The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1894-11-28
TRIP TO EUROPE.


Brief Visits to Numerous Places of Inter-
est-some Impressions Received.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Horton returned
from Europe about ten days since. A
representative of this paper called at
their rooms, Saturday, to gain some in
formation concerning the customs and
manner of living of the people, scenery,
ETC., in the countries visited by them.
They were absent about twelve weeks, and
visited Ireland, Scotland, England, and
France.
Upon arriving Queenstown they went
ashore and spent two weeks in Ireland,
visiting Dublin, Cork, the lakes of Kill
larney, and many other points of inter
est. The northern part of Ireland is set
tied largely by protestants, while ma
jority of the balance of the country are
Catholic, The latter are fighting for
home rule, while the former have another
solution of the problem which they de-
sire enforced. On account of large tracts
of land being held by the rich, major
ity OF the people are very poor, and will
be as long as this state of affairs exists,
The soil is well adapted to flax raising,
and it can be used for such purposes yeaI
after year without apparent injury to the
land. The largest linen mills in the
: world are located in Dublin.
Next they went to Scotland and deyOt
ed two weeks to visiting the cities, lakes
and beautiful mountain scenery. Lon
don being their objective point, they
were compelled to abridge their visit {
little and hasten on through England
London was reached and four week
were spent in attempting to see few o
the sights; but it was like visiting tn
Q worlds fair-there was too much to Sc
l in so short time to enjoy it.
A run was taken over TO Paris, wher
!. they met Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Williams
The major and Mrs. Williams were en-
joying the best Of health and appeare
= to be well pleased with their new h0mf
The accommodations on the railway
q in all the countries visited are very uI
r. satisfactory to the American traveller
Every passenger has to see to his Ow
q baggage, as no checks are given. A gres
q deal of inconvenience is experienced b
% having your baggage left at stations
n If an emplOye assists you in any way i
q expects to be paid for it. In Ireland IL
bOldest gang Of beggars and "tip" me
# were found. They almost thrust the
n hands into your pockets if their demand
are not acceded to. The hotel accomm
/ dations are also very unsatisfactory.
10 contract for room, bed, bedding, port
NJ service, and what is desired to satisfy Il
inner man, must be made on arrival,
everything will be found charged up
an itemized account when the bill is pr
sented, which makes it very expensi
t. to travel. Only three things were 0
served that deserve any particular credi
q, Their police service is excellent; Il
. cities of London and Paris are kept We
|, clean. The architecture of the building
NJ is very fine. Sunday in Paris is used
NJ aholiday. Very few people attend churc
nd 1t is the busiest day in the week for ca
vo men. Business houses, saloons, theate
# and places of amusement are all OPP
bt and running full blast. The morals
ro London are of a high order, and the sal
H. may be said of Dublin, Cork, QueenstOw
at Belfast and Edinburgh.
od OF all the countries visited the scene
nd in Scotland excels all others in point
beauty. For place Of residence Ed
burgh was considered the most beautil
city visited.
In going over the vessel flOated lik,
to swan from New York to Queenstown, /
Of on the return the captain reported I
toughest sea for November that he h
:, seen in many years. They were over d
% nearly three days upon arrival.