Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-12-30

VI eSeHlS WHICH, plolHly speak IOr
themselves. RENO.
NOTES BY THE WAY.
Special Correspondence of the Standard.
Continuing our journey, there is
nothing calling for special remark
until we arrive at
BADEN BADEN,
which is beautifully located in q val
ley at the foot Of the Black Forest,
partially surrounded by thickly wood
cd hills. This place is one Of the
most fashionable resorts in Europe,
and here thousands upon thousands
annually gather from all parts Of the
Continent in pursuit Of various OBJ
jects,-soms enjoying u period Of re-
creation from the perplexing cares Of
business, others seeking health, At
tracted hither by the quasi medicinal
virtues Of its hot springs, bubbling
forth from tho rocks in the immediate
vicinity, and still others in search of
pleasure. This latter class is the
most numerous. Pleasure has it,
home here, and every appliance that
art and taste could suggest has been
brought into requisition for the full
fillment Of the object. Handsome
streets, largo hotels, and charming
promenades abound; but the real
life of Baden Baden centers in the
Kursaal. The building itself is o
noble structure, and, before the ne
farious practice of gambling was q.
polished by the Emperor Of Germa-
ny, few years since, it was the
scene of repeated instances of crime
and ruin. 1t is now used as refresh
ment saloon, ball room, and theater,
and just in front, in the open grounds,
some of the finest bands in Germany
play every afternoon, TO an immense
concourse of promenaders from va
rious parts OF the world. Next in
importance il
THE TRINKHALLE,
In other words the Drinking House,
referring to the spa-water, which is
always TO be obtained on free draught,
as also warm baths. ready for those
who desire to test the medicinal
properties of it, springs. The build
ing is an elegant structure with .
magnificent piazza, frescoed with the
history and legend Of the place.
Many excursions Of considerable
interest are made from here into the
Black Forest, and other directions;
but this must suffice.
Our course lies from hero to Stras-
burg. A short, but interesting Jour
ney, skirting a. it does the beautiful
and varied mountains OF the Black
Forest on the left. At Appenweir .
short divergence from our main line
10 necessary.
srRAsBURa.
This 10 the capital of Elsacsonce,
. province Of Germany, but for 200
years under the dominion Of France.
It was restored TO Germany in the
fall OF 1870, by the surrender Of Gen.
Ulrich, after . long siege and detsr.
mined resistance, and. not until the
city and garrison were reduced to the
very verge Of starvation. This - q
very old place, extending back to the
Romans tor il origin, and IL situated
on both sides Of The III river, Q abort
distance from it, copAusnce with the
Rhine. Ny first visit was 10 the
CHURCH OF 81. rRoxAs,
. very ancient structure, 10 enter
which tickets OF admission ere essen
hal. but they can b secured near by
Tor . confederation. On sntsrinR BY
: small door from The rear of the
building. the Arss object that arrests
the attention d
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