The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-06-27

could plainly see the royal palace, near
~ a mile away. Its towers aud tur-
rets, gray and gaunt. ran up among the
green treetops and were outlined plain
~ against the yellow hills, Countless
houses studded the steep mountain
slope. and many people were dIscerncd
walking and riding along the narrow.
ledgellke streets which wound toward
the summit. far up In the clouds. Clear
~ and distinctly could be seen the grim
monastery, perched at the very pima
Gle OF the mountain, several miles
away. Up there II looked bleak and
cold and uninviting. in great contrast
TO the loveliness and warmth OF the
valley. Down below the grass was
moist and soft, trees were approaching
the stage where yellow and red tints
mingle with the rich green, flowers
were blooming. the land was redolent
OF the sweet fragrance OF autumn. the
atmosphere warm, clear and nvigorat-
ing. Ii was paradise surmounted by
desolation. drear and deadening.
Wherever the tail. distinguished
Americans walked they formed the
center OF observation and were the
cause of comment that bore unmistaka-
Die signs OF admiration. They bowed
pleasantly 10 many OF those who passed
them and received IN return gracious
ard profound recognition. Military men
saluted courteously. the women stared
modestly and prettily, perhaps coyet-
ously; the merchants and citizens in
general bowed and smiled Il welcome
that could not have been heartier The
strangers remarked the absence OF We
hicles ON the main streets There were
pack mules and horses. human carriers.
both male and female but during the
entire morning they saw not more than
six or eight carriages. Vehicles were
used solely 10y the quality and as
means OF transportation for their per-
sons only Everybody, with the few
exceptions mentioned, walked or rode
horseback The two friends were de-
lighted with the place, and Anguish ad-
vocated a sojourn OF several weeks,
even though they did not find the Gug-
genslockers. his object being 10 secure
photographs and sketches of the pic
turcsque people and the strange seen
cry and TO idle away some hours upon
the glittering boulevards Grenfall.
since he was In the project so deeply.
was so nearly reconciled as 10 be exhil.
arated by the plan. They decided to
visit the royal grounds In the after
noon, provided there was no prOhibi-
ton, reserying ride up the hill for the
next day. A gendarme who spoke Ger
man fairly well told them that they
could enter the palace park II they OBJ
tanned signed order from the chief
steward, who might be found at any
time In his home near the gates.
They were strollng lcisurely toward
the hotel. for the moment forgetting
their quest I'm this strange, sunny land,
when they espied carriage. the most
conspicuous OF any they had seen.
The white horses were gayly capari-
soned. the driver and the footman be-
side him wore rich uniforms, the We
hicle Itself cleaned and glistened with
gold and silver trimmings. A short
distance behind rode two young sol
diers, swords to their shoulders. scab-
bards clanking against their stirrups.
Each was nttired I'm the tight red trou-
sers, shiny boots. close fitting black
coat with gilt trimmings and the red
cap which the Americans had noted
before because of its brilliancy. PEG.
pie along the street were bowling deep
~ to the occupants. two ladies.
Harry! Lookr' exclaimed Lorry.
clutching his friends arm like wise.