41^ » LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. Shelf .Ei£.q I'NITED STATES OF AMERICA. CUTTER'S GUIDE Eureka Springs ARKANSAS. ILLUSTRATED. By CHARLES CUTTER, AUTHOR OF " cutter's guide to TIM: hot springs of ARKANSAS." \ r 1884. Zo^'^^.'r^'i^ JAM 7 ??64 PUBLISHED BY CUTTER & TRUMP, S.-W. CORNER Main and Olive Streets, St. Louis, Missouri. Entered according to act of Congress, in the year 1883, By CHARLES CUTTER. [n the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D. C, f 4 r"^^ PREFACE In presenting this little book to our readers, it is with a sincere desire to furnish them with such information as they may need concerning these wonderful Springs and the " Magic City " in which they are situated, together with such knowledge as they naturally seek before they contemplate taking such a journey; also to serve as a reference hand-book after they have arrived here. We have endeavored honestly to give facts in the follo\ving pages, which we term our " Guide," and in language readily under- stood by all. That it may safely guide its readers to these healthful Springs ; that the invalids may all be cured, and that pleasure-seekers may enjoy their visit far beyond their expectations, is the earnest wish of THE AUTHOR. VIEW ON WHITE RIVER AT THE '* NARROWS," NEAR EUREKA SPRINGS. THE Eureka Springs of Arkansas, THEIR HISTORY. The history of this wonderful place and its remarkable Mineral Springs is an interesting subject to all, even to the invaUd readers who may be impatient to first read the list of cures contained in the succeeding pages, expecting there to find some hope and encourage- ment when despair had nearly taken possession of their minds. Traditional history claims these springs, as it does all others of note, as ''The Fountain of Youth " and ''The Waters of Life,'' for which many sought in vain, but none found to realize their expec- tations. \Vhile the wonderful cures effected by the use of these waters may or may not have been known to the aborigines who formerly inhabited this country, they were justly entided to prom- inence in traditional history on account of their medicinal virtues ; still we leave tradition to the imagination of our intelHgent readers, and proceed to present them with their true history. For many years there resided in Carroll County, Arkansas, an old and respected citizen by the name of Dr. Alvah Jackson, whose son, a mere boy, was probably the first white person to use the water from the since famous " Basin " spring; at all events, he was the first to discover that it contained any healing properties. It came about in the following manner : Dr. Jackson was exceedingly fond of the sport of hunting, and was the owner of a pack of hounds numbering five or six, whose THE EUREKA SPRINGS OF ARKAIS'SAS. bark and bay on an exciting chase was like sweet music to his ears. It was on one of these chases, a few years before the civil war, that Dr. Jackson first found himself in this vicinity. His dogs had fol- lowed a huge panther for a long distance, and the Doctor had followed the hounds, being directed by their bark. He soon saw that the panther had taken refuge in a small opening in a rocky bluff, into w^hich the dogs had followed, and that a desperate battle was then going on. The noise of dogs and panther gradually less- ened, until nothing was heard but the pitiful cry of his faithful dogs, when he called each by name, and finallyall appeared but one. They were badly cut and bleeding, but very proud of the victory they had gained. The cry and whine of the missing dog told plainly enough that the other one was still alive, but unable to get out. The Doctor seeing that he could not release him without assistance, determined to go for help. After a rough and fatiguing trip he returned with his two sons, and by hard work they released the poor dog, which they determined should not be buried alive with its dead enemy. They were obliged to break rock and remove several large stones before they could reach the dead panther, which Ir j in the only opening through which the dog could escape. When the disabled dog came from the little cave, its expressions of joy and thankful- ness more than repaid them for all the hard work and fatigue they had endured. One of the Doctor's sons had long been afflicted with granulated sore eyes, and in breaking the rocks some of the dust had found its way into one of them, causing excruciating pain, to relieve which his father advised him to bathe in the water of the little spring near by, which was noticed trickling down the mountain side. The boy washed his eyes for some time, and the cooling effect of the water was so refreshing that he kept it up, even after the others had started for home. The relief was so marked that his father advised him to return to the spring the following day and continue the use of the water, and bring some home with him in a jug. The boy was only too glad to do so ; he made several trips, and in a short time his eyes were perfectly well. It has been reported that Dr. Jackson kept the secret of the THEIR HISTORY. healing spring within his family, and sold the water in bottles, for the cure of sore eyes, as " Dr. Jackson's Eye-Water ; " but we are credibly informed by parties who knew the old Doctor personally, that such was not the case. He claimed that he frequently spoke of the spring, and recommended it to several ; even during the civil war he had directed stragglers from both armies to the spring. He said that the first who had faith enough to give the waters a fair trial was Judge Sanders, whom he accompanied to the spring on his first visit, in the spring of 1879. EUREKA SPRINGS IN JUNE, 1879. Judge Sanders was also an old citizen of this county. He had been severely afflicted for a long time with a fever sore, probably of a scrofulous nature, which seemed unwilling to yield to medical treatment. He used the waters of the Basin spring until it had effected its second cure and he was a well man again. He deserves the credit, more than any one connected with its early history, of bringing these heahng waters to the attention of suffering humanity ; for his gratitude knew no bounds, and he heralded the good news to THE EUREKA SPRINGS OF ARKANSAS, his friends and neighbors. Little by httle it spread from county to county and then from State to State, and finally to all the civiHzed nations of the earth, — for all have heard of these great healing waters, the " Eureka Springs of Arkansas." On the 4th day of July, 1879, there was quite a number of people camped about the spring, many of them invalids, attracted here by the statements sent out by Judge Sanders of his remarkable cure. One house (a pole frame, with rough plank for roof and sides) had been erected a few days before, and some of the campers enter- tained and expressed the idea that a town would some day be built here ; but such expressions were generally considered as visionary by most of those present, and even by many who had a confidence in the waters not entertained by others. However, the national holiday was celebrated by naming the spring, which has since been known as Eureka (" I have found it "). From this time the camp grew: people came here in wagons, carts, hacks, carriages, and on horseback ; the lame, the halt, the blind, and those who were obliged to be carried on their sick beds, — everybody came ; and a few perished by the roadside, unable to make the rough trip. Many who came, and were afterwards cured, suffered a thousand deaths on the rough mountain roads in coming, but they all expressed great joy on being restored to health. The cures