Union-to some points in the old world-Manitou mineral water. It is thus rendered possible for many an invalid, as well as epicure, to obtain this beverage, though they may never experience the pleasure of looking down into the effervescing spring and drinking the waters as they rise, luminous with gas-globules and transfused with the very elixir of life.

The Manitou Mineral Water Company, during the past year, erected the establishment of which we give an illustration in connection with the Bath House.

These buildings mark the site of three great springs, viz.: the Shoshone, the Navajo and the Manitou Soda Springs. Far beneath these stone foundations, nature's alchemist is forever compounding and forever propelling this mysterious beverage to the earth's surface. two laboratories, natural and artificial, are thus co-operating; one within earth's cavernous depths, the other upon its surface-both conserving the wants of the human family by contributing to its health and happi

ness.

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As these waters rise they are conveyed to immense receptacles. The gas, which exerts a pressure of twentyfour pounds to the square inch, is compressed until it reaches sixty pounds. The water is then surcharged with this gas, making the new composition nearly three times. as efficacious.

It is the only water on the continent bottled, re-charged with its own

gas. In this way, in part, is prepared the celebrated Manitou ginger champagne, also the Manitou ærated sarsaparilla.

A walk through these works will convince anyone of the purity and naturalness of these products.

The inception and success of this enterprise is due to the investment of Hon. J. B. Wheeler, General Charles Adams, Dr. William A. Bell, Louis R. Erich, Esq., and Mr. J. A. Hayes. The general manager is Mr. D. L. Sterling, whose connection with the company began in the spring of 1889. Mr. Sterling had ten years' experience in the business at Waukesha, Wis., before coming to Manitou. He has travelled much throughout the country in the interest of this enterprise, establishing agencies in many of the principle cities of the Union. A branch office has been opened in England, in connection with the larg est wine establishment in that country. Nearly two millions of bottles have been shipped during the year.

The visitor to the works will find in Mr. Sterling a courteous aud obliging gentleman, who happily combines with these characteristics a consummate knowledge of the proprieties and requisites of his position.

These buildings are in the center of the city park, which has also been the object of great embellishment. This, with the addition of the bronze fountain and clock combined, may be also attributed to the taste and liberality of Colonel Wheeler.

distinct and perfect musical sound. At present it has a compass of two octaves, with all the intervals plainly marked.

A musician is employed who performs upon this unique instrument. I was charmed with the music, which rivals in purity the tones of a silver bell, or those of

"Shandon,

That sound so grand on

The pleasant waters of the river Lee." These caverns are under the management of the popular proprietor, Mr. George W. Snyder.

ON PIKE'S PEAK TRAIL. The gentleman upon the white horse will be recognized by his many friends as Major S. K. Hooper, of the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad. Major Hooper is a happy combination of soldier, author, tourist and literateur; while he is the general passenger agent of the scenic line of the world.

He is the author and compiler of more books about the Rocky Mountains than any other person. They compose a library themselves. He is returning from the summit of Pike's Peak, where he has been in the interests of his last publication, "The Story of Manitou" (illustrated). His Denver office is an art-room as well. Its pictures, ore specimens, relics of mound-builders and cliff-dwellers, books of travel and reference and collection of photographs bear witness to his intelligent devotion to official duties and his knowledge of the attractions and resources of the State

of which his railroad has been for years a potent factor in developingin bringing Colorado to the knowledge of the world through general and much artistic advertising.

His companion on the black horse is Mr. Thomas F. Richardson, chief engineer of the Pike's Peak Railroad. He has been railway engineering for seventeen years, although still a comparatively young man. It is amazing to think of the head and hand-work this man has done since he began on this road. I have seen him upon the summit and along the frowning sides. of the mountain; have heard his voice down in the canons and among rocks, where it seemed impossible even for a burro to find its way, much less an engineer with compass and chain. It is befitting that one of the locomotives should be named in his honor "T. F. Richardson."

A ride to Pike's Peak upon the train, drawn by the locomotive "John Hulbert," was the result of an invitation extended to me by President Hulbert and Director J. B. Wheeler. The enterprising Manitou Springs Journal gave the following account of the excursion:

Yesterday morning was divine, so far as the weather was concerned, and about 10 o'clock the genial Major Hulbert, president of the Pike's Peak railroad, sauntered down the sunny side of Manitou avenue and, as he encountered his friends, spoke blandly as follows:

"Be at the Pike's Peak depot at

1 o'clock prompt. Bring your wife.” That was all he said, but it was enough, and at 1 o'clock a concourse of expectant citizens were assembled at the handsome depot in Engleman's glen to avail themselves of the major's kind invitation.

There was some little delay in the arrival of the train, but the time slipped away pleasantly, and before long the guests were seated in the elegant car Leadville, and were being pushed rapidly and with safety and comfort. up the steep grades of the most wonderful and novel railroad in the world.

as

The trip was arranged particularly

a compliment to Messrs. Henry Seibert, of the Chicago & Eastern Illinois, J. D. Flower, of the Rock Island, George H. Ball, of the Chicago & Eastern Illinois, and John S. George, of the Chicago & Northwestern, the first two of whom are stockholders in the Pike's Peak road.

Among the other members of the party were Mrs. Z. G. Simmons, President Hulbert, Superintendent Cable, Hon. J. B. Wheeler and daughter, General Charles Adams and wife, Mrs. D. L. Sterling, Mr. J. B. Glasser and wife, Mr. Arthur West and wife, Mr. A. Cree and wife, Mr. Charles A. Grant and wife, Mr. H. H. Grafton and wife, Rev. John C. S. Wells and wife, Mr. J. M. Thornton and wife, Mr. M. Dillon and wife, Mrs. M. A. Leddy, Mr. W. D. Sawin and wife, Mr. E. M. Lotz and wife, Mr. E. E. Nichols, jr., Miss Ida Nichols, Miss

Maud Hulbert, Miss Elizabeth Lord and Colonel Henry D. Teetor, of the MAGAZINE OF WESTERN HISTORY.

The trip was a success in every particular, and all were delighted. Owing to the fact that the gentlemen first mentioned were obliged to take their departure the same afternoon, it was not possible to reach the summit, and the train proceeded to within a short distance of Windy Point and returned, arriving at the depot shortly after five o'clock.

The road is a grand accomplishment. The railroad men on board spoke particularly of the admirable and perfectly ballasted road-bed, and evinced pleasant surprise at the absolutely perfect equipment of the road throughout. throughout. The cars are elegantperfect palaces apparently-constructed mostly of plush and glass. The scenery along the route is grand beyond the power of description, and will never fail to call forth the greatest enthusiasm.

Arrived at the end of the journey, Colonel Teetor called for the attention of the crowd, and asked that Colonel J. B. Wheeler act as chairman of a meeting to consider resolutions. Mr. Wheeler complied, and recognized Rev. John C. S. Weills, who moved a resolution of thanks to Major John Hulbert, president; Mr. H. S. Cable, superintendent, and the directors of the road for the extreme pleasure afforded the guests through their kindness in giving them a ride on the wonderful railroad. The reso