Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-05-02
ST. LOUIS PREDICAMENT.
More than Forty Million Dollars Available for
an Exposition, and Not One Dollar for
Hotels in Which to Accommodate the
Expected Multitude.
A PLAN WHICH ALL INTENDING
VISITORS SHOULD TAKE ADVAN-
TAGE OF.

Such is the situation confronting the
obtain the construction OF anything of
permanent nature for the housing
and feeding Of their expected visitors,
that the Exposition officials, from Gov.
Francis down, are appealing to the
public spirited capitalists of the day to
do something to alleviate the situation.
To do what they can. in response to
the appeal, a few well-known gentle
men of St. Louis have secured site in
the Fair Grounds, and have organized
a company, for the purpose of erecting
and equipping an rotel to accommo-
date all those intending to visit the
Exposition and who desire to secure
their quarters in advance.
All those to whom this appeals can
be positively assured of reservations
being made for them in such an hotel
for the extremely low rate of Two
Dollars per day for boarc and lodg
ment for as many days as they desire
to remain. The only condition being
that they SO signify their intentions at
once. and as guarantee to the Comp
any that they will come, send to the
Cook Hotel & Excursion Co., of ST.
Louis, the sum of Two Dollars. who
| Will Immediately forward a receipt or
membership card. This card upon
presentation at the hotel any time dur
ing the Fair period, upon one weeks
notice, will entitle members to accom-
modations mentioned and be credited
to their account as so much cash on
total bill. This Two Dollars advance
payment is required wholly for the
purpose of insuring sufficient patronage
at this low rate, to warrant the expend-
iture Of so large an amount as is neces-
sary for construction and equipmen
of buildings, which, as must be appar-
emit to all, will be total loss at close
of Exposition, or nearly so.
The hotel will be but two stories
high, and practically fire proof, located
on the highest and most delightful
ste in the city, and being in the Fair
Ground, it's patrons will be saved the
ordeal OF getting to and from the Fair
by the already over-taxed street car
and other transportation companies.
I The hotel will be conducted by Mr..
Chas. M Hill, formerly manager
Grand Hotel, Cincinnati; Midland Ho-
tel, Kansas City, and Windsor Hotel,
Denver, all leading hotels, thus insur-
ing it's patrons every attention and
comfort possible.
No further advances or payments
will be asked or required until arrival
at the hotel, and should any be unable
to come because of sickness or other
unavoidable causes, their receipt or
membership may be transferred by
| giving notice, as only those holding
such receipts will be entitled. to the
privileges of the hotel at rates Mention
ed. 1t must be apparent to all that
the membership will soon be worth a
premium, and all are therefore advised
to act quickly. Clubs of twenty or
. more will be allowed discount of ten
per cent on their entire BILL
| Make remittances, with name and
address of each person., and address
| all communications to
TIE COOK. HOTEL & EXCURSION
| 0CO., VIM. Mode Cook President,
O122O Holland Building, St. Louis.
Owe refer with pleasure to any Of
the Exposition officials or to banks
and le aiding business men throughout
the country, whose names will be
given upon application.
Liberal commission paid to agents.
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