^^3 UBRARY OF CONGRESS DQQiB^Boaao Willi & ;«i 011.-01 1^ ®ra|lM:Sp. VIRGINIA. SEASON OF 1882. trNDEF. THtJ MANAGEMENT OF :e^„ TiEiNrisriE"^ cBc oo.. PROPRIETORS OF THE NATIONAL FIOTEL, WASHINGTON, D. C. ^t-- < Glass Fe^5^ Book .F^F3 ^'h ^^ /i- ' ml Kf *Ifii#^s of II© Company. President. H. R. GARDEN, Warrenton, Va. Directors. Gen. Fitzhugh Lee Richland, Va. Col. Charles Marshall Baltimore, Md. G. W. Grafflin Ralph Walsh, M. D Washington, D. C. Judge Thomas Smith Warrenton, Va. D. C. Gordon, M. D Capt. a. D. Payne Bernard P. Green, Esq A. Ullman, Esq Inman H. Payne Secretary and Treasurer. C. E. F. PAYNE. Health Officer. RALPH WALSH, M. D. Resident Physician. THOS. E. McARDLE, M. D. Superintendent of Grounds and Buildings. JOHN R. SPILMAN. aypr Mure reaM via JiriiallU 1 1 Trains leave Washington at t.lO a. m. and 4.20 p. m. Tlie 4.20 Train runs to Warrenton witliout tiiange of cars. Trains leave Warrenton for Washington at 7.20 a. m. and all points East. -^- :o. ""-- Straight and Kound Trip Tickets to be had at all Principal Stations. Fauquiei\_ White Sulphur Springs. The Fauquier White Sulphur Spring is situated in Fauquier County, Virginia, fifty-six miles southwest of Wasliington City, and six miles from Warrenton, a picturesque town of 2,000 inhabitants. The Spring is near the spurs of the Blue Ridge, at an elevation of about one thou- sand feet above the sea. For three-quarters of a century the waters of the Fauquier White Sulphur Spring have enjoyed a reputation second to none. As early as 1834 a company was formed composed of distinguished gentlemen in Maryland and Virginia, and two large hotels and a number of cot- tages were built, capable of accommodating one thousand guests. So attractive were these accommodations that the Legislature of Virginia held a summer session here in 1S49. J^'^^ here it will be appropriate to quote from a little book, describing the Springs, written by a Boston gentleman in 1838. The title of the book is " Six Weeks in Fauquier." The author says : "The medicinal quality of the Sulphur Springs at this place was known and highly appreciated long before they were open to the public. While the virtues of the water remained in com- parative obscurity, the resort of those living in the neighborhood caused such an interruption to the farming operations of the proprietor as induced him, after every other endeavor to keep out crowds of visitors had failed, to fill 7ip the Spring. But so clearly had its value been established by the comparatively partial trial of its virtues, that the estate was purchased by Hancock Lee, Esq., with a view of making it a place of resort. As the waters are becoming more and more celebrated each year, for their health restoring qualities, rnore extended operations and a greater outlay of capital will soon be neces- sary to accommodate the visitors who throng thither. Hundreds were turned away during the last year (1837) for want of accommodations, and such was the crowd at that time that five gentlemen who insisted on stopping, willingly made their 'downy beds' on a billiard table." In i860 the place was in full tide of prosperity. In August, 1862, it was the scene of a fierce contest between the Federal and Confed- erate forces, and the two large hotels were burned. For the past twenty years the place has been closed, but in 1877 a company was organized for the purpose of restoring the property and reopening this famous health and pleasure resort to the public. THE FKESENT ACCOMMODATIONS. consist of the finest hotel building connected with any summer resort in the South, containing about 120 rooms with all modern improve- ments throughout, including hot and cold baths and water closets on 4 FAUQUIER WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS. each floor, electric bells and gas. It is newly furnished in the most approved style, and contains elegant parlors for private dinners and suppers, and an extensive ball room. The cottages are located near the Spring, in a grove of magnificient elms, and combined with the hotel will accommodate about five hundred guests. The hotel in ele- gance and completeness of equipment will compare favorably with any building of like character. THE GEOUNDS surrounding the Spring and hotel comprise four hundred and twenty- five acres, two hundred of which have been converted by Mr. F. H. Cobb, the landscape gardner of the United States Capitol grounds, into a magnificent park, containing five miles of graded drives. The park contains both lawn and woodland, is undulating, and abounds in many shaded and romantic walks. It also has fine locations lor tourna- ment and archery grounds. The Rappahannock River borders the vv^estern boundary of the Park