The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-08-13

Here we encountered q terrific thun-
der storm, which burst upon rs IN all
its fury, threatening to destroy every
thing before II ere we could prepare to
meet it, Fortunately, however its fury
seemed to bepartly spent before reach
Ing us. After the storm we built up
cheerful campfire, and gathered around
il, merrily discussing the wonders of
Colorado, and in the meantime think
ing OF the loved ones at home. At Il
late hour we retired TO rest, and woke
not till the god Of day, in all his splen-
dor, looked down over the mountains
upon us.
Tuesday morning we leisrely re-
sumed our journey amusing ourselves
occasionally by shooting prairie dogs,
The scenery between Denver and
Pixies Peak is grand indeed, descrlp-
ton of which 1t would be impossible
for me 20 give. Suffice IL to say, that
at every step you see something new
and grand. The second night found
us encamped on the divide between
the Arkansas and Platte rivers, forty
eight miles south Of Denver. Then we
began to realize that the air was much
more rarliled than ut Denver, and on
climbing up The mountains our breath
ing became very much hurried, and it
was rather difficult to inhalc suili-
cient amount Of oxygen. Here we
found ourselves at an altitude Of about
5000 feet above the level of the sea,
and found our blankets and overcoats
to be welcome companions that night.
This is an elevated plain, covered with
rich waving grass, and occupied mostly
by rancho men, who have large herds
Of stock, mostly cattle and sheep.
Wednesday night found us camped
us the entrance of Glenn Eyrie, Il very
romantic canyon, where lives Gen.
Palmer and family, lord Of all he sur
veys, being the only occupant of the
canyon. His residence is very grand.
Glenn Eyrie is in the vicinity of the
Garden of the Gods, Mt which place
we spent one day examining the Won
der of nature. 1t would be useless for
the most gifted to attempt Il descrip-
ton of this place, much less !, and in
gazing around we were made TO eN-
claim, chow wonderful are the works
of God.n
The next day, Thursday, we arrived
at Manatow Springs, at which place
wepitched our tent, and are still hold
ing forth, drinking Of the waters of
the fabulous springs Of Colorado, said
to be the same that Don Lafont was
in search Of three hundred years ago,
when he was fooling about the swamps
Of Florida in search Of the lifc-givmg
fountain. But alas he failed to find 1t,
and returned home an old man.
Since our arrival here it has rained
every day, not only in the mountains,
but also in the valleys, rendering irri-
CATION unnecessary this year, although
the gardeners have their bitches in
readiness in case ofnecd He who does
not think it rains during the summer
months in this territory is simply mis-
taken.
Manatow Springs are situated at the
base of Pixies Peak, in Williamson's
canyon, seven miles northwest from
Colorado Spring, beautiful town ON
an elevated plain, eighteen months
old, with two thousand inhabitants,
located on the Denver and Rio Grande
Railroad, seventy-six miles south Of
Denver. In the vicinity of Manatow
can be seen some of The most beautiful
scenery in the mountains. Already
these springs are becoming noted rs a
summer resort for tourists and inva-
lids. The elite from all parts of the
continent may be seen here, spending
their time and money in search of that
inestimablc boon--health. The Soda
Water Springs are five in number.
The water in taste and appearance is
very much like the soda water drawn
from soda fountain commonly used
in drug store. The water from these
springs is not only used for drinking
purposes, but is being used very extern
sively for bathing. There are about a
dozen lighthouses well arranged and
doing good business charge seventy
five cents per bath, and some parties
are making fortunes out of them. The
waters may possess some curative
properties, but whether they do or not,
they are well patronized, giving evil
dence that the fools are not all dead
yet.
Situated about three-quarters of a
mile up the canyon are the chalybeate
springs, said TO be possessed of wonder
full curative properties, the waters be-
ing strongly impregnatcd with iron
and soda, but mostly iron. Quite q
revenue is derived from these springs
by charging each individual using the
water ten cents day. These spring:
are already the Saratoga of the West
and the day is not far distant, perhaps
when they will become as famous rs
any of the Eastern watering places.
Mountain Peak, Glen Eyrie, Garder
of the Gods, and Pixies Peak are al
objects of interest to the tourist, and
description of them, were ! compe
tent tie give it, would fill q volume, ant