El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-02

fort. and secures safety. In the rignt
spandrcl of the great arch Nashville Is
represented in bas-relief by a beau
tiful girl habitcd in Grecian costume
celored in lavender and pink, dis
playing the lines of beauty and high
culture in her form and face. In the
left spandrel opposite is a white-robcd
figure IMPLYING Louisville. She Is
more robust in form, more perfectly
developed. but not SO graceful in pose or
so beautiful and refined in appearance a
the figure representing Nashville. These
two comely maidens are stretching ON
their hands to one another in token OF
amity. goodwill. and inseparable com
partnership.
On the south wall is 4 highly artisti
fireplace, deliberately done in stone ate;
the Ronancsque The frctwork under
the mantcl shelf Is a delicate and ia5y
rinthine work OF art in ArabeSquc. and
harmoniZcs well with the miniature col
,imnS and arches above. Not the lcasi
attractive OF the ornaments, because sig
niiicant. are those that appear on the Il,
spandrcls on the east and west side o
the great waiting room. Five arches ia
each side spring in grand and noble out
lines. Glass work.. for the most part. n
up the open spaces of the arches. Ike
Ginning on the Sloping upper sides OF N
arches are winged figures of beautiful
maiden, done in as-relief, carryiir
in their oulStretchcd hands sample O
the many products grown. made, or han
died on the lines of the two railroad
Bags of flour, vegetables, corn. wheat
fruit, lumber, cotton. tobacco. wine
whiSkey, stone. brick. saw logs, merclIai;
disc. boots. shoes. hardware. groceries.
etc. are the offerings of these charming
and bountiful bcnefactors. Even thI
IL tal -, II.
Taurus of the Zodiac. The floor of thc
hall is laid with ornamental tiles. and
n rich mosaic work varied in design ana
elegant in its subducd colors.
This princely hall may be lighted at
night by two magnificent chandelier;
pendant from the ceiling. each having 81
lights. Besides these. there are from.
thirty to forty groups of lights, rangine
from two TO six lights each, disposed al
AROUND the hall When all theSc arc
lighted. there is dazzling. ila il:::G'
Splendor rivaling that of the sun =
midday and revealing attractive icatureS
that are never seen by daylight.
Time and space will not permit OF :
further description of this matches
waiting room. In its gorgeousness and
beauty, its colorings and designs, It re
semblcs the kingly palaces OF France be
fore the revolution. The divinest OF
arts, sculpture and painting. have been
freely employed i'll making it the most
artistic. the most attractive, the most
pleasing. and withal. the most comfort
able waiting room in America.
The ladies' waiting room, which occu
pies the northwestern corner, is fifty feet
square and is dream of beauty. 9 An
ornamental square fireplace gives relief
to the western wall. The room is freS-
coed i'll yellow with wreaths of pink roses
on the ceiling. There are six lacqucrcd
brass chandeliers that add manifold
Splendors to this tastefuliy decorated
room at night The windows are en-
bellishcd with "sunburst" glass. with its
rare and exquisite coloring and rich
beauty.
The waiting room for the colored pas
sengers is thought by many TO be the
most beautiful of all the small waiting
rooms. 1t is frescoed in several shades
of tea green, and presents most attract
i've appearance. 1t is the counterpart OF
the ladies' waiting room.
The dining room occupies the north
east corner. 1t Is frcscocd i'll rose color
with artistic designs on the ceiling in
buff. 1t has richly decorated fireplace
and manteis. The room is very hand
some, both in size, style. and finish.
The lunch room is in the southwest
corner. and is frcScocd in blue. Between
the first and second story there is a n,cz-
zaninc halfStory on the east and west
sides that is used for offices.
Accommodations are provided for
large ticket Office. telegraph and tele
phone offices. parcel room, newSpapH'
stall, etc.
The entire building is thoroughly ven
tilaied. heated by hon air fitted witt, Law
atories. and lighted by gas and electric
ity.
There is i large loggia or midway. p
by 800 feet, that extends from III.
Walnut Street entrance westward. ano
embraces the space between the train
shed and the southern side of TIL nnaii
building. Four lights of steps lead 4
the train shed below. where provision,
are made tor the accommodation of e;
trains. The lC%gia extends ~ the car
rage conCoursc AMI 70 tbs b2"caG
building. This latter building is * b
rs !c,t. and two stories high.
The train s;led is $50 by 900 feet. ais
covered with state. 1t has gables q.
stained glass.
Tai;ing the station - = whole. It IS
brilliant gem of art and utility, the real
lied phantom o. an architects dream
= creation At Crce rcsDlendent. ideal q,
..5.:t. and magnificent, grand il Conoe?
ton. perfect ~ execution. full Of ncy
phases II hclCt: and decorative art. ;nj
ire nrite aud ornament OF Nashville anC
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