The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-07


each piece Of delft bearing pretty hand
decoration. The entire room is enclos-
ed by large observation windows, hay-
ing plate glass mirrors between and
by this ingenious arrangement none Of
the delightful scenery Is missed, as the
view not observed through the win
dows is reflected in the mirrors. This
erect is particularly enhancing While
passing through the Thousand islands.
Green silk curtains, caught up by gold
cords, are draped across the windows,
the soft shades blending admirably
with the carpet. The panel woodwork
Is in white and gold. Palms lend their
peculiar charm, supplying the finishing
touches to SumptuOuS apartment. II
pleasing environment can sharpen ap-
petite, this must be an ideal SPOT to
dine, especially as the American line
stewards and chefs are the most skill
ed men obtainable, and are engaged
from the Waldorf-Astoria, that syno-
nym of all that is luxurious and tempt
ing.
Other parts Of the New York are
equally attractive, particularly the for
ward main deck, which. ON ordinary
steamers is devoted to freight, and sel-
dom, If ever, visited by passengers.
The deck Is also enclosed by observa-
ton windows, has hardwood floor and
is arranged as lounging and smoking
apartment A broad mahogany stair
way leads from the main to the PROM
enade deck; directly to the large saloon
cabin. fitted with comfortable, uphol-
stored setteees ottomans. rich hangings
and furnishings in the same perfect
taste as the dining room, producing the
most agreeable suggestion of restful
summer. days, in the p1Adst Of refresh
ing breezes and charming scenery
Scattered throughout this room are
pretty writing desks for the benefit Of
passengers who desire to drop a line
to the less fortunate ones at home.
The arching for the roof Of this cabin
is one Of the most graceful pieces Of
steamboat architecture ever seen on
the st. Lawrence river. On each side
Of the cabin lis a row of state rooms en-
tirely separated from it by a passage,
thereby making. the rooms cooler and
more private. Each room contains a
double lower berth and upper berth.
and is provided with running water,
electric lights, annunciations and all
modern connveiencees, some even hav-
ing tiled bath rooms attached. The
usual cabin space is really in three Sec
tons, the saloon and two state room
groups. The entire design on the pad
die boxes is very handsome.
A noticeable feature Of the New York
is her broad promenade deck forward
feature for steamer running upon a
scenic route. The electric light equip
ment is g. work Of art in itself, supply
ing 300 incandescent electric lights, on
each artistic shade of which is etched
the empire wreath for the empire
style Is adhered to throughout the
ste amer. 1t is a pleasure to votaries or
this style to study how carefully 1t has
been followed. The steamer is literally
IL Itch Of icrI,
signal lights are supplied by electricity.
All fittings and furnishings were
manufactured specially for the New
York. The toilet rooms, captains, OIL
GERS and crews quarters are superior
to any yet provided, and the aft cabin
below the main deck provides cool
gentlemen's cabin with twenty-five
bertks. The kitchen and serving pantry
are excellent Polished brass is much
in evidence on the decks; everywhere
are seen little touches Of taste and fin
ish that distinguish the artistic and
luxurious.
The powerful machinery is situated
beneath the main deck together with
the electric lighting plant. Two huge
boilers are located forward Of the en-
gines. On her trial trip the New York
registered eighteen miles an hour, put
ting her we'll into the race for the fast
est record on the river. With this ad-
dition to an elegant fset the new Amer
lean line Is great credit to the Folger
system, and their enterprise in estab-
fishing line Of daily steamers from
Clayton to Montreal in connection with
Americas Greatest Railroad must
revolutionize transportation facilities.
If you visit the metropolis the advertise
ment Of Hotel Empire on another page will
interest you.