Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-07-12
Views of an Excursionist on Stanton.

Having lately had the good fortune to pass
through Staunton, and having often heard OF Its
many attractions, I concluded to remain over
two or three days. During my stay visited the
Lunatic Asylum and the Deaf and Dumb Insti-
tuition, which are so celebrated over the Union,
that they need no more praise from visitors. =
StauntOn has prOspered wonderfully since the
war. Its female schools widely known and its
streets have an active business appearance.
Whilst strolling about the business streets, L
CHANGED to pass GLADKE'S BAZAAR, OF 'CHEAP
CHARLEY as he is called, and from all [ have
seen and heard he we'll deserves the name-fOr
sfW hat S in name? that which we call rose
by any other name would smell as sWeetl So
Cheap Charley would sell low were he not called
Cheap Charley. retain that name for thou art
worthy of it." His beautifully arranged store is
a something that city may be proud of. The
front part l found crowded with Ladies examin-
ing and purchasing Dry Goods of every deserip-
ton; Fancy Goods of all styles and Jewelry of
the very latest design. Why, I've seen him sell
beautiful sets of Jewelry at Is and SO cents, such
as would cost from 81 50 to $3.50 in any of our
larger city stores.
In the rear Of his establishment he keeps o
splendid stock of Clothing at astonshingy low
figures How he manages to sell everything so
cheap, / cannot tell, but have formed an opinion,
which give freely for what it is worth. The
gentlemanly manner in which he and his young
men treat their visitors-the dazzling display
the beautiful arrangement of the whole estab-
lishment, attracts purchasers, and this makes
Jarqe sates although the profits are small they
make big gains Besides the gentlemanly mani
ner and neat, tasty habits, suitable to and nee
essary in a store that Ladies frequent tells on the
bnsiriess of the houss. This | know from expe-
rience, for /. too, have handled the yardstick
MANY a dav I have seen young men of "Her-
eulean'' frame of body, in stores without coat
in their shirt sleeves before ladies, and observed
that thew did not like it. heard one say to the
other With sheer, He is whole team p
..sNo.,' said the other, "Gome away, ne is only a
q steG1aster - I have seen other dealers in dry
goods, who, when Ladies examined their goods
and did not buy, put ffoWn on thelr races, that
made their mustaches tremble as if shaken by
the wind. Not so with CHEAP CHARLEY"-he
is ALWAYS trim and smooth, never snapplsh, and
whether Lady buys article or not, ne parts
with her with a smile, inviting her to call again.
While in his store one day saw him engaged
showing some of his Fancy Articles to a,peFy OF
examining beauties, when two most elegantly
dressed Ladies entered. Charley looked oyer
his shoulder-then, with most graceful turn OF u
the body he bowed and smiled in manner that
would equal ''NAsH,5 the master of ceremonies
at Bath. Some made purchases and some made
nore-all went away apparently, inclined to call
again. Mr.. Gladke is a thorough business man
and well worthy the patronage or the people at
large.
Staunton has the best Livery in Virginia: Pat
O Tooles 'gold mounted barOuche.7 and two
horse buggies, his horses and livery generally is
the best ever saw, and the gentleman himself
is jolly good felloW-will make a stranger feel
at home before he has been five minutes In his
company SUCH men should be sought for and
more attractions. 1 only hope that soon may
have the good fortune OF visiting there again.
L. c.,