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THE COURIER.
ON THE OTHER SIDE.
(Written for The Couukk by C. Y. Smith.)
No. 8.
Liuz, Austria, July 15. On the
banks of tho Danube, ninety-eight
miles from Vienna, is situated the
quaint town of Linz. Its narrow,
crooked streets are full of curious de
signs in nature. It is one of those
places, I imagine, where an artist would
Bpend days with great profit. It
abounds in oddities.
As I came from the station to the
hotel I passed a funeral proces
sion. The coffin, a plain wooden box,
was borne on the shoulders cf the pall
bearers and behind walked the members
of the stricken family one by one. fol
lowed by some twelve or more of sympa
thkhag friends. It was a sad little
group that walked along the street with
humble mien paying its last respects to
a departed friend.
The old hotel, a curious structure,
faces the river and from its topmost bal
conv we get a delightful view of the
onward course of the river and the
gnat iron bridge which connects Linz
with the autrket town of Urfahr. Below
we sea the streets full of strange people.
Women and children with pails and cans
gather around the great public pump
with its sweeping handle waiting their
turn to get water for their home use.
Hundreds of girls are strolling about
with free and easy air, knitting hoods,
stockings and garments for wear. The
wagoss are drawn with a single horse
harnessed on the left side of a wagon
tongue. A load of pigs arrives in the
square and the owner is surrounded by
the inquisitive and traders to purchase
of his goods.
The people here look poor. Wealth is
an unknown factor. The American
tourist is an object of no little interest.
Along the river, the ruined walls of an
old castle, slowly crumbling away, casts
a gloomy shade on the Danube below,
close to a rocky overhanging bluff,
framed in white by curiously built
houses, winding along the river banks.
The walls of the houses are of plaster
and embedded therein in bas relief are
pictures and images of the Saviour.
Fragrant flowers are growing in the
windows and balconies of these odd
dwellings, making a pleasing con
trast to the stern rocky bluff. A solid
wall of masonry prevents the swift cur
rent from washing away the shores; and
at intervals stone steps lead to the
water's edge. Here the poor women
and children cone to wash their tatter
ed garments. Little children with bare
feet and arms, browned by the sun,
play in the stairways and along the
stone wall, unmindful of mother's call
to be careful not to fall into the stream.
Beyond on a high eminence rise the
black spires of a cathedral. 'Tib a long
and tiresome path the devotee has to
climb to reach its portals. The sun has
set behind the low hills whose sides are
covered with the stately pine; the golden
rays reach the heavens reflecting their
light on the Danube as it flows on and
on beyond the bend in its course.
Those who have taken the steamer for
a trip down the Danube know best of
the grandeur of the scenery.
The mountains which control the
course of the swift flowing river are of
lofty elevation and covered with forests.
Frequently (he river spreads out into a
broad shallow stream, abounding with
low islands composed of pebbles.
Cfcarauag villas dot the shores on every
baad and the high bluffs are decorated
with castles, monestaries, abbies, of im
posiBg proportions. It is a romantic
trip sad a continuous cause of delight,
full of variety, and changing from the
Maatsias to the broad fertile expanse
of SBstaace.
As the Danube approaches Vienna it
divides into three channels. The steam-
er stops at Nusedorf and here we are
transferred into a small craft which
takes us along the quiet waters of a
canal full of odd looking boats with
square sloping sterns and pointed high
bows, and raft after raft of logs ready to
be hauled ashore to rest in peace in the
many lumber yards which line the
shore.
It is nearly 5 o'clock as wo arrive at
Hotel Royal in Vienna. Who will deny
that the day has been one of profit?
Vienna, the capital of the Austrian
empire has the reputation of being a
magnificent city. It is well said. A
series of buildings recently erected for
government offices are gigantic in
their
magnificence. They contain various
collections of history, science and art,
constituting one of the most extensive
and valuable museums of art and
science extant.
Vienna, too. was originally protected
from invasion by an immense stone
wall, but this is now torn down and
leveled and made into a delightful
avenue.completely girdling the old city.
Within the Ring Strasee, so the ave
nue is called, the streets are crooked
and narrow and the buildings present
views of mediaeval times; but without,
the city is one of the most inviting in
Europe.
The central point of the city is the
"Graben," a wide stretet with shops of
all descriptions on either side; a place of
no little activity. Here te see the bustle
and hurry of trade. It is not unusual
to see a four wheeled cart propelled by
men and dogs together; and again the
women lend their aid as is the custom
in Holland.
