Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1875-08-03

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This place Of public resort, which may
properly be termed the Saratoga Of idaho,
is becoming more popular and widely cell
ebrated at each recurring season. Not
only do invalids and the bed-stricken come
from all parts of the country to drink of
and battle in the pellucid and health-restor-
ing waters, but pleasure-seekers as well,
repair to the spot from far and near and
spend days in bathing, swimming, and
otherwise indulging in the pleasant recre-
atoms at all times available there. The
scenery surrounding the springs is truly
grand and picturesque, and one which the
lover of nature delights to contemplate.
The buildings are SO situated that they
catch the full benefits of the cool breezes
constantly playing up and down More
creek. The giant pines towering to the
skies, directly in 'front.' add greatly to the
natural beauty of the surroundings, while
the pine-covered hills in the rear make up
magnificent back ground. The range Of
mountains to the south, the side in view
diversified by shady groves and grassy
dells, and whose summit is frequently
handicapped, also lends an enchantment
to the scene that is peculiarly charming
The bathrooms are clean and we'll provid-
ed with the necessary accompaniment;
the rooms are large and airy, and the beds
soft, clean, and free from vermin. The
ladies' department is presided over by Mrs.
Cooper, who, combined with the assistance
of firstclass cook, also superintends the
kitchen. The swimming pond IS enclosed
with plank, and on the west side is row
of rooms for the accommodation of bath
ers. Stretched lengthwise across the pond
is rope for the convenience of ladies and
children learning to swim. The area Of
the surface we do not know, but the pond
is plenty large enough for the purpose in
tended, with water clear as crystal at any
desired depth, and bottom smooth and
soft, but not muddy. A pin on the bottom
is plainly visible so clear is the water. The
temperature is not quite blood-warm, and
remains at that register the year round.
No evil effects have ever followed plunge
and swim in the pond, nor has any acct
dent ever occurred to those who enter the
water.
That these mineral springs possess med
icinal properties to high degree, and ef-
feet cures where other treatment fails, the
hundreds OF people throughout the Terri
tory who have given them fair trial un-
der proper medical advice will readily and
chcerfully testify. We have yet to hear of
q single case that was either not perma-
manently cured or greatly relieved and inn
proved and life prolonged. where a per-
sistent course Of treatment was followed
out. A chemical analysis Of the waters has
never been made that we are aware Of and
whether it ever IS detracts not particle
from the great curative virtues possessed
by them. Their effects upon the human
system are magical, and as yet unexplain-
able They not only cure the sick but
they invigora.e and strengthen the we'll
and strong. All who have visited them
during the past twelve years will bear us
out in these statements. 1t is within the
reach of any who may doubt to test the
matter.
At one time, in the golden flush Of the
Basin, hundreds daily visited the springs,
and opposition lines of hacks made trips
up and down every hour in the day and far
into the night, loaded each way with
men, women and children. Then the prop
erty would readily have commanded thou
sands of dollars. Were these springs 10,
Gated on some great thoroughfare-the
continental railway, for instance-Or In
some of the eastern states, they would have
a worldwide celebrity, and be worth mil.
lions Of dollars.
THE damage sustained by the fires In
the woods has amounted, during the past
few years, to thousands of dollars, no,
counting in the wanton destruction of val
liable timber. The loss has mostly fallen
upon the gulch miners, in that their former
abundant supply of water has been greatly