f iron, sulphur, and soda.
Some of the waters are taken as a pleasant draught; others should be
used only as a medicine, taken when needed and then discontinued;
their temperature varies from 43 deg. to 56 deg. Fahr.

BATH HOUSE.

"Pipes convey the water from some of the springs to the bath-houses.
A large bath-house has just been completed, fitted with every modern
convenience and aid to health and comfort. It is two stories high,
with wide piazzas and balconies. On the first floor are the
bathing-rooms, parlours, and dressing-rooms; above are reading and
reception-rooms and the physician's office. No expense has been
spared in making it complete in every particular.

"The surroundings of Manitou are particularly charming, and even
without its mineral springs it would be a favourite resort. Mountains
high and low shut it closely in. Joined hand in hand like a company
of eager children, they press and crowd around the lovely spot, those
outside peering over the heads and shoulders of their companions.
Calmly the grand old peak looks over them all down into the loveliest
places."

Dr. Solly writes thus of Manitou and its springs:--

"The statements concerning the climate of Colorado Springs applies to
Manitou, with important modifications owing to its being in a valley
instead of on a plateau. The general modifying influences of valleys
are confirmed by our local experience. The summer is somewhat cooler
and damper, while the winter is slightly less dry and warmer, being
more sheltered, the only wind blowing with direct force being the
west, which though it comes from the mountains is usually warm. The
hours of daylight are shorter.

"_The Springs_ all contain a moderate quantity of carbonate of soda
and minor ingredients, and some also iron and Glauber's salts. They
are cold, and charged to saturation with carbonic acid, which
increases the activity of their properties and makes them extremely
palatable. They are peculiarly adapted for drinking and bathing in
cases of anaemia and in most chronic stomach, liver, and kidney
affections occurring in debilitated persons with whom the climate
agrees. A detailed account of these waters will be found in my
pamphlet on Manitou, published by the Gazette Publishing Company,
Colorado Springs."

Mrs. Dunbar thus describes one of the famous passes in the Rocky
Mountains near Manitou.

"The Ute Pass, following up the course of the Fountain, was an old
Indian trail into t