The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-23

JOE CHANDLER HARRIS
Writes Interestingly of the Warm
Springs of Meriwether County,

Writes Interestingly of the Warm
Springs of Meriwether County,
Georgia.
Extract From the Atlanta Constitution.
1t is not an easy matter even in this
large country Of ours, to find an ideal sum-
mer resort-a place where the weary may
renew their vitality. where the afflicted
may find a remedy, and where pleasure
seekers may discover fresh diversions.
These elements are apt to clash when they
meet. Their interests are wide apart. The
result is that, in the ordinary run of events
at the average summer resort, there is
constant jar between these elements.
l had long sought for a place where
might rest myself If / chose, enjoy myself
If felt in the humor, or renew my ener-
gies if l found them waning In fine,
sought place where / could freely surren-
der myself TO every passing mood, sure
that no element of discord would enter
Talking over the matter with a lady who
is as wise as She is charming. she asked me
If had ever been to Warm Springs in Mer-
iwether county, l had not, whereupon the
lady 7rephed3 f+s-
Il wonder at that. The place is at your
very door"
So she told me about it. Her great grand
mother had visited the spring; therefore il
had the stamp of age. She, herself had
spent some happy hours there, as she said,
therefore the place had the approval of the
most charming of our modern spirits. So
what else could do but seek It out?
And there was not much seeking to do.
A pleasant ride of three hours from At
lanta, brisk swing of half a mile up a
spur of Pine mountain in an old fashioned
stage coach, and there you are, in front of
an airy hotel that has been planted on the
/ crest of the mountain spur.
1t is a lovely spot, and such improve
ments as are necessary have been ordered
with a taste and foresight that leave
nothing to be desired All the more prosaic
accompaniment of such a resort have
been dealt with in a way to excite admit
ration. The vegetable garden, the stables
and the like are all hid behind the hill,
and there is nothing tame or commonplace
in the surroundings. Even the ball room
has been disposed of in a way that pre-
vents the music and laughter from dis
turbing those who desire to be left to their
own meditations.
The hotel is fronted and f1anked by COM
Portable white cottages. and the distances
between each and all are liberal enough to
suit those who enjoy quietude, even at a
pleasure resort, and yet not far enough
away to prevent them. from catching the
echoes of happiness. The wide square en-
in pleasant winding walks, adorned with
flowers and beautihed by velvety turf
of bermuda.
On every side the primeval forests stand.
In one direction, the spur of the mountain
suddenly dips into a most picturesque val
ley. Where the mountain dips the deep
est, wonderful spring gushes forth from
the rocks. The volume of water is calcu-
lated to inspire thoughtful man with
awe. 1t is sufficient to form a large creek,
and is clear with a clearness that gives a
prismatic tinge to the sand and rocks over
which il flows. At the point Of issue it has
been caught and controlled. 1t is made to
do duty in an elegant bath house in which
are private baths and swimming pools for
ladies and gentlemen. For experienced
swimmers welcome addition to the other
attractions has been made in the shape of
swimming pool one hundred and fifty
feet long, by fifty feet wide, and five feet
deep.
The most remarkable thing about the
water is not the volume that gushes forth
from the mountain side extraordinary as
that feature is, but the temperature. 1t
is this temperature, which never varies
winter or summer, that gives the spring
its name. This can best be described by a
recent experiment. During the past win
ter, the thermometer registered 10 degrees
in the open air. Placed in a bath room,
which was we'll ventilated, it rose to 20 de-
greeS. This difference in the temperature
was made by the vapor rising from the
water. Placed in the water itself. the mer-
curry rose to 80 degrees, there being diff
ference of so degrees between the temper
ature of the air and that of this extraor-
ordinary water.
Held against the sun, glass of this wa
ter is seen to be full of the most minute
globules that rise to the surface, giving to
the liquid the sparkle of some rare wine
In the coolest weather no fire Is necessary
to make the bath rooms comfortable. The
water exhales a vapor that is more CRATE
full TO the bather than the radiation of a
CRATE or stove. This being so, and now
that the hotel viii be kept open at all sea-
sons. Warm Springs win become famous
as winter resort for tourists from the
north. who are on their way to and from
Florida. These travellers will not only see
one OF the most remarkable natural curl
ositities in the world. but will get the ben
eft OF the most delicious bathing TO be
found on the continent
The waters have strong medicinal pro-
perties. having been found 20 be a certain
cure for various forms Of rheumatism, and
an manner o. skin diseases, dyspepsia.
kidney and liver troubles Thus they are
a delight TO the mere pleasure seeker and
a boon 90 the afflicted. ! hear that Mr..
Davis, tha proprietor. D. arranging 20 keep
This wonderful resort open ncAt fall and