Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-05-01
ANOTHER FLOATING PALACE.
ARRIVAL of the Transformed and RsJuven-
nted Packet Minnesp0lis-The Boat ana

. rr.r., of the Transformed and Rsjuven-
uted Packet MinnespOlis-The Boat ana
Her Ofncers.
The inaugural OF the summer business OF
the st. Louis and st. Paul Packet Co. may De
said to have partially opened with the advent
of the magnificent floating palace--"The Gen.
temlal"-upon the waters OF the Upper Mi''
sis.ippi,-whose arrival and departure1were so
fully chronicled in Saturdays GLOBE. Inc
almost immediate following OF the beautiful
"Minueapolis," which arrived last evening al
7:3O confirms the fact that the season ls aoout
10 he. or will very soon have been opened, anu
most auspiciously will its inception be cele,
hrated. The Minneapolis, named IN non OIL, Oh
the town by the falls, is fully the equai OF Inc
Centennial"-save in immensely OF SIG; n aen
length is 235 feet and width SO feet, with ooo
tons capacity. Within the past few weeks
she has undergone a complete renovation
literally from stem to stern--and now'salls Inc
watern IN as gorgeous shape and bright q
condition as the finest side wheel packet on the
river. The exterior has been handsomely en-
be]lisbed with new dress of the purest white,
which glistens in the sunngnt' anu
reveals its snow-white purity under
th. beautiful glow of the electric light. The
interior has been superbly reitted, decorated,
upholstered, and no W presents the appearance
of the parlors of hotel, with all the most
apnroved appointments. The state rooms,
fift5.lve in number, have been thoroughly
overhauled and handsomely refurnished, even
to new mattresses and bedding, so compete
has been the refttlng anc work accomplished.
The ladies parlOrs and sitting rooms are eie
CANT in their appointments, the decorative
features harmonixing perfectly IN tone ana
color The gentlemen's cabin adjacent TO the
offices is provided with every convenience ana
comfort which long experience could Suggest;
The trip from st. Louis, which is the second
of the season, was accomplished in the excel.
lent time OF five days, considering the tiue :. VI
the year and state Of the river. Leaving st'
Louis Tuesday and arriving Sunday evening
with 107 through passengers, and about 4OO
tons of freight, is good record for SECOND
trip.
TIE officers of the Minneapolis are old,
time river men, thoroughly well
versed in steamboating, the Commodore
Capt. D. R. Asbury, being one of the - Old
reliables,n whose life and energies have been
conscientiousIy devoted to steam-boating, and
he is veteran in the service, wldeiy ana
popularity known and greatly esteemed Inc
chief clerk, Mr.. 4. j. Baxter, Is deserVediy
popular, particularly among the fair sex with
whom he is an especial favorite, for his uni
form courtesy and gentlemanly qualities. Mr..
Baxter has been identified with the steam
boating for ~ years, and is rich in experience
and knowledge of the business. Clay Hamil.
tn, the second clerk, commands the highest
respect for his efficiency and constant .atten-
ton to business and is well liked by all. The
pilots, Hiram Beedle and son, are the right
men in the right place, and are thorough ex-
oerts in the wheelhouse. The steward, VIII
son Smith, is an experienced restauranteur
ana eaters 10 the varied tastes IN consum-
male manner He is thorough master OF
tbs cuisine, and is highly accomplished in
everything which appeals to the appetite.
The Mlnneapolis is equipped with an efficient
corps of assistants, and is ready and able to
do justice to the very extensive summer
travel which will undoubtIy mark the season
of 1882. She leaves at u O'Clock sharp to
day