The Irish standard., 1900-09-22
Known as the Birthplace Of the
Famous Navigator
WHO DISCOVERED THIS CONTINENT
There Daniel O'Connell Ended
His Mortal Career.

Genoa the Superb is Il beautiful
city situated at the head of the Gulf of
Genoa, and the farthest north of the
Mediterranean seaports. 1t is the
most convenient place of landing in
Italy, having the finest harbor in the
country. which has been greatly i'm
proved in recent years by the construc-
tion of an extensive breakwater, on
which several millions of dollars were
expended by one of the citv's mnni.'
cent nobility, says B. ]. Coyle III the
New Century.
Some of the finest churches hero ard
in other cities have also been erected
by these noble families. and the most
beautiful chapels of st. Peters and
other great baslicas are monuments
to the faith and liberality of many who
have. in this way demonstrated their
true nobility.
The Cathedral of st. Lorenzo is a
venerable edfice: in it's choir Of finely
carved wood places are pointed out
that have been occupied by the finest
violinists of the century. The Church
of Santa Maria di Carignano is locat-
ell on the most prominent site, and has
ample space all around it, with fine
approaches and entrances at each Of
the four sides.
But perhaps the finest church in the
city, and one rarely equalled else
where, is L'Annnnziata. The combina-
tions of rare marbles and beautiful
decorations cause eXclamatiOns of de-
light to escape the lips of every visitor.
arc placed, one above the other, and
each side of the church near the sane
t,lary has another: these five organs
have hut single crganist who. by the
al Of electricity. plays them all.
The city of Genoa. though very an
cient. is quite progressive in many re-
spccts: it has an excellent electric car
service. the cars passing through long
tunnels and over very steep hills, along
well-built tracks; each passenger is
given check on which is stamped the
amount collected. The fare varies ac-
cOrling to the distance. At first the
stranger is apt to suppose the little
printed strip to be intended for a trars.
fer to the intersecting line, but on Of
fering it to another conductor the true
situation is disclosed, as the manner in
which the excitable Italian is likely to
cast 1t on the floor, and perhaps stamp
on the inoffensive scrap of paper,
makes it evident that another fare
must be paid. though the emphatic
language employed may not be under
stood. The system Of giving checks is
use,l generally in Europe. and when
one comes to be familiar with it is
well satisfied. as the fares are very
reasonable. and only the distance one
rides is paid for, and not the entire
run of each line, as in our country.
The streets of the city. though most
ly very narrow, are we'll paved with
narrow tagging. scored to prevent slip.
ping. and are cleaned in IL manner that
leaves. them quite presentable and sat.
isfactory.
1t may he stated generally that in al
most every instance the cities abroad
receive great attention with regard to
sanitation, and very little that is Often
sive is to he seen unless around the
markets and along streets where vege-
tables. etc. are displayed, and in some
places, the city of Lyons for instance.
even in this respect it is so arranged
that where the extensive market place
can he seen in the smorning in the
afternoon and evening is transformed
into a fine park and promenade where
the crowds Of visitors under the shady
groves enjoy the cooling breezes along
the banks of the river RhOne.
The famous Campo Santo, or ceme
terry, is near the city, located in mar
row vale around which steep hills,
1,20O to 1900 feet high, form a vast
amphitheater above this beautiful city
of the dead.
The greater number of interments at
this time are in a large square inter-
spersed with fine trees. The graves
are marked with crosses not more than
three feet high; from these lamps Of
various colors are suspended, which,
when lighted, on the days set apart,
must present very beautiful sight.
Inclosing this square are wide galle-
ries Of marble, open on one side; in