Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-09-17
From the Page Courier.
THE NEW INN.

of the passenger depot and about 200
yards distant therefrom is situated the new
hotel of the Luray Cave and Hotel Co. 1t
is approached by plank walk five feet
wide, up an easy incline, no eXertion
whatever being required of the pedestrian.
The first thing which engages our atten.
ton is the style of architecture. 1t is built
after the model of inns of Queen Anne'S
time and being thoroughly in harmony
with the quaintness of its ancestors ut
once arrests eur admiration by its novelty.
The picturesque irrcgularlty, the absence
of sides, the abundance of corners and
hooks, in fine the very shapelessDess Of
the building charms the visitor. We feel
always sure of finding shady place Oh
warm days and a sunny spot on chilly
mornings. The first story is built of lime
stone quarried in the near vicinity, and
the second and third stories are built of
the best seasoned wood material to be
found. We enter through 4 neat, covered
carriage drive, which ut night is illumi-
mated by four bright gas jets, one at each
corner, and step upon veranda twelve
feet in width, anG running over two hum
dred linear feet around the building-a
most delightful place for promenading in
all sorts of weather as it is protected from
storm and sun. After enjoying this fea-
ture we eulcr the hall or large vestibule
in which is the Office, and into which open
the parlor, dining room and smoking
room. The ceiling of this entrance is
pancllcd in chestnut wood, and around
the walls there is beautiful wainscotting
OF the same material. \ huge fire place
large enough to burn whole log of wood
adds to the appearance Of the room and
almost makes It's wish that it were winter
so that We could see the flame and hear
the cracking OF the fire.
We first visit the parlor, Il commodious
room in the shape of an L.; and take off
your shoes for you are trcading upon Il
soft moquette carpet which sinks deli
ciously to the kiss OF your foot sole. You
take Il seat in one of the most luxurious
chairs which an upholSterer can make
and simply enjoy Yourself in looking
through amy one of the six large windows
ut magnificent landscape view, or gazing
nc the elegant chandeliers made especially
for this establishment and of most eXquiS-
lie CeSign and workmanship; or, wishing
for something which changes the pleas
ures of the eve TO those of the ear YOU
draw depths Of harmony from Il $500 con-
cert-graud Stcinway.
But the gong strikes and we 90 to the
dining room. Here we find twelve neat
ly set tables each capable of seating eight
persons. We are in Il room twcnty-four
feet wide by SiXty-onc long, frightened
during the day by six immense windows
and ut night by three large chandeliers
made expressly for this room. The cell
ing is eleven feet above us and is divided
into three equal parts by two graceful
arches. In an l. to this dining room and
having direct communication with the
kitchen is the serving room, separated
from the dining room by Il screen which
works upon pivots. The floor of this
whole room is stained rich brown color.
Having finished our meal, elegant as to
quality, quantity and variety, we repair
TO the smoking room which is cube, with
one perpendicular edge sliced down and
Il handsome fireplace substituted. Here
also We have acciling of panelling in
chestnut; and wainscotting of the same
wood, while the furnishings are so elegant
that Il Reina Victoria is doubled in fra
GRANGE, and even a mean cigar smokes
we'll.
We are now ready 10 go upsairs, and
climb the easy flight holding on to BAN
listers of chestnut of beautiful design. At
our frs. landing we pass Il window of fine
cathedral stained glass, and pausing a
moment 10 admire it, continue our ascent
up half dozen steps to the second floor,
the whole hall of which is covered ele-
gantly with milton carpet. Here we come
upon the bathrooms of which there are
three, having hot and cold water attach
ments, shower baths, &C., and all the
other COnveniences of a first-class hotel.
After examining these we 60 to see sam
pie bed room. There are fifty-tive of
these rooms and all furnished alike. We
step through an elegant door having
first class lock which no other KEY in the
building will move, and tread upon an
ingram carpet of pretty and cheerful pat
tern. The furniture is made of ash or
cherry and came from the house of Lewis
Thompson & Bro, of Phila. A hand
some washstand, wardrobe, rocking chair
and easy chair, n bureau and bed upon
which the most wakeful falling will i'm
mediately sleep soundly. Every bed has
a wire-woven spring mattrass from the
Hartford Conn. Mfg Co., upon which is
hair mattrass of the finest quality from
the establishment of Amos Hilbhrn, Phila.
And such mirrors as are upon the bureaus
are 4 delight to Dame Fashion. They
measure twenty-eight by forJy-two inches
and are of the finest rejecting power.
We have gas III the room, and ali electric
bell by which We can call a servant with
out exercise of lung or limb.
Large linen closets contain ample room
for sheeting and toweling from which
each new guest is supplied. The furnish
ing of these rooms alone cost SIS 900.
We examine the third story and find it
precisely like the second save that the
rooms are triflc larger than those on the
second floor. That all the appertenanceS
are first class will be seen from Il list of
the establishments from which they were
purchased: Carpets from Oliver Il Co.,
Phila. China ware from Greenwood Pot
terry Company, Trenton, n. j. Silver
ware from Isaac Williams Sons, who had
1t manufactured at Meridian, Conn.
Plumbing by VIM. L. Woods Il Co., Phil
adelphia and Baltimore. Furniture from
Lewis Thompson i Bro, Philadelphia.
Gas Fixtures from Thakara, Sons 81 Co.,
Philadelphia.
The whole was designed by George e.
fearson, architect, Philadelphia, and built
by Julius Z. Holmes contractor, Charles
town w. Va.
Gas is used throughout the building, be-
ing made by the Hotel Cos own works,
and there is i'll process of construction a
massive tank, holding 27,OOO gallons of
water which is supplied from a beautiful
spring near by, by a steam pump. Upon
the top of this tank will be pavilion OBJ
servafory, reached by easy winding stairs
around the outside of the solid stone ma
sonry tank, which will afford grand
view of the charming Page Valley from
platform 100 feet above sen level.
The entire establishment will be under
the management of Mr.. j. Il. Skies Of
who will engage in its COLI
duet none but the most polite and accom-
modating employees.