets the re-
ouirements both of the letter and the spirit
of the law and department regulations bear
ing on the subject, the Commission res
pectfully recommends its acceptance by the
Government. We have the honor to be,
with great respect, your obedient servants,
S. II. KAUFFMANN,
A. G. SANDS,
THOMAS UNDERWOOD,
Commissioners.