Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1893-09-02

Rhine. We stopped at the grand
hotel, Schweizenhof, the finest in
Switzerland, and | doubt whether its
equal exists anywhere. Its windows
and balconies command splendid
view of the falls, which are illuminat-
ed every night.
Then we were off for Germany once
more-the Black Forest and the castle
crowned Rhine. Our first days ride
in Germany was to the old town of
Freiberg, through the renowned Hol-
lenthal. This region is a deep gorge
in the Black Forest, several miles in
length, leading from the highland over
which we had just passed to the great
Rhine plain. The sides of the gorge
are thickly wooded. The road, built
in ITO, by the Austrans. is wonder
for miles-never steep, but with dip
enough to enable one to sit with feet
on coasters and slide down to Freiberg
1t is Il glorious coast-almost worth
walking back for second 90.
Here we saw the Black Forest
peasantry in their bright and pic,ur-
esque costumes-short skirts, black
bodices with pulled sleeves and fancy
hats. They wear their hats very much
like a Frostburg lady | know.
We were now fairly started on our
long run through Germany. 1t soon
became a succession of splendid cities,
gay watering places, castle-crow
hills and fertile plains. The first in
line Is the city of the great clock,
Strasburg. The Germans haye turned
this city into a great military camp,
and marching troops are met at every
| turn.
Gay Baden Baden, with its concert
halls, its baths, its gardens and grand
hotels was our next objective point.
Then through the fine city of Carls-
ruhe to Heidelberg, with its colleges
and castle. The latter is the most
picturesque ruin ii all Europe, and
the view from the terrace yet fingers
with the writer as one of ideal beauty.
In the cellar is the great tun, the
biggest thing in the shape of a barrel
ever constructed
Probably the finest city we saw in
Germany is Frankfort -on-the- Main.
Part of day given to its sights was
crowded with interest.
AS we left there Holzshu ran into
a hole, resulting in broken frame.
SO we take a boat to COblenz, the
nearest point we could have the wheel
repaired struck some of the worst
mechanics we ever saw, but managed
to get the wheel in running order so
we were off to Kassle from there to
Leipzig, Berlin, Hamburg; then to
Bremen, where we will crate our
wheels for home and give them over to
the North German Lloyd SIS. Spree"
This boat we expect to catch at South
ampton, so will cross the English
Channel to London, where we will
spend few days.
We have enjoyed the trip to the
utmost, including the finest roads |
have eyer seen. | remember Holzshu
seeing a load of hay appearing around
Il bend in the road.
"What load" he cried "There
are four tons there if there's one"
"4es," said |; Il live in hay
country, but | meyer saw load like
that ~
If that isn't a good argument for the
improvement of highways don't know
what is. Such load IN Frostburg
couldn't be hauled by twice the number
vi lolS anu IOuSH IoduS Woulu CAUSE
it to tip over in the attempt.
Only once We got homesick. One
night we roomed near a Cathedral. 1t
tolled II at midnight and chimed
''Home, Sweet Home" Did | think of
home four thousand miles away?
Had | started to put into type a
record of all we saw and did-of the
churches, castles and palaces that we
saw and explored-of the interesting
sights and incidents on the road-of
the fun at the hotels and in the towns
after the evening meal-of the even
ings at the cafes and concert halls, and
the delights Of riding over perfect
roads amid new and novel surround
ings, | should surprise even myself
and raise suspicion in the minds of
those who may happen to glance over
this article.
In conclusion, l would say if you
doubt it, go and enjoy it all for your
selves. Very truly,
TT w GuRJEy