St. Louis Post-Dispatch from St. Louis, Missouri • Page 14

pailt act bctpat, is cists a wEEg. giintiari joining, St. gains ost-gtsptt. gtnitrufe 2, 1895. 15 DAILY AND SUNDAY, 15 CENTS A TTEE3L mi.a i th HtiBi Af transcontinental Journey.

and when Be rose as Ithe representative have charge ef the movement encourage the hope that In lens than a year the miserable. NEW UNION STATION OPEN. The Grand Structure Formally Dedicated to the J-h Products of tbls groat valley, yneapnessol power la tbe secret ot commercial Intelligence of tba human win discover and appropriate it wherever it may be feond. The richness and accessibility of her coal deposits has enabled England, to, retain tbe eeptre, but it is departing from ber and ia surely dostlnod for America. When that time comes tbe aun In bla Western course from Bandy Hook to Ibo ttoldea Gate will shine npon no eity aaore prosperous or- ism popnlans than tbe commercial metropolis ot tbls section.

Those and like visions will pass through tbe mind of the strangers within our gatec and wben they meet tho hospitable, liberal-minded, Pablle-eplrlted people who aro balldiag up tbls eity, many of them will aonal ado to abide with as, make onr country tbelr coualrv and oar interest a theirs. Let us bope tbat tbls is tbe beginning of a now era of progress and prosperity for St. Loais. GEN. KOBLl'l SFBKCH.

Gen. Noble followed. He spoke eloquently of the rapid strides St. Louis Is making as a great commercial center, and ot tbe pride every bt. Loulsan feels In the magnificent Traveling Public.

A Yast Assemblage of Invited Gnests Ceremonies. ago outgrown and Is now a crumbling rook-err. Public spirited cUtcens have clamored for a more suitable structure. The one dedicated last night surpasses in archltecttural grandeur and In every Important detail the demands of the public and the expectations of those who inspired Its erection. It is a monument that every St.

Loulsan may Justly the a0 groat may be Uurs progress of the city, it can n.il'i?, KTOW. Deyha the limitations ot its new railway station during the next century. locale1 about midway between the north and south extremities of tbe au.7i"na.Da ob-'ourth miles from the MIs-Ilr Ave miles rrom tbe 11 accessible by street car cltT ana atrn? aattc clh of tn business district. The new City Hall Is five squares to nd, Exposition Building Is but altan- From a geographical h- Jat' more convenient site could not t. aiatlnct lines of street cars pass Its doors.

All other linos are within easy access or Interchange passengers for a jingle fare. It ean be reached from all of tnlnttM "tels In less than ten covers an area of 496,920 square Ula? more tnan eleven acres. It has a 606 feet on Marketstreet.com-trl TwlJri tWO 8luares. from Eighteenth treet. and extending south from arket street 8W feet.

Nearly six city are under cover. TwentJ thousand persons could be In the station at am." tlm8 an1 DO one need be crowded. rWl.foJUsana,persons can Promenade the rna, wU1Iu awaiting trains without til tt "owd that filled the pig exposition Hall to suffocation was turned loose in Lnion Station there would still be enough room for every one ot tbe guests ot Si m- Addresses Delivered by Mayor "Walbridge, Dr. Taussig. O'Meara, Ex-Oov.

Francis, S. M. Kennard, M. E. Ingalls, J.

W. "Williams, and Gen. John W. Noble An Imposing Scene in the Station Midway Music, Promenading1 and General Inspection Facts About St Louis Superb Gateway. Witnesses the Dedication building a new and commodious passenger station: and foremost, from tbe first meeting of tbe Board ot LMreotora to tbe last one beld only a couple of weeks ago), this object was kept In view, to It Ibeir labors were nntlringly givea, aad tlie result is before yea.

