Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-04-22
Colorado Railroads and Rail-
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After q grave council. II
was agreed 10 take the Chicago and
North. Western and ualon Pacific Rail.
roads TO Denver, at present the booming
city Of this country, II net OF the world
At io:SO - m. we were most comfort
ably seated In one Of the celebrated, and
may say world-renowned, hotel cars OF
the Chicago aud NORTHWESTERN Rail-
road, and. Of course, our hrst topic Of
con versation. ~ II seemed 10 be with
every one after being seated for the
flrst time in really . palace hotsl on
wheels, was 10 discuss the situation.
We had heard Of these magnificent
hotel cars, run only on this road, but
must frankly confess had never fully
understood the maximum amount Of
comfort and luxury in railroad travel
ing until this trip from Chicago to
Council Bluffs. The interior construc-
tion of the car is simply exquisite, and
for neatness in appearance and order in
all It's arrangements there is perhaps
nothing on this continent its equal.
II being nearly noon when we en-
barked, we did not have to. wait long to
have our curiosity gratifed AZ to the ar
rangements Of the culinary department
of this institution. An Englishman sit
ting just opposite us, after enjoying a
sumptuous repast in the NEST leisurely
manner, exclaimed: "This way Of trav-
cling in simply perfect" We ate as long
and slow as we pleased Of food evident
ly prepared with more than ordinary
skill.
Meals are served on the. European
plan--pay for what yeu have--so that q
traveller does not have TO pay seventy.
FIVE cents for cup Of tea and little
toast.
But Que of the marked features and
crowning characteristics of this road is
its safety.
The rapidity with which train Of
cars moves very naturally suggests the
idea of danger to one not accustomed to
such rapid travelling.
had heard the statement that the
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
was the safest in the country. Whether
that be true or not, Mr.. Editor, 1 OBJ
served two or three facts which deem
it proper to refer to in this connection
for safety in railroad travelling is con
sideration of no small moment.
First, the road-bed seems to be per
feet one, with steel rails the entire dis
tance from Chicago to Council Bluffs
hence its firm and substantial character
is very readily realized as the train pass
Is over it.
Another feature 1 noticed was th,
most perfect condition Of the cars rur
on this road. The coaches all had tn,
appearance of just coming from th'
shop, and seemingly in the most com
plete order for service and safety.
Another feature of safety was thu
kind of men employed to run the trains
They we're evidently not Of ordinary
stock, but were selected as men worthy
to be trusted with the lives Of hundreds
and thousands of people. There was al
air of business and stability about then
that gives traveller feeling of trust
and confidence.
Mr.. Editor, 1 have been thus specific
on the question Of the safety Of this
road, for this is one of the first things
that travelling public desire to be as
sured of, and l am satisfied that the
company controlling this great and i'm
portant line spares no pains or expense
to make this feature of their road al
the public can ask or demand. and this
is why this road is so nearly or entirely
free from reports of accidents.
In going westward we passed through
some of the most interesting portions Of
| 1OWd III IuC ulkhtb Oub Ia ACbuAAAhS h"S
a fair opportunity to see some of thu
finest country in the world in that State
along the line of this road.
At home and abroad, Iowa stands a
one of the finest farming Ststes in thu
Union, and the broad acres of growing
crops are certainly rich feast for tn
eyes. The fields Of corn were simpl!
immense. and the herds Of fine cattle in
dicated great thrift and prosperity. Ant
the general appearance of houses, barns
yards, shrubbery, ETC., showed that mel
of enterprise and intelligence had sough
and were beautifying homes in thi
land of plenty.
After a most agreeable ride of les
than twenty-four hours, we arrive a
the Union Pacific Railroad depot, one 0
the livelisst and most interesting place
In all Christendom, about ESQ q. m.-
IGThe Investigator, August, 1879.