Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-17
GROWTH OF A STORE.
KAUFMANN BROS HELD A CELEBRA.
TION LAST NIGHT.

Their New Building Formally Opened-BiE
Crowds-GOod Music and a Speech by
Mr.. Israel.
]. Kaufman & Bros. last night celebrat-
ed the completion of the addition to their
mammoth building on the corner Of Fifth
avenue and Smithfeld street, a building
containing on its six floors and acres of space,
over 81, 900 square feet, half a million dol
lars worth of merchandise; celebrated an
enterprise which from very small begin
ming q years ago has grown to surprising
proportions through the energy of its pro-
prietors, and their iudicious system of ad-
vertising bringing back compound interest
on the many thousands of dollars devoted to
telling the public what the proprietors had
to give them.
In 1868, j. Kaufman came to this city a
penniless youth, but through industry and
ssgscity, in few months succeeded in
establishing little store on the corner Of
Twentieth and Carson streets, Southside, a
store which served its purpose for that day,
but which to-day could all be put
into one Of the mammoth windows of
the present concern. By degrees they
pushed their business regardless of expense,
until to-day they have buyers scattered
over the entire commercial world, in Lon
don, Paris, Berlin, etc., and themselves at
tend personally to the business in New
York, and take the entire output of New
England factories. At home they have 800
employees, and their weekly payroll is about
$500, and the firm to-day, Jacob, Isaac,
Morris and Henry Kaufman, can COM
placently look back over the numerous
trials in reaching their present attitude,
feeling that their success is the reward of
merit and hard work.
Thraa frrniebino hundradC af
electric lights last night, showed the palstial
establishment to the best advantage, while
the two steam power elevators relieved the
crush that could not find free passage on the
capacious stairways. These were decorated
srtistically and gorgeously with flowers, and
q magnificent floral representation Of bell
added, gave a beautiful tropical appearing
vista, that could only be thoroughly appre-
ciated by a view from the third story.
Notwithstanding the inclement weather
people attended by the acre, and every floor
was crowded. The Cathedral Band was in
attendance and will be tonight
A. Israel, ESQ.,, was the orator of the oc-
casion. After referring to the occasion
which brought out the crowd Mr.. Israel told
of the exertion of Kaufman Bros, which
had produced such grand results, and con-
graduated them on the success of their
endeavors, and the audience agreed with
them.
Ladies and gentlemen, we are glad to say
that we all rejoice in the prosperity of the
men who have built this business, and hope
for q continuance of their prosperity" he
said. Fortune seems to have smiled on
them. Their energy and business ability
have placed them among the leading citi-
zens of this city, and il is such energy that
has placed this city among the leading
cr1,o ~ "a
was sleeping-sufering from commercial
of the principal streets of the
city, in the heart of the business
community and opposite the postofice, was a
block that was standing Disgrace block
composed of old shanties and rookeries.
The men whom we tonight congratulate
and whose success we celebrate, took hold,
and have erected on that spot, which was an
eyesore, this beautiful business structure.
one Of the most beautiful and extensive Of
its kind-retail-in the United States; one
of the most beautiful in the world. It is
through the enterprise of such men as Kauf-
mann Bros. that a State becomes
great 1t is the activity and
undying energy of such men as the Kauf-
mann Bros. that all will join in congratu-
lation upon this success, and know that
with such men Pittsburg will become great.
''This building is stocked from cellar to
housetop with clothing by Kaufman Bros,
and they viii not only treat you to this
beautiful sight, butwill sell you their goods
at the least profit consistent with sound
business principles. They will not rest
content with present triumph; it is not
their nature, but will continue to 90 forward.
We congratulate them that not only have they
erected the most beautiful building in this
section, but hope their success will go with
them through life and know no end and the
people o! Pittsburg this night extend them
their heartiest wishes for success. thank
you for your attention. Loud applause
Among distinguished people present were
CITY Controller Morrow, John n. Mech,
William H. Self, of the Times; Mr.. Campo,
of the Chronicle Telegraph; W. A. Magee,
Josiah Cohen, Isadore COblens and Hon. A.
C. Robertson.
The following letters and kilograms were
received:
WASHINGTON, December IA, 'S9.
J. Kaufman Bros:
GEETLEMEN-I am just in receipt of
your Telegram inviting me to be present on
Monday at the dedication of your enlarged
business block. am sorry engagements
here will prevent nv acceptance of your
kind invitation, but take occasion to say
that in common with the citizens Of Pitts
burg I rejoice at the success of which your
enlarged business is an indication, and
wish you continuance of prosperity.
am, etc..
JOHN DALZFLL.
WASHINGTON, December 16, 'S9.
Would be pleased to be present at the
dedication Of your elegant business block,
but imperative engagements preclude.
7. NJ. BAYNE.
WASHINGTON. D. C., December l6, 1889.
]. Kaufman Bros, Pittsburg:
Regret exceedingly that owing to official
engagements here cannot be present with
you at your opening. NJ. S. QUAY.