for a mile and offers facilities for fishin^r and boating. The entire park is to be illuminated by electric light. THE MEDICINAL PROPERTIES OF THE WATER. The Spring is a chalybeated sulphur water, alterative, diuretic and tonic, and for many years has been known to be particularly beneficial in the varied forms of Dyspepsia, Diseases of the Bowels, Liver and other Organs of Digestion, such as Chronic Catarrh of Stomach, Con- stipation, Chronic JDiarrhoea, Jaundice, and all those errors of secre- tion of digestion produced by a residence in a miasmatic climate. Its diuretic properties are most happily shown in Diseases of the Urinary Organs and Dropsical Affections, such as Albuminuria, Diabetis, Chronic Catarrh of the Bladder, and all Dropsical Swellings. Its alterative and tonic effects are most marked in the large class of disorders due to Anemia (impovishment of the blood) and in female diseases when associated with Anemia, such as Amenorrhoea, Dysmenorrhcea, Leu- corrhoea, etc. In that nervous condition known as Neurasthenia, or more popularly loss of nerve power, from over work or other causes, its action has been wonderfully prompt and permanent. The noticeable immediate effect upon drinking the water is slight exhilaration or increase of nerve force, followed by increased action of the skin and kidneys. The permanent effects are increased action of all the secreting and excreting organs, better digestion, greater de- sire for food and necessarily improved health. ANALYSIS OF THE WATER. The following analysis of the Fauquier White Sulphur Springs water was made in the autumn of rSyS by Prof. Thomas Antisell, of Wash- ington City : FAUQUIER WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS. 5 SIEPORT OF ANALYSIS OF WATER OP THE WHITE SULPHUR SPRING, FAUQUIER COUNTY, VA. Temperature of water at sprina; 55°F ■Specitie ffnivitj- at spring ," 90° Water at (iU° Falir. being ' l.(X)0 Specific gravity after exposed to air J. 002 Carbonic acid ga- soluble in one gallon of water U cubic Inches. IIydroge:i sul])liide in small quantity. Total solid contents in 1,000,000 parts 27") parts. This is ail alkaline, carbonated chalybeate water, containing the following' mineral ingredients, to wit ; ° Solid Farts, Constituents in one gallon in gr.iius bicarbonate of lime 7.S79 Bicarbonate of magnesia 2.467 Sodium Chloride 3.746 Sulphate of lime 3. .390 Phosphate and sulph.att! of iron 2^140 Sulphate of soda and potass 1^636 Phosphate of lime and magnesia 0.642 ■Gaseous matter, etc., &c...'. g!iOO Tot.'il per gallon in grains 22.000 The source of the mineral ingredients of the Spring lies in the country rock, which is an aluminous slate, the beds of which lie nearly horizontal or ■with slight slope, and holding between their layers sandv f rruii-inous seams, in which are imbedded crystals of iron pyrites, with some hy'drated oxide of manganese. The iron in the water is derived from the crystals of pyrites, the sulphur separating from which has in part become acidified and united with the earthy bases, and perhaps with the protoxide of iron, to form a soluble iron salt. THOMAS ANTISELT., M, D. Washington, D. C, November 12, 187S. CERTIFICATES OF CURES. Numerous certificates, giving histories of remarkable cures made by the waters, could be published, but it is thought best to select three from the little book " Six Weeks in Fauquier." They were written over fifty years ago, and it cannot be charged that undue influence was brought to bear upon the writers. On page 19 the author says: " The Hon. B. Watkins Leigh, late United States Senator from Virginia, hav- ing undergone an operation for dropsy, arrived at Fauquier on the i6th of April, 1838. This gentleman was so much debilitated at that time as to require the aid of two persons to take him from his carriage into the house. For several days after his arrival he was quite ill. He drank the waters freely but prudently, took moderate exercise, and as his health improved occasionally visited those of his friends that lived in the neighborhood. At the expiration of a month he returned to Rich- mond so far recovered from his complaint as to be able to attend to his professional business. A letter from Mr. Leigh, addressed to Jonei= Green, Esq., contains the following passage ; 6 FAUQUIER WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS. '•KiCHMOND, June 7, 1838. "The dropsical symptons which had so visiblj' decreased during mj^ stay at the Faiiquiei- Springs, and nliicli were still passing oft" when I came awaj", have been continually declining ever since I got home, and have now almost entirely disappeared. There are no remains of them but a little swelling of the ankles at night." The following