The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-26

Correspondence of the indianapolis Journal
WEST BADEN SPRINGS, May %, i884-Al-
ready the "Hi-Kah" of the ha.Ga,man is rever-
beratlng aln"ng the hills Of Orange county,
along the stony road that leads the invalid
and the DPSasure- seeker to Baden. Your CORE
spondent waz among the first Of the season to ner
vously seek this land wherethe voiceof the liver
pad cometh not, aid every ripping stream is a
chorus of sulphates ci>%bonates and ehlorides.
The people Of Orange coUNty have just begun.
within the last few years, to ''preclate the value
Of their springs and to make 'efal use Oh the
water and within the same period hi = me county
gradually passed under the control of t. - hepuO
licans, which iustifies the suppositolI that
the springs i'll Lost river valley ,Nlli
cure chronic Democracy as well "a
dyspepsia. There is a striking resemblance be-
tween Lost river and the Democratic party
Suddenly sinking into the earth as if lost to sight
forever, miles away it breaks forth from its sub
tefranean cavern, stronger, swfter and mudder
than before. The annual visitors to this famous
resort will be greatly surprised this year as
they cross the little bridge that spans French Lick
creek, and round up the hill to the hotel land
ing at the many improvements. An elegant
new building has been erected, grassy terraces
lead up TO the long porches, and snow white
fences inclose the entire grounds The springs
have been purchased by company of live men,
residents of this county. Dr. James Braden and
family, formerly of Indianapolis. reside at the
springs The Docto,, who is in Washington Ter.
ritory in charge of the landofice at Walls
Walla, is expected home in a.few days, to remain
during the season. ...f .....t .iaa
Nolnore will the familiar face of Dr. ]. A.
Lane, the founder of Baden, be seen movin.
among the guests. He has gone to that ''ltnds-
covered country" He died a few months since
at Paoli, this county. He was quite q noted
character in this portion of the State. Coming
here years ago from eastern New York he asso-
ciated himself with the late Col. w. A. Boiles,
in the ownership of the French Lick springs.
Some business differences arising. Mr. Lane
withdrew and developed the Baden springs
Col. Bolles, whom Jefferson Davis called the
Gallant Colonel Bolles - for bravery at the bat
tie of Bueua Vista, which compliment probably
had much TO do with shaping Col. Bolles South
ern sympathies during tho war, is buried near
here i'll the yard adjoining his old home
large stone vault marking the spot
Orange county is q fine grazing county. Her
'hills rock-ribbed and ancient as the sun; her
''vales stretching in pensive quietness between
afford the richest pasturage for countless herds
Everywhere, throughout the whole county, along
the red roads, fine, large residences and barns,
in the choicest locations, greet the eye Orange
county is noted for its apple brandy. "The
spirits of fernenti' is a household phrase. The
apple crop is almost certainty, especially upon
the elevations.
This is a goodly place for one who would break
away from political preferences and conventions,
from Wall street head lines from reports of fail
ures, and delegate figuring
To drink at the cool bubbng spring
To hear the joyous wood birds sing,
To wait the dinner bells glad ring
Makes life a bright aud joyful thing.
S, Z. o.