New-York tribune., 1896-09-29

his majority. and. when twenty four years old
started in Philadelphia the nucleus OF his pres
ent store, which covers fourteen acres and en-
ploys 5000 clerks
When Pl esident Harrison selected his Ca hinet
he chose Mr.. Wanamaker for Postmaster Cen
eral. Mr. Wanamaker always took an active
interest IN politics, and is at present engaged in
delivering speeches for Mckinley and sound
money.
In 1850. one year before he launched into busi-
ness for himself. Mr.. Wanamaker and Miss
mary ErrlnGer Brown were married. Her
rather was a prominent merchant OF Philadel-
phla Mr.. Wanamakers connection with re-
lgious movements and municipal. National and
international charities is widely known
In lSS' he adopted the system Of co cooperation
In his store and during the first year of it's oper-
atlon more than 100000 was paid to employees
In excess of salaries He has also organized a
savings bank for employees. a building associa-
ton. an insurance association. classes for in
StructoD and library. and has built the Hotel
walton in Philadelphia for such of his women
employees as have no homes in the city 7 lis
hoteI ldea Is in line with the plan OF A. T. Stew
art who designed the Park Avenue Hotel in thi,
idea carried OFT
Mr Wannmaker's lieutenants and business
partners are his son, Thomas 3. Wanamaker
and Robert c. OC1cn. the latter of whom vill
look after the affairs Of the New-York store
The cooouial style Of the Wanamaker ad-
Verusements is widely known. and they cost
MN S-ouWO year The writing of these ad-
Vertsemcnts was done by Manly NJ Gillian
VINO was associated with John Waramaker for
many years. Mr.. Gillian was induced 70 come
10 inns city some time ago and take the man
aHencrt OF the Hilton. Hughes e. Co store.
There was an improvement in the business of
the store. but not sufficient to overcome the
ercrmcus expense Of the establishment Many
OF the frms customers were wealthy families.
VINO were accustomed to have credit and pay
DIS at the end Of several months year.
ard these credits amounted to about 81 900 900
when Hilton. Hughes & Co. assigned The set
tenent OF these accounts is entirely in the
% hands or George NJ. Wright. the assignee. and
VIII have TO connection whatever with the new
business to be opened by Mr.. Waramaker.
TO BE COMBINED so FAR AS PRACTICABLE
AS general manager of the store, Robert c.
Ogden Will give his personal attention to the
conduct of affairs here. The Arrangement of
details regarding the running Of the establish
ment and the engagement OF the working force
heve been under consideration and II has been
decided to combine the management of the
New-York and Philadelphia stores In so far
ii is practicable. Heads Of departments in the
Philadelphia store will also have charge of de-
partments in the establishment in this city. be-
ing men whose ability and judgment
known The same buyers who canvass the
markets Of the world for goods for the Phila-
delphia store will also do the buying for the
New-York house, In this way the firm ex-
poets TO reduce the cost Of stock and to sell at
correspondingly reduced prices.
Philadelphia. Sept. 2S (SpeciaD.-The firm OF
John Wanamaker verified the reported purchase
of the business Of Hilton, Hughes & Co tonight
by giving out for publication statement TO the
effect that negotiations had been terminated by
which John Wanamaker has purchased the en-
tire business of the late firm. The statement
further says that the transaction includes the
real estate used by the original firm Of A. I.
Stewart q Co, the stable and delivery service
outfit as well as all the merchandise Of Hilton,
Hughes e. Co
Mr.. Wanamaker could not be seen tonight.
He is a stumping tour OF the State for Mckin-
ley and Hobart. Robert c. Ogden. the second
man in the firm returned from NewYorlt this
evening and confirmed the report Of the pur-
chase. Nothing could be learned here OF the
amount involved.