Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-07-30

Tree miles of the Springs, and the stage ride
will be easy and pleasant. There is every
reason to believe that this railroad will soon
De In running order; large number Of state
convicts are employed at a cheap rate, and
The WORK Is pushed forward rapidly. Dag
gers Springs: situated in tsat county of
Virginia, which is spelled Boseto,a, aud pro-
nounced by the natives Bottertort, is an old
time resort, which years ago was well fire.
quented, but which has been in comparative
obscurity since The war. The old fashioned
hotel, with its long row of white cottages,
us magnificent lawn, and its quondam gam
Ding mouse, once attracted large number OF
phur water, bathed In the alkaline pool, aud
hunted and fi>hed in the mountains. The
attractions still remain, bat the overflDw of
guests Is wanting. This neglect by the pub
Tic OF rare opportunities for enjoy ment Offer
ed. is another instance of the degenera,y of
modern times OF city pleasures We have
the croquet ground, The bowling alley, the
WHIST Grub and small talk. Tie eX 'eilent
Dat no: especially varied fare, with its fresh
IN TX, eggs, chickens, muLton, b arrIes, &C.,
reminds one OF the country.
TROUT AND BASS FISHING.
The valley furnishes the sulphur water,
''cure for many Ills" the alkaline ba' III, va
rious trout streams, and the James, with all
its attractions to the bass fisher. There is
10 lack OF variety az far as Fl 'hing is con
ttfneu; all can take a hand, from the small
boy OF the hotel, who successfully daIgles
the lively worm in a neighboring brook, TO
the experienced angler VINO casts his AZ for
trout or tenptS the bass with IA. minnow.
Our hshlng excursions TO the James never
iall To he eUJnya BILE; the three miles of dis
lance TO The stream are made a. nothing by
the uufaiiinC consideration aud kindness of
Capt Geo. f.. Taylor, one of the lessees of
The motel, who is perpetually organizing ex-
petitions for the pleasure OF the guests. The
sIring waters are called "mild sui phur,'
hat are SUI phurous enough in taste and smell
To iOrm pleasing beverage for His Satanic
Majesty. Il should judge and % cause all
weIi-r' gulate1 persons To cling earnestly to
ths ir Loses AT the first draught.
GAME IN THE MOUNTAINS.
The mountains which loom up on every
side are full of wild turkeys and deer. and
an occasional bear is met with; any linger-
Ing suspicious as TO the accuracy of the bear
statement will be dispelled by the stage
driver, who gives a graphic deScr ptiOn of
the shooting of one last year just back of the
MOTEL Inc mountains also furnish mex
haustlOle resources In the way of adventur-
ors climbing and discovery, and crafty the
roamers on their cliffs with scenery of sur
passing beauty. For families with children
VINO with TO enjoy quiet summer, the place
is eXcellently suited, and the young m an who
comes Nth gun and fishing rod and love
for the mountains cannot fail to find amuse-
ment.
POINTS OF INTEREST NEAR DAGGER'S.
This is also convenient center for pedes-
TRANS who wish to circle around among the
mountains, enjoy ing the scenery, tasting the
different waters, and admiring the natural
wonders which abound in this section of Vir-
ginia. Among the notable objects OF interest
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