I said a little while are tbat tho compaay wbiej? has carried oet this great undertaking derives profit or pecuniary benefit from it. I deem It Important on this occasion to dwell on this point In order to dispel tbo Illusion, which aoraeaow baa taken bold of tbe public mind and of our legislators, that this company commands unlimited capital, and inn the speeding ot several mlilixee on this enterprise le but a circumstance to what II could yet spend, or be tare! to spend It is as well for the public to know, what la fully understood by ell Ibo raltroads wbleh its It. thai this Union faasenger rotation is menaced and its business conducted on wbat mar be oalled a co-operative pie. Tbo Terminal Kailroad Association bas advanced Its credit toward raising tbe means wbcb were required to buy the real estate, to erect the etrecturea, to furnish and equip tbem with all tbo BDO'lern appltanees tbat science, art. and the late.t engineering and railroad experience have suggested, and to change and remodel tlie entire traok sy- tem between tho mouth of tho tunnel and firand avenue to accommodate It to tbe new complicated conditions.

For tue cost ef all Ibis tbe Terminal Association ebarges tbe raliroads aslng the station in the ratio ot their use of tt, interest on the outlay equivalent to tbe interest on tbe bonds for wblcb tt credit Is pledged, and ail tbe revenue de rlvea from rentals ot the station anare to all roads alike. Tbe prupri-elarv Unas whicb eoropose the Terminal Kailroad Association pay their proportions relatively toward tbls charge lost tae same as all others, no more and no less: while on the other Band. If there should be a deficiency In meeting the fuloreit they are hound, tbelr credit b.lng involved. rJo make It good. While.

therefore. It 1 not eonten led tbal it Is a patriotic enterprise, still Is Is an enterprise endertakan in a large, generous aptrit, without loealng to protil or any other return but tbat which comes to geaeral traffic wherever great eoaTOuieneea are offered to tne pnblle. in oeveioping xne laeaa tor planning iiiiioa aad tbe system upon which 1 was to be worked, long before the butldlag plan was adapted, tbe qcestlon bow to tage care of the ti le of hamenllv tbat streams in an i oat of a place like this, bad to be carefeily considered, aod In determining It we were guided by tbe experience of tbe past eighteen years. It was an almost wholly negative, which sometimes good as positive. experience.

Jest as adversity la sometime tbe best teacher to guide as Into right paths, so onr experience of the sberi-comlaxs, tue defects, the littlenesses and tbo TJT i I j-a-; -Bi Pi Imu a Thousands arrive. Ignorant, helnleae, not whither to to. if tbe world it stage, a station like hi le a small world. TM" no phase ol himii activity, do bright or dtrk.slde of humin lit that le not acted there. The torn I aad pathetic alternate wltn id oeenmon-plHt.

Deaths and births ere not Infrequent oeenr-renoes. side by side with merry-makings and pleas-ra parties From the higbesl fashion the low-t dr of society, every shade of bumanity Bads fMrntinta aueh Kaleldo- Kopltnrltl for the sharp eye and faelle pen of lb journalist, nono la its grouping and involuntary nom sueb studies for tbo ifini. anu where tbe philanthropist cut fad each eoailt.nl appaala for tbo exercise of truo charity. Taking, therefore, all these needa of tho traveling public, from tho highest to tbo lowest, at their true value, this building Baa been designed to be mI4l0li to eapply all these veiled wants. Wntto much baa boon dono to make tbla bidding end its Utertot attractive to tbo eye, ana an object of pride and adornment to the city, this humane pnae it the planning of It has had the most careful attention imm tbo Hoard of Directors In conclusion he expressed his own and the gratltnile of the Board of Directors to all who bad participated In creating the structure, closing with a handsome tribute to the ability of Mr.

Link, the architect. Mayor Walbridge was next Introduced, lie spoke as follows The "Union Bhoda" which we endured so many years have at last oeea succeeded by Union Station whose stability and grandeur, whose size and con-enlenco are aneqaailed in America, and unsurpassed in tbe world. ltseems to me that this structure and its equipments fairly represents tbe "St. Loais Idea. The Louis Idea" la a slow In maturing, co was this.

