St. Paul daily globe., 1891-03-16
Something New Underth Sun.

Ii thing of beauty is JOY forever,
then it can be safely said that the alb
Solutely new palace sleeping cars of the
Chicago, Milwaukee Il ST. Paul Rail
way will undoubtedly afford continual
enjoyment to the thousands of its
patrons who annually travel by night,
between Chicago, Milwaukee, st. Paul
ana Minneapolis. TO use somewhat
time-WOrn expression, they are ''verita-
ble palaces on wheels" All that money
can buy, in addition TO a carte blanche
order to the most noted builders in the
land, to produce perfection in every de-
tail, is concentrated in these latest addi-
tons to the rolling stock of the finest
equipped Western railway. Three of
these models of elegance will be placed
i'll service within very few days, and
will form part of the equipment of the
elecric-lighted, steam-heated vestibule
limited trains which leave Minneapolis
at 30 p, IN. and st. aul at p. m.
daily, and arrive at Chicago at 9:3O
Il. m, breakfast being served
on the train between Milwau-
kee and Chicago. Additional superb
cars will be assigned to service as rap
idly as the builders can furnish them.
. Acceptance of these sleeping cars by
the railway company is the result of
critical inspection by officials trained to
note the slightest defect i'll construction
or furnishings, and the fact of their
being placed in service between Chi
cago and st. Paul and Minneapolis is
not only graceful compliment TO the
great cities at either end OF the route,
but is a guarantee to the travelling pub
lie that the Chicago. Milwaukee Il st.
Paul Railway Company proposes to
maintain its well deserved and firmly
established reputation as the preeml
nently popular firSt-claSS route between
the Worlds Fair City and the Twin
Cities of the Northwest.
II the foregoing reads like an adYer-
tiSement, listen to the description of an
interior OF one of these gorgeous crea-
tiOns of the builders art, and then say
if anything outside of All artists dream
can compare in magnificence Of detail.
On entering. one is at once impressed
with the refined elegance of construc-
ton, and artistic skill in arrangement.
The smoking room and the ends of the
car are finished with selected oak. left
in its natural color. bringing out all its
beauties in shades and grain,and formed
into attractive paneling, showing that
extreme richness which has been sell
dom seen since the days of Louis the
Fifteenth. Add to this the draperies
which form an enclosure for wash
stands. and the window hangings, and it
makes a much-used portion of the car
perfect bower. Passing from smoking
room to body of car, the Workman'S skill
is seen i'll all its artistic beauty. From
floor to ceiling is perceived the wonder
ful harmony of color and formation, ,and
one in amaZement wonders whether he
Is in sleeping Cal OF in the sacred QUAR-
terS of some Oriental potentate.
Here one finds inside, trimmings of
San Domingo mahogany in its natural
state and beauty, em6ellished with the
richest and most expensive carvings, car
pets. upholstery, and drapeTies. The
drawing room, which is a special feature
of the car, has all the modern improve
mentS and convenienceS. The walls are
hung with pale blue fabric, draped, and
relieved by oval mirrors in delicately
carved frames. The upholstery of this
room is different from that of the other
parts of the car, and presents Il very
striking and pleasing arrangement.
Additional facilities are afforded lady
passengers in having two large and
commodlouS toilet rooms.
In addition TO the above e-mentiOned
attractions, these cars are electric
lighted. With berth reading lamps: are
Steam-heated and vestibuled.
No formal exhibition of these cars
will be made, as they are required for
immediate service, but Ito him that
hath shall be given" a section, berth or
drawing room. and an opportunity to de-
termine the truth of tine statements
made in this all too brief article.