Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-09-03

+ spectiye periods In the Jewel Room
the treasures are valued at over three
i million dollars. The crowns Of nu-
merous kings and queens repose in
locked eases guarded BY soldiers. The
most beautiful crown is that of Vic.
toria. Besides containing three such
gems as the koh-i-noor or Mountain
of-light diamond, the great ruby OF
Edward the Black Prince, and the
celebrated sapphire of the fourth OF
the Georges, it is gemmed with 2TS7
diamonds, 217 pearls, j rahies, II
isapphires and IL emeralds. All OF the
solid gold coronation vessels, maccs,
etc, are also in this room,
It was in this old historical build
ing that the Barons forced King John
to sign the Magma Charta Inaugural
ting constitutional and more demo-
cratic form of government. Many
pages of manuscript would feehly de-
tail the interesting places and events
associated with this tower Of London;
Day by day it is thronged with people
from all countries and lands.
The most interesting place that |
have ever visited is Madame Tussard :
| Palace Of Wax Figures. For ninety
years this magnificent exhibition of
historical personages and tableaux has
been charging. There are now 400
exhibits. Near To the entrance | saw
handsome woman writing. Suppos-
ing her to be the Secretary | said,
sWhere are catalogues OF the exhibits
for sale9n She did not notice my
question. said TO myself aWell,
this woman has less poiteness than
any lady | have met in England. .
| was about TO repeat the question
when it suddenly flashed on my mind
that the managers had placed a wax
exhibit in the chair for the amuse-
ment Of bystanders. Luckily for nay
clerical dignity Fannie was the only
/ person who got the laugh on me. z
These figures aud their draperies have
cost nearly two million of dollars.
The kings, queens, warriors, pfesi-
dents, assassins, poets, aud conspicu-
Gus people of history are here 10 the
silent ssfour hundred. : Among the
dressed figures of Americans may be
seen as natural and life like as though
they were alive, those of Lincoln,
Grant, Cleveland, Harrison, Mekin-
! ley, Johnson, Depew, BRYAN and many
other distinguished men from Ameri-
ca. A six pence catalogue gives the
I biographies OF the persons represent
/ ed. Young people may learn much of
ancient and modern history here The
Transvaal British Generals and the
brave Boer Presidents and officers may
be seen in interesting groups. An ex-
cellent band discourses instrumental
music throughout the day and splen-
! did dining rooms are In the annex.
Six hours may be wisely and delight
fully spent here.
| The English hotels furnish limited
bills Of fare. They are not half as
elaborate as in the United States.
| They add to the bills Of guests shil-
| ling and six pence per day for what
they call Attendance, that is SO
cents for each person. OF course it is
unfair to make these charges, espe-
cially as chambermaids, walters and
porters hang around departing guests
for tips; but Augustine's remark
is as true OF England as OF Rome,
When one is In Rome he must do as
Rome does. On our last trip to Eu-
rope we had seven splendid days in
and about glorious old London. Then
we moved on to magnificent Paris.
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