is a certificate from a [iliysician whose daujrhter was cured by the water. Warrenton, Fauquier, Va., August 10, 1838. Sir : The statement of the case of my daughter, wliich I promised to make I now send you. You can give it publicity if you tliink proper. Her recov- ery was so unexpected and rapid that many of the visitors at the Springs who witnessed it requested me during tiie season to publish the case. This 1 fully intended to do, but from time to time liave neglected it. Elizabeth James, twelve years old, of a cheerful teuiper and active habit, at school in the country (having previously enjoyed good health.) was in the sum.iier of 1834 attacked with symptoms of dyspepsia. For some months the disease made but little progress, and I flattered myself that at her age, a good constitution with the usual palliatives, would soon restore her to health. But, by the close of autumn, I was satisfied m)^ hopes were unfounded and that the disease was uKiking fearful progress. Flatulence, oppression and pain in the stomach, were always present aftei eating. Ema- ciation and depression of spirits keeping pace with the other symptoms. In the course of the winter several physicians were consulted. Carminatives, opiates, anti-spasmodics, anti-acids (recommended for a most distressing symptom in her case, viz : a violent pain in the stomach immediately after taking any food, either solid or tiuid,) were all tried without relief. By the spring her emaciation was such tliat I could dandle her like a child. Noth- ing could now be taken into the stomach Avithout producing for a time great agony. A glass of water, a cup of tea. or even a small pill was equally certain to produc(^ this eflect. Her suffering indeed became so extreme that she determined to starve herself to death, and refused, for several days, both food and water. I determined to sustain her if possible with nourish- ing enema; it was tried with good eft'ect. She was strengthened. The unexpected effect of the enema excited hope anew. She again took a little food, made tolerable only by large doses of tincture of valerian, sweet oil and paregoric. In this state she was taken to the Fauquier White Sulphur Springs, long to be remembered by all who saw her, on her arrival, and also a few weeks afterwaids. Her convalescence was immediate and rapid. In a few weeks she returned home, free from disease, and continues in the en- joyment of excellent health. Respectfully yours, ALDRIDGE JAMES, M. D. Jones Green, Esq. PiTTSFlELD, Mass., March 12, 1S3!). Dear Sir : Your letter of the 7th instant is received, and in reply to your inquiries in relation to tiie benefit experienced by me, from my visit to the Fauquier White Sulphur Springs, I would say that the elfect of the waters has greatly improved my liealth. A highly esteemed fi-iend and eminent phy- sician. Doctor Bartlett, of Lowell, first directed my attention to a series of letters published in the Bosioii Courier, giving an account of the Fauquier Springs, in consequence of which I visited them with my faniily in the latter part of September last, and remained there until the early part of No- vember. During my visit at the Springs, I drank freely of the water almost daily. Having bee |>ermitted on these lots. 'I'he owners of lots and cottages can either "keep house"' or take their meals at the hotel. The use of the sulphur water at the Spring or at their cottages will be free to all. This combination of /lofe/ accfltJimodations and cottage lat in fee simple, presents the most substantial and attractive plan ever proposed for the success of a water- ing place. MANAGEMENT. The company has leased the property to Messrs. F. Tenney & Co., who will open the hotel for the reception of guests June 20th, 1882. Messrs. Tenney & Co. have been long and favorably known as the proprietors of the National Hotel, Washington, D. C. Under their management visitors can rest assured that they will receive every atten- tion. They refer with confidence to the thousands who visited the Springs the past two seasons. KATES FOR BOARD. Per day, %2 to ^3, according to location of room. Per week, %\o to $2\ " " " Special rates for families by the month and season. Four weeks- to constitute a month. For information regarding board and accommodations, address F- Tenney & Co., National Hotel, Washington, D. C, prior to June 20th ;. subsequent to that date, Fauquier White Sulphur Springs, Va. For medical information, address Dr. Thomas E. McArdle, Washington,. D. C, prior to June 20th; subsequent to that date, Fauquier White Sulphur Springs Va. ^^ !m.;;; « y,i ''):'rr\^:¥,»it'i<'.\ v.':.]...: „._.7j«aEfc'M;*fflJCi'(,"EMii*M; " By ]-J .?ii/ ^1 ra i!Bis|[flEJS3ll4 ', - % Mm fill