The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-07-20
VERSAILLES, MlsEsAL SrsIxos, Ill, |
July l8, 1887. !

VERSAILLES, MlHKaAI. SPRIxGs, Ill,
July 18, 1857. !
DIAN GArE:-I wonder if ron have cor
respondent at this famous resort. If not,
you certainly should have. What can be
more enlivening TO denisen Of Keokuk
than an early rise in the morning, dazzling
ride in the bus or carriage, ferry boat trip
across the river, ride in the car ofsuficient
length for those Who enjoy that mode oftsav>
cling, and not long enough to greatly fatigue
those who do not; . transfer to another style
Of conveyance, when . drive Of mile brings
one to the veritable Mineral Syringe Does
not that comprise variety? A large FIVE
story building bursts suddenly upon the Wis.
ion, situated on the side, or, rather, near the
foot Of hill, in n circular open space, with .
skirting Of beautiful forest trees, rising high
one above another, until the tops of the fur
ther ones are clearly defined against the clear
blue sky. The grounds are yet in An uncul-
tvated state, and there is room for much i'm.
provement, but If the proprietors carry on,
their plans, it will certainly be made charm.
| ing place.
The mineral waters are clear, cold, and
not unpleasant to the taste, and spring forth
in the greatest abundance. It is remarkable
what a number Of springs have been discov
cred in this vicinity. The air is very pure
and bracing, and around tae springs decid
ed mineral scent Is discernible.
4 A. B. Smith, Esq, Of Oswego, Ills, hal
recently purchased of Prof. Wilbur half in
terest in the establishment, and his estimablt
lady, the charming and accomplished Mrs
Smith, who goes around among the invalid'
like good Samaritan, is great acquisition
to the society here, as all who know her car
testify.
There ia much discussion with regard t.
the relative advantages and disadvantages o
these springs and Perry Springs, and til,
question can be settled like this: If the.
have the most dancing, we have the stronges
mineral springs if they excel in dressing, VI
enjoy that pleasant abandon which is condu
cives to health and strength; il they hav,
more embellishments of art, we have create
natural advantages.
Though really ] don't think the PER-
ladies can be more charmingly "gotten up
than some Of ours, and while we admire these
we do not criticise those who make no dis
play.
We had an amusing episode the other day
party of ladies and gentlemen came owe
from Perry to view this rival establishment
They shifted the air dainty, tasted the water
condescendingly, rushed into the pleasan
DINING room to scrutinize affairs there
touched the piano scornfully, and sailed GU
disdainfully, declaring they conldn't remain
menent 1t was just the time when mos
Of the ladies were in their rooms, and only
few invaids in easy negliae. we're in the par
lor. What scaiy looking set! they ex
claimed, betraying excessive refinement
their choice expression. 81 have spent tw
winters in Washington, and am accustome
to good society,"" said one of the scornft
ladies, ''and ] couldn't possibly stay here I
: dinner One Of the gentlemen saggeste
that dinner would be over before the7 coul
] return to Perry Springs. 80 well, we ca
. order a fresh one, )" SO off they started in sn
prepe disgust. We hope they do not col
e rectly represent the Perry society, and ar
, very sure they do not. We have our share
iadiss VINO have oho"e ia w~ehinseo socrer
as we'll as that of other cities, and they find
quite possible to remain. In fact we are a
charming people here. at present at least
and we invalids, don't we enjoy comparin
notes and discussing our aches and pains, an
doesn ii tighten our load to find compar
ions in distress and to sympathze with eac
other We think SO.
Al. well, | could gossip longer, but wi
spare you and myself TOO. It is too pleasar
here 10 waste tire with pen.
Good We, "come and see us,
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