effected by the use of this water were considered by all who witnessed them as almost miraculous, and the news spread far and near. It seemed to enter every sick room in the land, for invalids flocked here by the hundred. In a few months there were over two thousand, mostly camped in tents, though rough buildings were being erected as fast as the lumber could be secured to build them. Notwithstanding there were no accommodations worthy of the name for invalid vis- itors from abroad, they continued to increase in number every day, and before the opening of the spring of 1880 it was estimated that there were over five thousand people here. In the summer of this year the number increased to 10,000, and in the fall the num- ber of people within one mile of the Basin Spring was estimated at from 13,000 to 25,000. There seems to be no doubt but that there were fully as many as the former figures indicate, while those claim- ing to have given the subject close attention are equally positive THE CITY OF EUREKA SPRINGS. that there were over 20,000. But they were not all invalids : far from it. This miscellaneous crowd embraced all kinds of people^ engaged in nearly every calling, occupation,, and business. They came here to make money out of the necessities of others, to build a city ; and they have done it. THE CITY OF EUREKA SPRINGS. To describe this city so that the absent reader will understand its situation — the lay of the land, its buildings, streets, mountains and valleys, is one of the most difficult tasks of our life. The topog- raphy is such that its description is almost impossible. To those who have visited the large mining camps of the mount- ains, and have seen people living in all kinds of houses, on every available spot in the valleys, on the hill-sides and the mountain-tops, our task is easy. We can say to them, *' You have seen a good picture of Eureka," though the task to others is not so easily dis- charged. But first let us describe its geographical position. The city is situated on a branch of White River named Leather- wood, in Carroll County, Ark., about eight miles south of the Mis- souri State Ime. Carroll County, besides being the first county south of the Mis- souri line, is also the second county east of the line of the Indian Territory, making it very near the northwest corner of the State of Arkansas, and not far from the southwest comer of the State of Missouri. The city of Eureka Springs is located among the White River hills of the Ozark Mountains, and it could not, naturally, be situ- ated in a more healthful locality. The hills — or mountains, as they are more generally called — are about 300 to 500 feet above the lowest portion of the valley on Main street, which is the principal business street and thoroughfare, extending from the depot to the extreme upper end of the city, following the course of Leathervvood Creek for a distance of nearly two miles. From this main valley 10 THE EUKEKA SPKINGS OF ARKANSAS. several branches extend to the right and left ; and up all the narrow gulches, through which clear streams flow, streets or roads have been made, v/hich are lined with houses for a distance of one-half THE BASIN SPRING AND ITS SURROUNDINGS. mile to one mile from Main street. Houses have also been built on the side of the mountains on each side of these narrow valleys, as well as upon the very tops of them. Roads lead along all the ridges from one mountain-top to another, joining where both ridges THE CITY OF EUEEKA SPRINGS. 11 meet at the head of the little valley, and also with the roads run- ning through them. Some of these streets are in excellent order, showing that an immense amount of labor has been expended upon them, — especially Spring street, which commences at Main street opposite the Basin Spring, and, circling around, passes the Perry House, Brick Bank building, Hancock House, and some of the best business blocks in the city. Houses line all these roads and streets everywhere, the usual size of the lots being 40 feet front. The majority of houses in the city are those that were hastily put up to secure the lots upon which they were placed, as the land all belonged to the Government, and many more of these buildings were built than are needed, though at one time all were filled, and all of the best are used every summer. When the first excitement was at its height, everybody thought .that if they could only secure a lot (which could be done by building upon it), their fortune was made. This crazy excitement was in many respects a detriment to the city ; it brought a class of people here who were of no advan- tage to the place, to say the least. Fortunately business, which always regulates itself in time, settled down to a firm and steady basis, and the rabble and non-supporters were obliged to leave. The city is now in a better condition, especially when the future, and its advantages as a health resort, are taken into consideration, than ever before. The loss of its surplus population has been a decided advantage, leaving no detrimental effects. The city contains a large number of really good houses, such as hotels, bath houses, business houses, and cottages for private resi- dences. All but one are built of wood, it is true, but the visitor will be surprised to see such good buildings, when he considers that they have no foundation in the form of land title. The o\\Tiers do not know how soon they may be obliged to move their buildings to make way for a street when the general revision of the city takes place, which is sure to come sooner or later; and it can not and should not be much longer delayed. The question of title is now under consideration, and will unquestionably be decided soon. When it is permanently settled there should be a commission ap- pointed, composed of men of undoubted reputation and ability, who understand the requirements of the place, the necessity for 12 THE EUKEKA SPRINGS OF ARKAIS^SAS. good streets, proper drainage, and all such improvements as will be inviting to the thousands of visitors and pleasure-seekers who are continually coming here, and whose number will annually increase much faster when it is known that their comfort, health, and pleas- ure are considered by the citizens and the government of the city. The present population is estimated all the way from 4,000 to 8,000. We think it not far from 5,000, and that the visitors number from 1,000 to 4,000, according to season. The total number of visitors last year reached fully 30,000. The number of citizens that can be supported at a resort of this kind, where the principal bus- iness is to provide in some way for the entertainment of a visiting population_, v/ehave noticed is about equal to the number of visitors in the busiest seasons. Therefore, if Eureka will prepare for the accommodation of 10,000 visitors, extend to them a cordial invitation with assurance of a hearty welcome and good entertainment, that many can be induced to visit here at one time during the favorite season, and " Eureka" be made a beautiful hill-and-valley city of 10,000 inhab- itants. • The city has a regularly chartered organization with Mayor and Council, Police Judge, Chief of Police, and a good force of police- men. The peace and order of the city is good, and none need feel any hesi-tation in coming here, male or female, — all are amply pro- tected in person and property. Since the completion of the Eureka Springs Railroad to this place, its business has been increased both as to the number of visitors and commercially. This being the terminus of the road, and the nearest railroad point for a great extent of territory, it receives the freight for and does business with the citizens of eight or ten counties, and extends its commercial arms fully one hundred miles east and southeast. There are shipped from here several car-loads of lumber, consisting of pine, oak, and walnut, and cedar posts, every day ; as also at the small stations along the road. Eu- reka now has some support for its merchants and citizens, besides their dependence upon its visitors. Large stocks of merchandise are carried by merchants in every line of trade, and the city has taken a position as a commercial center of considerable importance. THE SPRINGS. 