Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-05-21
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Heathen Tower, an integral part of the
castle, received its name from the i'm
ages placed upon it during its construc-
ton before the advent of Christianity
into Germany. By the castle, the ram
part is some 60 or more feet high. The
escape from this point of a captive rob-
ber-knight (Eppelein Won Gailingen),
bv leaning over the moat, is said to have
given rise to the sarcastic proverb: The
Nurembergers hang no man, unless they
have caught him" From this eminence
a comprehensive view of the quaint in
ner-town is obtained. The steep red
tile roofs. with their numerous lofty ga
bleS and with their three to six rows OF
trap-door-like windows on each side,
form an irregular surface of sharp and
infinitely varied angles. This effect is
the result of the narrownesS of the
streets, the irregularity in the arrange
ment of the buildings with reference to
each other, and the number of gables
3 to 6 or Son the several houses. 1t is
heightened by the numerous Gothic
steeples, or spires, rising from the roofs
in every section. Closest possible con-
formity to the existing style in making
improvements or new constructions has
preserved the architectural type of the
city and given to it its exceptionally
unique appearance. Even outside the
old walls where the greater part Of the
present Nuremberg stands the archi-
lecture has been made TO conform. as
nearly as is compatible with the mate
rial used in construction and with the
convenience of modern Improvements,
to the original type. The preponder-
ance Of fine cut-stone as the material OF
construction, the excellent taste exhibit
ed in the architecture, the cleanliness
and ornamentatiOn of the streets give
to the city rare appearance of wealth
The objects of historic interest which
cannot properly be here mentioned in
detail add much to the interest of this
rare, beautiful old town.
The industrial prosperity of Nurem-
berg rests chiefly upon its commerce and
its manufactures of diverse products.
There are large establishments for the
manufacture of various kinds of ma
chinery, marine apparatus and lead
pencils. also several large breweries-
all Of which are situated near the east
ern border of the city. Nuremberg is
also one of the chief centers of the
world for the manufacture of toys and
small wares. This last named industry
of the town is said to have suffered most
keenly in consequence of the tariffs i'm
posed by the Mckinley Bill in the Uni
ted States.
The graceful outline, pleasing variety
and genuine material revealed in the
architecture of Nuremberg contrast
strongly in external appearance with the
monotonous, heavy, stucco-work-like
appearance of Berlin. A similarly strik-
ing, apparently corresponding, contrast
is exhibited in the people of the two
cities The Prussian is of giant-like
proportion, rugged, rather uncomely
feature. somewhat naughty bearing,
heavy temperament, and shows accord
ing to our ideas lack of taste in dress.
The Bavarian is rather small in stature
even and comely in feature, easy and
atfable in bearing, mild in temperament,
and shows good taste in matters of dress.
The Bavarian women especially are
much more favored than their Prussian
sisters in respect of personal beauty.
They also understand much better how
to lend artful assistance to nature by the
display of taste in dress.
A two days stay is all too short for the
enjoyment of such a rare old town-a
place where the fancy receives a new
stimulus at every turn, and where one
seems to hold invisible communion with
the best spirit of the paSt-but at 6.3C
p. m. the express draws us in reluctance
away toward Munich, at present the
most important center of German art
In two and one-half hours, uuder cover
of darkness, the Bavarian capital is
reached.
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