Arizona republican., 1907-06-22

surface a short distance below the ho- tel and though it is no drawback to the healthfulness of the place it is un- slightly for those who ride up and down the canyon and it is the purpose of the management to not only keep things in an ideal condition on the grounds but to make the entire surroundings ideal as far as the influence of the management can extend.
 At the upper pool which is the hot test one and near the source of all the water. a great improvement is to be made by the construction of a large bath house, ideal in every respect and with every facility the patron could suggest. This pool is the favorite of those who regularly patronize the springs and who are fond of the hot test water they can stand At present it is equipped with a bathhouse that serves for the purposes of a change room, as the establishments at the beaches, but the new construction is to be far more than that. It will be 36x50 feet in size and will reach clear across the little canyon from one wall to the other. It will be fitted up on the same lines as the famous bath houses of Virginia and other places. with facilities for massage, various rubs and all the subsequent treat ments desired by patrons or patients. under the direction of skilled attend ants and if necessary the springs phy- sician. There will be rooms for cool ing off gradually. for a sun bath and for all the bathing luxuries. A cov- cred approach will be constructed from the bath house to the very edge of the pool. The building will shut off any draft that might come up the canyon and the pool will be thus protected from wind in any direction. There is little chance for any bather to take cold even in winter weather under present conditions but with these i'm provements the possibility of it will be practically eliminated and the pleas ure of out door bathing may be enjoy ed the year round with both safety and comfort. thing that is said to be impossible anywhere else in the coun- try.
 The lawns and parks below the hotel. and particularly the trees planted last fall and in the spring. are making a
 
 park will be a delightful place. Three miles down the canyon is as pretty a field for golf grounds as one can find anywhere and though not fully decid- ed upon it is probable links will be laid out and the grounds cleared up for that purpose by the coming fall.
 The improvements proposed do not stop with the plant at the springs but much consideration is being given the road between the springs and Hot Springs junction on the s. F. P. & P. railroad. The stage road n about twenty-four miles long and about three miles of it will he rebuilt elim- mating what is known as the Grand View hill and the rest of the road will be given an overhauling. though during the spring season road force is engaged in looking after it most of the time. This is one of the prettiest drives of similar length to be found anywhere and is greatly en- joyed by most people who go to the springs. IL is particularly rugged and set in scenic grandeur. between the springs and the toll house. nine miles this side. From the toll house to the railroad station about half the dis tance is nice mountain scenery and the other half a gently sloping desert.
 The management is seriously con the advisability of putting on