Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-14

eases of the kidneys and bladder. urethral
structure, neuralgia, and diseases Of the
nervous system Especially sciatica),
spinal irritation. chronic ulcers, diseases
of the skin, and all disorders peculiar TO
women.
The drinking waters are of great va
rlety; besides the Hot Springs there are
the widelyknown magnesia, sulphur. and
soda springs within the grounds, and
the alum water from a spring upon an
other tract of the company's land.
Particular attention is called to the
alum water. which, by chemical analysis,
is shown to be fully equal TO the very
best found In this country, and Is highly
recommended for the use OF persons
suffering from chronic diarrhoea or dysen-
terry, scrofuia, Inflammation of the bowels.
dyspepsia, etc, and IS also, by reason
of the amount Of iron 1t contains. highly
esteemed as tonic and restorative.
Located within easy distance of the
hotels and cottages, the patient finds no
inconvenience in going TO the several
springs and drinking the waters as they
come from the earth. The effects are
marked and pronounced. and the soda
spring has come into quite general use.
as a table water. In addition 10 benef-
cial effects in troubles mentioned above,
tins water has given excellent results
In the cure Of diseases of the kidneys
and bladder, and patients suffering from
chronic Bright's disease in advanced
stages have found grsat relief In It's
use In connection with the hot baths.
THE BATH-HOUSE.
The bath-house is IL splendid four-story
structure of stone and brick, costing over
$4,000. appropriately built in the Colonial
style OF architecture. from plans
made after studying the best designs,
and adapting them 10 the special condi-
ton of the springs and grounds. All
OF the appointments are OF the finest
order and second to none In the country.
Large, weii-furnished, resting-rooms for
ladies and gentlemen. separately, are
provided on each floor, and on the upper
floor reached by the grand stairway
and by commodous elevator. is the
solarium, a large, comfortable hall In
which patients can rest and enjoy sun
baths, or congregate for pleasure or social
intercourse. Adjoining 1t is gymnasium.
supplied with every necessary appliance.
The temperature OF the building and It's
ventilation in every part Is In perfect
command, and assures fresh, dry air OF
constant temperature In all seasons and
In all conditions OF weather.
The waters from the large flowing
hot springs are distributed TO the bath
ing apartments of different floors. fresh
from the ground, without loss OF natural
heat or It's increase by artificial means,
and fully charged with all their gases.
A great variety OF baths are given. and
the bather can have any temperature
he desires. from cold plunge To los de-
grees Fahrenheit. The spout bath has
been the favoriie, and Is entitled to the
credit OF the greater part OF the thou
sands of cures that have been effected.
COMFORTABLE APARTMENTS.
Apartments are arranged In the most
comfortable and agreeable manner for
hot air or hot vapor baths. with tepid
or cold plunge. needle. spray, showers.
douches of all kinas. electric medicated,
and other baths. Every bathroom opens
into two furnished apartments. giving
bathers ample time, for rest and dressing,
and affording every facility for massage
treatment. which is made special feature
and given under the most skilful and
scientific directions. The house Is fitted
up with rooms and all proper appliances
for inhalation. nasal douches. etc.
Hot springs has splendid hotels under
the management of Colonel Fred Sterry.
e most efficient, able. and successful
hotel man.
The Homestead, a charming hotel of the
true old Colonial style, looks down q
terraced greensward upon the vaporous
springs In the lawn below. Remodelled.
renovated. and modernized, but preserving
features which maintain Its charm and
lend such interest 10 It. the venerable Old
building. with the home-likc cottages
which surround II. viii be kept distinct
lively for summer patronage. Adjacent TO
the Homestead are the lately-remodelle,i
dormitory and Goode Hall. containing
desirable apartments for guests. 30 stu
ated as TO secure peace and quiet to such