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 were the first to make experiments with them. But subsequently, Yoritomo, hunting one day in the neighbourhood of Asamayama, and having fallen sick, heard from one of the peasants of their singular virtues. He used them with benefit to himself and thus became the author of a reputation for them which many centuries have not diminished among the people of Japan.

The waters would seem à priori and by the accounts of the natives, to contain the following elements:

either pure or mixed according to the springs. A scientific analysis made on some samples taken to Yedo will hereafter give more exact results.

The temperature of these springs or streams ranges from 38° to 55°, 60°, 70° and above. In each spring the temperature varies several times daily.

1.—The spring called “Goza noyu.” Appears to be exclusively sulphurous; Temp. above 55° (estimated at 55° to 70°?) Useful for the treatment of the following diseases.

2.—The Spring “Netsu noyu.” Seems to contain sulphates of different salts. Temperature very high. Much frequented, especially by syphilitic patents.

Useful for the treatment of—