. Book of the Royal blue . e new baths havebeen built as a part of the hotel,located in the first story of theeast wing, in direct communica-tion with the upper floors bystairs. A full complement ofwomens and mens baths havebeen installed, and there havebeen added thereto steam-rooms,hot-air rooms, massage rooms, anda plunge bath or swimming pool;in fact, a complete Russian andTurkish bath eciuipment. Thecombined effect of warm saltwater baths and of drinking thecold sulphur water, apart from itsgreat value in the numerous specific ailmentsreferred to, is to eradicate from the systementirely a
. Book of the Royal blue . e new baths havebeen built as a part of the hotel,located in the first story of theeast wing, in direct communica-tion with the upper floors bystairs. A full complement ofwomens and mens baths havebeen installed, and there havebeen added thereto steam-rooms,hot-air rooms, massage rooms, anda plunge bath or swimming pool;in fact, a complete Russian andTurkish bath eciuipment. Thecombined effect of warm saltwater baths and of drinking thecold sulphur water, apart from itsgreat value in the numerous specific ailmentsreferred to, is to eradicate from the systementirely all morbid secretions and accumu-lations, and to improve nutrition and secre-tion in a natural manner, and restore allfunctions to a state of health. Webster Springs is reached by the West Virginia Midland Railroad, connecting withthe Baltimore & Ohio Railroad at HollyJunction, W. Va. Direct connections aremade with trains fromNew York, Philadel-phia, Baltimore andWashington, withgood connections fromPittsburg, Wheeling. 12 THE ALLEGHENY MOUNTAINS AND ITS VARIOUS SUMMER RESORTS. and Cincinnati. The ride over the mourt-tains from Holly Junction to the springsis most fascinating. The view of thevalleys of the beautiful Holly and ElkRivers from precipitous heights, with rangeafter range of mountains in the distance,are the most beautifu of the great Alle-gheny chain of mountains. MONT CHATEAU, W. VA, Those who desire rest and recreationfind Mont Chateau a delightful place. Thehotel and cottages are built on the bankof the Cheat River, in the midst of theprimeval trees of the forest. A never-fail-ing breeze blows nightly down the Canyonof the Cheat, making the nights alwayscool, and mosquitoes are unknown. Thehotel is wonderfully quaint and cozy, andaffords all the comforts and conveniences of home life. It is easily reached by theBaltimore & Ohio Railroad to Morgantown,W. Va., and the drive over the mountainsto Mont Chateau is one of the most delight-ful features of the trip. BRADD
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