Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-13
A VISION OF BEAUTY.
THE DRY GOODS HOUSE OF E.
BAUMAN
As Seen by Gazette Reporter-The De-
partments Clearly Defned-The Stock
of Goods and It's Arrangement 4

Yesterday afternoon reporter for THE
GAZETTE was passing the business house of
B. Bauman and was invited by that gentle
man to make visit to hi store ana inspect
the new stock of fall and winter goods
which have been arriving for the past two
weeks. The reporter entered, and was at
once struck with the perspective view that
is presented from the entrance on Main
street. Every department on the lower
floor is clearly defined and presents itself to
the view of the entrant as clearly as II 1t
stood alone, and was not surrounded by
dozen others. This is the first impression
made upon one just entering, and this same
systematic arrangement of different depa t.
ments prevails throughout the establish
ment from the top floor to the ground one.
To appreciate the change that has taken
place in the appearance of the store room
one must needs be acquainted with the looks
of it some time since. Indeed so great
has been the metamorphosis THAI
but for the locality and the
name of the establishment one
would be at a loss to recognize the old store
in the new. Take it all in all. in every way,
there is not in the state of Texas an estab-
lishment OF q similar kind that ranks higher
or rs high as E. Bauman.
Upon entering this emporium of fashion
the first thing that attracts attention is the
silk dress goods department. In this Will
be found patterns to suit the most fastidious.
From the varied assortments of bengalines,
faille franchise, fancy brocaded China silks,
black silks, regento, pan de sore, mascots,
programs, brocaded and fancy black silks,
one can make selections that for taste and
stylish effect can not be surpassed. These
goods are in all colors, and the line OF nov
city silks contains the latest. From the
dress silk department one passes to the DIS
play of black dress goods Here the good
opinion which is already held by one as to
the superior taste and Judgment OF the
buyer is augmented, for the same quality,
but of another class of goods prevails a
beautiful line of Priestly's goods Of black
silk warpS, henriettas, brocades, amunes,
etc, in checks, stripes and plaids, here to
pick from. In this department also are nov
city suits in cancels hair, ranging in price
from the highest TO the lowest.
In the dress trimmings department all
that fashion affords in the way of feather
trimming, passamenterie, jet trimmings,
feather bows, etc, is III stock. Likewise
in the glove department ladies can find the
celebrated make of Roeckl's in al lengths,
shades and colors, the stock of evening
gloves being made a speciality. Alongside
of this department is that where Bauman's
justly popular lace department is. Laces
of every description are here, including
chiffon laces Of the most delicate quality
and texture. In this department may
also De lOuLu Tue large SSSOrlueuG VI 1dLS
carried by this establishment. 1t embraces
every variety. from the cheapest TO the
most beautiful of ostrich-tipped opera fans.
The corset department includes all makes
of Warmers, II. and S., p. and D., and c.
2. corsets.
In the hose department anything in this
line can be found, but special attention is
called to the superior Hernsdof black
hose, in silk and other qualities.
In the linen staDle and shoe denartrnentS
4 complete stock has been laid in. Special
attention has been paid to the clothing and
gents furnishing departments and every
thing nobby and stylish can be had.
The cloak and millinery departments are
on the second floor and special attention is
called to them, they being feature of the
establishment. From the elevator you
step into the cloak department, which, it is
safe to say, contains greater variety In
styles and prices than any cloak department
in the state. Ladies' wraps of all descrip-
tons are here, ranging in value from 81 80
to $50. The prevailing shade for this sea
son is light, and the stock contains all
the noticeable features is the elaborate trim
mings which are used, such as ostrich tips,
silver fox points, ermine, jet, jewels and
spangles. In fur wraps, any style or
quality can be had from full length wraps
TO capes, the beaver and seal-sliins being
UCdUGIINi All llit new SLY IcS,
such Mary Stuart, Elizabeth, Marie Antoi-
nette, etc, are displayed on racks made to
show off to the best advantage the peculiar
style of each.
In the front portion of the second floor is
the milliner department. Every lady in
Fort Worth should visit this if treat in
this line Is appreciated by them. The win
dows are hung with lace curtains, and be-
tween every one is a handsome French cut
glass mirror made TO fit the space between
each window. These reflect the myriad |
styles of hats and trimmings that make |
up this department, and give to it a cheer |
full and bright appearance. Here can be |
found ladies conversant with all the styles |
and fads peculiar to 4 millinery and trim |
why any lady cannot be suited to 1.-THE |
1ueen's taste" The latest novelties from |
Paris, London and New York have also |
been received and may be found in this de- |
partment.
Those who have in mind the purchase of |
a carpet can do no better than call at E. |
Bauman's and select from his stock of mo- |
luets, Administers, royal Wiltons, vel |
vets, gobelins and body Brussels. a fine |
inc of curtains and q complete stock of |
skins, Smyrna and moqueJ rugs of all |
shades and descriptions can also be found
here.
The art department of the establishment
IRE, and one worthy of special mention.
Here one need not pine for variety of |
artistic ornaments and bric-a-brac from
which to select. To enumerate the arti-
lies, or even to approximate them, a lack of
space forbids, but visit to this part of the
establishment will be attended with profit
% any one desiring to purchase any kind of
or keepsakes.
What has been written is only hint as
o what may be found in this complete,
lew and elegant stock which the good taste
If MIR. Bauman has secured in his recent
rip to New York. To appreciate it one
must pay q visit to this justly popular
While talking to the reporter Mr.. Bau-
nan said that his original intention in pur-
,hasing the stock was to dispose of it as a
stock, but that the liberal patron
lge of the citizens of Fort Worth had
hanged his mind and induced him to 1T up
he elegant department store, which is one
# the business houses of which Fort Worth
S proud He said that the present ele-
,antly appointed establishment would be
dded to from time to time until there
would not be q more complete establish |
nens Of its kind in the West than that Of
= Baunan.