13 THE SPRINGS. No other springs in the world have made so many cures and such a reputation in so short a time as the Eureka Springs of Arkansas. History does not record its equak The ancient Pool of Siloam can not compare with this modem rival : its reputation was compar- atively local, while "Eureka" has made a name which has been ^^ard throughout Christendom. THE LITTLE EUREKA SPRING. Over forty springs furnish the citizens and visitors of Eureka with pure, sparkling water "nd within two miles of the center of the city there are nearly two hundred. So pure, indeed, is the water from most of these springs, that they can hardly be termed "min- eral waters." However, they are " medicinal waters ; " this fact 14 THE EUREKA SPRIJ^GS OF ARKANSAS. has been established, and their efficacy proven by the thousands of cures made by their use. Many of them contain less foreign sub- stances or mineral ingredients than are found in ordinary well water ; yet the purest of these waters, the springs most free from minerals, are those that have accomplished the most good and are the most extensively used. The Basin Spring and others whose waters are very much alike contain of mineral or curative substances less than six grains to the gallon, and from this low showing some doubt has been ex- pressed by many persons as to their medicinal virtues; but the fact, in the formidable shape of the thousands of cures, still remains as positive proof that tlie waters do contain medicinal properties. This happy combination of minerals, though in homoeo^thic quan- tities, combined with the gaseous contents of the water, constitutes the medicinal properties which, taken in large quantities, have wrought so many wonderful cures. The gases are excessive, reach- ing 28.52 cubic inches to the gallon, as shown by examination at the fountain-head by the late Dr. Juan H. Wright, of St. Louis, who for years made the analysis of mmeral waters a specialty. Profs. Potter and Riggs, of the Washington University, St. Louis, Mo., also made an analysis. The following shows the component parts contained in each gal- on of 231 cubic inches of the water from the Basin Spring : ANALYSIS. Grs. Chloride of Sodium 0.19 Bi-Carbonate of Soda 0,15 Bi-Carbonate of Lime 4-43 Bi-Carbonate of Magnesia 0.47 Sulphate of Soda 0.09 Sulphate of Potash o. i3 Iron and Alumina o . 08 Silica 0.31 Til Free Ammonia - 'AParts per 1,000,000 Albummoid Ammonia 0-07J Analysis of the water of the Sweet Spring was made at the Uni- THE SPRINGS. 15 versity of Michigan, at Ann Arbor, by Prof. Charles A. Crampton, which shows the following result : ANALYSIS. Grs. Sulphate of Potassium 0.47 Sulphate of Magnesia 0.25 Sulphate of Sodium 0.07 Chloride of Sodium o . 92 Carbonate of Lime 2 . 94 Alumina, Iron, etc 0.47 Silica o . 29 5-41 Free Ammonia o . 80 "I ^ . ^ ^ ^ . \^■u • -A \ • ^ > Parts per 1,000,000 Albuminoid Ammonia 0,02 J ^ ' ' In his letter transmitting the record of this analysis, Prof. Cramp- ton wrote the following : " This analysis shows very great purity both as regards mineral matter in solution and the absence of organic contamination." The following are the names of the principal springs : Arsenic, Harding, Magnetic, Basin, HolHs, Oil, Cold Water, Iron, Sweet, Congress, Johnson, Sulphur, Crescent, Little Eureka, Sycamore, Dairy, Little Oil, Twin. Ethel, Moccasin, The Basin Spring is the most popular, because it was the first discovered, and the one that made the reputation of Eureka Springs. It is so named because of a basin-shaped hole in the limestone rock at the foot of the hill, into which the water flows from the spring, which is several feet above. How this basin was made some consider a mystery — many say by the Spaniards, others by the Indians — both, according to tradition, having used these heaHng waters. But we are inclined to believe that it is simply a work of nature — the action of the water from this spring upon the soft lime- stone. It is more thau ^robable that the ledge of rocks from which 16 THE EUKEKA SPRINGS OF ARKANSAS. the water flows formerly extended many feet out from the present opening, and that the water made a fall of several feet upon the flat limestone rock in which the basin is found, and in years cut out this little basin ; for we have been taught that " constant drop- ping of water will wear away stone." Formerly visitors only used THE DAIRY SPRING. the water as dipped from this basm, notwithstanding it flowed sev- eral feet over the rocks before reaching it. In the early days of Eureka the visitors who wanted to get a drink or a bucket of this water were obhged to take their turn ni a line which frequently extended one or two hundred feet in length ; but now a little trough extends from the spring to the wire fence which bars a nearer approach to the fountain-head, but leaves the litde basin just on the outside, and this trough conducts part of THE SPRINGS. 17 the water to a barrel ; part of it still flows to the basin, and the remainder through an iron pipe into a large stone tank, which is supplied with five or six faucets from which the water can be drawn at will. There is now no waiting, as hundreds can be supplied in a very short time. Other springs have made reputations second only to the " Ba- sin," and the demand upon its supply is now not so great. The waters of the Magnetic, Harding, Crescent, Sweet, and Dairy Springs are considered quite as efficacious as those of the Basin Spring, and rank in about the order named. The Little Eureka, Iron, Sulphur, and Oil Springs are considered equally good. The Iron and the Sulphur Springs, in the pretty yard connected with the Harper House, are the strongest mineral springs in the city, excepting possibly the Chalybeate Spring, near the railroad depot, which we consider worthy of being improved and protected from overflow. These springs all flow from a ledge of limestone rock which skirts all these valleys, and on all the hills and mountains in this vicinity are also found ledges of a flinty rock resembling the novacuhte. The Basin Spring is situated at the head of Sprmg street, near where it joins Main street. Sweet, Harding, Congress, and Cres- cent Springs are also on Spring street, and are met in the order named after leaving the Basin Spring. This street has a very ap- propriate name, for all these springs flow to the surface from their mysterious source close by the roadside. It follows the angles and turns of the mountains to nearly every point of the compass, but chiefly in a northerly direction. x\fter leaving the Crescent Spring a short distance, the street turns more to the west, and near by are the Twin Springs. The Dairy Spring can be reached by going from the Twin Spring in a westerly direction, or by going over the mountain on the second left-hand road after leaving the Perry House. The Dairy is situ- ated in one of the handsomest valleys about Eureka. It is fully a mile from the Basin Spring, and derives its name from the location of a dairy near it. Considerable work has been done