The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-08
HOT SPRINGS SPRAYS.
NOTES OF THE DAY FROM THE VI
vACIoUs VALLEY.
Visitors See Southern Election--As to
the State Capital-Prominent People
at the springs-A Palatial Hotel to
be Built.
pecIal Correspondence Of The Appeal.

peclal correspondence OF Inc Appeal
lloT SPLINGs, Ark, April 6.-The cleo
non here Tuesday was pre-eminently 'the
event OF the season" and II afforded rare
entertainment TO the 1000 Northerners
who are now sojourning in this vale OF
vapors. Owing to local party complica-
tons many Democratic leaders we're found
zealously hob-nobbing with the colored
brethren for the success OF the Republican
nominee for Mayor, while au coniraire not
few negroes no less vigorously We'd with
the followers Of the Democratic standard
bearer in espousing his cause 1t was a
revelation to the man from the North.
The Mayor-elect is decidedly tho poor
mans friend" to use his own picturesque
phraseoogy, aud, having risen from the
ranks, no one doubts the propriety Of this
appelation for him. Visitors 10 the Hot
Springs will be introduced to the Hon.
John Loughran, and for the next two
years he will do the city's official hand.
shaking, which is the principal essential
10 tbs Mayoralty in cosmopolitan place
| like this.
The denizens Of Hot Springs, who are
nothing II not entirely enthusiastic, have
been given ample cause 10 crow Justify.
Quite recently the Pine Blul commercial
aud the Toxarkana Independent, two OF the
most influential journals in the State, have
pronounced in favor of Hot Springs rs the
best place for the State capital. This now
infant issue promises healthiul growth
within the next decade. II Is admitted
that the State needs a new capitol, and un-
doubleday this city would erect magnili-
cen. one in order to secure the coveted
honor. Tho acquisition OF such advocates
nv the Commercial and the Independent is u
straw not be overlooked.
Republicans who live here and are en-
thusiastic M to the merits Of tho place pre-
dict that great blessings will How TO Hot
, Springs under tho present Administration
in the shape Of municcnt appropriations
TOT improving and bcautilyng the hot
water reservation. The mountain from
, which the water issues can he rendered
r highly attractive, and IL IL said the policy
. OF the new Secretary Of the Interior will bC
. 10 that end. Congressman are interested
3 In making this favored spot as comfortable
. and inviting rs possible, because they arr
each year becoming more numerous II
, their visits hilher.
A splendid enterprise now under head
| way ~ inc Dullulng OF n pnAtlal nOtcl.
The aggregate cost Of the building will be
about 100000. II will be brick slruc
lure, four stories high. No expense will
be spared in providing every consideration
for the comfort and convenience OF tht
invalid and plcasurc-soekcr alike. Work
: Is progressing rapidly aud within one veal
from date this magnificent caravansary
4 will he opened TO the public.
Among the prominent visitors hero art
Robert Finkorton, the Deceive; Ex-Secre
tary Of War Ramsey, OF Minnesota; &. II
. Chappcll, general manager Of the Chicago
& Alton Railroad; Ex-Congrossman John
T.. Lamb, Teric llaute. Ind. A. $. Trudc
the well known Chicago lawyer; John
Cudaby, Of Chicago; J. 4. Jefferson and
wife, Memphis; II. Amos. st. Louis.
Intelligence * cleaned from reliable
source that the Hot Springs Railroad vii
be widened TO standard gauge ON July !
thus enabling passengers to reach her
without the annoying change Of cars a
Y Malvern, NJ nj present
+ The galantry oi the new Adminis,ra
T ton will be put 10 crucial test IN cOnsd
= cring tho application OF lady Tor tn,
posioflice hcre-Mn. Flora Halves. Slit
II cousin Of Col. John g. New, the re
Gently appointed Consul. General to Ion
don. Most local Rcpublicans. however
4 favor party worker for the place. Ate
!. all. II h simply question OF who Powe
I Clayton wants.