Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1874-08-19

| ground, as the question of the pFOprie-
torship OF the springs and adjacent lands
would De settled before the close Of the
present year Palatial hotels would
arise on every side; railroads would run
direct to the Springs, and thousands
would come TO this grand future Baden
Baden from every State of the Union,
and all the States, kingdoms and en-
pires Of the old woTld.U He remarked
that he did not intend to have spoken
at 40 great length, az be "eould not
speak well except on q political suFject,
and he wished them to again remember
that be was not there on political mis-
sion, aud would therefore thank them
and bid them goodnight" Perhaps the
subtle senator had another reason for
not induIging in any political flights, as
he plainly observed, with notebook in
hand close beside him,
"a CHIEF amang them takfn' notes.
And faith heed prent 'em."
After Clayton retired loud cries were
made for Mcclure" 'Poker-Jaek, -
"McClure;" bat youth in the crowd
silenced the voices by proclsiming a
self-evident fact that "POker Jack was
ever the way, holding four little ones in
game draw, and trying to raise a chap
with an ace full out OF his boots" The
acknowledgement was next called for,
but he was either
FIGHTING THE TIGER,
or engaged in some other equally agree
able amusement, for he failed to put in
his appearance, and the band and crowd
left apparently disgusted.
"A STIFF GAME OF POKER
followed, in which all hands engaged,
which lasted till long after the " wee
short hours ayant the tWal." A so
iOurner "fell'' to the tune of q Thousand,
but a smart young Memphis "spOrt, "
who plays cool, firm and cautious
game, took his place and picked up
eight hundred of the amount, so that
the Arkansas travellers had only enough
left to pay their whisky bills. Another
political conference was held in the
morning, and things were said to be
''fixsd all right" and the party took a
hurried leave for home the following
morning, evidently not very highly Ella
ted at their poker-political trip.
HOT SPRINGS HOTEL.
Although up till yesterday afternoon
the thermometer has been ranging from
103o 20 105' in the shade, the arrivals
AAOhA pa - Va NAAC LDuhAAI a. AllG
Hot Springs hotel have been quite nu-
merous. Among the arrivals from
Memphis are General Horrigan CwhO is
at the Grand Central), ], and Captain Sam.
H Shock, DR.. A. K. Taylor, Mr.. J. W.
Wilder, Mrs. Walsh, Mrs. Yancey, who
are at the Hot Springs hotel. This pOpu-
lar house is admirably arranged and ex-
cellently conducted for the comfort and
pleasure OF visitors by the proprietCrs,
Messrs. Buchanan, Inskeep Il Co. The
individual partners are S. c. Buchanan,
w. n. Iuskeep, }. T. Thompson aud W.
A. Griffith. These gentlemen efficiently
assisted by the polite and Obliging book
keeper, Major Smytne, give their per-
sonsl attention to the several depart
menis so that the wants OF every guest
are promptly attended 70. The cuisine
is under charge Of Major Tom Sheridan
and Mr.. Joe. MOlen, who made their
record long ago on the Mississippi river,
as stewards and caterers, and need no
encOmiums from your correspondent.
Even in this far out of the way place
a printed bill Of fare is placed on each
guests plate every day, and dinners
served uP in a style that even hotels Of
great pretentions might feel proud. The
rooms are large, airy, well ven tiiated and
the beds superb, while the enterprising
determined to make their
among the best in the
are engaged in introducing gas
which will be ready for lighting up in
aoOut a week. Hoffman & Hamilton's
nicely fitted up baths are attached to
the hotel so that guests in going to or
from the baths are always under cover,
which is certainly q great desiderdtlID5
when folks are perspiring at every pore
from the rays of the sun, q bath at 9So,
and draught Of half gallon of water
at temperature OF 1909.
THE GRAND CENTRAL HOTEL
is located near the upper portion of the
valley, and is r large wooden structure
with verandshs all around it The
rooms are also good, and the table said
to ne excellent, but, owing to its pO-
sition, it does not seem to be very pOpu-
lar with visitors, although, during the
early part of the season 1t did 8 thriving
business.
THE RECTOR HOUSE
is popular with q class of visitors af-
ficted with certain ills, as it has iron,
and arsenic springs close to
the house, with baths fitted up with
much taste. The table is well supplied
with all the market affords.
THE OTHER HOTELS.
There are over a dozen other hotels of
various grades, and with bills of fare
and prices to suit all palates and pock-
cts, which are more or less patronized
by those whose object it is to study
economy. The boarding and lodging
houses are also numerous, and good fare
hea rR-plT1rad q GnUaFal 70
DR.. R. W. CREIGHTON.
The many friends of DR.. Creighton
will learn with pleasure and satisfaction
that he has completely recovered from
his late illness, and left this afternoon
on a trip to the north to reeuperate, ex-
pecting to return in about couple of
weeks. The ever-popular and irTepres-
sible DR.. A. X. Taylor is here in charge
Of De CTeighton's practice, and has al
ready made himself one of the best
known physicians in the valley. He
will remain here during the remainder
o. the season, and may be persuaded to
return and resume practice next year.
1t need scarcely be added that ne is a
yrt at favorite with his lady patients,
both old and young.
THE HOT SPRINGS.
Although much has been written in
regard to these wonderful springs brief
description may prove Of interest. 1t is
from the carefully prepared
report on the climatology, etc, of
Arkansas, submitted to the American
medical association by DR.. George w.
Lawrence, the Oldest and one OF the
most experienced physicians in this val
ley: These springs, fifty-seven 10 num-
Der, ranging in temperature from 93o
to 1902 Fahrenheit, discharge over five
hundred thousand gallons of water
daily, sufficient in quantity to accom-
moiste with excellent bathing ten
thnnss nd hathars auaru dau of the uaar