The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1896-07-15

TNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That we are in the
CLOTHING BUSINESS and in it to stay, without regard

TNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That we re in the
TX CLOTHING BUSINESS and in it to stay, without regard
as to whether there is much, little or no profit in it. The cause of this
Il ADeclaraton is: Those who aspire to be the biggest people in this line,
at times, seem profoundly ignorant of the fact that we, also, in 'odet
way, claim to be Fin it."
We do not anege that there is an "non clad" combination against us,
though "Staws show which way the wind blows" and a number Of incidents
and circumstances might point strongly in that direction. We assert and
advertise nothing but what we cal and will fully maintain. We do say,
however, that it is very singular and suggestive that we 30 often hear, Incl
dentaly, that our competitors, when they miss a sale, advise the would-be
customer to go somewhere else than to us, and we cannot recall a single in
stance where we have been informed that one has been so sent us. This thing
has gone o $50 long that it is becoming monotonous. Very recently gentle
man came into our Store and asked to see a fine Suit. He was soon fitted
up, and expressed great surprise at finding the best line of Clothing in An
derson. He stated to the Salesman who waited on him that he first went into
GaD MI. BIS Store, and not finding what he wanted, and being somewhat a
stranger here, asked where he could most likely get suited, and was tod either
at Cs Or DIS. He went to CS, and failing there, upon making the same
inquiry, was directed to B. or D. Going to DIS with the same result and
upon making the same inquiry be was directed to 60 either to B. nc. So,
whether intentional and premedtated and prearranged or otherwise, this
gentleman said these people made an impression on his mind that there were
no other Clothing Houses in Anderson outside of these three. He, however,
luckily for hm) CHANGED to meet a man by the wayside who informed him
that old man "a" was still in the ring and not even dbfgured, 80 he came
to our Store with the result as above stated. We can conscientously say that
if we know ourselves we bear not the slightest malice or li.feing toward
any living man, and further, that we would be glad of The prosperity of all
our neighbors. We have always, at least, tried to accord fair treatment to
others in competition and otherwise, and whilst we give little heed to a great
many things we hear, still we have overwhelming proof to the fact that, at
least, we have not been treated in accordance with the Golden Rule
We have never thought it necessary for one to endeavor to pull down an
other in order to rise himself: This kind Of thing, if perevand in, which
seems inevitable, will prove quite Improbable to those Of us engaged in the
conflict, but Will result in a corresponding gain to the purchasers. Hitherto
we have paid but little attention to the attitude of our competitors towards
us, but we hereby, openly serve due and timely notice on all whom it may
concern, that old "A" has awoke from his sumber, shaken himself scratched
open his eyes, and from now on can be counted strictly sin it."
So, in addition to the big drvesin Summer Dry Goods, Notions Ladies'
and Misses Slippers and Oxfords, etc, advertised last week, we this week cut
deep in prices on Clothing and Furnishings The Cash will cut an unusual
figure in our Store henceforh. This is to make room, and is preparatory to
laying in such a Stock for Fall that for quality, quantity, variety and price
will astonhh the natives and force the conviction on cur neighbors that we
are indeed Gin it"
clay on, McDuf;" etc. The longest pole reaches the persimmons
We heartily appreciate and thank the people for their very liberal pa.
tronage in the past, and assure them that, now being possessed of more essen
tial Ingredients" of success, we will be enabled to serve them better. As
Stree silver or bust seems to be The prevailing sentiment of this country now,
so more trade or bust is hereby adopted as our new motto.
Very respectfully