The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-01
FROM MEXICO'S CAPITAL.
Il. B. PLANTS TRIP TO THE LAND
OF THE MONTEZUMAs


City OF Mexico.
A handsome palace car standing outside
of the Savannah, Florida and Western
railway depot yesterday attracted general
attention, on account of the elegant finish.
1t is the private car of Mr.. H. B. Plant,
president of the Plant system.
A MORNING NEWS reporter, after join
pg an admiring group in an examination
Of the exterior Of the car, mounted the
platform and touching an electric button
was shown into the observatory or
first compartment of the car. In a
few moments Mr.. Plant made
his appearance. He is looking CHEEKY and
healthful, even better than when he was
here earlier in the winter.
In a pleasant interview Mr.. Plant said
that himself, Mrs. Plant, his private secre.
tary, Mr.. f. j. Loughman, and Mr.. M. ].
O'Brien, general superintendent Of the
Southern Express Company, had just re-
turned from visit to the City OF Mexico,
via New Orleans. Mr.. Plant said his visit
to Mexico was a most enjoyable one. 1t
was made partly for pleasure and partly
for business on his part, as he had about
completed all ARA gements for delightful
tourist route from the north which would
take in both Florida and Mexico, enabling
tourists to go by an all rail route to Mexico
or by rail to Port Tampa and from thence
by steamer via Havana and Vera Cruz.
The round trip can be made by either line,
or tourists can go one way and return the
other The Plant system has about ar
ranged for satisfactory connections, and
Mr. Plant said that some tickets have al
ready been sold. but the basis has been laid
for more extended travel through Florida
by rail, and by steamer to Vera Cruz, next
season.
MR.. PLANTS IMPRESSIONS OF MEXICO.
Mr.. Plant spent six days In the City of
Mexico. and the weather was delightful; no
rain, but bright sunshine by day and big,
round moon by night, but overcOats were
in demand as soon as the sun went down,
the high altitude having a chilling effect
"What are your impressions of the City
Of Mexico?" MIR. Plant was asked.
1.-THE people are behind the age in every
thing but fashion" he replied laughingly
They keep up vita the fashions if in moth
ing else, but railroads will, of course, de-
velop the country in time"
Mrs. Plant collected quite a cabinet of
curios during the visit to the ancient city,
and Mr.. Plant pointed with pride to one of
his own selections, a unique handmade
willow basket in which the deft fingers of
Mexican maiden had interviewer some
bright-colored ribbons.
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car, which, he said, Mr. George M Pull
man assured him is the best that has ever
been turned out by the Pullman company.
1t is home, with all the comforts and con
veniences attainable, and is highly appre-
ciated by Mr.. and Mrs Plant. Hot and
cold water bathroom, rooms en- suite and
he most sanitary ventilators combine to
sible 1t is heated by hot
water pipes, or the Blake system of heaters,
the water used being kept in reservoirs un-
der the car and forced upward by air pres
sure. The exterior is painted in bronze color,
with gilded railing to the platforms, which
are inclosed by ornamental wire gates with
locks, to be closed when the car is under
way. The windows are square and after
the French style, and of heavy plate glass,
and effect almost as well as the rich mir
rors in the Interior, and yet clearly trans
parent.
A PALACE ON WHEELS.
The first compartment on entering the
car is the reception room or observatory.
This is richly furnished with latest improved
and luxurious cushions and settees uphol-
stored in plush Of rich deep orange hue
The wainscoting, panels and doors are Of
highly polished oak, and veneering relieved
by handsome beveled French plate mirrors
Through an exquisitely carved door the
sleeping apartments are reached. These are
gems of the architects fertile brain. The
first one is provided with double bed of
oak and birds-eye maple, and upholstered in
bronze plush. Mirrors incased in the ele-
CANT paneled sides reflect and multiply the
luxuriance. Adjoining is a bath room with
marble tub and other refined accessories
Through a mirrored door entrance is
effected into another sleeping apartment.
This is similar in point of elegance to the
other The upholstering is of rich. deep tan
plush; the wood work of ash, maple and
oak; next come the dining room and
boudoir furnished in blue plush and maple.
Mirrors are also placed in the sides of this
cosy retreat. 1t is provided with hand
some carved desk aud tables, and comfort
giving, luxurious chairs. Just in
the rear is the Office of the secretary with all
necessary arrangements for correspondence.
A the rear of the car are the pantry,
kitchen, closets, etc., all provided with the
latest improved service The car is also
provided with sleeping berths for the serv-
ants. These are situated in the rear of the
dining room, aud have been furnished ele-
galtly. The carpets combine the qualities
both of durability and attractiveness, soft
and velvety, and matching the elegant sur
roundings
The attendants are summoned to any
part Of the car by the touch Of an electric
button.
The car is lighted by clusters of lamp
chandeliers conveniently arranged through
out, and the appointments and belongings
have been selected with an exquisite taste,
luxuriauce and elegance being combined
with convenience.
MIR Plant will leave for Charleston to-
day to look after the interests of the Charles
ton and Savannah, aud attend the annual
meeting Of the company there next Mon
day, a I'd returning will inspect the road,
reaching Savannah in time to attend the
annual meeting Of the Savannah, Florida
and Western Railway Company in this
city on Wednesday. From here Mr.. Plant
and party will visit Florida. inspecting the
Plant system of roads southwark, and the
entire month of March will be spent
in Florida. Mr.. Plant is not prepared 70
say when he will leave for Europe, but
being Floridas commissioner to the ris
EXpositlo9, he expects to go on there. He
was asked how Florida travel has been this
season, and he replied that it has not been
as great as last season. The falling off he
attributes to the open winter in the north.
With the recent intense cold there the vol
ume of travel has been increasing, and he
says If the cold weather should continue,
the tourist travel southwark will be corre-
spondingly increased.
THE Best Laid Plans of Mice and Men
Gang aft aglee." Not so Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters 1t goes right to the spot IL Is designed
to beneficiay affect, and there IL no hardness