Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-31

saw an unusually good opportunity in Georgetown,
where she opened branch store known as The
Racket" In this she installed her Oldest daughter
Martha. who had Just finished her first year
in Mt. Vernon Seminary This young lady I'M
der her mothers supervision made marked success
of this branch. which sold in 1891. that the
daughter. with her younger sister. Clara, might con-
tinue her education at the Womans College of Bati-
more. Md. Meanwhile the 1lth st. business contin-
ued to increase, much that every available
ton Of the two buildings were used for goods-nine
rooms representing forty DEPARTMENTS In this branch
of her business Mrs. Hanes has found efficient
helper tn her son Mahlon. almost young man. and
promises to be worthy when his education
il completed Mrs Hsines quick business eye had for
several years rested the of Sth and Penn
sylvanis avenue southeast desirable location but
# not until in Angus. Of 1891 that she could
her way clear to purchase. This done. there now
stands on the corner Of Sth. and Pennsylvania
nue. southeast ''Haiues' Block" the largest store
room in Washington. covering a space of 10. GOO
square feet having also the largest show Of plate glass
windows in thecty This business. representing fifty
departments. will be thoroughly systematized and
will necesstste the employment of sixty clerks. The
building is three stories high. with pressed brick
front and furnished throughout in the latest designs
OF reception ROOM toilets. electric lights, cash sys-
tenn. &c. The Hrst and second floors will be used FOR
the business and the third floor for public hail. "a
BY lao feet long. selfsueporng ceiling. making one
of the finest halls in Washington-a monument in
brick and mortar to show what = woman can do when
possessed Of energy aud ambition Of the highest
type. Mrs. Hanes 10 the very personhcation of en-
terprise and good Judgment in all her business trans
actions, and her integrity is beyond criticism. Her
department is that of Christian lady sacrinc
ing her Chris ian character in her endesvors to
coed in business She says Is not pleasant to
in the business world and the duties it
involves, but when II becomes necessarg uoman has
all the rights that belong to though she will often
find It dificult to assure him Of the fact.
.where men have climbed. her hands shall reach;
What men have taught. her tongue shall teach
Serless in struggle. bold in mind.
Fertile in fresh expedisnts strong
To hold her right agsir. st the wrong,
To seek what others dare to ind.
She stands uncowed. unbowsd. untent.
The mistress of her high intent"
This business opens to the public the lst and Cd Of
September. when hope all will be pleased with the
great bargains offered We especially invite Orleans
70 be present There will be reception from 30 TO
10 D. of each opening day This store will keep the
largest assorted stock in the city complete
line Of Dry Goods. Notions. transformations,
Trunks Carpets. Gentlemen's Furnishings. Shoes
Cloaks Millinery. dc., &c. Fifty compete depart
mons We viii be glad to greet every one of our old
customers And they. well as the new. will find
accommodating and the
CHEAPEST STORE IN THE CITY,
HAINEs' WASHINGTON STORE.
Now Sth. d and Fa. ave. Sc,
1t Washington, DC.