The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-09-30

to the springs for relief have either
| been greatly helped or entirely cured. The
waters Of these springs are clear and taste,
less, many of the springs varying in t.mper,
allure, some being cold and others so hot that
one can take only two or three swallows in
succession. They seem to act like charm
upon rheumatism, asthma, 81 k headache,
oatarrh and all blood diseases. Habits formed
/ by the use of alcohol or opium are cured by
the use OF these waters, as persons using
them for drinking or bathing purposes can
easily abstain from the use Of stimulants.
Ofthe many springs to be found here, II is
said that scarcely any two possess the sane
mineral qualities in equal proportion, hence
the various classes of invslids find in some of
these medical springs qualities that are
adapted for the various 81 sses of diseases
| with which they are afflicted. Most OF the
group of springs near the city issue from the
west side of East Hot Springs mountain and
the waters are conducted in pipes and tubes
to the various hotels and bath houses. The
"Big Iron" sprihg is the largest Of the group
| and about 500 gallons of water runs from
this spring per minute. This spring supplies
water for six hotels and bath houses. The
natural heat of this water as it comes from
the spring is 100 degrees,
Aside from the bath houses already in
operation there are five magnificent new ones
being erected by wealthy persons, who are
trying to Guido each other in point Of ele-
gance, convenience and durability. All of
these bath houses are to be finished and
ready for occupancy by the lat OF January.
Improvements of all kinds are going on
here The sound of the saw and hammer are
heard on all sides. There are probably more
improvements going on here than in any
place of its sze in the United States. East
Hot Springs mountain all belongs to the gov
eminent, and no buildings except bath houses
can be erected upon it, and the builders have
to lease the ground from the government.
A road leading to the summit Of
this mountain has just been completed
by the government and on the summit
fine observatory has been erected,
where magnificent view of the surroun1-
ing country can be obtained. The scenery
from this observatory is simply panorama
of great beauty. Away to the northward
are seen the Crystal mountains, raising their
heads, in dim outlines, almost to the skies.
Fine specimens of crystal are found here.
This is also in the midst of the newly dscov-
cred silver region. Aside from the hot
springs, there are also great variety of
other mineral springs. Twelve miles north
Of Hot Springs, at the foot of one Of the
Ozark mountains, and in the midst Of the
newly discovered silver regions, are
the Mountain Valley springs" whose waters
have attained wonderful reputation in the
cure of various classes of diseases, such rs
dyspepsia, etc. A large and commodious
hotel has been erected near these springs, so
at nominal cost all can partake of them.
Seven miles south of Hot Springs are found
the Sulphur Springs, whose waters are
highly recommended for mercurial diseases.
The "Clus.er Springs" made up of ten or
more similar to the Hot Springs, are found
three miles east of the city. All the springs
contain different mineral qualities, such as
soda, sulphur, potash. iron, etc.
Travellers when they reach this city should
90 at once to some good hotel and avoid all
confidence men and drummers, who only
drum You for a share Of your money.
The only direct and most practical route to
reach Hot Springs ia by way of the st.
Louis, Iron Mountain q Southern railway.
This company has spared no pains TO make
this the favorite route to travel
and have introduced every possible appli-
ance that will conduce to the comfort of in
valids and to the convenience of the travel
ing public This road is fully equipped
with sleeping coaches, which run from st.
Louis to the Springs, and from Texarkana to
the Springs, SO that persons living in either
the north or south can reach this place with
out any trouble Round trip tickets can be
bought at reduced rates from, St. Louis and
Other cities Throughout the land, SO that at a
nominal cost nj suffering from disease can
be benefited or entirely cured by these won
derful waters A.