The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-04-19
MUSIC.
Assther Pleasing Letter from Hot
sDrfaEs-A Rich Debate.


HoT SPRINGS. Ark, April 18th.
This place does not bear marks of
much Improvement, and yet, Ii boasts
Of many modern conveniences. This
looks more singular as it is SO largely
and extensively patronized. The great
amount of money expended here an
nually by visitors would justify a vast
deal of improvement, and of the high
est order. 1t has been a government
reservation until very recently, which
accounts for the apparent want Of en-
terprise; but since deeds are now being
granted to citizens, and since the dona-
ton on the part of the government of
thirty thousand dollars, the city au-
thorities as well as inhabitants, feel en-
couraged to go ahead with redoubled
energy and make amends for past leth-
argy.
In my perambulations through the
valley, the number of new and hand
some buildings in process of erection,
attest the prosperity and popularity as
a resort. The streets are so narrow
that the mountain sides are blasted and
dug out for building sites. A large
sewer and the street railway leave but
a small strip on either side OF the
streets for foot passengers; but. when
the sewer is covered, it will afford an
admirable walk through the main part
of the city. The conveys the
water from the various bath houses.
When a person comes to the Springs
he should place himself under the care
ola good physician. 1t is absolutely
important, however well he may be.
The liver Is an organ which is bound
to be consulted before indulging too
freely In the use Of these waters; it,
therefore, behooves a person to put it
through q thorough cleansing process
before bathing. The waters purge the
system of all impure matter and bring
a great many impurities to the surface,
instead of throwing them of. / have
seen persons turn as yellow as tur-
meric, and It not infrequently makes
n quite sick before any benefit is de-
rived, hence, the necessity of consult
ing a physician at the start. The u.s.
ual charge for a single visit and pre-
scription is two dollars and fifty cents.
Daily consultation at office is twenty
five dollars per month. OF course,
drug bills are not included. Twenty
n baths constitute a course, and the
charge for them is from three to ten
dollars per course, with a small com-
pensation Zone dollar a week. to at
tendant.
There are sixty odd hot springs
which gush from the side of one of the
mountains, in q volume of twenty-five
gallons Of water an hour, at a temper
allure ranging from one hundred and
twenty-five to one hundred and fifty
eight, Fahrenheit.
The city Of Hot Springs has about
five thousand inhabitants, though con-
siderably scattered among the hills and
In the valleys. The place abounds in
hotels, boarding houses, furnished
rooms to let, and restaurants. Board
at hotels ranges from two dollars and
fifty cents to four dollars per day, &C.
cordlng to size and location Of room.
Board and lodging can be obtained in
good families from seven to ten dollars
per week; and restaurant fare from
fifteen cents a meal and upwards. A
watering place affords splendid advant-
ages for the study Of human nature.
A great many frequent such places
who never had an entrance into society
at home; but by dint Of perseverance
and e~ffrontery they force themselves
into the parlors. A young man of this
class at once establishes his Importance
by making himself as conspicuous as
possible. He sits down to the piano,
sings charming little snatches Of bal
lads; trips around the room, bowling
gracefully to this one and that one, and
in due season manages to ingratiate
himself with the ladies, flor there are
always some willing to be taken I'M by
a waltz, a cherry-colored necktie and
an immaculate shirt front. He con.
tinues his antics until some of the girls
actually fall in love with his asinine
lordship. He figures as a Chesterfield
In the parlors, but spends most of his
time and money at the gambling table.
What opinion can we entertain of young
ladies' whose affections are SO readily
wonp Yet they allow a man who
should not be countenanced, to talk
love to them, and indulge in moonlight
strolls as IL he were worthy the conf
dence and admiration Of the highest in
the landl 1t is astonishing; but l have
seen parents who are sensible and exact
ing sit and look placidly on, evidently
much flattered that their daughters
were receiving attention.
Many notables are arriving and de-
parting daily. Among those in the no.
tel at present is the wife of Mr.. Alex.
ander Mann, of Paris. the cattle king
Of Illinois. Perhaps some Of our wyo-
ming stockmen may have met Mr..
Mann. He is an unobtrusive. quiet,
Christian gentleman, and is thoroughly
alive to his business, which demands
his entire attention. He buys AmerI-
can cattle from st. Louis and Chicago,
fattens them for market and ships to
Buffalo and Albany. He ships from
seven to ten thousand annually.