Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-08

E. NJ. Statler, formerly proprietor of
the Mcclure house billiard parlor, has
been remarkably successful since his
location in Buffalo, N. Y, few years
ago. He is conducting the biggest and
most successful cafe in that city, and
recently purchased an interest in a
large cigar and tobacco jobbing house.
Colonel" has been scheming to get
his share of the trade which will come
to Buffalo for the big Pan-American
Exposition, and his Wheeling friends
who are familiar with his capacity for
business, feel assured he will not be
left out in the cold. In addition TO
elaborate arrangements at his cafe, he
has a scheme for a big hotel near the
Exposition gate, concerning which the
Buffalo Express of last Sunday said:
A hotel to accommodate 1000 guests
with sleeping accommodations at mod:
crate prices is to be built by E. NJ.
Statler adjoining the grounds OF the
Pan-American Exposition. 1t IS not
TO be a gorgeous brick and marble
building costing S1,000,000, but it is to
be as good as the average summer
hotel.
Eastern capital in addition to local
capital is said to be back of Mr.. Stat
Ter for any extra amount of money
needed in the enterprise. Mr.. Statler
has ben negotiating with BIC. Rumsey
for plot of land north of Forest ave-
nue., east of Elmwood avenue and
fronting on Lincoln Parkway by the
main entrance to the Pan-American
side of Elmwood avenue will be 400
feet according to the plans, and the lot
will run back 357 feet.
The International Traction Company
intends to run street-car loop around
the plot contemplated by Mr.. Statler.
The loop will circle the proposed ho-
tel, and run to the main gate of the
exposition, keeping on Mr.. Rumseys
property, of course, then crossing over
and coming down Elmwood avenue.
The hotel is to be two and one-half
stories high. Every room will be an
outside room. Wings will be built off
the main hall, and they will open on
grass plots. The second floor will be
about twelve feet from the ground.
The building will be wood, but its style
and design will do away with all dan
ger, as the highest guest will be but
about twelve or fourteen feet from the
ground. 1t is not to be mere barn
like structure, but is to be attractive
in design and finish.
The dining-room will seat from 600
| to 700 persons at one time. In emer-
gencies there will be additional restau-
rant facilities.
The idea is to have a good, clean,
| comfortable hotel at moderate price,
! practically at the main entrance to the
| grounds" said Mr.. Statler last night.
| 1T will be an attractive building and
| in no way will it deface the surround
| ings. 1t is sure to prove popular, and
| | believe those who realize its purpose
will appreciate it's value. Many per-
| sons will not want to travel clear down
into the city every evening to find a
place to sleep. This hotel will be what
| they want and the prices will be mod
| crate"
| Mr.. Statler had two other sites in
view, but he said yesterday that his
negotiations with Mr.. Rumsey had pro-
crossed so favorably that he believed
| it was practically settled that the hotel
would be built on the Rumsey Land,
which is most advantageous loca-
| ton. There viii be suits of rooms for
/ parties or families, said Mr.. Statier
last night, and special arrangements
would be made for parties Of four or
more who come to spend week or
more, enjoying the attractions of the
exposition. Many of those employed
at the exposition doubtless will estab-
fish their sleeping headquarters in the
| new hotel.