Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-21
A STUDENT ABROAD.

bhpohAof OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES VI AIS cnhthcbet booh
in many years.
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STUDENT ABROAD.
Some European Features which
Interested Rm Ex-Wilmingtontan
Among the first TO return from his
transatlantic tour, is DR.. William II.
Fighter, formerly Of this city, but now
Il citizen of Topeka, Kansas. He arrived
in this city on Friday evening last from
Philadelphia, having left Liverpool on
the 9th instant, on the steamship City OF
Richmond Of the Inman line. The re-
turn voyage was exceedingly pleasant
and was made in nine days less one hour.
On the 9Th Of last February he left
Wilmington for q six months season OF
study and sight. seeing in the Old World.
On the 10th Of February the doctor sailed
from New York on the steamer Donau Of
the Bremen steamship line and made the
passage TO Bremen via Southampton n
IL days. The outward bound voyage
was thoroughly enjoyed, none OF those
unpleasant symptoms ofseasiokness being
experienced.
In conversation with an EVERY EVENING
representative DR.. Fighter detailed an &C.
count OF his very pleasant trip. Bremen
was given hasty observation, and then
Berlin was reached. Here was the doc
tors headquarters; and here he spent
five months continuing his medical
studies, in the University Of Berlin
During his stay In Berlin, the doctor
made visits to the surrounding country
and cities OF note, including Brussels and
Antwerp. OF Rrussels these facts were
cleaned: The capital Of the kingdom
Of Belgium, situated on the river Senne,
Is q gay fashionable city, having lost ali
that primitiveness which SO many
cities OF Belgium still retain. Every
body calls it the miniature Paris, and
formerly it was resorted to by many who
wanted the destinations OF Paris without
paying Paris prices. But, as the English
slways cause the prices Of everything to
increase wherever they go, Brussels is
not now the cheap place it once was. The
fashionable world takes possession of the
upper part Of the city and the merchants
and trsdespeople the lower. One of the
most beautiful cities in Europe, 1t com-
blues many Of the attractions of the
French capital with the comforts and con-
venienoes procurable in London. The old
and crumbled Notifications once surround.
Jog the city have been removed and re
placed by fine boulevards lined with
avenues Of stately trees. The city
proper is pentagonsl in shape and very
picturesque.
The Grande Place ia the centre O
historical interest in Brussels. It Ia il
tho old qnastes Of the town. auG
picturesque in the extreme This Is thu
site of the Hotel de Vile, magnificent
structure. Those distinguished heroes
Counts Egmont and Horn, met their fat,
in the Grando Place for opposing tn,
King OF Spain. A splendid monumen
ouce stood on this spot TO the memory o
the martyred heroes, but It ia nov
erected in that beautiful square oallet
the Place du Petit Sablon. The figurel
In bronze represent Egmont and Horn OF
their way to execution.
The Msnneken Fountain, at the cornel
of Rue de Chene and the Rue de l'Rtuve
Ia a fountain with small bronze statue
da ing from 1919. Manneken possesse
endowed property. He has q sslariet
custodian, and on fete days he is dressed
out in gay costume. The oolors ant
styles Of these garments have varied con
aiderably to suit different government
! and parties that have ruled In Brussels
White oockade, tricolor, orange, republi
can blouse, military tunio-all these ant
! more MRnneken has worn in his time
The Bruxellois are exceedingly fond q
| their little statue and would not par
with 1t on any account.
Antwerp is described as a beautiful
: fourishing city, and is the commeroia
. capital Of Belgium. Rich in historical
| artistic aud archaeological associations, I
is point to which the Intelligent tourit
should turn his attention. a vast des
may BE- seen there, far more than can b
! learned from guide books. In speakin
Of this celebrated city, writer says
a "Antwerp, altogether, is most interes
ing town, and we do not know q plaC
which better epitcmizss continental lif,
t 1t has busy river, lively quay,
a famous arsenal an industrious population
> boulevards, parks and geological gsrden
where concerts are given, and peopl
drink in the open air and project the
5 tables and seats in the streets. There
a & combination Of French exteriors an
Flemish interiors, altogether very happ
and pleasing"
At Cologne, the city of sweet odors, Il
n csthedrsl claimed great deal of attel
q ton. This cathedral was 800 years
f.. building and was finished in 1880, in Il
~ presence of the German Emperor. I'll
j. interior Of the cathedral is described
r cruciform in shape, with double aisles
the nave and single in the transept, al
is wonderfully grand. Here the Churc
Of st. Ursula, near the prison and ba
racks, was built. 1t is described as
truly wonderful sight. 1t is de,l
Gated to the saint who was
n English birth and was mu
dered by the Huns, together with Il
: 1000 virgins who had accompanied h
" on her way to Rome. All Il
II interior Of this church ia dsoorst,
/, with the bones of these virgins. The
A are in glass cases, the skulls bai1
adorned with tapestry. In the saoris
= the walls are covered with ourio,
u devices and notices composed entirely
q human bones; and oupbeards full
10 skulls are exhibited, some richly adornt
:. with jewels. In this church is also is
- said to have been used at Cana Of Galile
q at the time Of the miracle of turning IL
to water into wine, These and other objec
" were viewed with interest by the touris
Next in order came visit to Pari
u Mr.. Fighter spent week or 10 days
Ie the capital of the French republic. A
d attempt Of the reporters pencil to psi
h the pioturesqueness and grandeur
architectural accomplishments the
u would fail of Its purpose.
g Leaving Paris, the doctor informed II
u representative that he next visit,
,. London. Here he was taken .hrou,
. the far-famed hospitals Of ST. Thoma
y Guys aud Bartholomew day claim,
10 his attention in Queenstown, Irelan
r. Thence to Liverpool, whence no sailed
r. the 5th inst, for Philadelphia and tn,
ended his very pleasant trip.
10 DR.. Fighter will start for his weste
n home in Topeka, Kansas, the first OF ne
Il week. He told the reporter that he hi
Ia thoroughly enjoyed the voyage, lad be-
benefited by the trip and hal gather
valuable professional points.
"a Four of Kind.
"A The ST. Louis Globe Democrat say
- "Another wonder in the progenitiys Iii
y has turned up three miles southeast
IL Eureka, in Jefferson county, her mar
IN bsing Mrs. W. q. Pullman. Twelve da
IL ago Mrs. Pullman became the hap