Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1878-08-24

were fairly in the mountains OF the
Tysolese Alps. The air was cool and
delightful, and in the evening we
visited q concert-garden where we
heard some splendid German songs by
company of opera singers from
Vienna, which city we were forced to
pass by, although it was on our pro-
gramme. Bozen las running through
it little canals. Wash day is no ter
ror to its people; indeed, they can
avoid it altogether by washing piece
now and then in their leisure moments,
for all they have to do is to lay box
over the little stream and so at 1t.
They have a constant supply of fresh
water, and all they have to do is to
soap, rub and dip. Here we RECALLED
our appetite with mountain trout and
began speaking German in earnest.
From Bozen we passed on to the
lovely city Of Innsbruck. Our jour
ney hither led us to Bremer, the
highest point of the Tyrolese Alps.
At this point the waters of the Alps
diverge, some going towards the
Black Sea-, and some to the Adriatic
On July 18th we found ourselves in
Innsbruck, which, in my opinion, is
the most picturesqe city we have yet
seen. 1t lies in charming little val
ley, and all around the city are gigan-
tic peaks OF the Alps, some of which
are 10000 feet high, and always
covered with snow. The weather is
so cool here that blankets are COM
Portable during the night. Innsbruck
has many objects Of interest. 1t was
the birthplace and residence of the
gallant Andrew Hopper, who defended
his city against the Bavarians and
French, and was shot by order OF
Napoleon, 1910.
After two days stay in Salzburg we
took new road for Salzburg. 1t is
longer than the old one and was built
principally for tourists to afford them
an opportunity to view the fine
scenery all the way from Innsbruck
to Galzburg. Wishing to be to our
selves we took a second class car
which is better than the frst-class in
England. The conductor was clever
gentleman and admitted no one into
our apartment. He informed us that
we could get our dinner on the train
and that we need be in no hurry, as
we could leave the dishes at the next
station. We ordered dinner fc" three
lie telegraphed for it and on our ar
rival at the station we received it from
the waiter. 1t was q number one
dinner and included soups and a bot
tie Of wine for each, all for one gull
der, or so cents. The scenery along
this route is lovely, comprising val
leys covered with waving grain,
mountains and magnificent waterfalls.
We had an opportunity to view it Cd
either side. 1or being aloRe we could
easily move from side OF the car to the
other.
Salzburg is regarded by all, and
even the guide as the prettiest
city in all Germany. Its situation il
something like that of Innsbruck,
except the mountains around it are
farther oil, not as high and it lies in d
more open valley. It, too, has its III
teresting places and gardens, and is
also known as the birthplace OF the
great musicians, Mozart and Haydn.
We were in the room in which Mozart
was born and also his study ROOM
We were also in Haydn's study room
and saw the furniture and desk which
lie used. During our stay here we
went to konigsee, and on our journey
stopped at Berohtes garden to visit
the celebrated salt mine there. Every
one that comes to Salzburg visits at
least one OF the salt mines in the
vicinity Of the city. It Is perfectly
charming, and visit to one Of the
coal mines iii your region will not
convey the least idea OF it, 1t is SO
much visited that the government
which works it have buildings put up
especially for the convenience Of the
visitors. Here they are provided
with suits for visiting it. The mem
suits are made Of heavy material like
Jeans, and consists Of overalls, blouse
and fat wooden hat. The ladies
suits are similar to the gentlemens,
except their pants are white and are
made out Of heavy duck. The pants
they wear would sell readily for min