The Wilmingtonian., 1888-05-26
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 any
noted hotel in the land, furnishing every
thing in the finest style demanded by the
most exactirg taste of the cultivated
epicure.
SIN all the cars of this railway, whether
in the sleeper, parlor Or dining car or the
coach, the prime characteristic is a 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
ftlcult for any passenger, however critical
or fastidious, to suggest any additional meas
ureIby which his safety, comfort or pleasure
could he enhanced, and yet improvements
are being projected, $4,000, 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-
ton to improve the CHICAGO & NoRTH.
WESTERN RAILWAY However, there is a
certainty furnished BY its past career that
this amount will go where it will do the
most good. Science has shown itself to be a
tireless and restless element in human civil
ization, and new discoveries are being con-
tinually made in it and the useful arts by
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.
mess, and the security afforded by good rail
way management ltmakes use Of all Of thu
practical products of the IL Is inventive
genius when conducive to the uninterrupted
pleasure Of the raveer,
"The days of the stage are gone forove
gone, aud while forty years ago, while tray
eliug by team WIS the common mcthCd O
oransPC rtation, the railroad geography 0
of the country was but little thought, to- da,
however, when railroads streak the country
in all directions, it is absolutely essential t.
thoroughly understand it, in older to intel
lgently aud agreeably travel, A man ma,
ride from New York to San Francisco, mAy
ING PURCHASED HIS TICKET OVER SOM
ROUTE RECOMMENDED To HIN BY INTEREST
ED PARTIES; AND THIS ROUTE MAY BE on
HAVING THE WORST ACCOMMODATIONS. II
arrives at his destination disguised, tired
worn out, unfit for business or pleasure
Had he previously informed himself as to tn,
BEST route, lie could have avoided all thi
discomfort, and found his trip instead to b.
one of pleasure. He only paid the price ex
acted of iguolanc while he might have re-
ceived the premi, m due to knowledge, Thi
principle applies with equal force to tri
made between any two points, proximate @
remote, where choice Of routes is offered
The question af selecting is of more import
ance than is generally considered, and a
long as reliable information is easily obtain
ed it is surprising and pitiable to see trayel
ers suffering through inexousable ignorance
1t is The sincere expression of men expel
fenced in travel and obsei vance that til
CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN RAILwA
offers the MOST DESIRABLE MEANS OF TRAY
ELING OF ANY LINE IN THE REGION rIIRouGI
WHICH IT PASSES"
Before determining your route, or maxim
your final arrangements, it will be to you
interests to communicate with the unde,
signed, who will also furnish you Map,
Descriptive Matter, Time Tables, Rates an
further valuable information.
n. A. Gross,
Passenger Agent,
Chicago & North western Railway,