Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-30


,,o1l-Nestled in the Virginia hills at
.,ts mace. a new hotel has been reared
t,,t for appointments and general archi-
.s,t,rral features is probably not exce!led
- any hosiery in the South.
nh, Mecllenburg. which was begun
ago last summer. has at last realized
80 s~cb;tect,s dream. and now stands
,hlrg Of beauty.
Tho hotel is situated on an elevated
nIaieau 5S5 feet above the level Of the sea
~ tomorrow it will throw open its
6oo-s TO the general public. without
to-msIi;y. but with the offer of splend.d
,coo-nrnodations, and the promise of the
management to use its best endeavors
70 merit abundant patronage all the year
round from those who may visit them in
guest Of health, rest, recreation. or as
their business trip may require.
The Neckienburg is a new modern build
t-~ NJ colonial design. well constructed
nr-+oins 10 airy, well-ventilated bed
-oa-7s with various private baths. Woe
Iirr, corridors abundant amusement
rooms. etc. are a feature provided Tor tte
comfort of the guests.
Beautiful Location.
Tho extensive vcrandas and sun-parlors.
commanding a view of the gon Inks. a1c
M little to the convenience and general
attractiveness OF the hotel.
The entire building is thoroughly heated
oy steam and lighted by electricity
A detached power plant. for furnishing
sowcr. heat. light, ice-making, and re
rigerating ADDS to the comfort ana con-
7enience. but is located far enough from
Tho main building to prevent all noises
Incident to the operation, from in any way
disturbing the guests.
.liard-roo-ns and assembly hall are
also located SO as to preserve quiet III
the rest Of the building.
The dining-roor1 is spac ious. well llShtec
and especially attractive. while the ar
ranCemcnt Of the kitchen, pantry, anc
cold storage rooms are equal TO the pes!
in the country.
the first floor of the hotel contains
spacious lobby. and on either side s1no..-
irs-roorns. card-roonls. and parlors
An artesiaIi well, lS3 feet deep, through
CLAW. granite. and gravel, furnishes l,os
gallons daily of clear pure water Tor use
nj the building This is of itself great
inducenent TO those v,1o regard the
water supply from a proper sanitary
standpoint.
The sanatoriun.
In connection with the hotel proper
= portion Of the hotel has been especially
designed. equipped. and VIII be usea as
sanatoriurn This department. construct
ed with every regard to sanitary and
hvcie7ic requirements, will be in charge
Of \ corps of skilled physicians, ano
everything will be done for the comfort
and restoration of invalids. Here me
sic. may recover and the conValesceht
may bask in the glorious sunlight OF me
Southland. and welcome the return VI
health and strength.
This saratcrium feature is, We believe,
The only one in the South. arranged along
these lines and fills a long-felt want IN
that Datients may have special treatment
end not be subjected to the severe climate
Of the north where only at present these
vTaIl-ar,ranced sana forums are now found.
In connection with the sanatorium is 2
complete installation of ilydriauc appa-
ratus which has been arranged from
p!ars suggested by recognized authority
On hydropatFy. These physicians pre-
Fcriptions Will be carefully carried out
BIZ attendants who are fully equipped
both by study and experience in this at
tention.
The apparatus will consist of douche
table circular douche, rain douche.
Nerineal douche. bath and sitz tubs, no
air cabinets. hot water tank, ice water
tank massage tables, etc.
Tho sanitary arrangements Of the build
inc were carefully planned by skilled
engineers and faithfully executed by
builders with every detail to meet most
stringent requirements of the best regula-
tons
The Mineral Waters.
The mineral waters here are probably
not excened in this country on in Europe
tor their curative properties. They have
received the endorsement Of many OF the
hest known physicians in this and other
Gtates.
DR. George Gen Johnston. in writing of
these waters. said: THE waters possess
remarkable powers. The lithia water
found here is second to none, and the
clorJe calcium is unique. Such combi-
nation to nay knowledge, does not exist
anywhere else.
1T is needless to speak of the sppli-
capahility of these waters; their anaiE-
sis Will make their usefulness plain TO
every physician. They are already wide
ly known to doctors throughout the coun-
t-y, and their virtues will be recognized.
Nanv wonderful cures have been wrought
Nv them, q fact well known to me per-
sonally and through other physicians
Realizing the recognized value of these
waters and their valuable curative pro-
QeFties in very wide range Of disorders,
as aticsted by abundant testimonials from
PHYSICIANS and patients the owners OF
The property have al great cost provided
ms splendid hotel and sanatoriu.1 to meet
The requirements of those who desire the
use Of the water where it issues from the
earth. perfectly crystalline. cool and