COLORADO SPRINGS

a city of Colorado, in El Paso co., of which it is the county seat. It is on the Denver and Rio Grande, the At chis on, Topeka and Santa Fe, the Chicago, Rock Island, and other railroads, 70 miles 8. of Denver. Its elevation, 6,000 feet above sea level, and the dryne of the air, make it a favorite health resort for those suffering from lung troubles. In the neighborhood are several of the most important gold mines of the State. The public institutions include Colorado College, St. Francis’ Hospital, State School for Deaf Mutes, Union Printers’ Home, and several sanitariums. There are several parks and many handsome public buildings. The city is connected by electrical railway with neighboring towns. Pop. 1920, 29,572.