The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-30

winter season clear and uninterrupted
views of the river scenery. This en-
closure gives additional space 10 this deck
OF 14x36 feet.
The hold plan is a good one, and espe-
cially notable are the water ught IRON
bulkheads. with which II is provided, as
an additional element of safety 10 the
vessel In this plan is the forecastle, 2Ox
20. roomy and light, and fitted with IA
berths. and the apartments for second
class passengers. size 26x26.
Then going aft, are the boilers, the
engine space and the coal bunkers. the
kitchen to be fitted with complete steam
range and steam tables. and the serving
pantry. 10xl2. Then comes the handsome
dining-room. 40xlS. finished in white and
gold. panelled ceiling holding tables.
and accommodating fifty people at one
time. handsome china closet and locker
for plate glass are 10 be in the centre
Of this room. The stewardess' rooms
open in rear Of the dining room. They
are large and roomy. with extra berths.
Every comfort for ladies placed in her
charge will be provided.
On the hurricane deck will be found the
pilot house, the rooms Of the captain,
chief engineer, mate, steward, quarter
master and assistant engineer, all whose
quarters are comfortable.
There is good seating capacity around
this deck. and two largest life RATS. and
two life boats. % feet long The dimen-
sions of the "Pocahontas" are as follows:
Length over all. 205 feet; breadth of beam
over guards. 81 feet; depth Of hold II feet.
a welcome attachment to the new boat
is the safety-valve exhaust. which blows
into the condenser, and so obviates the
usual unpleasant noise attendant upon
blowing of steam, always disagreeable to
the passengers, TO say nothing OF sprink-
ling them with the spray from the opera
ton This device is an entirely new and
original one.
The electric search-light is on top OF
the pilot-house. and controlled from its
interior, a vast improvement on the
usual method Of placing it at the bow
Of the steamer for IL is in this boat at
instant command of the navigator.
Tourists and passengers will be pleased
TO read that the old and uncomfortable
stationary seats are done away with.
and in their stead is an ample supply Of
beautiful seats of rattan. from the we'll
known Wakefield Rattan Company Of
New York.
The rattan furniture and seats are
portable and finished substantially and
elegantly in white and gold, embracing
every kind and variety of seats, chairs.
settees, rockers and lounges, with plenty
Of smaller chairs and seats for children
of a smaller pattern than those for the
grown folks.
The carpetings. Of new designs, are all
from the well-known house of w. &
J. Sloane, OF New York, and are rich and
beautiful. The crockery and glassware.
all of new pattern, are to be furnished
by the house of Shaw & Co.. New York.
Messrs. Gorham & Co, the silversmiths.
also Of New York. will furnish the silver
ware. specially designed. The table linen
will be the best. and the dining-room will
always present a comfortable and lnVit-
ing appearance.
AS the steamer will be heated by steam
throughout. the trip over the line VIII
be as pleasant in winter as In the sum-
mer season. All the upholstering and cur
tain hangings are to be of silk. and the
chandeliers and electroliers are TO be
from very beautiful and unique designs
I'm wrought-iron and bronze. The con-
ventional bell. hanging in front OF the
pilot-house. is in this case a copy OF a
bell rom an old inn in England. made
of wrought iron, and is supported by
n bracket OF quaint and antique design.
The state-rOoms are models OF comfort,
and are TO be furnished with hair mat
tresses. new and rich carpets. best bed
linen nickel-pated wash-stands, ana
electric lights-all attachments and fur-
nishings to be OF the best quality.
The officers, crew and deck hands are
all TO be uniformed. and to present neat
appearance, as well as the walters and
porters in the dining ROOM. cafe and sa-
looms. The whole boat will be brilliant
with electric lights. a large number OF
which will make everything bright ana
CHEEKY Duplicate plants for running the
lights have been provided. thus insuring'
in ca Sc of an accident TO one engine no
INTERRUPTION OF the lights. Electric can
bsus are literally provided all over the
steamer. and give prompt communication
OF each room and saloons with otner parts
Of the vessel. III, -
The comfort Of the passengers VIII De
studied closely in every respect: anu .Ie
ladies will find themselves especially con-
sIde-ed For gentlemen who smoke coih-
Portable smoking-rooms are PROVIDED.
THE cafe will be on the European pan,
and meals will be served at all hours
with prompt and excellent service AFTER
the style Of the regular dining-room OF
the steamer. In short. in the new steam
or when completed. will be found every
ambulance for speed, safety and comfort
known to the nineteenth century snip
builder and furnisher.