National Republican., 1883-05-16
WnndcIfnI Prnurnsa.

The census returns have brought out many
bets that aGe astonishing the statisticians, and
ow much more surprising must IL bo to the
verago thinker. Probably the most surpris-
bg fact developed by the census was the
Progress that the manufacture Of clothing
Hr men and boys had made. In the great city
" New York, with its millions upon millions
hvosted in manufacture, this branch of in
Nustry exceeds by II million and thrce-quartcrs
pat of any industry in the city, and all this
4 as been accomplished in the space of ten
Vears. In no country in tho world can any
Rmilar rapid progress be shown in any branch
manufacturing that is dependent on its
blcreasos entirely on the improvement of
Is productions, free from any patents
" discoveries. 1t is absolutely a prog
less made on the merits Of the
manufactured article. Years ago, when
lhe ready made clothing trade was COM
iaratiyely in its infancy, the doors of the
iouse of A. Saks & Co. were opened. 1t was
hen said the people would not buy their fine,
A. even their medium, clothing ready made,
lad that the enterprise of Saks & Co. might
o for war times, but in times of peace dis
aster would be tho result of carrying so large
\ stock. That the enterprise was great can be
lest inferred from the fact that there were but
fw larger stocks, even in cities of double tho
hhabitants. Encouraged as they were by the
patronage bestowed on them since the first
liay the doors were opened, they have year by
fear enlarged their establishment to supply
Ihe demand for their goods, and the leader
pip secured the first year has been proudly
haintained to the present day. The retail
iOuse here aud the one in Richmond, Va,
IRE under the direct supervision of Mr.. l. Saks
Ind Mr.. William Gaus. while Mr.. A. Saks
levotes his entire time to the manufacturing
lf the goods these houses offer.
III The niinutest detail Of manufacture Is thus
laced directly under the supervision Of the
lead Of the firm. Nothing that is not abso-
bitely correct in wearing qualities and styles
allowed to pass, and it is rare case indeed
Mr. II to occur; and If IL should occur the firm,
Nl being informed, invariably stand the loss,
Not the customer, which, as our great Shaks-
Iearo has truly said, is "a custom more hon
red in the breach than in the observance"
Ne were led to these reflections by visit to
lessrs. Saks q Co. on Saturday last.
Through the courtesy of Mr.. A. Saks we
Nre indebted for an examination of their
ltock, which, to be brief, consists of almost
I1very style of fabric made, while the shape
lIf the garments are the very models of the
lllothiers' art 1t is really surprising to see
Now handsome suit can be purchased from
n 10 to $50. We were particularly impressed
n ith line of sack suits made from genuine
Illannockburn cheviOt, and the price was only
lI!0. There were hundreds of other styles,
ut this style pleasing our fancy we mention
HE price. Their large and spacious boys and
Ihildren's department is a sight worth see
Mug, as there are thousands of suits there that
i'll be sure to please the young generation,
IIn the tailoring department, which occupies
HE floors over the Bank of the Republic, there
Ian be found unquestionably the largest and
1hoicest stock in the city. II you are in want
clothes for your own or your boys use we ad-
ise you to go to 316 and 31S Seventh street