at and about 2 18 THE EUREKA SPRINGS OF ARKAI^SAS. this spring. Besides the spring house, a nice little park has been inclosed, and some work done toward ornamentation and cleaning up the grounds. Several good buildings have been erected near by, besides nearly a hundred box houses. One half mile northwest from the Dairy is the HolHs Spring, and in a southwesterly course from there are found the Johnson and Oil Springs. The Little Eureka Spring is reached by turning up the first valley from Main street on the right-hand side in going toward the depot THE BASIN SPRING. from the Basin Spring. It is one of the best springs in this cluster of " magic " springs, and is one of the few that is not affected by rains ; its flow seems to be the same in wet or dry weather. This spring furnishes water for the Little Eureka Spring Bath House, which is one of the best-conducted bathing establishments in the place. The Sulphur and the Iron Springs we have before stated are in the ' inclosure of the Harper House (formerly the St. Charles), which is the first of the best hotels met after leaving the depot. The Magnetic Spring is about one-fourth of a mile from the Harper House, in the first valley on the right in going toward the depot after leaving this hotel. DISEASES CURED AXD BENEFITED. 19 Other springs are met at every turn, and visitors will certainly see them all, or every one they desire, by the time they have visited all we have directed them to. It will take a week to look about the city and visit all these springs and objects of interest. As to the efficacy of the waters of the different springs there is no doubt in the minds of all who have watched the cures effected by their use. Each has its particular friends — not as against all others, but as a preference for some one. The same class of dis- eases has been benefited or cured by the waters of nearly all the springs, though some are recommended for special diseases in pref- erence to others ; but we doubt very much if any great difference exists, as we consider the water of the springs to be nearly alike, excepting the Iron, Sulphur, and Chalybeate Springs, as before mentioned. DISEASES CURED AND BENEFITED. The list of diseases cured and benefited by the use of the waters of the Eureka Springs of Arkansas is remarkable for both its length and its great variety. It is also a remarkable fact that a very large proportion of those who come here, afflicted by some of the dis- eases named, are either cured or greatly benefited. It would be surprising, indeed, if all should be cured, or even find relief, who come to these springs after tr}'ing every other remedy, and only seek these waters as a last resort. Very many so situated have been cured, but many have also learned that it was too late. Some have been cured of diseases of the most stubborn character — par- ties who only expected to gain an additional lease of Hfe for a few more weeks or months, and even brought their burial robes with them. Wlien such cases have been cured, is there any wonder that Eureka has made a name ? There is also great and abundant hope for all who are afflicted with disease, especially if its name is found in the list we present. The profession of medicine — one of the most honorable of all 20 THE EUREKA SPRINGS OF ARKANSAS. our professions— has very many members who will not and do not advise their patients to visit these or any other of the springs that are known to be beneficial in diseases with which their patients may be suffering, notwithstanding they are well aware that they are not by their treatment doing them any good, and have little hope of ever benefiting them. They either have no faith, are ignorant of THE HARDING SPRING. the facts, or they are criminally neglectful of their patients' welfare. In either case, there is no excuse. If they lack faith, it is because they are uninformed ; for investigation would relieve all doubt. If they are ignorant, they should seek the needed information ; and if it is because they are neglectful and indifferent, then they are un- worthy of confidence and a disgrace to their profession. We would therefore advise all suffering with chronic diseases, and who are being treated by a physician and not receiving any benefit, to ask DISEASES CURED AISTD BENEFITED. 21 his opinion as to your making a visit to these springs ; and if he does not give you a reasonable and intelHgent objection, you had better use your own judgment. Those afflicted with any of the following diseases have reason- able ground for hope : LIST OF DISEASES. Asthma, Female Complaints, Bright's Disease, Fever Sores, Cancer, General Debility, Constipation, Hay Fever, Catarrh, Nasal^ Hemorrhoids, Catarrh of the Bladder, Kidney Complaints, Diabetes, Paralysis, Diseases of the Eye, Rheumatism, Dropsy, Skin Diseases, Dyspepsia, Scrofula. Epilepsy, Under the head of many of the diseases named in this long list are some that could properly be named separately — i.e.^ Skin Diseases, Female Complaints, etc., and under each of these classes several distinct varieties could be given ; but it is not our purpose to make up a long catalogue of diseases, but to present one in which invalid readers can see at a glance if their case is embraced; and if so, they will find in the following cases of cures, with which we give full names and addresses, good evidence of what these waters have done for those whose afflictions were similar to their own. ASTHMA. This distressing disease is relieved here in a very short time, and while this may be one of the diseases to the reHef of which our salubrious climate and pure atmosphere no doubt contributes largely, it is nevertheless a fact that a cure or benefit is sure ; and 22 THE EUREKA SPRINGS OF ARKANSAS. it is said that in some cases the cure was permanent, and the trouble did not return after the former residence was resumed. Col. H. Fitch, of EagleviDe, Mo-, had been troubled with asthma many years. Medicine failed to give any relief, and he went to Las Vegas, N. M., but received no benefit there. He came to Eureka Springs as a last resort. He is now well, and thinks he can not enjoy as good health anywhere else as at Eureka Springs. N. D. Ingram, of Eureka Springs, had asthma fifty-four years ; had done but little work for forty years, and none for six years; was helpless when he came here ; doctors said he could not be cured or live one month ; was cured in about six months. Used Basin Spring water. bright's disease. This is considered one of the incurable diseases, but many per- sons whose physicians said they were afflicted with it have been cured by the free use of these waters — Hon. Poindexter Dunn, the brilhant member of Congress from this State, being one of the number. Even in the very worst cases a benefit has been experi- enced. Of course there is a point in this disease (as in consump- tion) at which, when reached, there is no hope ; therefore it is very important that those who are troubled with their kidneys should seek rehef without delay. E. W. Briscoe, Eureka Springs, says: "I am from Chataqua Co., Kansas; came to these springs November 2, 1880, with Bright's disease of kidneys ; had not walked for three months, being reduced in flesh to eighty pounds ; am using these waters to drink. Am now well and hearty, weighing one hundred and forty-seven pounds; feel like walking with any person." Mrs. Kate Graham, now living at Indianapolis, Ind., came to Eureka Springs with Bright's disease of the kidneys, and by the use of these waters in three months was entirely restored to good health. Mrs. Sharkey, of Carthage, Mo., was brought here on a bed ; physicians said there was no help for her; remained here about three months, and got en- tirely well. Used Basin Spring water. DISEASES CUEED A1^T> BENEFITED. 