Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1903-07-17

that there is higher and greater
power than that of man that works
while we sleep, to provide in infinite
quantity and quality, all things nec-
essary for mans comfort and enjoy.
ment.
"Following this wonderful work of
nature is what has been named the
Post Office on account of the many
beautiful crystal formations of all sizes
in box form, from a few inches up,
clinging to the limestone above and on
every side. Adjoining the long room
is smaller one called Red Hail. the
sides of which are decorated with q
soft red sandstone.
''The next enchanting spot is the
Opera House, am at loss just how
to convey to the minds of others the
exquisite extent of the surprises here
in store for those who visit this dream
of beauty. 1t is an immense room,
grand it its display of matters of con-
stant and unalloyed enjoyments of
box work formations, and varied
colored rocks that form the great
arches over head. 1t is told to US
'Where the fountain is pure, there the
thirsty will come to drink Here the
fountain is certainly pure, not with
the crystal water that quenches the
cravings of a thirsty man, but with
wonderful field of enlarged opportu-
nifty from which to satisfy the cravings
of a hungry mind, seeking a clearer
understanding and more satisfying
realization, of the immeasurable power
| from which Il warmer pulsation of love,
a higher sense of purity, a more con.
secrated loyalty, and a more active
purpose to help humanity springs,
than from any source fashioned by
human hands, Right here. as if to
broaden ones knowledge of the laws of
nature, the Devils Outlook an
enormous crevice reaching 60 feet
above. startles the beholder with a
wilder interest than pen can describe.
'sA shadow that is all
\ dream or an illusion;
"A sense of mistiness,
Or mistake or of confusion;
It's just thought that doth appear to
be,
When something seems between thy
God and Thee"
"Here the water at some period of
time has cut and ground the rocks SO
smooth that every veStige of sharp and
jagged corners are removed, leaving a
compleNity of deposits that have been
transformed by nature into superb
display of frost work, equal in grand
eur only to the dreams that lave the
interior of the poets imagination.
"Moving along from one room to
another capitol Hill' is reached. This
is almost 60 10y 100 feet covered with a
high dome ceiling, in the center of
which nature has placed center piece
of most beautiful box work.
Next comes Odd Fellows Hail.
with its emblem of three links formed
by rushing water and standing in a
small side opening is the trick goat of
the order, all ready for use. This of
itself. is worth trip across the cont.
nent to see.
''With staring eyes and confusion OF
thought, garnished with happy expecta
tions, we now reach the Garden OF
Eden,' where we find the box work
covered with white frost, with edges
trimmed with little white balls like
popcorn and long frost petals as white
as snow and so delicate that the slight.
est touch will almost destroy it. From
point OF rock hangs 'Noah's Beard
and from it in the frost work are sus
pended long strips like fine silver wir,
;. more than two feet in length. Ian
guage cannot describe this wonder o
I wonders, so l will not attempt it.
Cork Screw Path is now before you
a winding trail, around deep, dar
hole. This is the brink of Dante
Inferno Surrounded by continuou
change of formations and constantl
changing scenery, on still lowe
IS level of $50 feet, Monte Cristo's Palace
S is located, with its assembly room an
:. fair grounds. An immense room 90
:. feet long and from 40 to go feet wild,
r covered with great dome in or nea
d the center.
n .'Going still further down what
:. designated as alpine Pass the 'Blu
IS Grotto' is reached. Here is found tn
g heavy blue box work, and here "a
@ human power to describe the grandeu
IS of Americas underground Nation,
IS Park ceases, and this is only one {
e. the many attractions that those wh
h attend the sixth annual session of th
n American Mining Congress in Septen
Der next will have an opportunity 9
: seeing and enjoying. Visitors shoul
e bring their kodaks with them. Soutl