Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-01-14
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SHALL WE MAKE
HUGE DONATION.
While consrsssmcn are cudeslins thsir brsins 10
invent plan to reduce the surplus we have taken
the
BULL BY THE HORNS"
And zone to work in . practical way to reduce our
stock Of
FINE READY-MADE
CLoT HINo
To make room for the builders who are pushing us.
Shall We make you donations We shall Under the
circumstances we could not do otherwise and live up
to our idea of right. 1t is due you that make
some acknowledgment of the muititudinous favors
You have showered upon us. hence We offer:
Fine Montagnac Surtouts. with velvet COL
lars, satin sleeve Innings, and double
warp Italien body Innings at.......... s.. 30 each
Reduced from SIS. modest donation Of $3.50 to
every purchaser.
On Saturday, October 90 1884. we threw open our
doors to the people soliciting shan of their PATRON
age. promising to protect them in particular.
We have kept the fsith and to-day furnish new evil
wit:
Newmarket Overcoats Atwood Melton,
silk sleeve Innings. and double warp serge
body lining, 500 each
We soon learned that we had settled among a warm
hearted generous people, who took special delight in
aiding an honest effort and whose appreciation of
right keenly enthusiastic We too enthusiasts
when We have it in our power to sell
Fine Ghn 1cl, 0yercoats. Black and Brown.
nss ana mar full fe sap i saay NM sye Ian %
Finding ourselves in the midst of such charming
surroundings need we tell You how deep interest
the situation possessed for how earnestly and
zealousy set about it to make ourselves worthy of
your esteem your confidence, your patronage! Hsv-
ing this end constantly in view partly explains why
We offer you such tremendous drive in
Fine GSrk ;yl a overc9ats, Black and Brown,
ing. perfect fitting and As dressy As need be,
20
After remaining with you one year found
selves uncomfortably crowded. We needed more
and added noor. This is not specially surprising
when you come to consider the fact that our goods
have always been fully up TO the required standard
and the prices exceedingly low We offer evidence
of our claim a line Of
Wild Vale French Diagonal Overcoats rich Seal
Brown, with Satln tacings, silk Sleeve I'm
ings, and Double-Warp Silk Serge Body
Aihhis SI@ oo
The second year of stay full of success. At
its close found it necessary have more ROOM and
another floor was added. To say that highly
gratiied is tame way of express it, To show that
We are not forgetfu of past favors offer You
line Of
All Wool Cheviot Oyercoats Gray and Brown
with Silk Facings. silk Sleeve Innings. and
Don't DSnb!e1"iHrp Ita .a, BODY Lining hand-
garment Sll A.
third year brought our goods more and more in
demand and il is imperative necessity for To
have still more room. Walls and partitions must go
down. Every floor of the spacious four-story brick
double building, 927 and 929 9TH street northwest
aggregating $4,000 square feet of will be
pied by US exclusively for the sale of
MEMS. YOUTHS. BOYS AND CHILDRENs
FINE READY-MADE CLOTHING.
While these extensive alterations and improvements
being made what shall do with our stock. Store
II away No. Rent another store aud continue TO sell
at our usual profit Of 10 per cent? No What then is
best to do? All. We have it.
GIVE THE PEOPLE A GRAND BENEFIT!
DONATE TO THEM ALL THE PROFIT AND A
PART OF THE CAPITAL INVESTED.
We well afford it. Our sales during the three
past have amounted to hundreds of thousands of
dollars. Then why should not donate the
whence it all came the profit 100000 say S5,O0Os
We grasp the opportunity.
Fine English Jersey Over
coats with silk and satin sleeve
and body Innings, at.............Sl6 as each.
Reduced from $50 20; donation of 81 to every
purchaser.
We weigh the matter well.
Brown Chincilla Overcoats,
strictly all WOOL velvet collars
and velvet piping, heavy italcn
lining, at...-.-.....-..-..--..---.-S 81 % eacn
And settle il satisfactorily.
Fur Beaver Storm Oyercoats.
uraD, ~fU w each
Reduced from s12 90; donation of 81 90 to every
purchaser.
Startling but true.
Bullock's Standard Diagonal
Suits, seal brown. stylish III cut,
handsomely trimmed and well
We ask special attention to this lot every suit is
richly worth SIS.
Make yourself ssolid"
Atwood Plaid Suits sizes 33
to IS, only.....-............-....$7 80 suit