The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-03-29
THE ARKANsAw nor spaIxCs.
Interesting Letter from d Lady WrI,
1er-Cheyenhes Who are TieFe.
orFespondenee I'd DE Leader.

that a number OF persons from Chey-
enne and Wyoming, are desirous OF
seeking a ~rejuyenating process, by
which to recover health and spirits, /
have concluded that a letter from this
part of Arkansas would not be alto
gether Objectionable.
The springs are reached by a narrow
gauge, running from Malvern, which
place is about thirty miles distant.
There are a number of springs scattered
among the hills; but the vicinity of
Hot Springs, is certainly one of ma
lures wild, romantic spots, frequented
by the raccpon, opossum, turkey, bear,
deer, etc, and haunted by the broken
down and spiritless invalid, from all
parts of the union. The eastern and
western people come here during the
winter months, while the southern peo-
pie find relief from the searching rays
of a more sunny CLINE, during the
months of June, July and August.
Hotel accommodations are good-much
better than n would suppose from
the inaccessibility and rapid growth OF
the place. The town is built on the
narrow space, between high and abrupt
hills, consequently, the streets are mar
row and the drives poor. Equestrian
ism is INDUCED in much more than
driving about the Springs. and you sell
dom see a party return without bright
eyes and rosy cheeks, after inhaling
the pure, invigorating air of this noun
famous region. Bathing facilities are
most excellent. The natural tempera-
ture of the hot water is one hundred
and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. begin bathing
at ninety-six or eight, and increase the
temperature at pleasure. until they are
enabled to stand the vapor baths. Most
people who come here are materially
benefited; indeed, some remarkable
cures have been effected. One gentle
man who had been afflicted with rheu-
matism for several years, came here on
crutches, with his body almost doubled
from disease and contraction of the
muscles. He plunged into his bath and
remained submerged one hour, though
in direct opposition to his physicians
instructions-the time for bathing be-
ing limited to ten minutes. He could
scarcely creep to the bath house, but
he actually came out with his body per-
fectly erect, and his crutches on his
shoulders! This as no fiction. He said
he distinctly felt his muscles relaxing,
and as long as that continued he re-
manned in the water. The waters are
said to be injurious to consumptives, or
to persons afflicted with any pulmonary
complaint, but especially adapted to
the diseases of females, and those who
are subject to neuralgia and rheuma-
tism.
There are different theories in regard
to the n in which the water is
heated. 1t may possibly come from the
center of the earth, where there is con-
slant heat, or the water may be heated
by a chemical union of the different
minerals through which it passes; at
any rate. it is hot and filled with min
eral matter. 1t is necessary for q per-
feet bath, to lie on your back and
quaf hot water, before yon are pre-
pared to emerge from the bathing tub.
The scenery around the Springs is
enchanting, and there is a uniqueness
and novelty about the town which
makes it attractive.
There are three fine jewelry stores
here, several splendid dry goods estab-
lishments, grocery stores in abundance,
millinery shops and every thing one
would be likely to find in a much older
and larger place. There are certainly
great ~undeveloped around
the Springs. Some of the finest speci-
mems of the mineral kingdom are to be
found in these hills. Nature has an
eye always to economy, and this sur
rounding country will yet contribute
her share, at some future day, to the
mineral wealth of the union.
1 have written without any inten-
ton of ~monopolizing too much space,
and if 1 have ~trespassed, forgive. 1
would recommend these springs to all
disappointed oficeseekers, and repining
lovers-a cure is certain.
An important item, which l have
neglected to mention, must not be for
gotten, namely, physicians. There r
quite a number of good ones here,
among whom none stands higher in his
profession than DIR. T. j. Reid. He
is a most successful practitioner, a
thorough and accomplished gentleman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hunter, Mr.. and Mrs.
Branson, Mrs. Bergman, Mrs. Holt
and Mr.. Hurlburt are all here, cheerful
and apparently well. Mr.. Branson,
who left Cheyenne in January, on
crutches, has long since cast them
aside and is perfectly restored, with
the exception of one wrist, which con-
tinues somewhat weak. A great many
Denver people have been here this win
ter. Mr.. Tritch, a Denver banker, and
wife have recently come.
MINNEuAuA.