Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-06
. 525-A. SAKs-525 :


Saks secured what every merchant who has al
ways paid his obligations in full, and promptly,
and grown in prosperity, through honest enter
prise, sets a high value upon. his first sign, and
undoubtedly this old sign will be tenderiy cared
for.
4 STAR reporter, sent to interview the firm
respecting its future plans, as many rumors have
been put aflOat, found the head Of the house
| looking over his correspondence in little box
OF an office in the rear of the present store and
was taken by him to the third story where, as
Mr.. Saks said, there was room for both of them,
and they would not be disturbed
mo, sir" said Mr.. Saks, In reply to ques-
ton as to whether the new building was being
erected on the terms published in THE STAR
soon after the firm contaminated its arrange
ment with Mr.. Jesse B. Wilson. 1.-THE main
features of that agreement as THE STAR had it
from the record, have been preserved. but as
We examined various plans submitted by our
architect, we thought 1t best not to alter the old
building: that is, not to leave q vestige Of it.
We decided to build an entirely new one and
elegant and substantial one. Mr.. Wilson, in
order to get this class of building, interested
himself with us to a limited extent"
viii you occupy the entire building7" asked
THE STAR reporter.
I'VE will"
Haven't you leased any portion ofit3"
NO, sir, and we don't intend to-"
Many people are under the impression" said
TIE STAR reporter, 'that you propose to run
'Far from it," answered Mr. Saks, i've have a
large and valuable clothing and tailoring trade.
This has our finest and best attention. We
may add to 1t such requisites as are required
by our present patrons. but what they may be
is for the future to determine"
who compose the firm of A. Saks l. CO."
Why do you ask that?" inquired Mr. Saks
because" replied The STAR, 81 have heard
you were backed up by outsiders"
The firm at present." said Mr.. Saks, 'fs
composed OF my brother, Mr.. Cans and myself.
Mr.. Cans being the resident partner of our
Richmond house."
Are there no special or silent partners?"
None whatever; no outsider has q dollar
invested with US, confdentially or otherwise -
so the trim as it now exists will continue?''
said The STAR reporter.
mo. sir" said Mr.. Saks. SIN January the
present firm will be dissolved by Mr.. Cans re-
firing from the Washington nrm and he and
VIII IN future conduct the Richmond house,
while my brother, Mr.. George C. Henning aud
myself Will conduct the new Washington store.
We make the announcement of Mr. Henning s
admission to the firm In t0-day's STAR"
II suppose they join you also in the Baltimore
house," remarked THE STAR reporter.
No. sir. / am the only one interested Ia the
Baltimore house. The reason l answer your
question so fully Is not to fulfill any desire on
my part to publish what consider to be private
affairs of the firm, but day after day employees
OF the house are annoyed by persons who tell
them all sorts Of stories. By giving full pub
lefty to the facts hope to put an effectual
quietus on silly rumors, originated by persons
who are either Jealous Of our progress or desire
to injure u.s."
'.How has trade been with you?"
November was the best month we ever had, :"
sald Mr. saks, land we don't propose to let our
business drop behind for any reason"
How can you prevent it?' asked the reporter,
curious to learn such a valuable business secret.
You Will md out before your are week
Older" was the reply.
HAS the election affected your trade ?"
mo. sir" Mr. Saks answered.: "as said. the
best months trade this house has ever done was
in November"
well, won't it affect it?"
Il have no doubt it may. for many Of our Gus
toners are economizing. fearing that the future
may deprive them of their positions"
How does the change suit you 2" asked the
reporter.
Excuse me-" said Mr.. saks. tive are in the
clothing businessmen In politics We don't
ask man his political or religious opinions
When we employ him: and are certainly not in
terested in either Of these beliefs of our patrons
We do believe that Washington is city-not a
camp--and that belief induced us to enter into
our present enterprise. and we will finish It,"
hen do you expect to occupy the new
Dulidihe! asked The STAR reporter, dropping
politics.
About April first. We are now engaged in
manufacturing the stock for it. We are all de-
lighted with the facilities our building Will give
Us. and see nothing but good prospects in the
future"
81 suppose" suggested the reporter, "the
Interior OF the establishment viii be in harmony
with the EXTERIOR"
1T certainly Will" said Mr.. Saks. 1.-THE
failure OF Boormer Bros, in New York CITY, en-.
abled Us to buy their fixtures at 30 low o price
that we could well afford to indulge in elegance
Such as we failed to purchase In this way are
now being made and there will he no DELAY on
account OF fixtures"
Are you going to keep this store7"
We have sold the good will and most OF
the fixtures Of this store to New York firm"
is there any point that may have neglected
to ask you that you can give e7" observed The
STAR reporter, after puZzling his head for fur
ther questions.
None that know OF" said Mr.. Saks, smiling.
" what We have to say about our goods The
STAR does so well for rs that we like to see your
collector come around at the end Of the month
and get his money. Good day."