The Wilmingtonian., 1888-07-07
Denver and Salt Lake City
Seen En- Route.
READ WHAT A TEACHER SAYS ABOUT
THIS GREAT PIONEER LINE.

"The cuisine of the dining cars is not sur
passed, and rarely equaled, by that of auy
noted hotel in the land, furnishing every
thing in the finest style demanded by the
most exactirg taste of the cultivated
epicure.
I'm all the cars of this railway, whether
in the sleeper, parlor or dining car or the
coach, the prime characteristic is combin-
alton of perfect cleanliness, artistic comeli-
ness and general sdaptability to supply all
things needed to render the occupation com
Portable and secure. In fact it would be
difficult for any passenger, however critical
or fastidious, to suggest any additional meas
ure by which his safety, comfort or pleasure
could bo enhanced, and got improvements
are being projected. $40, 600, 900 having re-
Gently been appropriated for that purpose.
How this amount will be expended has not
yet been manifest, as it has been stated that
it seems like attempting to perfect perfec-
tion to improve the CHICAGO & NoRTB-
WESTERN RAILWAY. However, there is
certainty furnished by its past career that
this amount will go whore it will do the
most good. Science has shown itself to be a
tireless and restless element in human civil
| zation, and new discoveries are being con.
tinually made in it and the useful arts bv
skilled labor, and all the latest appliances
are promptly adopted by the Northwestern
making it not only aggressive in its pushing
into new portions of the country, but carry.
ing into them all the perfection, elegance of
design and finish known to the railway bus.
iness, and the security afforded by good rail
way management Itmakes use of all of the
practical products of the MS inventive
genius when conducive to the uninterrupted
pleasure of the traveller.
"The days of the stage are gone forever
gone, and while forty years ago. while tray-
eliug by team WIS the common method of
transportation, the railroad geography of
OF the country was but-little thought, TODAY
however, when railroads streak the country
in all directions, it is absolutely essential to
thoroughly understand it, in order to intel
ligently and agreeably travel, A man NAV
ride from New York to San Francisco, HAy-
ING PURCHASED HIS TICKET OVER SOME
ROUTE RECOMMENDED To HIM by 1NrEREsr-
ED PARTIES; AND THIS ROUTE MAY BE ONE
HAVING THE WORSE ACCOMMODATIONS. Ha
arrives at his destination disgusted. tired
worn ou', unfit for business or pleasure
Had previously informed himself as TO tho
BEST route, he could have avoided all This
discomfort, ard found his trip instead to he
one OF pleasure. He only paid the price ak.
acted of ignoranc while he might have re.
ceived the premh m due to KNOWLEDGE Tb;s
principle applies with equal force TO trim
made between any two points, proximate or
remote, where choice of routes is offered.
The question af selecting is Of more import
ance than is generally considered, and as
long as leliable information is easily Obtain
ed it is surprising and pitiable to see travail
ers suffering through inexcusable Ignorance
1t is ihe sincere expression of men exper-
fenced in travel and observance that tbe
CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN RA11wAv
offers the MOST DESIRABLE MEANS OF pRAv
ELtNe OF ANY LINE In THE REGION THRoreu
WHICH IT PASSES"
Before determining your route, Or making
your final arrangements, it will be to your
interests to communicate with the under.
signed, who will also furnish Won Mans
Descriptive Matter, Time Tables, Rates and
further valuable information.
". A. Gross,
Passenger Agent,
Chicago & Northwestern Railway.