23 CANCER. This is one of the diseases for the cure of which these springs are partly indebted for their reputation, yet there are many who deny or doubt that a genuine case was ever cured here ; we have even heard this doubt expressed by members of the medical pro- THE CRESCENT SPRING. fession here. There certainly have been parties cured and benefited who were supposed by themselves and their physicians to be suffer- ing from cancer, as the following cases will attest : Mrs. Wagner, of Green Co., 111., had cancer of the breast eight years, and came to Eureka Springs two years ago ; she soon began to improve, and is now able to do her own housework, all signs of cancer having disappeared. Mrs. Margaret J. Waggoner, of Scotland, Green Co., Ind., says : " I have been afflicted with cancer of the breast for several years. It had remained 24 THE EUREKA SPRINGS OF ARKATTSAS. small and had never been treated. I submitted it to competent physicians, who pronounced it such. I learned of Eureka Springs and came here the first time in May, i88i; remained three months. I was benefited, but not cured; grow- ing worse, I returned to Eureka Springs March i, 1882. Improvement again set in, and continued without abatement until the entire breast was well, and only a cicatrix remains to mark the spot. At this time, January 4, 1883, 1 am well. When I used the water by compresses, the breast broke out with small boils, which were very painful, but gradually got well. Used the Basin Spring and Crescent Spring waters. I also was a sufferer from neuralgia and nasal catarrh ; neuralgia cured ; nasal catarrh much improved, but not well. Have resided at Scotland, Ind., for thirty years. At present reside in Eureka Springs, on Spring street, one door north of the Green-house ; expect to return to Scot- land, Ind," CONSTIPATION. This trouble, so often the forerunner of other complications, is speedily benefited by freely drinking these waters. Many are affected with other troubles at the same time, which they consider more serious, but in every case a constipated state of the bowels must first find reHef before any other disease can receive a benefit. The water acts upon the secretions like a charm, and healthy reg- ularity soon follows. CATARRH OF THE BLADDER. This species of catarrh is also speedily benefited by the use of the waters of these springs. A. P. Harris, of Girard, Kan., had catarrh of bladder. Entirely cured CATARRH. Nasal catarrh is a disease more serious in its nature and much more prevalent than is generally known. Most cases are cured or benefited here, except those in which the disease has reached the bones of the nose, and even these are benefited. But nearly all ordinary cases are quickly relieved and cured in time. B. R. Haggard, attorney at law, Burkesville, Ky., had suffered from nasal catarrh to such an extent that it affected the bronchial tubes ; he could only with DISEASES CURED AITD BEIS'EFITED. 25 great difficulty speak above a whisper, and the odor from the nasal cavities was very offensive. He was obliged to abandon his profession. He was cured in about three months, or so much benefited that he considered himself able to return home and resume his profession. Mrs. Vernon, Mt. Pleasant, 111., was afflicted with catarrh for years. After using the waters six months, considers her health restored. DROPSY. It seems strange that a disease which results from an excessive amount of water in the system should be benefited by taking exces- sive amounts of water into the system ; but such seems to be the case from the use of this water. It acts so freely upon the kidneys that all the surplus water is soon drained from the system ; and the general health being improved at the same time, the bloated invaHd is soon benefited, and in time generally cured. George Salsburg, of Eldorado, Kan., says: "I landed here in Eureka Springs January 15, 1883, from Eldorado, Kan,, diseased with dropsy. Using these waters, cold, for bathing and drinking ; had not a good night's rest for over one year ; in ten days could sleep good, and prepared for sawing wood for employment. Expect soon to return home." DYSPEPSIA. This disease, with which so many are troubled who look perfectly well and yet are only perfectly miserable, is one most sure to be cured here. Very soon the starved dyspeptic improves in health and can eat heartily without distress, soon being perfectly cured. A.Wheeler, Council Bluffs, Iowa, says: "Allow me to state that I came to Eureka Springs, Ark., from Council Bluffs, Iowa, Januaiy 10, 1883, accom- panied by my wife, she being afflicted for six years past with derangement of the digestive organs. Using these waters two months, she gained eight pounds. She ventures to eat anything, and all agrees well with her. She considers herself well. I was also generally debilitated, and now return home well, and have gained in weight twelve pounds." Mrs. Jas. Wright, of Buffalo, Sangamon Co., 111., has been an invalid for years ; had dyspepsia and other diseases ; her physicians pronounced her case 26 THE EUREKA SPRINGS OF ARKAI^SAS. incurable, and said she could not live two months. She came here two years ago, and is now perfectly well. M. D. Elliott, 99 22d Street, Chicago, 111., writes : " I am willing to testify that I arrived at Eureka Springs October 27, 1882, with dyspepsia of two years' standing, being reduced to ninety-eight pounds in flesh ; drank these waters, cold, one gallon per day for four months, when I was entirely restored to perfect health. Returned to Chicago thirty pounds heavier in good sound flesh." DISEASES OF THE EYE. It would seem that the age of miracles is not yet past ; when the blind are made to see, it certainly seems miraculous, to say the least. Of course we do not mean just what our language would seem to imply ; but the fact that some who came here bHnd, un- able to see for months and in some cases for years, have recovered their eye-sight, is very good evidence that these waters are good for many diseases of the eye. Miss Mari Bonner, Chatsworth, 111., writes: "Allow me to say that after arriving at Eureka Springs January 4, 1883, I commenced bathing my eyes for a disease called Glaucoma (enlargement of eye-ball) : in four days' time a light spot came from my eyes ; I gradually lost all pain, which I had suffered for a year, and left off my glasses, which I had worn six months. Six weeks have passed; I now return home perfectly cured." W. H. BORM, of Park Co., Ind., came here last summer with his wife and daughter, both having been afflicted with sore eyes for a long time, Mrs. B. hav- ing been entirely blind during the previous six months. Both are now entirely well and have unimpaired sight. Mrs. Martha M. Scott came to Eureka Springs November i, 1880, from Montgomery Co., 111. She says : '* My disease was scrofula, sore eyes, and dys- pepsia ; was miserably afflicted for fourteen years, so that I could not tell one of my children from the other. After using these waters six months, commenced seeing, and in one year was entirely well of both diseases. My age is thirty-five years. I can be consulted at any time at Eureka Springs, Ark." J. W. Hart was blind when he came here. One eye is now entirely well' and the other nearly so. To use his own language : " I would not take five thousand dollars for the good the water has done me." Miss Jennie Cowan, ^, >\ ^^^ TO ROCK FORMS, EUREKA SPRINGS. was to fur- n i s h infor- mation to its members and other visitors