Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1892-02-28

steadily ascending, the road makes
many angles, and although, seemingly
OUT snort distance, another two hours
are spent before we reach the summit
Inc Romans built tower herA 10 com
memorate the overthrow OF Somebody
anu the tower stood intact for almost
l. w years. Now 1t is In a very dilapi-
udteo eonultlon, only small port OF the
original being left. There might have
oeen more had not the villagers from
the surrounding country carried off the
greater part and used 1t for building ma
terlal IN constructing their own houses.
however, the government has stepped
IN aud the old tower will be allowed
20 spend the remainder OF his old DAVIS
IN piece. A mule path descends from
La 1urole 70 Monte Carlo, but shall
never attempt another mule path with
out the usual and customary accom-
paniment OF mule or a donkey. Also,
my friend who so kindly descended
with me at the cost of a pair OF soles is
reported 70 have said in the sanctity of
MS chamber that evening: "Mule
paths may be very we'll for mules;
but"
1t was dusk when we reached the
casino, and its hundreds of gas Jets
were already burning, lighting up the
square in front, which is surrounded on
all sides ~ cafes, with inviting tables
and chairs under the palm trees in
front. Admission is free into the
casino, and one has only TO
show his card and present address
at the Office where tickets were given
US and We passed into the lobby. DeS-
pite all descriptions 1 have read, the
reality far exceeded my expectations.
The floor is Of artistic mosaic and large
columns Of marble support the richly
decorated ceilings. A stairway leads to
the reading rooms, where familiar faces
Of the Herald, World and Post greet
US, besides inuumerable journals and
illustrated magazines from all parts OF
the world. A room adjoining these
contains desks with paper and writing
materials. Next we visit the con-
cert hall or "Salle de Concert"
containing six hundred chairs and plush
liyeried attendants usher US TO one OF
the velvet cushioned seats. Eighty of
the best musicians Of Europe are en-
ployed TO furnish the music, purely
classic, and il is quite a treat after the
automatic hum-drum Of the French
military bands at Nice. What pity
the invalid must come here TO enjoy 10.
During the music we have time to study
the faces about US. Russians, Ameri-
cans, Englishmen, Italians and Ger
mans, hard eyed habituees, women be-
decked in the latest Partisan fashions,
all come together in this great meeting
place of the world. The afternoon pro-
gramme lasts but an hour, and then we
enter the most attractive part Lies
sales dc jelt" or gambling
rooms. What strikes one first
on entering is the extreme quiet Of so
many people. Nothing is said above 4
whisper, and the same feeling OF awe
overcomeS one that is felt upon enter
ing d church. The large and spacious
rooms contain no furniture, save the
tables and chairs around them for the
players. The playing is not confined to
these alone, for around each table were
at least three rows of men and women,
making il difficult for me TO reach near
enough to watch the proceedings. A
curious mixture they are; cadaverouS,
selfish old women; men with sunken,
hollow eyes; braZen-faced young wo-
men and ladies, some very pretty,
and all handsomely dressed. a
smile never breaks on their
care-worn faces, whether they
win or lose. There were no particularly
heavy players that day and the highest
amount saw won during my short stay
was 10000 franks. An American lady
won $40. 900 last week, while one Of our
millionaireS is said to have lost that
amount the week before. There are
nine tables In all, six for roulette
and three where they play "trente ct
ouarante." The men who manage
these tables are called croupiers, there
being six at each table, snd when all
who desire TO play have staked their
money the wheel is turned and the fatal
nall is spun. One of the croupiers
mechanically calls out the num-
her and color that has won,
and the balance rake in the money Of
those who have lost. The whole opera
tion takes about two minutes, and the
wheel never stops throughout the year
from morning till night. "Irente ct
cuarante" is played with cards and
offers the players more chances. Nearly
all the players play with a system"
and the attendants furnish cards upon
which the result OF the days play can
be marked and system" for the fol-
lowing day may be made. But it Is only
aouestion OF time, and the wise man
stops when he is ahead. The bank is
bonnd 10 win I'm the end, their chances
being five to four against the players.
The elegance and luxury with which
tbese three rooms are furnished be-
sneak immense wealth. The ceilings
are Moorish and the walls contain paint
inrs, all masterpieces representing I'LL
ferent sports. "Nill you walk INTO my
parlor said the spider to the fly" and
the swarm Of flies was very large that
dsv. but I have heard from daily WISH
tors that il is always so. A great many
~ them lust want to try; but most OF
tbem try a little too long, and then the
hank has TO pay their railroad rare
home.
The present principality of Monaco Is
Nv three and a half miles long and one
mile wide. Itcontains the cities OF monte
Carlo. La COndamine, Les Mohilns S ,u1
Monaco proper, which contains .Ge
naIais OF the reigning Prince. In Ieoo'
20, the annexation of Nice and savoy
InDds we're low in the Golfers OF Prince
C T but through the helping hand
- Tannleon III. he was succeSSlul III
I'D sneculatiou, and was placed on MS
t Sant lain. About this time the gam
bIirg tables OF the German watering
Oiace we're closed, and the notorious Mr.
R PIaoc former owner of the cursaa' at
8ornburg. conceived the idea OF con
I lioi...r bis lucrative business here