Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-19
Badfn-Baden
I'm the
Black Forest.

.The Journey from Heidelberg to
Cos resembles a drive through a nat
ural park The charm increases every
moment and reaches Its climax IN
Baden-Baden and its surroundings
Thus wrote more than thirty years ago
a German author. much read In MS
time, Max Ring. Since that time Baden
Baden has, of course. been much en-
larged and beautified, although ITS
waters did not need any artificial
means to attract friends and admirers
The romantic Cos valley, where the
rhododendrons and magnolias bloom
close to the tall dark pines. was al
than gambling paradise Ne"
and handsome roads winding for hours
and hours through forests were made.
and new means of locomotion have
sprung into life. The highest officials
and the cure committee vie with one
another in trying to render the stay
IN Baden pleasant and varied to vlsi-
tors. Concerts, theatrical perform
ances balls at the kurhaus and
number OF sports such as tennis, golf.
and croquet are enjoyed; also deer,
pheasant and partridge. shooting and
trout fishing
The thermal springs and mild eli
mate combined with forest walks give
TO Baden Baden a rare charm. The
late King Edward VII and Queen
Alexandra, the Emperor Alexander ii
of Russia the Duchess of Hamilton.
Princess Marie OF Baden. Prince Bis
marck, Prince GortschakoF. Lord and
Lady Augustus LOTUS. Theirs. Tur-
Kenev. Franz List and Brahms loved
its beautiful glades.
The celebrated Iichtenthaler Alice.
with its gigantic trees, has become u
natural boulevard. where the fash Jon
able visitors of cosmopolitan society
are accustomed to meet. International
races take place there every year in
August
They have made the place irresistible
for the throngs who seek rest and
health under the shady pines of the
romantic Black Forest. Baden Baden
offers the most favorable conditions to
convalescents of every nation and of
every grade of society, and possesses
special and efficacious healing proper
ties even for the most serious cases.
The chief factors are Its climate, Its
situation and, I'm particular. its celebrated
hot springs The valley is open to the
west, but otherwise surrounded by a
chain of mountains, and is particularly
sheltered toward the north and the north
east. The rnildneSs and equability of the
climate find still more expression iT
quite southern vegetation. There is con-
sequently only moderate humidity. with
slow change of temperature and alb
breeze which usually prevails prevents
damp or extreme heat. The difference Of
the temperature of day and night, of sun
ana shade Is not so marked as in hot
climates The remarkable purity OF the
air and the entire absence of dust are
due to the luxuriant foliage. The mild
ness OF the climate causes no particular
reaction. and is very valuable for weak
and eXcitable constitutions. This Is par
ticularly the case with patients suffering
from govt, rheumatism, catarrh and
heart complaints.
An unlimited supply of delicious drink.
ing water and an excellent system OF
drainage give Baden-Baden the reputa
ton OF hygienic town. One of the mos
important health factors is the ho
springs According to analysis they art
alkaline salt thermal waters. with 18th