Arizona republican., 1895-06-15
A PALACE OF AMUSEMENT
Opening of the Bodega Billiard
 ParlOr.
This Is Ladies Day-Brief Descrip. ton of the ParIor'S Wonder
 full Magnificence.

The Bodega billi ard parlor, the most elaborate in the United States west of Chicago, will be thrown open today. There will be no handsomer, grander or cooler spot in Phoenix. The enterprise of the proprietor, MT. J. Kraber, in preparing resort at an expense never attempted in either Denver or San | Francisco, is commenda ble, and there is absolutely no doubt that it will prove profitable.
 | The parlor occupies the entire north western portion of the basement of the Fleming block, an area of 56x72 feet. A brief account can not adequately de- scribe the splendor of the apartments. The first thing about billiard parlor is necessarily billiard tables. MT. Kraber has seven of these and three pool tables, in framework of oak to harmon ize with the finishing of the room. They are of the ck-Balke-Collender manufacture of extra size 41sx9 feet. They are arranged in two sections of five each on each side of row of cen- tral iron pillars. Over each table ara | lOul ClCCtAlO iThiRbt dSCo III d1l HUI and steel chandelier of unique and ar. tistic design, and when all are aglow the effect is brilliant and marvellous.
 The floor of the parlor is of oak, in
 narrow strip, alternating in color. On each side Is slightly raised platform of the same material as the floor, on which comfortable chairs are arranged for the convenience of spectators.
 The cue racks are arranged along the middle of the parlor, between the iron pillars, which, by the way, have been delicately silyered. The heavy iron
 beam supported by the pillars is also silyered and artistically decorated with
 designs of vines and flowers. At the head of the parlor, and in the middle, is
 a rich oak counter for the use of the cashier. By its side is a heavy plate
 glass cigar case, of huge capacity, and a
 water receptacle in the bottom for sup
 plying the cigars with moisture. In the rear of the parlor is an ele
 gantly appointed toilet room with costly mirrors. Altogether the parlor and its adjuncts equal in magniGcence the ap- ) pointments of the finest Pullman palace
 car.
 | 4nS lbOeb cSSONAV OA SAlS Ad : terior arrangements would not ade ) ouately describe all its glories. In front of the parlor occupying the entire space beneath the sidewalk in front oi } the Fleming block is magnificent l srotto. A fountain of peculiar design 1 losses it's spray from the center of thi:
 grotto. The design is water lily which seen at short distance seems to
 be real. This grotto is supplied with ! tables and chairs where guests may luxuriously pass an afternoon and even ing lulled by the delightful surround
 ings and the music of falling waters. 8 The billiard parlor may be entered by a myriad of ways; through the grotto from tue Washington street area
 entrance by the stairway or elevator
 in the First avenue vestibule CT by 3 the various area ways On the Firs 0 avenue side of the block.
 !, This palace of amusement will be
 kept open for the inspection Of ladies s this afternoon from one to five o'clock t They need not hesitate to visit it fo ' there will be nothing to offend the ca or eye but many things to please. A !, 6 o'clock this evening the parlor vii be thrown open to the public and busi : ness.
 This evening at o'clock some ont