The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-06-19

Steamer New York to Run in Con-
nectfon With N. Y. Central Road.
From the Buffalo Courier, June IS.
Ihls afternoon the passenger steamer New
York. just completed in the Erie Basin for
the American line service from Clayton to
Montreal. in connection with the New York
Central & Hudson River railroad, will leave
Buffalo for her new home on the St. Law
renee river.
Work was begun on the steamer in Decem>
Der, William Murphy being the contractor
under the careful personal supervisor Of
Capt Allen. assisted by B. H. Carnovsky
who designed all the artistic appointments
which are most delightfully."- blended in the
decorations.
A HANDSOME BOAT.
The New York is thoroughly up-to-date,
and as she lay at the dock yesterday pre-
scented handsome appearance in her garb
OF white. green and gold which are the prin,
cipal colors Of her furnishings inside and
out; she has not only been built, but fur
n1shed throughout almost entirely by Buffalo
firms.
The steamer is about $50 feet long and "A
feet beam. the full size possible for the canal
locks, which are used upon the return
voyage. The first glance at her from the
outside would incline enc to believe that she
must be an immense private yacht. The first
step on board. however dispels the Illusion
thorough provision for passengers. Entering
by the aft gangway the main deck. the
handsome dining room is shown. The entrance
Is through beautiful hand-carved mahogany
arch, which extends across the board deck
from side to side. The floor Is covered with q
rich velvet carpet in a delicate shade Of
green Small, round, individual mahogany
tables are arranged in graceful studied dis
order throughout the room, and are furnished
with rich linen, costly silverware and crock
cry, each piece of the latter bearing taste
full hand decoration. The entire room is en-
closed by large observation windows with
plate-glass mirrors between, and by this in
genious arrangement none of the delightful
scenery Is missed, as that which Is not OBJ
served through the windows is reflected in the
mirrors. This effect is particularly pleasing
while passing through the Thousand islands.
ELEGANT FEATURES.
Green silk curtains, caught up nv gold
coro, are draped across the windows the soft
SHADES blending admirably with the carpet
me panel woodwork is white and gold All
other parts OF the boat are equally attractive
particularly the forward main deck. which
on ordinary steamers is devoted to freight and
seldom. II ever, visited by passengers This
ueck Is also enclosed by observation windows
has hardwood floor. and is arranged as a
loungfng and smoking apartment.
broad mahogany stairway leads from the
main to the promenade deck, and here is
situated a large saloon cabin replete with
comfortable upholstered settees ottomans
rich hangings and furnishings in the same
PSiieCI tdSl0 DIS the QlnlnS room, the whole
effect producing the most agreeable SUGGESTION
OF restful summer days, refreshing breezes
and charming scenery
On each side of this cabin is a row of
state rooms each containing a double lower
DER perth ma and upper berth. and provided with
and all modern conveniences, some OF them
even having tiled bath rooms attached.
A noticeable feature Of the New York''
Is her broad promenade deck forward of the
saloon cabin. She is provided with over 800
incandescent electric lights
Her powerful machinery is situated beneath
the main deck, as is also the electric lighting
plant. Two huge boilers are situated lust
forward Of the engines. The new American
line is credit to the Folger system, and
their enterprise in establishing line Of daily
steamers from Clayton to Montreal in con-
nection with Americas Greatest Railroad
VIII revolutionize the transportation facilities
in that region.
The American line steamers depart from
Clayton on arrival Of the st. Lawrence steam
boat express, leaving Buffalo at 9:15 D. m.
daily. The boat service commences Monday.
July 4