Wnen mature tbe alt. LouU Idea' comirands the respect, the confidence, the praise of all men; so does this. These massive walls of stone, resting apon Ihetr broad and deen foundations, are goea emblems of tbe commercial aod Indastri ai stability of ear city. These carvings and decorations aod works cf art, executed by the hands of skilled workmen from the purest and mo.t lasting malarial, correspond with tba moral, social and Intellectual splendor of the Louis These broad arches, spannlur terminals connecting with the farthest bounds of everv section of our country without change ot cars, fairly represent the commercial, political and social Ilea that bind Louis to every type of American citizenship. But hero the analogy mast cease, for ono le transient, tho other permanent, forne day these decorations will grow dim.

Pome day these massive walla will crumble to dust. Some day these busy locomotives will cease 10 breathe, but the 31. Louts Idea" will remain lor the guidance 01 men In ages to coao when tho record ot those tims shall be read aa ancieut history. We admire I 'hat oonstruoted thle edifice, tho archi tect who planned it. the workmen who put the material lu place, tbo arti.it wbo decorated it, xtt are wo not all architects, all werkrnen, ail artlit.

tn constructing tbat more lasting temple' ene St. Louie IdeeV" IIECT. -GOV. O'KCAKA'8 SPEECH. In the absence of Gov.

Btone, the State was represented by Got. John B. O'Meara Dr. Will am Taustig. a of Missouri he was greeted with a tumult ot cheers.

rte had but a few hours to bis address, but be was prepare Mayor C. P. Walbridge, equal to the occasion ana bis speech was a splendid effort- He said that was rroud to accept from the artisans so marvelojsa gem of architectural skill and threw over it the mantle of protection tbat Missouri guarantees to all who dwell within her borders. It proved to the world, he that St. Louts has got past the point where It cen be sneered at by cK liens of other cities, and past tbe point where It can be made the target for the hnrbs of newspaper sarcasm.

He congratulated et. Louis and her people and blahiy complimented the Terminal Association and Architect Link. Mr. Ingalig and vr. Williams spoke briefly In behalt of the railroads, praising i-t.

Louis for her treat commercial growth and congratulating ber people on possessing tbe grandest railway station In the world. Both gentlemen are splendid speakers, and their remarks were liberally punctuated with applause. Ex-Gov. Francis. Just back from his summer outing, and as brown as a berry, followed.

He flecl. red that St. Louis never does anything by halves, and that the magnificent fnlt-n station comports with the Front View of the New Union Station. dignity, tbe stability and the enterprise of the city. He said: The lime baa pa.

sad when St. L-onlssns disparage St. Louis or Missonrlens epologire for Mis souri and lot as hope it will never return it Is not opportune to dwell on th many good qualities of ono nor Ike ailvaataaes of the other. We are here to commemorate a triumph of science, a masterpiece of skilled workman ship, and to receive from the handa of its originators, designers aed rreators appointed and tbe most complete. best Chairman 6.

if. Kennard. most spacious railway station in America and In tba world. We are proud that it is located in bt. Loais, and prouder still that of Us kind it Is tbo grandest, the noblest.

the best. Wo cbeerlolly pay due meed of praise to tbo master mlud whleh conceived this perfect plan. Wo applaud tbe patience and perseverance of the trained artWans whose Ingenuity gave It feasible form To Dr. William aussig. St.

Louis and tbe transportation Interests are more indebtea for this par- feet and wondartul station than to any other man or any set of men. Mis diplomacy and perklstenee by demonstrating a community ot interests amongss the railway companies converging hero bronuht about a combination between them for tba purpose ef providing and maintaining adequate aod convenient terminal facilities, ibo next and most difficult step was ia procure Ibo moans for so great an andortaaine. That was half accomplished when these largo systems bad pledged tbelr patronage aed tbe remainder waa maoe easy by tba confidence of capitalists tn bis integrity and ability. Ihia is tbo crowning work of bis life's labor, and it Is wortbv of Its creator 111 n.rmit tDT extended Qlacua- slen on tnls occasion as to the benefit or detriment 01 a union depot to tne wuicu 11 is located. Bt.

Louis is the chief gateway to the vast empire purchased from the great Kapo-leon by the greater Jeffe son, and entrance therein should be easy and unobstructed. Ibo location of 6t. Louis, however, at tbo confluence of the mighty Missouri and the msjkstie Mississippi renders approactt from the difficult aad expensive. All the liberal, fair-minded citizens of bt. Louis, aod our people are all eo, want to sec ample facilities oxteaded to every road seeking entrance to the eity.

