Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-22
THE OPENING
OF KAUFMANNS' NEW DRYGOODS DE
PARTMENT YESTERDAY.
A Genuine and Most Agreeable Surprise to
the Throngs Who Attended.

The latest enterprise Of Kaufmanns', their
new drygoods department.. was yesterday
successfully launched on the commercial
ocean, in which 1t shall ever rank "A J. IN
the estima ton of competent judges.
Nothing occurred to mar the brilltancy nor
detract from the success OF the occasion. a
superb stock had been prepared TO oellght
the eyes and please the taste of thousands
of ladies who attended this important event.
The markets OF the world had been drawn
on to provide novelties and fashionable
assistance was rendered by small army or
salespeople to enable every visitor TO see
the grand result of months of unremitting
work and careful preparation.
When kaufmanns, some years ago, ,dec1ded
to add ladies' cloak department to their
already gigantic mart, wouldbe prophets
predicted immediate disaster to the new en-.
terprise, as the idea of carrying such goods
in conjunction with mems apparel was an
entirely new one IN Pittsburg. The cloak
addition proved high success, however,
and now Kaufmanns take another step for
ward in the path of progress with their i'm
mense new drygoods department., always
assuring their patrons that the same broad
policy and liberal methods shall prevail.
The brilliant success of the new department.
is guaranteed alone bv the competent joint
management OF two veteran drygoods men,
viz, Mr.. Ed z. Slower, until recently the
proprietor of large and prosperous dry
goods house in Brooklyn, and MIR. j. A ohm.
ston. formerly buyer and manager of b.
Lowenstine & Bros, of Memphis, Tenn, the
largest and most complete establishment in
the South.
This assuredly successful preliminary
opening, grand as it has proved itself to be,
is by no means to be considered the doubly
grand formal opening which will be an
nounced when the proper time comes and
all is ready.
Unmistakable evidence is apparent on
every hand that u new era in the drygoods
trade has dawned. Five weeks Of valuable
time have already been lost, due to the slow
ness of the contractor. This time must be
made up somehow. Double sales must be
made. 1t was expected that Sl50, 900 worth
OF drygoods would be sold before Christmas,
and that expectation will undoubtedly be
realized, but instead of Sl50,000 as Kauf-
MAINS share of the transaction only $4,000
will come to their money drawer. The
other 5000 will be sacrifice to the condf-
tions demanding an immediate sale of the
goods, and, of course, will revert to the bene-
fit of the buyers; great sacrifice indeed,
but the lost time must be made up
and in no other way could this be done
The great bargain sale will continue with.
energies will be bent on making up for the
delayed opening. Although in reality the
opening is rather beforehand, as the build
ing is not as precisely as complete as could
begin. The holiday season is fast approach
ing and thousands of buyers throng the
streets. 1t would have been the height Of
folly to keep this elegant stock of drygoods
unpacked while waiting the entire compile
tion of the building, which would, in all
probability, have prec!uded the possibility
of permitting the public to view the rare
bargains which are now presented to the
holiday trade.
Prices might be quoted, but it is best for
the customer to come, see and judge for
himself A genuine surprise is guaranteed.
Take advantage OF this grand opportunity.
Prompt attention as possible will be given,
considering the jam. A well-lighted and
comfortable salesroom, with every possible
convenience, awaits the buyer.