If one is interested in Napoleon he
will visit the Capuchin Church and
walk along the corridors and peer within
the iron gates into the dark, gloomy,
subterranean vaults. The dust of olden
days remain upon the tombs of departed
emperors of Austria, and within a mag
nificeut bronze casket, finely carved,
lies the body of the wife of Napoleon,
Marie Louise.
'Tia an awful place to be buried me
thinks; it ia so frightfully gloomy; in a
musty atmosphere of quiet, midway
between light and darkness.
It iB a pleasing contrast to pass out
of this sombre tomb of death, to cross
the city and the bridge over the Danube
and mingle with the people in the
Prater; a vast expanse in acres of wood
and park. Here we see life as she is in
Vienna. It is a rendezvous for all
classes. In the evening it is well to visit
the great pleasure gardens and see the
grand ballet performance; a startling
sight of splendor and magnificence and
without, perchance, an equal.
About three miles south of the city is
the summer residence of the emperor
Schonbrunn. The tall trees, trimmed
like a vast hedge, which border the
walks and driveways on either side give
to the beautiful grounds a massive and
striking aspect. The Zoo gardens con
tain animals of all kinds. The castle of
the emperor is one of old splendor
rather than of recent magnificence. An
interesting journey, however, it in, with
in the walls to Bee the many paintings
of nobility and immense canvasses of
war scenes. Its several rooms and halls
are rich in antique furniture of high
value. The porcelain, the inlaid rose
wood, the tapestry rooms and a hundred
more afford a delightful panorama to
the eye.
It is impossible to gain admittance to
the imperial palace in the cit7 when it
is raining. This may seem rather
strange but it is a rule strictly enforced.
Tourists are liable to have muddy feet
and his imperial sire strongly objects to
having his domestic hearth bedraggled
with mud. Tourists are apt to be so
careless, too, and walk around as though
they owned the palace.
When the tall soldier guard told me
I could not enter the palace today I
ordered the driver of my carriage to
take me to the Belvedere Gallery. This
celebrated collection of paintings, among
which are works of Rembrandt,' Durer,
Veronese, Titian, Coreggio, Rubens, and
a host of others has now been transfer
red to the new art museum near the
imperial palace.
In tho evening I took a team to the
Prater to see the international exhibit
of musical instruments and theatre
paraphernalia. It was held in an im
mense building, the center of which
was a beautiful park. A promenade
around the circular interior listening to
the music and viewing the sights and
Catching the people was a feast of
pleasure. I became most interested in
a very small harpsicord which belonged
to Hayden and a piano which had time
and time again responded to the touch
of Schumann.
Those who visited the World's Fair
will probably remember seeing on the
"Midway" Wien (Vienna) as it was 300
years ago. This was a counterpart of
Wien as it now appears in the garden
on the Prater J visited this place
on the Midway with some degree
of pleasure, for it was
before when I walked
but two years
in the original
"Platz" with its curious little shops and
beer halls.
There is much to see in Vienna, but
our allotted time draws to a close and
we leave it behind and traverse a rather
rough country over theSemmering Pass,
an enchanting ride through valley and
gorge and snow capped mountains. It
is not unlike the scenery of Colorado.
At the hour of midnight we cross the
lagoons at the head of the Adriatic sea
and ptep from the platform directly into
a black gondola or Venice.
SHERIFF SALE.
First Publication May 11.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue
of an execution issued by the clerk of
the district court of the third judicial
district of Nebraska, within and for
Lancaster county, in an action wherein
Frank L, Sheldon is plaintiff, and Ed
ward R. Sizer and J. H. McCIay are
defendants.
I will, at 2 o'clock p. m., on the 11th
day of June A. D. 1895, at the east door
of the court house, in the city of Lincoln
Lancaster county, Nebraska, offer for
sale at public auction the following
described real estate to wit:
Lots fifteen (15) and sixteen (16) in
block six (6 in Lincoln Driving Park
Company's first sub-division in Lincoln,
Lancaster county. Nebraska.
Given under my hand this 6th day
of May A. D. 1895.
Fred A. Miller
June 8 Sheriff
MASTER'S SALE.
First Publication May
25.
Docket Q, Number 9.
In the Circuit court of the United
States, for the District of Nebraska.
Edwin Darlington, complainant,
vs.
Joseph U. Main, et al, defendants in
Chancery.
Foreclosure of Mortgage.
Public notice is hereby given that in
pursuance and by virtue of a decree
entered in the above cause on the 5th
day or July lsUl, 1. E. s. Dundy, Jr. Mas-
ter in Chancery of the circuit court of
the United States for the district of Ne-
braska, will on the 26th day of June 1895
at the hour of one o'clock in the after-
noon of said day at the east door of the
Lancaster county court house building
in the city of Lincoln, Lancaster coun-
ty, state and district of Nebraska, sell
at auction for cash the following dee-
cribed property, to wit:
The southwest quarter of section
thirty, town 12, range 5,
eafitofthesiithn. m.. Tnojutnr miintv
Nebraska.