To tho West and South ia a vast area of tributary country ta partially developed that Its capabilities can hardly be approximated. About forty years ago within a few rode of this spot, is 1855, Luther M. Mayor of t. Louis, broke ground for the onstrUO-tlou of tbe first railroad frcm this city to tbo West. and tho flrit read I ef the Mississippi River.

onslder if been made withla that period and then estimate, if you can. tbe possibilities of tho next fojr ae- 1 nine VCarS aiO. in when to vivid recollection gas lrancbis.s were of municipal legislation aad of the subject Ex- Gov. D. Francit.

heated eontroverales. the possibility of making electricity an illuminating power was vig ronsiy contested: now sec now it rivals In Its brilliancy the orb ot day Itself. Wbo will dare to foretell what the developments of that power will be daring Bt. Lobis will be the mala dlstrlhatlng point for fflPnA intie snops across tbe war will be effaced. and their sites converted into a pretty park.

This would bring the structure lnto the prominence that Us architectural beauty uemanas. The main entrance from Market street Is through a great arch of forty feet, sure mounted by a decorative picture In glass mosaic, an allegory representing the three The Clock Towtr. traversed on a trip across the eon- st- Lonlsand San Fraa-Cisco, tach city Is portrayed oy a beautiful female figure The figure representing bt. Louis was modeled from an oil palntlnit of beautiful Nellie Haseltlne Pararaore. now dead, a grand staircase leads to the waiting-rooms on the main floor mil a.

the other waiting-rooms and tleket offices In the basement and to the trains. Tbe central waiting-room on the main floor is a magnificent hall. 120 feet long and in i wide, though anrearlnir nf annrh r.c dimensions, tbe end walls belag pierced by Immense setnl-elrcular arches, with (lull blue background of arcades on tbe second and sesnl-domes on the third-floor linos the effect being to artificially Increase thi apparent length of the room. The long side walls are pierced by arcaded eallerles nnih. north and areaded stained glass windows nn the south.

An enchanting picture Is the I view obtained from these galleries. The 1 vaulted celling rises to a height of sixty-five ieet aoove ids noor, irom tne center of which. Is suspended a monstrous wrought Iron alec- troller. wolgbtng (MX) pounds and contain- i In 800 electric lamps. This electrolier, Oe signed especially for tbe station and tor the piace it ornaments, is one 01 many striking 1 features.

The decorations are rich ami beautiful. Tbe walls are finished with Seng, llola and dark green Faience blocks, highly 1 pollened like a plate-glass mirror, abort which Is a richly carved bracketed frier tbat forms a base for tbe clustered columns supporting tbe celling ribs. Projecting, from the frieze at various points are the forms of seven female figures of heroic size, bear lng torches in each hand. The coloring is harmonious, blending from deep green to light olive tints, with a liberal application ot gold leaf pn tbe caps of clustered columns and ceiling riDS 10 give it rienness, the effect of these different varieties of color being one of surpassing beauty. In a recess to tbo left Is a Deautirui drinking fountain of sienna marble, with a picture in Venetian mosaics representing a water nympn.

pholstered settees are ranged around the sides, bat tbe entire center of the hall Is left unobstructed and will be used by weary travelers for a promenade. Arched openings lead from tbe eastern end of tbe hall to a waiting-room for men and women, furnished with comfortable settees and large movable chairs. It Is decorated with delicate tints of cream, blue and pink. tbe perspectlvo points being a fireplace of Numldlan marble and a piaster nicue in which poses the life-size form of a young; girl, holding a clock dial In ber outstretched, hand. Beyond this Is a still larger room, eighty feet square, designed exclusively tor women.

Everything that could possl-bl conduce to the conafort aad convenience of the gantler sex lias been provided, the architect having made a close personal study of their desires and sought for knowledge by consulting with women who nave naa variea experience as travelers. The wainscoting Is of oak. the walls of light blue tints, with a ins Clock in Ladiet' Waiting-Boom. frieze and celling centers of painted rosea, the delicacy of the decorations Indicating tho character of the room. It Is furnished with easy rockers and there are enough big mirrors to permit every woman In the room to arrange her toilet at the same time.

