Rensselaer Republican, Volume 26, Number 2, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 September 1893 — TO THE WORLD'S FAIR. [ARTICLE]

TO THE WORLD'S FAIR.

Some of the Advantages of the Most Desirable Boute. Of the railways centering at the World s Fair City none have better demonstrated ample ability and facilities for handling large crowds expeditiously, safely and comfortably than tbe Pennsylvania Lines. This system ot railways has two principal arteries running to Chicago which are tapped by laterals reaching all over Western Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indians. The main lines stretch in direct routes from Pittsburg. Columbus. Cincinnati. Louisville, and the intermediate territory, touching st sll the prlndpsl cities and towns, from which through trains run without change to the very gates of the World's Fair During tbe past year the tracks of this system have undergone extensive Improvements, the train service has been augmented, and tbe policy of the Pennsylvania to adopt every plan or device conducing to the welfare of Its patrons Is conspicuous in these improvements- In addition to being the most direct route to Chicago from the territory traversed by them, these Tires offer among other things, the following alvantfor a delightful journey to the World's More through dally trains to Chicago from this locality run over the Pennsylvania Lines than any other railway. Tbe equipment includes Pullman Vestibule Dining and Sleeping Cars and clean and comfortable modern coaches, embodying every comfort for a pleasant trip. The only roCR-ballasted roadbed from this vicinity to Chicago is the Pennsylvania, so that there is no annoyance from dn*t, and the solidity of the tracks, comfortable can and enjoyable scenes through which the trains pass add to the delights of a ride over ItPassengers have the privilege of leaving tnrough trains st South Chicago. Grand Crossing or Englewood. These are practically World's Fair stations, as they are almost within tbe shadow of tbe gates to tbe grounds, which can be easily reached by a ride of a few blocks in street cars. They are also in tbe midst of the hotel and boarding house district adjacent to the World's Fair, so that passengers who may have engaged accommodations near tbe grounds can easily reach them, and have their baggage transferred with the least delay and discomfort, as baggage will be checked from and to South Chicago, Grand Crossing and Englewood. The main station of the Pennsylvania Lines tn Chicago is the Chicago Union Passenger Station on Canal street, between Adams and Madison streets, tn the midst of the business portion and near to the principal hotels, and passengers mav go with their baggage to that station if they do not desire to leave trains at South Chicago, Grand Crossing or Englewood. At all stations will bo found courteous employee who will cheerfully furnish any desired Information and direct passengers to certain street* or avenueo upon which thetr hotel or boarding bouae *ay be located. Visitors will And special Information bureaus of these lines oa the Exposition Grounds, one being located on Midway Plaisance, in the Adams Express Company's Hnlldtng. and another In the Pennsylvania Railroad Company's individual exhibit building near tbe Mth street entrance. Time cards, map*, and any Information pertaining to train*, can be obtained there. Th* city ticket offlee of the Penn*ylvaal* Line* la located atNo. M 8 South Clark street, corner Jackson.and at this office a* well a* at the Union Passenger fetation oa Canal street between Adams and Madison street*, time cards and information can be obtained and sleeping car a<xx>mmod*tlons secured. Mr. H. R. Bering, Assistant General Passenger Agent, will b* found at No. MS South Clark street, and an application addreesed to him will be promptly responded to by that gentleman or one of hi* representative* to hid pesaengm tn arranging details e< a trip