Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-04-06
THE PRESIDENTS TRAIN
is PALACE ON WHEELS.
sTHE COMFORTS OF HOME,' DIS
COUNTED BY THE LAVISH AP-
PLICATION OF GORGE
OUS NERVOUSNESS.
MAKING PLANS FOR THE TRIP.
THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS MAXI
ING ELABORATE PREPARA-
TIONS FOR HIS ENTER
TAINMENT.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., April 5.1The
train in which President Mckinley and
his cabinet will cross the continent
is a marvel of luxury. 1t will 0 n
sist of two sleeping, a dining room and
baggage compartment. The President
will sleep in the magnificent Pull
man, the Olympia. A description of
the car would fill an Oriental prince
with wonder. 1t contains five private
rooms, finisher ii Mexican mahogany,
maple and koko. The private dining
room is furnished in vermillion.
Apartments fit for monarchs are pro-
yided for the servants. Silk, satin,
plush and velvet are lavishly used In
furniture decoration. Onyx and mar
BILE fittings are in evidence. Large mir
Iors and Wardrobes are provided. Each
private room contains three complete
uttings OF a bedroom The car is ~
feet long, and is used only for the ac-
commodation of nine persons.
The drawing room car is finished in
vermillion, deliberately carved, and the
rooms are decorated in ivory and gold.
The ceilings are beautifully tinted and
the upholstery and draperies are of the
finest. Two staterooms connect with
the salon by folding doors. Wide yes
tibules line the smoking car. There is
a fine barber shop in it and a bath
room, with tiled flooring and wains-
coting. The smoking room is Il feet
in length, fitted with upholstered
chairs, lounges, secretary, cabinets and
library. A buffet is also provided. The
exterior of the train is in keeping with
its interior ~splendor.
During President McKinley's sojourn
in San Francisco, which will last a
week, he will be the guest of Presi-
dent Scott, OF the Union iron works.
Mr.. Scott will come to Washington a
few days before the departure of the
presidential party and will make the
journey to the coast on the special"
Mr.. Scott has a magnificent country
residence in the suburbs of San Fran
cisco, which, during the Presidents
stay, will be the scene of a number of
brilliant social functions. A strong,
but friendly rivalry for the honor OF
entertaining the President in Los An
geles has sprung up between Gen. Har-
rison Gray Otis and Mr.. Horace
Laughlin. Both Of these gentlemen are
former Ohioans, both have beautiful
homes, and both have sent pressing in
vitations to the President. He may
compromise by spending a few hours
at each of the homes.
President Mckinley took a long
walk after breakfast this morning. He
was accompanied by Representative
Meyer. of Louisiana, who had called
to talk with the President about his
stay at New Orleans upon the occa-
sion of his western trip. The President
is looking forward to the long tour
through the West with great pleasure
and speaks of it with enthusiasm. Gen
eral Meyer told the President that the
plans for his stay in New Orleans had
been practically completed. An elab-
crate demonstration is being arrang-
ed. The city will be decorated APP
propriately in honor of the visit of the
chief magistrate. According to the
present schedule the presidential party
will reach New Orleans at 4:30 p. M,
May list. That evening a banquet will
be given in the Presidents honor. At
the banquet the President probably
will make a brief speech. On the fol-
lowing morning there will be a car
rage ride through the city, which will
include a stop at the Cabildo, the old
government building during the Span
ish and French regimes. After lunch
con the party will be given a sail along
the river front. The departure from
New Orleans will be made at 6 p. m.,
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