Fart of the room Is screened off with ground glass ii.i. ami contains numerous de- vices for that unfortunate class of traveler. Off from the room aro the women's toilet and bath-rooms, made entirely of white Ital-r. ni niets-arlaas mirrors. Tbe toiit.rnnmi are not surpassed by any of tbe finest hotels In America.

The baths are an experiment that has never before been at- a milwar station, and are de signed for women wbo are traveling long dls- tances and will remain In the station for sev- oral hours while waiting to ot uainnn.u i outgoing trains. Leading from the west end of the central hell Is a Gothic corriaor ib ieet wiuo nuu feet long, forming a passageway to tne a in- i lnsr-room. one of tbe handsomest rooms In the building. It Is finished In antique oak. a naneled wainscoting ten feet high and an 1 oak beam celling with plaster panels ires- i coed la tapestry effects.

The appointments are In keeping wnu mi 7,, 1 i ire bunarea persona il at once. Ofr from tne uimus a bananet-room for distinguished travelers, i It Is the most elaborately ascoratea room in the building, the ercniteti naving inuuigea (l in unlimited extravagance In designing It. It Is In Italian renaissance, the trimmings In 1 cream tints end gold, with a background of robin's egg blue. i ihs Fsntral hall and the dining- 1 room, accessible from tbe former and from the Gothic corridor, is the men's smooklng flnisbed in terra cotta tinis 1 and dnrk Tennessee marble wainscoting, as handsomely appointed end wltn all tbe com- icrtB of a awell ciuo. mis room cuuisiot a 1.

new stand, and wblto-a proaod i waiters will serve bottled liquids from a con- Tenient siaeouaru. Descending the grand Staircase to tba basement noor tne irnv.iwi -sntral aall OI toe tint uitaviiiiuut bi mi ball above, lo tbo left are the ticket offices, wltn numerous clerks, and the approaches to tbe various windows anarded by Iron railings so as to render crowding Impossible and, compel each purchaser to await bis turn. Gen. John W. Jfoble.

Ranged round tbe walls are telegraph and telephone offices, parcel and check-rooms and fruit, aewe and etgar stands. At tba west end Is a completely appointed postal station, a branch of the genaral foal-office. with letter-ooxes, snoney-oruer nun regis mm BE dedlca-tion or the now Union fetation last night marked an Important epoch 1st tbo history of this City. It Is the grandest and most perfect ly appointed railway station on tbe continent. Oueeffht Figure on Arch Side or Twenty Jl Amphitheater.

thousand man an women, representing the highest sscial, professional and commercial cir cles, togeiner wun many mate anu snanlclpal offlclala and distinguished guests from other cities, honored the event with their presence. Among the throng were travelers who hare circled the globe and visited every Important city on both continents. Some of these pronounced the station unsurpassed on either hemisphere. Union Station represents an outlay for grounds and buildings of (6.500.000. The dedication ceremonies' were without -formalities, except for the speechmaktng, which was a pleasant feature.

The committee of cltlsens chosen by the Terminal Association to make the necessary arrange- meit for a public reception, decided at the tart that the ceremonies should be simple. Eoaoe favored a grand ball, but the suggss tlon was discarded as impracticable, be cause of the enormous crowd that was expected to be present. For the same reason the committee decided that there should be no refreshments served, ex cept such as guests should partake of and pay for In the restaurant and at the lunch counters. In the beginning IS, BOO Invitations were printed. When these were exhausted 8, COO more were printed.

The entire batch was Issued and yet there were many thousands who reoelved none, among them citizens who were aa much entitled to receive an Invitation as any who were favored and to whom no slight was intended. Their names were simply overlooked. Each Invitation permitted the twidet to bring as many ladles as he desired. It Is estimated that at least half of the Invitations were used and that there was an average of two persons admitted on each card. This would make a total attendance of more than 20,000.

