St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-08-07
ALADDIN'S PALACE.
St. Paul Finally in Possession of Place
Of Amusement Which Defes
Rivalry.
Which VIII be Thrown Open To.
Day to the General Public.
Where the Most Fascinating Game
May Be Enjoyed in the Midst of
Fatryland Appointments.

Where the MOSt Fascinating Game
May Be Enjoyed in the Midst of
FatryIand Appointments.
If St. Paul based her claims of metropol-
ltanism on no other thing, the possession Of
the magnificent billiard parlors which will
be opened on Jackson street this evening
would give her that title. The visitor to
the city from the far East has perhaps en-
joyed the luxurious magnifcence of the
White Elephant or Stokes famous Hoff-
man house bar. he has dropped into those
elegant billiard halls which are Chicago's
pride, and then he has come to st. Paul.
Perhaps it is his first visit
to the far West, and he does
not expect to find at hand the conveniences
to which he has been accustomed In the
East. A single visit to the Standard Bill
lard Hall will be sufficient to undeceiye
him. There he will find something not
only equalling anything he has experience
OF III the East, but as far surprising it as
does the White. Elephant on Broadway the
most tawdry billiard saloon of the Bowery.
The Standard not only does credit to St.
Paul; it would do credit to New York In
every appointment it well promises to
maintain the reputation which the
managers are anxious to secure for it as the
handsomest billiard parlor in the United
States. Neither money nor pains have
been spared in fitting 1T up in manner de-
serving that reputation. The decorations
are gorgeous in the extreme. Entering at
the grand double doorway, over which a
highly ornamented street chandelier sheds
its rays. the scene which is unfolded is well
calculated to call forth murmur of aston
Ishment. The decorations have taken the
constant labOrs of many workmen for three
months. The spacious room, fifty by one
hundred feet, is covered by handsome
Brussels carpet. and is lighted by ten in
candescent lights and numerous chandeliers
of tasteful design. The entire ornamental
ton presents mingling of Moresque and
antique in its design. and is admirably car
ried out. The walls are divided into ten
large panels of bronZed and gilded panels,
of which old gold and copper tints prevail.
In the center of each is an ANTIQUE
head, and above is hand-painted
frieze of tasteful design running
entirely around the room. The coloring.
while clear and distinct, is yet tasteful and
subdued, restful to the ewes and
soothing to the mind The cell
ing, too, is a picture in itself. Its dec
Grafton is unique in the extreme. In the
front it is divided into panels of scroll and
arabesque work, while in the rear there is
curious and attractive design, represent
ing in one panel the surface of a billiard
table and in the other the
surface of pool table with
cues and balls grouped in picturesque de-
signs. The borders of the panels are
formed OF gilded ropes, while the prevail
ing tints are bronze and copper. There
are eleven tables. nine for billiards and two
for pool IN charge of polite and capable at
PENDANTS. and the tables themselves are
works of art, being the finest the Bruins
wlck-Balke company IS capable of turning
out On the walls behind each table
is handsome mahogany cue
rack, backed with mirrors and containing
lockers in which gentlemen may place their
coats and hats while playing the most
scientific and fascinating game ever in
vented. To the right of the room as one
enters is the bar, without doubt the finest
in the city. 1t is of solid mahogany and
about twenty feet in length. Both it, the
capacious ice chest which TANKS it and the
framing of the magnificent twelve-by-six
French-plate mirror are embellished with
hand carving. The glassware is like crys-
tai, and was furnished by noted Chicago
house which makes costly work of this
kind specially. The bar is in charge of
three experienced miXologists, Mr.. John S.
Morris, formerly of the Brunswick, Chi
cage; Clint Freeman, formerly of the
Bodega and late of the Ryan, and Tony
app. formerly with Larimore. They all I'M
derstand their business and will flash their
diamonds upon thirsty customers as they
ylNIx nonl- toll until IL
none. The parlorS are managed by the
Messrs. Bensinger. and they declare their
intention to make the resort the leading
one of the city. Noroughness or rowdyism
will be tolerated. The aim Will always be
to provide a place where gentlemen
may enjoy their favorite game
amidst the most luxurious surround
ings and without annoyance, and the
large experience of the gentlemen in charge
well fits them for accomplishing this pur-
pose 1t is understood that not less than
$4,000 was expended in the furnishing of
the parlOrS and the observer, bewldered by
the magniticence which meets his view on
visiting the Hail. can well believe that no
smaller sum could have procured such re-
suits. This afternoon the parlors which are
situated at Nos. 342 to 344 Jackson street.
will be thrown open for ladies' reception.
No gentlemen will be admitted unless ac-
companied by ladies. and the visit will be
well worth making. No liquors will be
sold. but lemonade will be served by the
managers to their guests. After this re-
ception, which lasts from to 5. there will
be a general reception to the public,
in fact grand opening. at which bounti-
full spread will be laid by Caterer Magee,
and all of the delicacies of the season pro-
vided. On and after tonight the tables will
be started and it is expected they will
hardly be idle, except when the parors are
closed. afterwards. In the near future it is
contemplated to add ten-pin alley to the
present list of attractions, and this will
doubtless prove a most popular feature
The handsome mural decorations of the
parlors were the work of local firm Auer-
bach, Finch & Van Slyke, and do them as
great credit as does the entire arrange
ment its courteous managers. In one line of
amusement st. Paul can now safely chal-
lenge comparison with any city in the coun-
try. A single visit will convince the most
skeptical.
BUILDING PERMITS.
The following permits were issued yesterday:
Peter Keegel stone foundation to double
store, Fairfield, bet Eaton and Ducas. 81 500
Stilson, history frame addition Byn bet
Collins and Beaumont. .........,.. 1000
Schroeder l-stor d1yaI