Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-09-05

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thirty chapels open into the
great auditorium. From its pulpit
many great orators, such as MaSsillon,
Bosuet and Hyaeinthe, have discourse
ed. Amoug its relics are such im-
pastures as the crown OF thornS worn
by Christ at Calvary. Its stained
glass windows are very famous.
Among many interesting events asso.
ciated with its history are the cor.
onation Of Bonaparte in 1904 and his
marriage TO Josephine
Napoleon intended that the Made
liene church should be used as Ro-
man Temple, in honor Of the Grand
Army Fifteen immense Corinthian
columns engird it. Around IL are the
Partisan flower markets. The finest
ecclesiastical music ta be heard IN the
great city is rendered at the Made
liene. Its location and construction
make it popular as proper ediflce for
funeral and wedding ceremonies,
The immense Napoleonic Arch of
Triumph lies between the celebrated
Champs Elysee and Avenue of the
Grand Army. The names OF six hun
dred French generals, and one hun
dred battles, are inscribed over the
Arch. The body of Victor Hugo was
placed under the mighty structure be-
fore his funeral. 1t is the largest tri-
umphal arch in the world, GA feet
high, as many feet wide and - deep.
1t is adorned with groups OF sculpture
representing events and persons con-
nected with French history. One end
fronts the worlds finest street, the
famous Champs Elysee. Not far
away is the Palais De'ElYsee, the
home of President Loubet. In IL have
lived Madame de Pompadour, Joachim
Murat, Josephine. Marie Louise. Lou
is Bonaparte, King, of Eoland, his
queen Hortense, the statesman Theirs,
Marshal MacMahon. and Presidents
Jules Greyy, Cassimef, Perier, Faure
and Loubet La its white and gold
drawing room known as the "Salon
a.Gonseil, . the weekly cabinet meet
iBgs are held. The gardens are inn
mense and beautiful; and in them the
Presidents have given ''Garden Par
ties to vast numbers OF guests. On
the recommendation Of the American
Ambassador, Americans will be re-
ceived by the President each Monday
and Thursday forenoon. Napoleon
the Third was occupying this beauti-
full palace when he made his famous
coup d. etat, in December, 1851 when
he assumed the throne as Emperor Of
the French.
The great Park of Paris is the Bois
de Bonlogne, embracing $3.50 acres. 1t
has charming foot paths, drives, lakes
and trees The city Of Paris has re-
Gently spent six millions of dollars in
its Improvements and decoration.
Near TO tits the great residence OF the
Count de Castillane, built since
he married Miss Gould OF New York.
1t is a delight to take pretty voiture
(open cab towards night, aud spend
two hours among the beauties Of the
Park.
Let us pass by description Of
Churches, Museums, the Grand Opera
House, the Place de la Bastile, the
Bouleyards, the vast Department
Stores thronged with American ladies
daily, the Libraries, Bridges, Enyir-
ons, Theatres, Danciag Halls fire.
quented by many OF TIE 200, 900
licensed prostitutes Of whom thirty
thousand are under IS years of age,)
the Conservatives, Colleges, great
Cafes. the Palace OF the Deputies, the
Embassies, Catacombs, Aquariums,
Flower Markets, City Public Build
ing, the Monuments and Columns, the
Horse Market, Hotels, Newspapers,
Music Halls, Gardens, Tramways, Gem
eteries, Steamers Palaces, and other
places worthy Of attention. Paris it.
self is a vast exposition. Now let us
visit the great Exposition Of 1900.