There is no other way of estimating the throng. It was by far the largest assemblage that was ever under one roof In St. Louis. It Is much easier to tell who was not there than to print the names ot those who were. Gov.

Stone was not. Yogol's two military bands and two orchestras, numbering 208 Instruments, furalsbed the music. The four bands were stationed in various parts of the structure and the concert continued without Interruption from the time the doors were opened until the auests dispersed. The great structure was brilliantly illuminated from basement to attic, and yyaltlng-rooms, arcades. galleries and corridors were resplendent with flowers and potted plants.

The guests went Into raptures over the architectural and decorative magnificence of the station, lavishly praised the appointments and fairly confused Dr. Taussig and Architect Link wltU compliments. Iter the building had been fully inspected from bottom to top and from facade to end of train shed, the maltltude assembled in the midway to listen to the speeches. The speakers were Mayor C. P.

Walbridge, Dr. William Taussig, President of the Terminal Ballroad Association; Mr. M. E. la.

galls. President of the Big Four" Railway; Mr. J. Williams. Vice-President and Gen-eral Manager of the Vandalla Line; ex-Gov.

David B. Francis, Gen. John W. Noble, ex-Secretary of the Interior, Joha B. O'Meara and Chairman S.

M. Kennard. 'Mr. Samuel M. Kennard acted as chair man.

Before Introducing Dr. Tassslg he said: Tbo dedication to public use of this magnificent structure, tbo largest, grandest and complete ly equipped railroad ecatiou in tne wortfl. la aa oc- riiloa wbleh arousee our pride and patriotism, and I feel aaaored that 1 correctly represent our people wnen in toeir Denait i extena me corporations wblcb bare caused tbia bellaing to be erected ear elncere and bearty thanks and congratulations. 1 wish also to express tbo bope toat tbo business of tbo company will bo so prosperous and profitable that Ita members will Barer rearet tbo expenditure wblcb has given to tho gateway of tne great eoutnwest a station period, complete and commodious la all Its arrangements; a building beaetiiol In Ita proportions, artlattc ta design and execution! a magnificent architectural conception, aa Ideal realisation. Dl.

TAUSSIG'S SPEECH. Dr. Taussig looked very proud and happy as he bowed to the chairman and turned and faced the great throng that surrounded the speakers stand. He began bis address by referring to the responsibilities that rest upon the railroads in their relations with the public, and aescrlbed in a few words now mucu me rauroaas are aoing to provide lor tne comfort of tnelr patrons It was tbla feeling of duty to the public, be aald. that bad prompted the Terminal Kail road Association to erect a aew and magnin cent railway station In St.

Loais. He then pointed oat the more Important features of the structure, sketching the various depart ruents and detailing the dimensions of wait lng-rooms and train shed. He gave an in foresting review of the obstacles that con fronted the projectors ot the enterprise and men saia: Tbo excavation commenced In April. 1892. and It took ever a yaar, on account of tbo nature of tbo grenad, to complete tbo foundation walls.

At tbo cortbesst angle of tbla building oa tho Mh oar of July, lbSS, tnlrteeii months ago. Its coraer-stone wac laid, ana tbo date of Its laying ia bows tberoon. "Within tbla short spaeo of time tbla stalely edifice sac boon erected in aa lis completeness. The buildings and grounds, the speaker said, represented an outlay oi kj.ouu.uoj. Dr.

Taussig then summarized the lncep tlon ot the enterprise aa follows: "Tbo twenty-two railroads which center hero eoald never bare been; oreegns to do oi one mind one of them, singly, bad tbo eapltal or orooit to spare for the benefit of tbe others. Only a strong combination of a few of the most Important lines sould accomplish tbla oblact. Hence, a little over foaryoara ago tbla assosiatioa was formed, through a compact Between six lines, wnose names yon all kaow, for tbe sole and express purpose ot enlarging the terminal facilities of bi. Lonts. of rounding oft tbo eoattered properties whlca hitherto bad eerTetf fox tbal purpose, aad of rendering; cheap and effective service to an too roaos soat converge aso ot.