concern- ing the cures ef- \^f fected by the use of i^ the waters ; also as to the hotels, boarding houses, and such other matters as would in- terest and assist visitors. Its meetings are still held tAMce every month, but formerly they were more frequent. At these meet- mgs the visitors who had been cured or benefited by the use of these waters \\ ould relate the history of his or her case from its incipiency to their ar- rival at Eureka Springs, and also the effect of the water upon them." If it ^\as favorable and a cure had been effected, they of course felt very grate- ful, and would so express themselves ; they frequently were as demonstrative 3 34 THE EUEEKA SPRINGS OF ARKANSAS. and as happy as new converts at a Methodist revival. The happy results from the use of these " magic " waters were very encour- aging to invalids who had more recently arrived at the Springs, and especially if the disease cured was similar to their own. We are satisfied that through these meetings many thousands were encour- aged to remain long enough to be cured, who would otherwise have gone home discouraged and unbenefited. A complete record of these cases is kept, and the cases we have published are mostly from this record, and clipped from a large number selected for publication by a committee of three, one of whom was a physician. EXPENSES AT EUREKA SPRINGS. Visitors can live cheaper here than at any resort of the kind m the world, either at the hotels or boarding houses, or by hiring a cottage and keeping house, which is very desirable in case of a couple or family coming together. Houses are plenty and rents very low ; good three, four, and five room cottages renting for $3 to $10 per month. Provisions are cheap, while the retail price of gro- ceries is the same as in large cities, cost of freight added. We have arranged the following table to cover all the items of expense. Visitors who only use the water, and are willing to board at the cheapest boarding houses, can Hve on $3 or $3.50 per week ; while those who do not care for expense, so that comfort and luxury are obtained, can spend money to their hearts' content. LIST OF EXPENSES. Boarding, per month $12 00 to 90 00 Physicians' fees, per month 5 00 to 30 00 Medicines (if needed), per month 2 00 to 10 00 Bathing, per month i 00 to 10 00 Washing, per month i cxd to 5 ^^ $21 00 to 145 00 If physicians or medicines are not needed, the monthly expense account would be cut down $7 to $40. As a rule, almost all vis- itors who have been for a long time afflicted with chronic com- THE HOTELS. 35 plaints do not need medicines or physicians' advice ; but some of those and others require them. Invalids should be cautious, and not allow themselves, because they have become tired of physic, to get too sick before they send for advice and aid to some one of the half dozen or more worthy physicians who reside here. Many have done so only to find out their mistake when it was too late. THE HOTELS. The hotels and boarding houses of Eureka Springs are numerous. The Perry House is the only real first-class hotel in the city ; and this we say without any disparagement of the Southern, Hancock, Harper, or other houses that would be the first-class houses but for the Perry House, which is not only a very much better and larger building, but is furnished and run on first-class principles. The houses we mention are good hotels, and do not claim for themselves more than we willingly accord them, and the visitor would not ex- pect the same class of accommodation at these houses as can be secured at the Perry House, when he considers the difference in the price charged by each. We have in the following notices of the leading houses endeavored to do justice to all. Accommodation ranges from that to be had at the best hotel in the State to that at the common boarding house. Visitors can easily be suited as to prices and tastes, as will be seen by the list of rates below. They can also please themselves as to altitude, hav- ing from the valley to the top of the mountain to select from, with the quiet of the country or the noise of the city. There are ample accommodations for all who can come. Invalids will be made to feel at home at either hotels or board- ing houses, as landlords consider it part of their duty to look after the health, comfort, and happiness of their guests, and to see that their assistants are always attentive. Invalids who are not able to get around will find all the pleasant company they may desire ; though coming here perfect strangers, they soon make many acquaintances. Those who can walk will 36 THE EUEEKA SPEINGS OF ARKANSAS. find others to ramble with and pass the time looking up the many natural and curious places hereabout. The St. Louis Hotel Company has organized, and has secured a fine location, with beautiful natural forest and unsurpassed scenery, upon which will soon be erected a large first-class hotel, capable of accommodating seven hundred guests. Eureka Springs being the market for a large surrounding coun- try, the hotel tables are always well suppHed with the best and freshest poultry, meats, and vegetables. This portion of Arkansas is noted as one of the finest fruit countries to be found anywhere. Below will be found a list of the principal hotels and boarding houses and the prices charged by each. From the description given of different hotels and boarding houses, visitors can make choice before they arrive, and after a day or so, if not satisfied with their selection, they can make a change. No indiscriminate drum- ming is allowed or carried on. RATES PER WEEK FOR BOARD. Perry House ($3 per day) $12 00 to 21 00 Southern Hotel 7 00 to 10 00 Hancock House 7 00 to 10 00 Hotel Silver 7 o© to 10 00 Harper House 700 to 10 00 Kentucky House , 400 to 500 Cottage Home *. 4 00 to 5 00 American House 5 00 to 6 cx) Boarders' Home 400 to 500 Kansas House 4 00 to 7 00 St. Louis House 4 00 to 6 00 Texas House 3 5° Mountain House 400 to 6 cx) Rogers House 3 o^ Sedalia House 4 00 to 5 00 Farmersville House 350 to 400 Little Eureka Hotel (formerly Welcome Home) 5 00 to 7 00 Richmond House 350 to 500 Eldorado House 3 50 to 4 00 Grand Central 3 5° Monroe House 3 00 to 4 00 Parker House 3 50 to 4 00 BellVue 3 5° to 500 Carroll House 4 00 to 5 00 Mitchell House 300 to 350 Wright House 500 to 700 Springfield House 4 00 to 5 00 Valley House 3 5° to 5 00 THE HOTELS. 37 Carthage House $3 50 to 4 00 Campbell House 3 50 Arlington 3 5° to 5 00 FURNISHED ROOMS, PER WEEK. Cottage Home $i 00 to 2 00 Crescent House 75 to 2 00 Russell House i 50 to 2 00 Lledona House i 00 to i 25 Whitcomb Cottage .... 