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Show THE DESERET EAGLE. beehives on the lower panels. The hardware here as in the entire 'building has been made specially to order. Turning to the right we reach the circular stairway in the southwest corner tower, and follow its winding steps to the basement. This stairwav, which is but one of four each corner tower being similarly supplied gives an excellent idea of the stability of the structure. Extending from the basement to the very top, the steps, upwards of two hundred in number, are of solid granite cut by hand, build into the massive walls and the gigantic newel-pos- t of solid masonry; the is wainscoting of only wood-worheavy oak crowned with molding the and relieved by a hand-rail- ; whole giving an impression of the impregnable castles of the middle ages, build to stand, with-ou- t crack or quiver, for a thouk ' the entire proceeding requiring but sixteen minutes. The perfection of these arrangements suggests a thought as to the ingenuity employed in other plumbing appliances, and we now examine more closely the numerous colossal bath tubs that are located in the contiguous apartments. Hot and cold water are of course at easy reach; there are also improved appliances as to the overflow, smaller basins In within the larger tubs, etc. this connection, too, due attention should be paid the exquisite onyx washstands, of which the various floors of the building contain lil'teen. Each is of rare beauty, can be empted By this staircase we mount from the basement to the iirst floor, and notice on the right as we ascend a large oil painting 12x18 feet representing "Christ preaching to the Xephites." The opposite wall is adorned with two paintings representing the Cruci-lixio- n and the Descent from the Cross. Turning to the left from the upper corridor we enter another, the southwest, room of the size of the two last described. Like the others, it is seated and carped, h, too, is gorgeously frescoed, and in its harmony of coloring and accuracy of drawing is as enchanting as a dream. lu; general adornment and furnish-ing- s are more beautiful than any vet. seen on this most wondertui and entrancing journey of ours, this advancement being noticed in every particular irom the chandeliers down to the smallest and conveys the impression of an immense gem. Equally unique and costly are live drinking fountains in various corridors variegated onvx being the mater-ia- l employed. The upholstered seats, the curtains and sanitary sand years. arrangements throughout are detail. Next we enter a large room in Moving northeasterly from the faultless. Erom the font room we pass the foot of this staircase, a large room part of the divided into a series of compart- across a long high corridor, building. This is decorated in ments is passed and we enter the which connects by a passage white and gold throughout, but spacious font room, solemn yet with the Annex to the north ol judicious taste in the selection of graceful, impressive yet artistic the Temple, and enter a large tne blue and green carpet, the in all its appointments. The iloor room in the northeast corner oi richly other furnishings remove is entirely tiled in white marble, the building. This room, about a.i suggestion of too dazzing which material also serves for 40 by 4."j feet in size, is coinjauat-ivtl- brightness. If h a scene of rare the hase of the woodwork. The pure, restful and plain in its decorations and loveliness, latter is handsomely painted and furnishings. It is carpeted in exalting. From its vaulted ceilgrained in skillful imitation of green and is supplied with ing hang three grand chandeliers, bird's-eychairs. bur numerous incandescent lights maple. All this escapes permanent adjustable us, however, as we gaze with Six large chandeliers depend from will shed their eifulgence irom various points in ceiling, cornice profound admiration at the font, the high ceiling. Illuminated it The next room, reached bv ami column. which, elliptical in form, occuIt r owing toward the soulluu't, is must present a sight of indescribpies the center of the room. is of cast iron; is reached bv a of almost the same size as the one able splendor. An art treasure short 'flight of iron steps at either ju t described. It also is appropi-atel- on the south wall is a large dark end, and rests upon the back of carpeted and seated, hut painting bv one of the old bronzed oxen, the decorator's art has been agree-abl- masters, twelve interpreting a Pharaoh's railed dream." On cither which stand within displayed, and walls and enclosure sunk some three feet ceiling are luminous with warm side of it hangs a glowing scene below the main floor. A genuine and natural effects in landscape, from the Holy Land, and in the masterpiece of the artificer is this bvasis and birds. Five splendid western end of the room is a font, viewing it from whatsoever chan leliers give evidence that bv mammoth mirror. The next room, a few steps standpoint we may; for it is large night the piciire would be quite without being oppressive? and as pleasing as bv da v. higher than the one just described Emerging toward the west and searely separated from it bv pleases not less with the massive-i.es- s of its construction than with from this room we the an archway, occupies the northi e chaste elegance of its design. corridor crossed in leaving the east part of the building. This y the simplest sort of a con- font room, ami come upon the room is beyond all comparison trivance it can be tilled with grand staircase: broad, rich and the grandest and loveliest in the water, or the water being in, it elegant, and done in solid cherrv. entire structure. 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