. Ralph's scrap book . or your lungs badlyaffected, you will probably not notice the thin atmosphereat all, except to observe an increased sense of lightness andvitality and a renewed willingness to make a Cronje standagainst all comers in this wonderful battle of life. Yourpulse doubtless has gone up some. This is why such asmall force of policemen suffices for the Springs, their heartdoing se\eral extra beats. But this much may be saidfor the danger of a high altitude ; its effect on the most 15S careful cash accnunt is immediate and alarming, and cun-sumpticin of the pocketbook is a widespr
. Ralph's scrap book . or your lungs badlyaffected, you will probably not notice the thin atmosphereat all, except to observe an increased sense of lightness andvitality and a renewed willingness to make a Cronje standagainst all comers in this wonderful battle of life. Yourpulse doubtless has gone up some. This is why such asmall force of policemen suffices for the Springs, their heartdoing se\eral extra beats. But this much may be saidfor the danger of a high altitude ; its effect on the most 15S careful cash accnunt is immediate and alarming, and cun-sumpticin of the pocketbook is a widespread malady, whichhas not yet been successfully quarantined. Let one of thesedeadly bacilli get working on a five dollar bill, especially inthe vicinity of a drug store or doctors office, and thatjiarticular William speedily sees its finish. Indeed, Ihave observed that in natural ratio as you get nearer heaventhe higher things are. You can get a cup of coffee for fivecents in Kansas; it costs ten in Colorado Springs; in. MR. F ;. H( >i. 1 ?, ( i Ralphs last ht>me in Colorado Springs Manitou it has risen to fifteen; on top of Pikes Peak the)charge twenty-five — and it is discouraging to figure outwhat youd have to pay for a little refreshment of To prospective health seekers let me say this: Try Colo-rado Springs first and Denver afterward. Denver is a finecity and an interesting place to visit, but it is a long waysfrom an ideal health resort. Any large city is, for a greatcenter of population is incompatible with the best interestsof the cure chaser. The Springs is ten degrees drierthan Den\er, due to a sandy soil in the Springs, as againsta nasty, muddy .soil in Denver. There is no manufacturingin the Springs and hence none of the ill-smelling smokethat the smelters belch out over Denver every day. Thereare in the Springs all conveniences and amusements, exceptthe ten-cent variety theatres, gambling joints, and prizefights which Denver monopoliz
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