The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1876-01-21

The following letter has just been
received by Hon, G, P. BurkhArt from
Philadelphia In reference to the accom-
modatlons for persons attending the
Centennial. The circulars referred TO
In the letter can be had by addressing
Mr.. Burkhart at this city otherwise
the document explains itself
PHILADELPnIA, Jan. !, 1876.
DEAR SIR;--As the question Of ac-
eommodations for visitors to Phila-
delphia during next year is one OF
great Importance to all who are inter.
sstod In the success of the Exhibition,
II has been suggested as only proper
that you should be informed OF the
preparations being made TO supply this
demand.
The hotol accommodation have been
very considerably increased both by
the enlargement OF the present hotels
and the erections Of several new ones,
nevertheless, II Is evident that there
will be very large number OF indl.
viduals who must find other quarters
In the private and boarding houses OF
the city and vicinity.
For the purpose OF enabling visitors
to reach these quarters with the assur-
ancs OF finding them ut their disposal,
that they may he assured OF the respec-
liability, and may also know In adj
vance the rate per day they will be
charged, the Centennial Lodging
House Agency, limited, has been or
ganlzed with the approval OF the Cen
tennial Board Of Finance, the presi.
dents OF the several railway companies
and the Mayor OF Philadelphia. The
enclosed circulars will explain the
general arrangements proposed for put
ting the plan In operation. A thorough
canvass Of the city has been made by
our agents, and we can to-day, nearly
six months before the opening OF the
exhibition, provide accommodation Of
the most satisfactory character In prl-
vatc and boarding houses for nearly
5000 persons. That these figures will
be nj least doubled by the time Of the
opening Of tho exhibition il IL certainly
fair to presume. II is conceded that
the efforts Of the Agency have prac-
tically solved the problem,
We take II for granted that many
will reqnire accom- mnodations during
the entire or considerable portion OF
the tiEe Of the continuance Of the
exhibition, aud as necessary portion
Of our business, We have undertaken
to secure for such persons suitable
quarters. To those who apply to us for
this purpose we forward = map. of
Philadelphia 10 enable them TO select
the section Of the city in which they
desire 10 be located Having chosen
this, q full description Of the aecommo-
dations which may be secured, together
with the price asked, will he sent them,
from which = selection may be made.
Upon notification OF this selection we
will engage the room or rooms for the
applicant. As this will Involve con.
siderable labor and expense while
saving the proposed visitor The cost Of
a trip to Philadelphia, 1t is proposed 10
charge for the service the sum Of two
ds!iars, Should the applicant visit the
city previous TO the opening Of the
every facility will be given
him 10 examine the location selected.
Fer further particulars sec circular
We have At our disposal n Rumber Of
rooms In some OF the finest houses In
the city and feel confident that we can
provide for all who may
apply to us, either at the present time
or at later dates Early applicants will
OF course have the opportunity Of
choosing the best locations Should
you desire accommodation for your
self, either n suit Of rooms or furnished
house, we shall no happy as al officer
OF the exhibition, TO secure them for
you without charge. We take the
liberty Of forwarding 10 you by the
same mail AS this letter, few copies
of our circulars, with the request that
you will, il ycuthink proper, forward
them TO any parties whom It is desirable
in the interest OF the International
Exhibition should be acquainted with
the facts stated In this letter We shall
be happy 10 hear from you whenever
convenient. Yours, truly,
w. +. ALLEN,
Secretary.