Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1890-07-01
"H0TEl KATY0l0. 4"
The Lancaster Record 3. N. Visits Col.
lighters Famous Green.Briar Springs
and Grows Enthusiastic.

80 nicely depicts the Nonuttihi hiShA VI
the imaginary Katydid, from the cedar
clad hillside Of ''Old Dripping Springs
mountain To the famed marvellous city
with its lofty Queensbury Heights, where
for a moment ii rested, then homeward
turned, alghting by Naysde, near q
cool, refreshing spring. to taste at its ease
the soulinspiring liquid, on a spot where
God in a happy mood laid plans for the
place this reputed little dehatcr must ul-
timately lnger, we concluded Col. Dan
G.. Slaughter knew about what he was
talking aud, with an aim not solely to
satisfy curiosity but 10 acquaint ourselves
with its true merits OF which he 80 mod
estly tells, and 10 drink OF the Syringe
curative waters, we took in the place
Tuesday and can quote without fear OF
contradiction, "Green Briar Springs the
coming watering place and summer re-
sort OF Kentucky, romantic dwell for
the poetical creation, a magnificent abode
for the ultra. fashionable, yet alike Sc
clusion, comparatively speaking. Tor
those weary OF the business hum, who
seek solitude. but Tor an and all one
glorious health-retaiu,ns, life giving.
soulrefreshing spot. Paradise is regain
ed. Drink ye and live
Talk about your Arabian Night palaces
the quick growth OF Middiesboro, and
YOU aim low at the subject, YOU 90 wide
of the mark. here are buildings im-
mems. structures whose despatch IN
erection can not be outrivalled. On Apl
18th. what is known now, TO the remoi-
est corners OF Kentucky a. Green Briar
Springs" these twenty acres were but
vast forest. one solid underground briar
field. To-day. what? 4 regular hamlet.
Situated one and half from Crab Or
chard il invites the masses 10 see for
themselves. With its broad graveled
drives on either side, It's immense central
avenue, carpeted by Natures OWE true
blue. shaded dimly by the leai-covered
water naples, the design ofwhich plant
ing as they Irvine through these walks,
lowered by Cupid ready to send an ar
ROW home on the moonlight nights To be,
gives an effect that needs must please
the most critical eye; here. fronting these
strolHng paths, stands Hotel kaiydid'
painted with suggestive colors. The
buildings present an oval shaped 'front.'
the main one, on which is placed the OBJ
seryatory, is Joined at each end by wings
OF the other buildings of same lengths,
showing up the entire front to an advan-
tage OF four hundred feet. The broad
verandss that completely encirclc It,,
stretch. in round numbers, to the enor-
nous length OF 900 feet, nearly a quar-
Ter OF amile.
We were honored 10y being the first to
partake OF bountiful dinner in the
large dining hall. which alone measures
100 feet: being also used in time OF emer-
gency as an extra ball room. After slay-
ing quantity OF the colonel's rich food,
prepared as only Mrs. Slaughter knows
how, we took in the place in proper
STYLE. The grounds, go acres have hith-
erto been known as the Kennedy Farm,
on which through listless ages, uniouch-
ed by the polished hand OF improve
ment. nor slipped by the thirsty lips OF
health.seekers. has rested the Cooley
Springs" which, though neglected, flow
ed on, hoped on, il not TO win distinc-
ton, TO feel more worthy IT. But time
reveals all things and with 1t the I'M
questioned curative powers,
A CHALVBEArE WATER DEEPLY lMPRkGNA-
Kp WITH ErsoN.
The hotel grounds proper, about .
acres. are semi.circled 10y ravine to
whose grandeur Italy's lowly hollows
could not compare, and as one drives
down these heaven irescoed walls, where
vines on ruthless lodges speak volumes
totheir credit. he can not hide the adj
miration that animates his soul.
II is from the opposite side of the left
ravine from the hotel that the spring
drips and drips from the tree-lri nged
CHS. perhaps l~b Hai'o ~" WV
in rear of the grounds. But, for the ben
eft of those who do not care to ride over
to the spring on the incline plane, (simi-
lar to one to Highland House, Cincinna-
d. for it's an honest truth that this rail-
way is a feature, he has built pipe
connecting the reservoir in the pavilion
with the fountain head and by means of
hydraulic ram which throws the water
80 feet high, is enabled to place, contin-
uously, this delightful beverage, whose
deceptive taste renders il palatable in the
extreme.
A lovely grove catches the eye, imme-
diately in front OF the buildings on the
the other side OF the Broadway leading
out from Crab Orchard, which is beyond
conception. Next we visited the laun-
dry, sufficiently large for small village;
thence TO the culinary department where
choicest viands and dainty sweets greet
tf.o,o,;aS arranOah tOO with Dre-