The Washington times., 1894-10-07
WHAT BUSINESS MEN SAY.

julius LASsBUBGH, FURNITURE DEALER,
the Rink. New York avenue, said: 1T is
truly an age Of great advancement in every
department of manufacture, and in none is
the advance exemplihed so strongly as in my
business. Yet the very advance is a retrogres-
sion IN one sense, as We are revlving the
patterns in furniture OF our forefsthers.
Modern mastery OF the art of cabinet work,
however has witnessed some marvels in
beautiful furniture effects. The discovery OF
woods capable Of high polish and other effects
has brought furniture construction 20 be lit
tie short of art.
BARBER & Ross. HARDWARE AND MASTELs,
Eleventh and Gstreets northwest: There are
some very handsome and neat conceptions in
the way of manteis for winter homes this
year. The ingenuity OF mantel designers
has been taxed for new ideas. the result being
less gingerbread and no shelves on the top.
Plain mirrors, with two columns at either side,
viii prevail for those who follow the newest
things Wrought iron work VIII be used
more than ever before in home fixing, and
some Of the new things in tenders and CRATES
would make our ancestors green with envy
STINESIETZ & Sons. HATTERs No. 1887
Pennsylvania avenue: THE black derby will
be the popular hat this season and viii be
worn TO the exclusion OF almost everything
else. The brims viii be wider and the crown
larger and higher. The soft FedOras still
have their followers among those who prefer
comfort TO fashion, and will be worn as
morning hat good deal.
WIMARTH i EDMoSsToS. CHINA AND TABLE
ware, No. 1905 Pennsylvania avenue: There
is a marked change in the material of kitchen
utensils. Iron and porcelain have had the
call for good many years, but are now Civ
ing way to aluminium. which has many good
qualities. Articles made of this material are
very light and strong, and, above all viii not
tarnish, which is an invaluable quality. Their
cost is very little more than that of iron and
porcelain ware. and it is bound to becomethe
popular material for all cooking utensils"
MANAGER NEW YORK CLOTHING House,
No. 81 Seventh street northwest: The most
popular Overcoat for the coming season will
be single-breasted and raw edge, in black,
blue. and dahlia. Dress suitings viii be in
English CLAWS and unfinished wOrsteds. three
button cutaWays. The Prince Albert long
cut, "bell shape, will be the leading dress
coat. Sack coats will be worn very long.
with three buttons, in shade TO suit the
fancy"
HAvESSER L DAVIS. SHOES, No. 92s AND
$50 street northwest: Ladies shoes are
likely to be more pointed than ever during the
coming winter. Other styles are about IN
changed. With cooler weather we expect
better trade
GAIT i Co., JEWELERS., No. 1107 PEyNsYL-
vania auenue. said: In gentlemen's watches
the popular fancy now runs to the plain case
and open face. great many small silver
watches are sold TO the ladies' but the latest
thing in small watch cases is a sort Of Rus
sian enamel called '.neilli" The color is a
sort of notified gray, and makes very pleas
ing effect finished in gold There is a new
chain out, compound of platinum and gold,
which is very tasteful"
J. H. PURDY, DRUGG1sT, CORNER SEVENTH
and Q streets northwest: 1T has been nee
essary for me 10 employ extra clerks in order
20 promptly transact nv business at this
time. Quite number OF my patrons have
been away during the summer. but have re-
turned since the opening of the public schools
and trade Just now Is very brisk. Under the
provisions of the new tariff bill the price of
aiehOhol has been considerably increased.
All druggists use large quantities of this COM
modify, which now costs so per cent. more
than formerly. Prospects are bright for
continuance Of the present state of trade"
W. Fl. Hanover, DEALER N Stoves,
ranges and furnaces, No. S13 Seventh street
northwest: ''These cool days are bringing
hoUsekeepers down to see about the repair
Ing Of furnaces and latrobes for the winter
campaign Of JACK Frost. There has been a
great stride in the getting up of oil and gaso-
line stoves for heating of rooms. and the new
ones, which are miniature limitations. some
OF them. OF the once popular base burner. ara
beauties. We expect a big trade on these
goods this winter as they are distinct i'm
prOvement or the old article
JOSEPH STBAsBURGER. FAMILY SHOE STORE,
Nos. 80 and 3l2 Seventh street northwest:
In ladies' shoes pointed toes, in both lace
and buttons, are popular. We sell also a
great many cloth tops. with pointed toes.
The ladies' 'Juliette. with rubber sides, will
be very much in vogue. as they are easy to
put on, requiring no iacing or buttoning,
and can be worn in winter with cloth uppers
For evening wear we are selling a great
many satin slippers, IN all the different col
Ors, and shoes to match costumes. For men
we are Introducing the French enamel shoes;
something new. They require no bIacking
and do not crack like patent leather. We
have them in all styles of lasts and toes"
Carl. PETERSON, MANUFACTURING JEwELER,
/ No. 427 Seventh street. northwest: Business
is improving every day. 1t is an era OF
silver with manufacturing jewellers. Every
thing you can think Of and great many
more are now made of silver. Some of the
| designs are really a credit to the artistic
/ taste Of the designers. souvenirs OF Wash
ington are being made of silver nowadays In
/ preference to any other metal or substance,
and the souvenir spoon has come to stay"