3 00 to 5 00 THE PERRY HOUSE. This first-^lass hotel was built about two years ago, by Mr. Joseph Perry, of Colorado, a gentleman who has built more good hotels on the line of the railroads in Kansas and Colorado than any hotel man we know of. Mr. Perry came to Eureka Springs an in- valid and was considered incurable, but he was so quickly and per- fectly cured of his sufferings that he felt grateful enough to build a fine hotel — such a one as the many well-to-do visitors here desired to patronize. He has not only built a fine house, but has furnished it throughout in the best manner, and keeps it in first-class style in every particular. Each room in this hotel is connected with the office by an electric annunciator ; all are carpeted with tapestry or body Brussels car- pets, finely furnished, and well lighted and ventilated. The rooms are large and many of them en suite, being especially desirable for families. There are about one hundred rooms for guests, and the house has furnished accommodation for nearly two hundred and fifty at one time. Porches extend nearly around the house on two floors, making very pleasant outdoor promenades, and from them a beautiful view of the city can be had. The hotel is four stories high, and from each story a walk connects the house with the mountain in the rear, which would afford a safe retreat in case of fire, and could be quickly reached from any part of the hotel. A watchman is on duty day and night, and every precaution taken to guard against any such misfortune. The dining room is a large, pleasant room, with windows on two sides, and at all favorable seasons of the year it is beautifully dec- orated with flowering and foliage plants. The tables are always 38 THE EUEEKA SPRINGS OF AEKAIS^SAS. supplied with the very best, and when the local market can not sup- ply what is needed, St. Louis markets are called upon ; for Mr. Perry prides himself on furnishing the best table west of St. Louis. The Basin Spring water is used throughout the house in all de- THE HOTELS. 39 partments, and the cooking is done with this water, this spring being only a little over loo feet from the house. Every guest is made to feel at home, and invalids whose afflic- tions compel them to keep their room's can rely upon having a land- lord full of sympathy, who will see that their every want is promptly and pleasantly supplied, whenever it can be done. The rates at this hotel are higher than those at any other in the city, and such as are required to pay for first-class accommodation. Transient rates are $3 per day. Board by the week is from $12 to $21, according to the rooms occupied. SOUTHERN HOTEL. This hotel has enjoyed a deserved popularity. It is delightfully situated on the bench southwest, and overlooking the Basin Spring. There being no buildings adjoining or near it, the Southern is remarkably free from danger of fire. This hotel has sixty rooms. It is owned by Mr. Rainey, of Springfield, Mo., and is conducted by Col. Wm. Lair, late of the Hotel Silver, and of extended experience in the hotel business. Col. Lair, assisted by Mrs. Lair, understands how to make his guests feel at home and pass their time pleasantly. The Southern is three stories high, with galleries on the south side and east end. The rooms are large, light, airy, well furnished 40 THE EUEEKA SPEINGS OE AEKAISTSAS. and carpeted throughout. The table and service is good. The location of the Southern makes it a favorite with visitors. Board $7 to $10 per week. HANCOCK HOUSE. This hotel is under the proprietorship of Messrs. Waddill & Trimble, who have successfully conducted it for over two years, and have made it one of the best-known hotels in the city. The visitor who stops at it is certain to be well pleased. The Hancock is located on Spring street, in the business portion of the city, convenient to all the springs, post-office, bank, tele- graph and express offices. The view of mountains, hills, and val- leys from its rear galleries is grand. These galleries also overlook a large portion of the city, and at night the lights from the many buildings on the sides and tops of the mountains and in the valley present a picturesque, ever-changing panorama peculiar only to Eureka Springs. While not a large hotel, the Hancock has all the comforts of a home ; and the comfortable and well-furnished rooms, excellent table and service, together with the unremitting attention of the proprietors to the wants of their guests, make it deservedly pop- ular. Special terms for commercial men. Rates $7 to $10 per week. KANSAS HOUSE. This house is delightfully situated on the hill above the Harding Spring and the Sweet Spring and Gault Bath Houses, and near the business part of the city. It is easily reached from Spring street, near the foot-bridge, by a good foot-path winding around the hill. It commands one of the finest views in the city, and always enjoys a fine southern breeze. The rooms are large, pleasant, airy, and well furnished. The table is supplied with the best in the market. Water is used from the Basin, Sweet, Harding, and Crescent Springs. Mr. G. H. Miller, the proprietor, enjoys a deserved reputation, and enables his guests to pass a pleasant time and to feel at home. Board $4 to $7 per week. THE HOTELS. 41 MONROE HOUSE. This fine boarding house is one of the oldest in the city. It has been conducted by its present proprietress, Mrs. J. H. Doling, con- tinuously since 1881. It is situated only about 100 feet southeast of the Basin Spring and post-office. The rooms are large, airy, and well furnished, and are carpeted throughout. Mrs. Doling gives every department her personal supervision, and spares no effort to secure the comfort of her guests. The table is well suppHed. Board $3.50 to $4 per week. MITCHELL HOUSE. This pleasant boarding house is situated within a few yards of the Harding Spring and Gault and Sweet Spring Bath Houses. It enjoys a delightful breeze at all times. The proprietor, Mr. S. S. Purcell, spares no effort to satisfy his guests. The house is com- fortably furnished throughout, and is clean and home-Hke. Board $3 to $3.50 per week. MOUNTAIN HOUSE. This hotel is situated about 200 yards south of the Basin Spring, and near the center of business. The house is well built, most of the rooms being plastered and all well furnished throughout. Mr. T. Hughes, the proprietor, formerly of the Farmersville House, runs a free hack to the depot for the accommodation of his patrons. He can comfortably accommodate about twenty guests. A command- ing view of the city and mountains can be had from the house. Rates $4 to $6 per week. RICHMOND HOUSE. This house, kept by Mrs. Maggie Chambers, late of Paducah, Ky., is situated within a few yards of Little Eureka Springs and about 7 5^ rods southeast of the Basin Spring. It enjoys the pure air of the pine hills. This house makes a point of " good home comforts," and no one knows better how to make guests enjoy them than the proprietess. The rooms are large and airy, and well furnished throughout. Board $3.50 to $5 per week. 42 THE EUREKA SPRHSTGS OF ARKAIS^SAS. THE BATH HOUSES. It is very important for all to bathe regularly and often, especi- ally invalids, who frequently experience as much benefit from bath- ing in as from drinking the water from our famous springs. There are several good bath houses here, but we can not devote the space necessary to do them all justice. Among the best, we will name the Basin Spring Bath House, Little Eureka Bath House, Gault Bath House, Sweet Spring Bath House, and Harding Bath House. There are also several small establishments. In most of those named, accommodation can be found for hot, cold, shower, douche, vapor, and electric baths. They are well managed, and as a rule are uniform in their prices. LITTLE EUREKA BATH HOUSE. This bath house is situated near the Little Eureka Spring, and a short distance southeast of the Basin Spring. It is suppHed by the THE BATH HOUSES. 