Evening Star Newspaper, March 19, 1933, Page 10

REVIEWS HISTORY OF SLEEPING CAR Pullman;'OHigia,l Tells' Trans- portation Club Evolution From “0ld No. 9.” The evolution of ‘the, sleeping car from the candle-lighted, stove-heated, sheetless-bunk contraption of early rail- road history into the sleek “hotel on wheels” of today.was described by J. T. Ransom, assistant general manager of the Pullman Co., at the weekly meeting of the rtation Club, Thursday, R-leigfloflom. at_the Mr. Ransom recalled that the first Pullman, “Old No. 9,” was built in 1859. It had a.low, flat roof, snd was little more 'than half the length of the modern sleeper. It was heated with two small wood-burning stoves; was lighted with candles.and had a small wash room | at each end, just large enough for one | person. The car was fitted with board- bottom bu arranged in three tiers, and these Bad mattresses and blankets, but no sheets. For added warmth, many passengers garried their own *blankets. At the time, this car was considered a luxury in travel, and when, in 1865, the first miodéern Pullman—“The Pio- neer” was put-ifi-service, ‘it represented such an advance, ‘it ‘was considered. just about the last word, Bridges Were Changed. Because of-the size of “The Pioneer,” railroad bridges and station platforms | had to be changed to permit its passage. It had a slightly-raised upper deck for | véntilation, and folding upger berths. A | hot-air furnace urder the floor fur-| nished the 'heat- but candles still re- | mained in use for lighting. There was | / private compartment at each end: a | commodious-wash room, carpeted floor | and plush uphlsterjng. Further. sheets | had become partiof the - equioment. | “The Pionéer” was used by President Lincoln’s funéral .party: | By 1876 such further progress had been made., The length of the Pullman | car had grown from 58.feet to 70 feet, while lamps had superseded candles. Air brakes had appeared, making for greater speed and safety. Hot-water heating systems replaced the stoves and | District’s Heroes in the World War Compiled by Sergt. L. E. Jaockel 8 recorded in the official cita- tion, Willlam F. Hase, colonel, Coast Artillery Corps, United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for Fhished servics in & ‘position.of Great ces [ lon great r e sponsibility; as senior \ the Chief of Coast Artillery in the prepartion and § execution of for the effective l:; ington, and resides ntuzloo Massachusetts avenue north- wi on lugemnn previously made by Presi- dent Cleveland. By 1891 many im 'ments had come. Compressed air made its ad- vent, providing air pressure for supply- ing water through the cars and elimi- nating the gravity system. Anti-tele- scoping construction also was developed by this time. ‘Was accomplished by heavy irons built in vestibules so that in cases of ‘“head-on_collisions” cars would slide up on these heavy irons n;m-d of crushing through the ends of cars. In 1910 steel construction came into use and generators were attached to the axles for lighting, marking new progress. Now the Pullman Co. Mr. Ransom explained, has many types of cars, al- though the 12-section drawing room is_standard. Some cars contain fourisingle rooms each with sleeping and toilet facili- ties. There are also cars with “up- stairs” bed rooms, known as “duplex” type. The ventilation system has been modernized and there are 80 electric| lights in each car. Now the Pullman Co. has 9,700 cars. Frequently, it is called upon to fur- THE SUNDAY. STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C. AUSTRIA STRUGGLES TO SAVE ITS BANKS Cabinet Continues 8tudy of Possible Methods to Prevent Col- lapse. By the Assoclated Press. 5 VIENNA, March 18.—The Austrian cabinet struggled today with the prob- lem of saving important banks from collapse and at midnight, after a con- tinuous session that began at 11:30 to |8.m., issued & communique saying the deliberations were still continuing with no_conclusion in sight. The statement did not mention any specific bank, but officially it was re- ported the cabinet - discussed the sit- y, Wl aggregaf - m.%)ummw (currently about $56,- The bank, one of the strongest in Central Europe, was founded in 1853. In recent years it specialized in electric and. power en 3 —_— As & memorial to the Canadians who camj there during the World War, seven fir trees, a gift from the junior section of the Canadian Forestry Asso- clation of British Columbia, were plant- ed recently in Windsor Great Park, Eng- land, the Prince of Wales officiating. J. REUBEN CLARK, JR., Former Ambassador to Mexico Will Be Formally Welcomed Home Tomorrow, By the Assoclated Press. SALT LAKE OITY, March 18— J. Reuben Clark, jr, until recently United States Ambassador to Mexico and previously Undersecretary of State, arrived home today with the announce- ment that “I'm a candidate for the law, business. I Mexico,” he had a wonderful time in said. “I have a real respect FURNITURE COMPANY JULIUS LANSBURGH Diamond Wedding Ring 4 Combination Blue-white, perfect dia- mands, set in 18-kt. solid gold mountings. Newest mod- ernistic designs. Regular price, $85. KEasy Terms Men's 15-Jewel Bulova for the Mexican for their aspirations. PLANS TO PRACTICE'LAW |} Mr. Clark has llowing %‘vu ipel in this ood 1s to'head It seemed to fronts in the W MARCH ' 19, 1933—PART ONE. people and a sympathy nt the iast month, tion as bas- home | Texas Highway Commission, died last' city. Gov. Henry H. the receiving line. be a rule on all the crld War that none of the armies could learn from each other’s experience. 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