New-York tribune., 1897-06-13
FINE HOTELS AT VIRGINIA HOT SPRINGS

Virginia Hot Springs in the Hct Springs Valley
of Virginia. on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway,
Is ore OF the American watering places Which Is
growing in favor every year. and while It is health
resort and attractive some because of the cura-
tive qualities Of the water. It's situation on an eie-
walton of 200 feet and surrounded by mountains
that rise 1900 above the mako II charming
resort for others than invads A recent wr,cr in
describing the place says: An exceptional ana
striking feature Of the climate Is its exemption
from moisture The uniformity Of temperature
and the dry inviGoraing. bracing air are splendid
aduncts to the health-gving waters. and form one
Of the most important of the natural conditions
that unite TO did in the remarkable curative results
that have been experienced for generations. and
that have lately become 50 widely known. Ihe sur
rounding mountains afford protection from violent
changes and insure delightful temperature Tree
from extremes In summer and safe IN the most
severe winters The climate Of Virginia Is admitted
ly one Of the most uniform mild and pleasant IN
the world and official records show that the Hot
Springs Valley In this respect. is favored spot
in this fortunate State.
The abundant flow OF the highly charged waters
IS not the least wonderful feature or the place
quarter Of a million gallons OF hot water How
daily from springs within the grounds OF the beau-
tifu hotel. while larger volume OF natural warm
water from other springs flows off through the
valley These waters have been used for the cure
of chronic diseases for three generations ana the
curative qualities have been vouched Tor Dy some
of the best t-known scientists of the country. Coca
results have been obtained In cases of gout rheu-
matisn rheumatic gout nervous diseases. sciatica,
| ncura sthenia nervous prostration dyspepsia etc
For the accommoda ton of invads who come 10
the hot springs TO drink of or bathc In the waters
| complete arrangements have been made. The bath
house is a large building, Colonial In style costing
over Sl5O In which tho best plans ana arrange
nents OF other similar buildings have been adopted
| and improved. -, ..a..,.., ~.
The sodaithia spring Is one Of the attractions OF
the place. writer says: The water comes SlronE
| and clear from the spring. and forms Il beautilu
| stream meandering among tho cottages ana
| through the lawns. ii is delicious table water
| harmless and yet of the most pronounced ana
| beneficial mineral waters that are known IL mas
| been used By thousands OF people who bear testi.
! mony to It's effective qualities Its temperature a.
the spring Il degrees. II is strong duretc, and
recommended especially for diseases OF the kidneyi
and bladder. Ia, ,,a. -
| covering a knoll that ovcrloOks the bathhouse ano
sprInes is the most important feature OF the place
| after the springs. The building Is rectangular
ranged that air and sunlight have fun play on each
| of It's fronts and the court The hotel Is new hay
| ing been completei last spring. and Its appoint
mcnts are OF the latest designs. Patients VINO are
unable 10 walk are taken by wheel or sedan chairs
| 10 and from the bathhouse. which Is but shor'
| for Measure and recreation ample provision hal
| been made There Is fishing and hunting. and
mountain climbing. for those who IKE that form o.
! SNORT there Is IA riding school and livery stable
| an the grounds there golf links, tennis courts
| hcvrle tracks and pool and billiard rooms, and. or
the whole the beautiful place is for pleasure, and IL
| well managed by Frederick Sterry.