The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-23
WHITELAW REID HERE
How a Millionaire Newsp aper
Editor Travels.
LUXURY OF HIS SPECIAL CAR.
A journal" Reporter Sees tho Noted
Editor Who Talks About Politics.

nen mllAlOua1E0 goes Oh n JouiA0y
he enjoys comforts about which the mass
of the travelling public know very little.
When one il propped up against the
straight back of the seat in Pullman or
reclining in the hard narrow enclosure
of a chair car, he may think that he IS
much more fortunate than the great
mass of people who travel on second
class tickets but his knowledge Of luxury
in travelling is very limited indeed.
When Whitelaw Reid, millionaire, eK-
politician and editor of one of the great
est papers in New York city passed
through Topeka las evening, he did so
in the luxury which man of his wealth
and position is able to command.
The car in which he rode was one of
the handsome wheeled palaces owned by
the New York Central railroad. 1t was
attached to the rear of Santa Fee train,
and the platform was SO protected by
guards and ratings as to effectually shut
out the intruder.
In the front end was the kitchen,
where the millionaire's meals are pre-
pared, and next to it is the little dining
room in which they are served. The
seats are heavily cushioned to permit Of
the most absolute rest during the meal
Next to the dining room are the sleep
ing apartments for the servants.
In the middle of the car is a large
parlor. 1t is hung with silk curtains of
rich shades. Three or four chairs are
arranged carelessly about and at one
side is divan heaped high with the
softest pillows. A costly carpet is on
the floor and rugs are placed where they
are likely to be of service. There are
pictures on the walls and electric buttons
which can be used from any position in
the room to call a servant. Everything
in the room is finished in dark blue.
Next to the parlor are the state rooms
used by Mr. and Mira Reid and these are
in keeping with other portions of the
pies the rear end and this also is hand
somely furnished. The wide plate glass
windows on the sides and end serve the
occupant who takes an interest in the
landscape.
There are but half dozen people oc-
cupying the car, MIR. and Mrs. Reid,
stenogra pher. two servants and n colored
porter and if any one else is admitted it
is by the sufferance of Mr.. Reid himself
Mr., Reid, who is one of the wealthy
men of New York once worked as
printer in an office at Xenia, Ohio, and
the late Senator Plumb and he stood side
by side at the case He made his repu-
larion as a war correspondent and sue
New York Tribune
A JOURNAL reporter who called upon
Mr. Reid at the Santa Fe depot found a
handsome, dignifed gentleman reclining
among the cushions of the divan. He
wears a full beard carefully trimmed
in the Van Dyke style. His
features are regular and there
ia hintof the power that is in the man
in his face, which is a trif1e sallow He
appears to be about sixty years of age,
but his sickness of the past three or four
years has probably made him appear
older than he is. His forehead is very
high and the upper part is bald
He is dressed in black suit and wears
q long sack coat his hands arc covered
with we'll fitting gloves.
Another very interesting person in the
car was Mrs. Reid, who is much younger
than her we'll known husband. She wore
a gray travelling suit and was very much
interested in the country through which
the train passes. Before her marriage
she was Miss Mills, and her father was
D. o. Mills the California millionaire.
Miss Mills was ranked as ons of the
beauties of the country and she has not
lost her comeliness. Her face is almost
oval. Her eyes are dark brown and her
broad forehead and firm mouth tell of
catelv moulded features and an abund-
ance of very dark hair
Mr., Reid has been in poor health ever
since the last presidential campaign, in
which he was the nominee for the sec
ond place on the ticket He has but re-
Gently returned from an extended trip in
the old world, during which he spent
considerable time in Asia. He says his
health is improved. but he is not yet
by any means robust man. He was on
his way to Phoenix, Arizona, where he
has leased the residence of Mayor Nor
cross for the winter months in the hope
that the mild, dry climate will prove
more beneficial to his health than the
rigorous winter of New York.
The traveller seemed surprised when
the reporter was ushered in by the por-
ter, and he inquired in a mild. pleasant
voice, as he glanced at the card he held
in his hand, "Why, are we in Topeka, al
ready?"
81 am afraid am very poor subject
for copy" he replied in answer to a
question.
~ suppose you consider the result of
the recent election in New York very
satisfactory" said the reporter inquir-
ingIy.
was most satisfactory. The result in the
whole country was very gratifying. The
majorities in Pennsylvania and Ohio
were very large and the Republicans
have every reason to be elated."
"Who, in your opinion will be the Re-
publican nominee for PRESIDENT"
81 have no idea. 1t is too early to even
make prediction"
You New Workers would like to see
Gov. Morton nominated?"
YES, that is rrue,". replied Mr.. Reid,
his face frightened up. at has not bsen
q secret that Gov. Morton would be urged
for the nomination BY New York. Even
before he was elected governor the feel