Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-10-06

BURTIs' HousE.-It is an acknowl-
edged fact that strangers form their first
ideas Of place, from the accommodations
they find at public house at which they
first stop. The manner in which they are
served-the fare Of which they partake, and
the general appointments Of the house-all
have strong tendency to impress on their
minds the Importance or. unimportance Of
the whole town
Other matters, of course, have their infla-
ence, but il is the first impression that has
the greatest weight, either for or against
II has been matter Of no small no:oriety'
both at home and abroad, that Davenport j.
greatly in wanting in first class hotel ar
rangements and the question is not un
frequently asked. why is it that You Dav
export folks don't have better hotel accom-
modaiions ?" The answer has always been
indefinite. With the close of the present
year. we anticipate that there will BE- no
reason for such interroga,ions, for through
the enterprise Of an esteemed and energet~
lie fellow citizen, Davenport is to be furnish
ell with frSt class hofet one that will con
pare with any in the west, and take the prt
ccdence of any in the State. The supers;rue.
turc of Burtis' new Hotel is now receiving
its last story, 'and will bc rooted in the
course Of few weeks
The general arrangement oI this vast build
ing Is on the most approved plan. being
under the immediate supcrintendance of Mr.
Burtis, who is thoroughly versed in those
matters, and has made and carried out his
plans with an eye single 10 utility, elegance
and comfort The basement is Of heavy
stone masonry, and is divided into eight
rooms Among these is to be a Restaurant.
where meals will be continually served u
Barber shop Hotel saloon, Billiard saloon,
Pastery room. Wine cellar, Bath rooms In.
CINE room, and store rooms, all arranged in
the most convenient manner. The main
entrance is from Fifth Street. Here on the
principal floor is the office, reading room,
Ladies and Gents Parlor, Dining room
family rooms and kitchen. The Dining
room is 40 by so feet, running from the
front to the rear of the building, thus ai
iordlug good light, and, an abundance Of
room. The plan of using small tables in
stead Of long ones, will be adopted, which
will render this apartment much more
pleasant, not only to strangers. bu, especial,
ly to families On the second. third and
fourth floors, are one hundred and fifty
rooms among which will be large number
of splendid parlors, for families, and public
purposes The building is to be heated
throughout with steam, which will be con-
Quoted through the various apartments by
pipes from q large locomotive boiler in the
basement The furniture, which is Of the
most elegant and luxurious style, has been
purchased in New York, at an expense OF
upwards Of $4,000 From close inspec-
ton Of the present state and future plans OF
this house, We must say it is the best calcu-
lated. and most thoroughly constructed
house west Of Chicago, and as far as the
model is concerned, exceeds even the best in
that city. 1t is built, and is to be finished
without regard to expense, and will most
aasuridly be conducted with an eye single to
the comfort and convenience of all who fl.
vor the Doctor with their patronage The
entire cost, when ready tor occupancy, will
not be cent less than 100000. This i'm.
mense outlay Of capital should be regarded
by our citizens a. contributing to their indi-
vidual and collective wealth, Is it forwards
the interests, and elevates the name of our
beautiful city. Success, say We to the en-.
terprise and public spirit Of Dr. J. J. BURrls,
the proprietor.