The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-07-15
MINERAL WELLS.
THE WATERING PLACE OF TEXAS.
A Correspondents Graphic Description
of This Popular Health Resort
It's Beauties and its BentitS-
The Nominations, Etc.


There is very much in the at
tractive surroundings of Mineral Wells
which appreciably tends to enthuse, OK
ilerate and rejoice the beholder when
viewing the prospect from the summit Of
either of the group of three stumps of
mountains which rise abruptly to Il great
height from the skirts of the valley and
village below. As seen from Il ledge Of
rocks, upwhirlcd aloft by some unseen
force in physical nature, the features OF
the landscape spread before us are made |
up in part Of fertile champaign, which |
stretches to the front as well as to the |
right and left obliQuc and isdOtted at ir- |
regular intervals with the homes of i'll
dustrious husbandmon, whose thrift,
taste and allluence, is denoted by the
breadth of their improvements, and the
number stock which roam and browse
the commons. Further on, the eye in
its rambes is arrested by change of
scenery and finds undiminished pleasure
in the treat afforded by the sturdy oak
cresting and other growth, which man
tie the hilltOps, fluctuations and cOYes,
thus forming variegated scene ofbeauty
uniquely grand, the moro so when the
sun is sinking to rest and
sends its parting rays to linger
upon the crest OF the hills, as il torch
light was needed to soften the touch OF
the deepening shadows of the closing
day, and enhance the picturesque lowell
ness of the scene. Taken at its face
value, Mineral Wells must be rated as
one Of the few towns favored by tickle
fortune; in testimony Of which, she has
thriven beyond cherished hopes and
expectations as Il health resort, and,
albeit, she is only about three years old
and six miles from the nearest railway
station, she has much to exhibit, which
attest the faith, pluck and energy OF
the citizens, in her numerous hotels and
stores, and snug residences, which
abound on either hand along her we'll
Kept streets. 1t goes without saying
that the magical power of the slaves Of
+ Aladdin Mustapha and his lamp have
left no trace of their brilliant perform
ancos here, and whilst, unlike Jonah's
gourd, this town did not spring up in
one nights time, yet, it bounded to It's
ieet from its inception stout, erect and
struggling infant, midst circumstances
which seemed the forcOrdination Of
precOcious villagehood, growing out Of
well-grounded enthusiasm over the
discovery Of the nearest approach in
mineral water to that for which
the Spanish explorer searched
III am ASlut from Illp superior
merits of the mineral properties of those
waters, whose analysis need not be pro-
duced here, as the cures effected ana
relief wrought are facts of such wide
publicity, as to afford the highest cVi
uence in support OF their claims to pub
liz FAVOR; there are other cNcellenccs
which cannot be oversighted, and which
must avail to tempt hithcr some of those
who are in quest of health, rest and
pleasure Notlceably, the first in con
sideration, is the ample provision made
for the agreeable entertainment of wish
tors. Do not apprehend that this writer
and soiourncr will be charged with the
too common vice of oNaggeratiOn in af.
tirming that no place of similar preten.
tons can be cited anywhere in this
state, which Outranks this resort
prices being equal--in the breadth and
llberality of preparation. Moreover
there are other convenicnCes in addition
to these, which the thong pandercr L
human passions, tastes and caprices ha.
not overlooked, and these are modest,
well titted-up saloons, billiard halls, and
livery stables, which in no small degree
cater and contribute TO the diversion o.
their patrons. Withal, there yet remain.
to be heralded, the gratifyinl
benefits derived from what ar,
no less enjoyable, and there are the
quiet strolls To be lesurely made through
well shaded hooks and valleys, and M
the stony pathways and rugged noun
tain sides TO their breezy SUBMITS. Thi,
exercise is most salutary in its effects
and when moderately undertaken IN
connection with the refreshing bath,
ana wholesome food, acts and reacts lil,,
strengthening cordial; and It's inhuenc,
is felt in the drill and discipline OicvcrN
az h.tl .,l lft,..f 4 = -
trumpeters, these waters have risen to
nigh degree of favor in popular appre
citation; perfOrce OF their own admiitot
specific virtues as an Alternative Az,
s. restorative, resulting from well-knowI
benelicent achievements in eases q
long-suilering from the evil effects Il
rheumatism. torpid liver, blood impuri
ties, Indigestion, constipation, skin an
kidney affections. Before INDUCING i
pardouahle DEPRESSION, and whilst o
this subject, the liberty of SAYING {
those who are stricken with ailirtion'
hand, and need relief, and To others ,
tile crowded cities of tie country, whoar
the almost barbcCucd victims OF intens
heat who need rest and relaxation, VIII
Z. are sorcly plagued with business cag
and its collateral incidents, anxiety
evil torcbodngs, and rasplng dOuhl
those singing lizards, swapping turtle
and horned frogs OF the human system
ever on the alert, and reasonably cor
spring to riotouSly upset our equanim
tY, and place az a discount our reSpe,
for most OF the ten commandments;
these | would SAY, repair 10 Miu'ru
Wells, and make your appeal for rcli,
under the trespass act, not 20 him who,
namo the great seal Of Solomon bOr,
but 10 the odtgrOWth of his wise prov
dence; this Subterranc2n reservoir
heating watcrS-naturcs great soNeroig
cure sparkling and fresh from the IN
searchable recesscs Of her mystcriot
laboratory.
While the writer ~ mambitiOus
his tastes aud aspirations, he, nevorth
less, loioices TO learn that The aggregate
wisdom of the Democracy i'm convcntiu
met, las SO acccptahly and wurthil
discharged their duty in conhdiug
stainless hands the ensign of the part,
and in presenting a. candidates for ii
sutlrages of the people for the highc
offices in the land, men Of such pre-cm
nent fitness and abilities. An cnuuuci
. ton OF platform of principles signlh,
naught and must he quoted
Valuoless rs ever were tinklir
symbol and sounding bras
unless party chleitians and cNplnen
illustrate in their private aud ollcl
characters, as made up by dclibcra
acts and ulterances, their willjngnc
and resolutions unchange ably fixed,
Loyalty uphold every party pledge, !
prosecuting 10 a final cDnsummatit
those policies which are the offspring
public eXigencies in their onlighten,
thought, and which best subserves Il
ends of good government by PROMOTE
the well-beng and material interests
the many, as opposed 70 tina, OF ie
We assert that our candidates. not on
exemplify in their exalted talents at
virtues, the sincerity of our party d
clarations, but from their known pr
fession of popular prime pies, stand
an earnest of our good will and moder
ton; in that we have consulted d
hlghtes; interests, honor and dignity
the Nation, by conlOriuing with wild
SDrpnd sentiment auuuY honest IA