43 Little Eureka and Cave Springs. Immediately surrounding it are a number of good hotels and boarding houses — among them the Farmersville House, Richmond House, Little Eureka House, etc. It is newly built and fitted up in first-class style, has eight tubs, with both male and female attendants, and gives the following baths at same prices as other bath houses : Plain, Sea, Sitz, Russian, Electric, French bran. Manipulation, etc. The favor in which the waters of these springs are held, by those who know their merits, gives this bath house a large patronage. The proprietor, Thos. R. Foote, is also a shipper of "Little Eu- reka Water " boiled and condensed, for cancer, sore eyes, etc. He also guarantees to ship water pure from Basin Spring, cheap as any other house in the city, He ships in any quantity. Mr. Foote is himself a living proof of the curative properties of the waters of Eureka Springs. He came here in March, 1882, ^^-ith dyspepsia of seven years' standing, and not a single hair on his head : he is now entirely well, and has a full head of hair. THE ADJACENT COUNTRY. The country about Eureka Springs is hilly and mountainous, with small, narrow valleys where the little land that is found fit for culti- vation is quite productive when properly tilled. At a distance of ten or fifteen miles west and southwest the valleys are more exten- sive, and much of the country is undulating and table-land. All except that in cultivation is covered with fine timber, — pine, oak, hickory, walnut, etc. In this county there are 200,000 acres of land subject to homestead entry ; and in this district, composed of eight or ten counties, there are over 2,700,000 acres. The Land Office is located at Harrison, Boone Co., Ark. There are many interesting places in and about Eureka Springs that are worthy of a visit. East Mountain is the place from which to get the most extensive and picturesque view of Eureka Springs and its surroundings. All the mountain-tops present similar views, but not so extensive. Marlery Cave is situated near Gaskins Station, on the Eureka Springs Railway, four miles north. It is well worth seeing. 44 THE EUREKA SPRI:N'GS OF ARKANSAS. The Natural Bridge, Cedar Cliff on White River, Crystal Moun- tain, and the marble quarries in and about town, are pleasant and interesting points to visit. A RESORT ALL THE YEAR ROUND. Eureka Springs hotels are open for the entertainment of guests every day in the year, and this is in reality a resort at all seasons. It is true that the spring and summer months are more popular than those of the fall and winter, but the latter are becoming more so every year, for invaHds have ascertained that cures are made in one season as well as another, and that there is no necessity for postponing a visit from one season to the next ; a very sick person can not afford to delay his visit, and there is no need to do so. To persons from the Northern States our mild winters will seem de- lightful. The climate is much milder and more agreeable than is generally supposed. Eureka Springs occupies a position too far south to be visited by the severe cold and storms of the North, and too far north to suffer the intense heat of the South. The extremes of both sections are escaped here. HOW TO GET TO EUREKA SPRINGS. To reach Eureka Springs by rail, the " Frisco Line " must be taken at some point on its long route. It is now running sleepers from St. Louis to San Francisco. At the former, connection is made in the Union Depot with all trains running into St. Louis, and it is at that city that most of the visitors to Eureka Springs take this Hne. The train which leaves there every evening, at 8.30, connects with the Eureka Springs Railway at SeHgman at 11.30 A.M. the next day, and in about one hour thereafter passengers are landed at Eureka Springs, after a very pleasant and romantic ride through valleys which are surrounded by the Ozark Mountains. Passen- gers from the Eastern, Northeastern, Southeastern, and Middle States should come to St. Louis, thence by the 'Frisco Line ; from Southern Arkansas, via Van Buren, Ark. ; from Texas and Indian Territory, via Vinita, I. T. ; from the Western States, via Halstead, HOW TO GET TO EUEEKA SPRIJ^GS. 45 Kans., or the nearest point at which the 'Frisco Line can be reached. Passengers from Kansas City and country tributary can take any of the various lines that connect with the 'Frisco Line. The ticket fare at this time from St. Louis to Eureka Springs is, one way, $11.55; round trip, $19.00. The roads are both in the very best order, elegantly equipped, and make good time. The Eureka THE EUREKA SPRINGS RAILWAY DEPOT, EUREKA SPRINGS. Springs Railway is less than one year old, but the road-bed is bal- lasted its full length with rock and gravel ; it is regular gauge^ and one of the best roads in the country. It is intended to extend the line to Harrison, fifty miles east, work to be commenced early this year. The Eureka Springs Transfer Co. have an agent on all trains. They check baggage to any part of the city for 25 cents ; passengers carried at same rates. 46 ADVERTISEMENTS . Corner of Ninth and Chestnut Streets, St. Louis, Mo. M. W. QUINN, Proprietor. 75 cents to One Dollar per Day. Rooms, Having been for over a quarter of a ceniury con- nected with the hoiel in- terests of this city, being associated with the old Southern, and until within the last year with the re- built New Southern, 1 de- sire to inform you that I have leased the above- named Hotel, and have just completed its entire renovation — new carpets, new furniture, new deco- rations, etc. The Hotel Hunt is a large, massive four-story building, erected some 3 years ago, and designed with a view to the comfort of its guests. It is situ- ated on the northeast cor- ner of Ninth and Chestnut Streets, and has a magnifi- cent southern exposure. Street cars leading to and from the Union Depot and all parts of the city pass the door every three minutes. The Hotel Hunt is conducted on the European plan, a first-class Restaurant being in connection, the table of which is strictly first class and the prices reasonable. M. W. QUINN. AND SHIRT MAKER, 607 Chestnut St., St. Louis, Mo. ^hc gldc6t peWApapcr in the gity. Every issue is replete with interesting matter concerning Eureka Springs and the cures perform.-d by its wonderful wafrs. Subscription, $2.00 per year. Visitors are cordially invited to visit the Times office while in the city. DON J. PERRY, Editor. FREID. "ST. TJLElsr, PORTRAIT AND VIEW PHOTOGRAPHER, Cor. Spring & Mountain St., Eureka Springs, Ark. STEREOSCOPIC VIEWS of all the principal Springs and all points of interest in and around Eureka Springs ; also Views f om Florida, California, Niagara Falls, and all points of interest in the United States. We are bound to please all. Call or address FRED. Y. ULEN, Eureka Springs, Ark. ADVERTISEMENTS. 47 A. J. GIBBS, M. D., Resident Physician, Office aijd Residence HOTEL SILYER, EUREKA SPRIN&S, iRK. Office Hours : 9 to 12 a.m., 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, 8 to 10 a.m., 2 to 4 p.m. JAMES D. DAVIS, M. D., HOMCEOPATHIC PhYSICIAN AND SuRGEON, Office Opposite Perry House, EUREKA SPRIN&S, Ark. Office Hours : 9 to 12 a.m., 2 to 5 p. m. A¥. W. JOHNSTON, M. D, Resident Physician, OfficeHours:9tox2A.M. 2t0 5P^M.j EUREKA SPRINGS, ARK. Sundays, 9 to 10 a.m., 2% to 4 P.M. ) ' All Letters of Inquiry promptly answered. Dr. W. a. REESE, Located March, 1880. Ii^quiries accompaijied witlj Stamp Promptly Answered. F. S. REILY, Proprietor, No. 102 Spring Street (next door to Hancock House), ETJI^EKl^ft. &FTIX1STGS, ^ft.PlK:. COL. H. FITCH & SON, Wholesale and Retail Dealers In Books, Paper Stationery, Clocks, Watclies and Jewelry. ALSO FINE ASSORTMENT OF NOVELTIES FOR PRESENTS. Nos. 122 & 124 Spring St., EUREKA SPRINGS, ARK. EUREKA SPRINGS SOAP, PREPARED From the Water of the Famous Medicinal Spring at Eureica, Is an entirely new production, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED by all who have used it as being SUPERIOR TO ANY OTHER SOAP for THE SKIN, TOILET, BA-TIi, NURSERY PURE, FRAORANT, HEALTHFUL, PLEASANT, ECONOMICAL. Soap Pat. Sept CONCENTRATED EUREKA SPRINGS SOAP PREVENTS ROUGHNESS and CHAPPING ol the Hands and Face ; its continuous use keeps the Skin in a nice, soft, and velvety condition. It is perfectly /?