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definite, channel, and hence the flow is difficult to measure. The 
combined flow of the springs, however, is great and the stream is 
navigable to its source. 
NEWPORT SPRINGS. 
The Newport Springs are located in the eastern part of Wakulla 
County, on the west bank of the St. Marks River and near the vil¬ 
lage of Newport. The springs here have long been known, and 
years ago this was a most attractive and popular watering place. 
During recent years the former popularity of this re.sort has been 
revived and a great many improvements have been made. The 
improvements consist of a good wall or curbing around the spring, 
a bathhouse and a number of well arranged cottages. The basin 
of the spring is from four to five feet deep and from 15 to 20 feet 
in diameter. The water has a decided sulphur odor and has been 
bottled for sale. The following analysis of this water made in the 
office of the State Chemist, A. M. Henry, analyst. 
Constituents. 
Chlorine (Ci) _ 
Carbonate radicle (CO3)_ 
Bicarbonate radicle (HC 0 3 ) 
Loss on Ignition_ 
Total dissolved solids - 
Parts per 
Million. 
___ 18. 
_ o. 
_216. 
— 70 . 
— 342 . 
PANACEA SPRINGS. 
Panacea Mineral Springs are located at Panacea, on the Gulf 
coast in southern Wakulla County. The springs consist of a group 
of several springs within a comparatively small area. The water 
from the several springs is said to be different, no two of the springs 
furnishing water of the same mineral content. The water .is bottled 
for sale. The. springs are a health resort, and hotel accommoda¬ 
tions are provided for guests. The following analyses of the 
waters from springs Number 1 and Number 2 were made by Dr. 
V. Coblentz, New York City, November 28, 1898: 
Constituents. 
Sodium Chloride_ 
Magnesium Chloride 
Spring Number i. 
Grains per U. S. 
Gallon. 
- 135 - 9/6 
_ 15.080 
Parts per 
Million. 
2331-160 
258.532 
