The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-04-17
WEST vs.. EAST.

Efforts Of Western Bohemisn to Demon
strste that the Vanderbilt Palace Is Bat
Hara, Compared with Some OF the
Stately Residences OF the West
The 81. Louis Globe Democrat, in a 70
cent issue, says: The frequent reference
made IN newspapers to the palace OF VIII
Liam IL. Vanderbilt, has suggested a com
parisoa with some Of the resident man
s.ons of ST. Louis. An effort seems to have
been made for an ostentatious display It
the expense of everything else, and Il Q
luxury OF Il regal habitation has been So
cured at sacrifice OF details.
This IL where the observer draws the line
OF distinction between the Fifth avenue
residence AMI tie dwellings occupied by
tite rditutr1 wealth of ST. Louis. The To-
ca, capitalist erec.s residence which is
n. the most generous interpretation OF the
wofu, nJa4e embUuylng the re-
GLurweats OF household, and
by u- .u,rrtor arrangement catering to the
cJnNrhlehce OF domestic service. In the
opiui'n If prominent architect, the gene.
IA. ~ 'e Of building in st, Louis was de-
sccinri as unique" having a wire adapta.
500 .ui shade aud protection in the morn
ing and evening. On the other hand, the
Vanderbilt building is thoroughly metro
pOllan, branching out into abnormal
measures, which are almost subject u no
restriction by possible study OF the wants
OF the occupants. Other features, however,
have been subordinated 20 admitting the
banquet hall within tho tour walls and the
SIDE rooms appear snail aud cramped IN
comparison. The billiard-ro0m is crowded
INTO corner IN rectangular space which
Is de1med inadequate to the proper enjoy
nlent OF the game here.
At the res,denLe built by the late John
Is. Maude, mt Lucas and Garrison avenues,
the billiard room is twice as large, and at
Tue new residence of Mr., Joseph franklin
under construction AT Oakland, the billiard
room Will OF greater area than in Wander
dernilt's manson. Mr.. Fankln's house
VIII measure 90x50 feet, ana notwithstand-
ing there is only difference of ten feet
front IN favor OF the railroad magnate, the
Hlilding eXcites no comment. The New
Noik edt.ce IL 80 feet by 100 feet front, and
the closest approximation in ST. Louis is
lOund in the Girard Is, Allen residence,
'9N40 which is the most costly in the
city, Mr., FranIlin's house will be laid out
somewhat similar TO the Vanderbilt place.
the only difference being that the dining
room ~ ON the side. The Mailt residence
- 5ox7O, and is renowned Tor the interior
decorations, which make II the most eXpen-
slve house IN the city. Mr.. John Whitaker
has an elegant house on Garrison avenue.
OF magnificent proportions, but rs It Is OF
VITA style, with side entrance, the interior
c@lhOt DO cited III comparison, Major Lee
occupies modern house on Lndell
avenue, which is OF tho same dimensions IA
tue Mailt homestead.
For decorative finish ST. Louis stands
pre'omlnent, and more money is spent on
tht interior than on the construction of the
walls. Outside show does not find many
ulsc'ples here, and money is lavlshed with
sunteu hands on friGzes or capitals. ana
pollshcd GRANTEES and marbles rarely figure
III the architects specifications. The
greatest amount which has ever been dis
purscd for residence here was 500, 900, and
the example was held sufficient to deter
others from rashly encouraging any repeli-
Won OF the extravaganza. Baltimore and
Cleveland have n dozen houses which cost
from 100000 to $50 900, and small CITY
hKe Detroit can point with pride to her
mansions
Chicago ranks with New York for impe-
fla' ART III all us branches, and st. Louis.
~ us conservatism, rejects the external anu
spends fortunes on the interior walls of its
residences. MIR. Hercules l.. Dausman has
one of the finest dining-rooms in the coun.
try. IL IS finished IN delicate wood cary
ing, and, II any one desires to see All artistic
and wellappolnted apartment they should
accept the hospitality OF the host whenever
an occasion offers. The decoration is of the
French rena ssance period, In black walnut
and maroon. The walnut is carved in fruits
aud Nrcadian figures. The ceiling is fres-
coed III the same STYLE varied with vases
grlihns, and other uncouth figures which
make beautiful studies. The sideboard and
turniture are designed TO harmonize with
the surroundings The mantel.piece OK
tends from ceiling to floor, and is recessed
IN an alcoye with windows on the side. The
l'oor is hard wood covered with Turkish
rugs, Girard b. Alon's is not finished with
such effect, but displays great deal OF
analogous taste