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E. S. DUNDY, Jr.,
Master in Chancery.
C. C. Flansbdro,
Solicitor for Complainant.
June22
Canon City coal at
Coal and Lime Co.
the Wbitebreast
Whitebreast Coal and Lime Co.
SHERIFF SiLE
(First Publigation June 1)
Notice is hereby given that by virtue
of an order of sale issued by the clerk
of the district court of the third judicial
district of Nebraska, within and for
Lancaster county in an action wherein
Alexander Lederer and Moses Strauss
partners doing busBiness under the firm
name and style of Lederer and Strauss,
are plaintiffs, and Charles M. Harvey et
al are defendants.
I will at two o'clock P. M .on the 2nd
day of July, A. D. 1895, at the East door
of the court house in the city of
Lincoln, Lancaster county, Nebraska,
offer for sale at public auction the
following described real estate to wit:
Lot number two (2) in block number
four (i) in Cottage Grove addition to
the city of Lincoln, Lancaster county
Nebraska.
Given under my hand this 31st day
of May A. D. 1895.
Fred A. Miller
June 29. Sheriff.
SHERIFF .SALE.
First publication June 1.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue
of an order of sale issued by the clerk of
district court of the third judicial
district of Nebraska within and for
Lancaster county Nebraska in an
action wherein Mary M. Reading
ie plaintiff, and James L. Silvernail et
al are defendants, I will at 2 o'clock
P. M. on the 2nd day of July A. D. 1895
at the east door of the court house, in
the city of Lincoln, Lancaster county,
Nebraska, offer for sale at public
auction the following described real
estate to-wit.
Lot number cine (9), in block number
three (3) Summerdale Addition to the
City of Lincoln, in Lancaster county
Nebraska accordieg to the recorded plot
thereof.
Given under my hand this 31st day of
May A. D. 1895.
Fred A. Miller.
June 29. Sheriff.
NOTICE Of t ROB ATE OFWiLL
First Publication June 1.
In the County Court of Lancaster
county, Nebraska.
The State of Nebraska to Frederick
Rothe and Josephine U. Andrews and to
any others interested in said matter.
You are hereby notified that an in
strument purporting to be the last will
and testament of Carl Rothe deceased,
iB on file in said court, and also a peti
tion praying for the probate of 6aid in
strument, and for the appointment of
Frederick Rothe as Executor. That on
the22ddayof June, 1895, at 9 o'clock
A. M., said peti tion and the proof of the
execution of said instrument will be
heard, and that if you do not then ap
pear and contest, said Court may Pro
bate and record the same, and grant
administration of the estate to Fredrick
Rothe. t
This notice shall be published for
three weeks successively in The Courier
prior to said hearing.
Witness my band and official seal this
29th day of May 1895.
I. W. Lansing,
June 15. County Judge.
S. L. Geisthardt.
Att'y at Law.
Burr Block.
NOTICE TO MO -RESIDENT DEFENDANTS.
First Publication May 18th
To Albina H. Ely, Johnson,
first real name unknown, and Alfred
L. Gustafason, partners doing business
as Johnson and Gustafason, and Geneve
ra Ely, N. S. Richardson, first real name
unknown, Otto Schurman, Henry
Archer, Gus Lindwall, non-resident
defendants:
You and each of jou are hereby
notified that on April 17, 1895 the
-National Liiie insurance company, as
plaintiff began an action against you
and other defendants in the district
court of Lancaster county, Nebraska,
the object of which is to foreclose a
certain mortgage on the followirg land
in said county, to-wit: lot 5 in block 79
in the city of Lincoln, made by Alice
G. Howell and Oliver B. Howell dated
May 9, 1890 to secure the payment of a
promissory note of said Alice G. Howell
and Oliver B. Howell to said National
Life Insurance Company for 811000.00 on
wnicn mere is now aueuyju.W witn
interest irom January i, my at ten per
cent per annum pursuant to coupons.
Plaintiff prays for decree of foreclos
ure and sale of said laud to satisfy said
liens as aforesaid, for the appointment
of a receiver, for deficiency judgment
and general relief. You are hereby
required to answer plaintiffs petition
on or before 'the 24th day of June, 1895.
National Life Insurance Company.
Plaintiff..
ByS. L. Geisthardt, Attorney.
' 'June 8.
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