National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-26
a HANDSOME IMPROVEMENT
The Livery Stables o. Allison Major, Jr

The Livery Stables Of Allison Kailor, Jr'
In the existing state Of business depression
throughout the District, when almost every mer-
chant complains OF tho exceeding dizziness OF
trade and tightness Of tie money market, 1t is an
act Worthy Of eommendation to ind man so con-
hdent of the ultimate revival Of business and Its
complete restoration as 20 hniiS and rebuild,
thereby throwing his surplus capital among the
iiSSS,vIing classes and affordng relief at time
when 1t comes most acceptable. Some men would
cling TO their profits with the teRacity OF miser
fearing to make ventures lest they might prove
disastrous and the money be swallowed up in the
undertaking. Fortunately for the mechanics all
OF the tTadesmen in this city are not Of such dis
position, but some exempliiy the motto, Live
and let live" One Of the latest and most attrsc-
tive improvements in the shape of livery-stable
is that recently completed by Mr.. Allison NailOr,
u. Young in years, but possessing progressive
spirit, backed by an indOmitable will and COM
mendAble ambition, he not only determined to do
so, but does keep step with the age in the point
Believing the old front OF his stable on Z street
was no longer either point Of beauty or adorn-
ment it was decided to tear it out and Institute
another modern in design and superior in its at
In addition to this, extensive interior changes
were decided upon, and now that energetic bust
ness man can pride himself on possessing the
most complete stable in all its appointments to
be seen in this city. The entrance, IN the form
o. an aIch' mas oeen Nldened 70 twenty leet, sui
out danger Of cOllding. From the front, run
ming back distance Of eighty feet to the doors Of
the stable proper there has been left an open
space, to be used for teams having engagements,
but not desired for immediate service. Here they
can stand in readiness, protected from Indictment
weather, and be ready at a moments call, with
out being compelled to face storms and winds
pstrolling the streets, or stand, perchance, for
Of this entrance. and immedisteiy Connected with
It, has been built handsome and superior car
rage elevator, which runs from the ground floor
TO the third story Of the building, and by which
process carriages Of all descriptions are elevated
or lowered with astonishing rapidity and ease.
This change shows its advantage immediately BY
the abundance Of space allowed in the carriage
house On the first floor; while in passing to the
upper story, where the thoughtful proprietor has
his paint-shop, those vehicles in need Of repair
can be transported to that point without any DIFF
hculty, and removed at will.
In reeOnstructing his business department the
came good judgment has been displayed. Nest
men in this calling content themselves with one
office, and this finally becomes q Iumber-rOOm
from the many articles It is compelled 70 receive
on temporary storage. But this gentleman has
made an innovation in the old manner Of things.
On his first floor lie on once in which orders Will
be received, and which has been so neatly htted
up that it wsuId prove acceptable for most any
Purpose. The blankets are all neatly hu Ig on
RACKS, the IVeries and hats, whips and lap-robes
arrangement and perfect the order that any arti-
Gle is Of easy access In the dark. Immediately
over tnti room III SP rvate, once Which viii f Pc
customers, more especially ladies, and gentlemen
accompanied by ladies, to occupy while awaiting
the geLtlDg reAQy OF y COnNeghncS. Inc lEOub VI
the building will further beimproTed by balcony
over the main entrance, on which will be placed
lights Of brilliant colors 1t has now been painted
straw color and the trimmings pretty con
trasting brown, thus making IL from the Avenue
attractive and the subject OF comment.
In addition to the alterations on the building,
and the heavy expense incurred thereby, Mr..
Nailor has gone further to make his stables COM
plete. Several handsome carriages Of the most
Improved pattern and superior huish have been
puTehated, gold and silver mounted harness Sc
cured, elegant lap-robes, fine blankets for the
animals and full livery for the drivers procured,
and the owner can well pride himself In possess