uiiii. pt foremost In its articles of association and la tu eTgaale const! telloa wag expressed the object ef -mi motels. Beneath the roof UI railway tracks, with ca pacity for 284 cars. Were these cars corjnled iJ.ii i ejr woula Iorit a train almost four Viewed from the front the station is a rrand and massive structure of gray Bedford stone. In designing it the architect was ln-Vli lb tnount tat a great station to hlch the passengers of all railway trains entering the city are brought.ls virtually the Z7 ateway.

serving tbe same purpose as did tbe great gateways tbat pierced the fortressed walls of cities la medieval times tarry out mis idea he chose the Roman- c.uv o.jie ul arcimeciure and fashioned his structure Into a series of Imposing monu- meats, grouping them tn three principal parts and surmounting the wuole wltn min arets and towers. The clock tower that rises above the east pavilion is a strikingly origi nal conception. It reaches 262 feet above the tracks and is the highest tower tn the city. Ornamentation of the exterior is sparingly applied and In such places as to produce a striking effect In contrast with the prevailing plainness, to preserve tne mon umental features without Impairing the use fulness of the structure lor business pur poses, the npper stories, which are devoted to offices, are recessed to a depth of eighteen feet, the effect being to subdue the com mercial character and keep the monumental appearance prominent in the The roofs are covered with r-panlsh tile of a color to match the rock, the effect ot mono-chroming the roof being to make it appear more lofty. A regret that has been forcibly expressed to Dining-Room.

have viewed the structure bonding of such impressive ym hidden ay tne wretenea which it is surrounded. Every etatloa of Lurope is in important UIul pur, bt. Louis mo ctmiv, nnrrnvr crowded Jh. and an unsightly row of squalid nt ann.lll Zns of miscellaneous character, cblenr cheap restaurants and iii imposing front is almost ob-aaloons. in one IS WJIU1U at us at.

tfoi.i an "ffort lsi being mad- to widen However, an Market swee -r 1 1 Architect Thttdore Link. railway station the Terminal Association has erected. His listeners laughed when he humorously described the hardships attending travelers who have been compelled to freeze and suffocate at the old depot and brought a storm of applause wben be said: "ihe vary least our municipal government can do to show Its appreciation of this great Improvement and ornament to tbe city Is to secure two squares of ground In front of It and make it a public square for use In connection wltn the passenger traffic ot this station." The following letter of regret was read from Gov. Stone: Meramko Highlands. Aag.

20. 1894. Mr. Tavttig, Dias Sir Yonr esteemed favor of the lfith wac forwarded from Jefferson t'ity and received here today. I thank you for your very complimentary invitation to be preaent and deliver tho opening address on the occasion of tba dedication ot the aew Union Station, Sept.

I next. I greatly regret that mv angagemtnts will probably mate it Impracticable for me to be present. Corridor leading 1 do really rerret this, because the opening of this magninoeni usuou 10 en ovens 10 wnicu 1 nave locked forward with much Interest. It marka an Important epoch In the progress ot St. Louis.

11 la the most stately and beautilul straoture of Its kind on tne continent. All Missouri Is proud of It. Ita erection doe high credit to your enterprise, or that et yoar association; aod for tba great success with which you have prosecuted tbe work I desire most heartily to congratulate yea. Very respectfully. Wm.

J. bto.sk. Twenty years ago the first Union Depot St. Louis ever had ts dedicated. The eity has since doubled clal importance tie old depot was longi mmCt rt I rf fM'M ml Iwli' III Waft? If 11- Grand Waiting Room.

miseries of the old depot, served to guide as in arriving at poaltlve conclusions as to what was necessary to cover all necessities of tho ease on the most comprehensive scale. Casual observers and tbo public generally have only a faint idea of the large aggregation of bonus Ufa wbieb unfolds itself dally at this station. There is in the country no city of tbo size of bt. Louis that has all Its railroads (here twenty-two ia number) pouring out tbelr entire passenger traffic at eae common point, and there is no station ta the country whore tbfc traffic has such distinctive i I Passengers fromievery portion ot tho globe. sneaking the language olUvary nation of tbo globe! ad to here, it lithe is is crymopoiuan in Its very os.

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