Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1878-09-21
AIX-LA CHAPELLE.

Charlemagne, and it has since become
famous in history. 1t has been the
scene of many treaties of peace; it
was here the German Emperors were
crowned till the accession of Ferdi-
nand | in 1881. 1t is the most mod
ern-looking city that met on my
travels. The streets are wide and
there are no old buildings, except
public ones, and churches, to indicate
her age. the Cathedral which
Charlemagne built 796-S04 is still
in good condition. It was consecrat-
ed by Pope Leo III in SO4 and is
different from most others, being oc-
tagon. In it is shown the marble
chair in which he and the emperors
we're crowned. It also has brass
candelabrum given by Frederick Bar
barossa in 1865, and also a pulpit
studded with precious stones, pres
ent from Henry II in 1902. The
Cathedral Treasury contains Charlie
magnes relics; the linen cloth with
which the Savior was wrapped when
on the cross; the robe of the blessed
Virgin, and other interesting objects.
These are shown once every seven
years. The city is celebrated for her
baths, and in the vicinity is Burt
scheid, with its hot springs, the water
of which tastes as if some eggs not
very fresh had fallen into it.
From this city I went to
BRUSSELS,
called Paris in miniature. One is re-
minded very much of Paris. A gen.
eral tour Of the city can be made by
taking the city railway cars known
as the omnibus AMERICAN, which
traverses all the boulevards running
in circuit within the city. The most
interesting places are all on the line
of the boulevards, so it is no trouble
to find them. In front of the Cathe-
dral stands the statue of Godfrey of
Bouillou, leader of one of the cru
sades.
On Sunday, August IL, l made a
visit to the
BATTLEFIELD OF WATERLOO,
but as there was no carriage to be
had there I returned to the city us l
could not afford to lose the time it
would take to walk.
Next day | went to
ANTWERP
and saw the well-knoWn cathedral in
which Ruben's best paintings Taking
down from and elevation upon the
cross" are kept.
After few hours stay 1 hurried on
to
ROTTERDAM
Here I remained till 4 p. NJ, as no
boat left sooner for England.
In few hours l had arrived at
HULL.
After nights rest at
NEWCASTLE- -UPON-TYNE
found myself the next evening in
EDINBURG.
| The natural position of Edinburg is
finer than any other city we have
visited. This is the last city that a
tourist should think of emitting to
visit. Edinburg Castle, Holyrood
Palace, and many other places, are to
be seen in this beautiful city.
Next evening l was ensconced in
DAISY COTTAGE,
with my friends from Homecoming. 1t
was a great relief to again get into the
company of friends, after having had
such long ramble among entire
strangers. In few days I became
acquainted with many of the resi-
dents of Larkhall, including some o.
the bonniest lassies of ali Scotland
They have all the beauty that is usu.
ally given to mortals, and when the
Scottish poet sang:
"Their brows are like the snowdrift
Their necks are like the swami"
he uttered words that can be truth
fully applied to my lady friends il
| Scotland.
After spending week very pleas
antly here in fishing, viewing tn
scenery and enjoying the society G
my new friends, the KirkwoodI
Clelands, and others, I was at las
forced to tear myself away and go t
ireland to meet the steamer that wa
to carry US back to our believe
America.
Long shall I remember the kin
friends l found in Scotland, and tt
| I L T II A n