The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1882-02-24

"isn W puicnase. FROM the prominent 10
man noses, characteristic features, and pc
culiar accents, we easily perceive that mos
of the sellers are of the Jewish nationality
and If other signs were wanting we shoule
not long be left in doubt, for they hold theil
own In bargain as stubbornly here as else
where, and their opponents generally come
off second-best In their business transactions
We are In large barn-like building, inter
sected at regular intervals by kind Of
wooden framework running from side tc
side, and aiording a convenient means Of
suspending the various articles of male at.
tire, for the sale of which "Phil's Buildings
Is strictly appropriated. Here we see coats
vests, and trousers Of all shapes, sizes, and
materials and in various states of dilapida-
tion end imperfection. These are the pro-
duce Of most of the old-clothes stores sitti-
aled all over London, where one can always
get rid of left.of garments in whatever con-
dition, and get triilng sum of money as
payment for the same. They are then given
out to women, who transform them into
wearable articles by the application of am
monia TO all stains and grease-spots, and by
judicious mending and hot pressing. They
are then ready for market and generally re-
alize prices which repay the owner aprofit of
about two hundred per cent. As can be i'm
agined, we see articles suited to all classes
and conditions Of men, from the black dress
coat Of the man Of business to the blue jer-
| sev af the cost ermopoar and Tho owpare ar.
doing brisk trade with those who are bent
on replenishng their deficient wardrobe.
One particular corner seemed to he appro-
priated by an energetic firm of four young
men,who were each doing his best to dispose
of the huge handle consigned to him for
sale they are strong Of lung, and exercise
their power In that direction TO their full ca
pacity; their voices extend over the whole
floor, and they are soon surrounded by deep
circle of ready purchasers. Their present
stock seems TO consist Of forty-cent trousers,
sixty cent jackets, and twenty-fve-cent vests,
and the buyers of the various lots move
away with their bargains, congratulsting
themselves or otherwise upon their invest
ments. Ranged against the whitewashed
walls We find a miscellaneous gathering of
mems necessities in the boot department
most of them have evidently seen their best
days, but are still destined to tramp many a
weary mile. They seem TO have been care
fully prepared for market, showing leather
soles in good working condition, and all di-
lapidations aud deficiencies attended to. We
are informed that In this branch of trade, as
in most others, "things are not what they
seem," and that the damages and cracks are
carefully filled in with composition, and a
little blacking and brushing completes the
article. However, the purchasers will not
be defrauded to any great extent. as the
usual price of these articles is only a little
over half dollar.
| CHEAP CLOTHING.
We next come TO couple of men busily
engaged i'm making elastic braces. From
constant practice they are able to turn out a
finished pair In about three minutes, the
buckles and straps having been prepared pre-
vlously. They were selling at the moderate
price of twelve cents per pair. We now pass
outside into narrow passage, and find on
either side of us number of women with
collars, hosiery, ETC., which they offer Tor IN
spection and recommend as the best in the
market. Here, too, we find the Jewish eie-
ment predominant on the side of the sellers,
the BUYERS consisting almost exclusively of
those designated by the term "laborin2
classes" We next pass into a still larger
building whose sgnboard bears the imposing
name Of " City Clothes Exchange" This
seems a superior kind Of market to the one
we have Just left, and boasts boarded floor
which gives 1t certain air of respectability
Here we have better class of goods, which
seem to have been carefully sorted out and
consigned to the particular agent for whose
trade they are best fitted. We see before u.
large assortment of overcoats, which seen
to be at discount just at present on account
of the mildness of the season. They are o.
various materials, styles, and coiors, and are
lined with gaudy y-colored plaid which seems
a great recommendation to many OF thos'
who are investing In this particular article o
apparel. We suddenly become conscious
hand trying TO arrest our progress, and
7 coat bent thrust over our back. An cage
, son of Abraham has forestalled our wants
and is urging the good quality and durabilit.
Of his "real wooden goods" He has select
ed an article for us which he is confiden
, a will fiji as If 1t was made for You, sir, AM
} is honestly worth three guineas." His pric
. il about five dollars. We assure him We ar
: not particularly requiring 1t just now bu
will "think about it," and continue on
: walk. Oyercoats seem to be the main stock
! in.trade of the various stalls around us, bu
J among other goods we observe quantities Q
q blankets. sheets, and bedding of all sort.
Renovated felt hats and caps are also provid
: ed for those whose wants lie In this diret
8 lion. and the aristocratic " beaver" Is repre-
$ sented by few well-brushed, glossy spec
z mems. Close to these is stall fitted up VIII
candy. colored handkerehiefs and necktie
9 boastng all the hues Of the rainbow an
g probably nearly as fieeting. These SCENE
o peculiarly attractive to the younger porto
e Of the crowd, and the manner Of "dealing
! was we'll exemplified In the case of youn
r man who enquired the price of particuli
l. article from the buxom proprietress Of Il
q goods. .Price Of this, young man? Fo,
IT aud sixpence, IL canget it. Here! don't
as away. what'll you give?" The scarf
question was certainly not worth more tbs
N shilling, and her customer hazards that 9
!, fer. at which the owner seems rather indi
!. nant and assures him that It cost her at lea
double that sum; however, she will let hi
!. have It at eighteen pence, At which price Z
y bargain is concluded. So 1t is In every cas-
re an exerbitant price is asked IN the first
a stance, which is gradually reduced until
u sss,,mes something like the fair market val
, Of the goods 10 dispute. w. a. u.
Ito be concluded nexf rcek.b
gh vacciaated I'm the Tongue.