The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-16
A PLAN WHICH ALL INTENDING
VISITORS SHOULD TAKE AID
VANTAGE OF.

Such is the situation confronting the
citizens of St louis. when too late 10
obtain the construction OF anything Of
a permanent nature for the housing ana
feeding Of their expected visitors. that
the exposition officials from Governor
Francis down, are appealing to the
public-snirited capitalists OF the city to
do something to alleviate the situation
To do what they can. in response to
the appeal. few weli-knowu gentlemen
of St Louis have secured site imme-
diately adjacent To the fair grounds
and have organized "A company for the
purpose Of erecting and equipping a
hotel To accommodate all those intend
Ing to visit the exposition and who de-
sire to secure their Quarters in ad
vance.
All those to whom this appeals can
be positively assured of reservations be
ing made for them in such hotel for
the extremely low rate of two dollars
per day for board and lodging for as
many days as they desire to remain.
The only condition being that they so
signify their intention at once. and as
a guarantee to the company that they
viii come. send to the Cook Hotel and
Excursion company, OF St Louis. the
ately forward a receipt or membership
card. This card ..pon presentation at
the hotel any time during the fair
period. upon one weeks notice. VIII en-
title mem6 ers TO accommodations men
TONED and be credited to their ac
count as SO muen cash paid on total
bill This two dollars advance payment
is required wholly for the purpose e
insuriug sufficient patronage at this low
rate TO warrant the expenditure of 50
construction and equipment of build-
}nes which as must be apparent to all.
VIII be a total loss at close Of eXDosi
ton. or nearly So
The hotel viii be but two stories high
and practically fireproo1. located on the
highest and most delightful site in the
city, and being in the immediate vicin-
ltE ot the ta-r It's patrouS viii be saved
the ordeal Of getting to and from the
fair by he already oyertaxed street car
and 1LI- transportation COMPANIES.
The hotel VIII be conducted by Mr.
ChaS- 81. Hiii formerly manager the
Windsor tuOW NatlonaD hotel Topeka.
Grand hotel Cincinnati Midland hotel
Kansas C-tE. and Windsor hotel Dem
YER all leading hotels. thus insuring its
patrons every attention and comfort
sosssbie
The name of the hotel viii be the
Napoleon Boraparte-'
No further advances or payments viii
be- asked or required until arrival at IT,.
hotel and should any be unable to come
because of Sickness or other uravoid
able causes. their recei1ts or member
ships may be transferred by giving no
uce. IS only those holding such re-
ceipts viii be entitled TO the privileges
of the hotel at rates mentioned. Il
must be a.carent to all that the mem
barshius VIII soon be worth premium
ana an are therefore advised TO acC
quickly. Clubs Of twenty or more will
be allowed q discount of 10 per cent on
their entire bill
Make Temsrtances with name ana
address oE each person. and address all
communsc@--ors to the Cook Hotel and
Excursion company 1920 Holland build
inc- ST. Louis.
we Is-r With pleasure 10 any Of the
exposition officials or to banks aud
leading business men throughout the.
countr--. whose names VIII be given
upon application