The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-10

nearly all branches of industry between Amer
lea and Europe is now on. Americans who have
been in the habit of doing their shopping
abroad would prefer to buy at home if they
were satisfied that they could do as well. With
the exception of two or three articles Ameri-
cans can sell all kinds of goods as low as Euro
peanS, If they will conform to conditions and
sell goods at smaller profits than they have
been accustomed to dc. The balance of trade
is now in our favor, and everything indicates
that we are on the road to prosperity. If bust
ness men would secure the American trade
which has heretofore purchased abroad they
must by a united effort combat against Euro
pean merchants prices by selling merchandise
here at as low figures as it is possible to buy
the same kind Of goods abroad.
Will Compete with Europe.
In order to convince Americans that 1t will
be to their interest to buy furs at home, | have
decided to sell furs of every description at as
low prices as the same quality can be pur-
chased of any reliable European house.
America supplies as Per Cent. or All the Furs
worn in the world. Otter, Seal, Hudson Bay
Sable, Mink, Marten, Skunk usually adver-
tised as Alaska sable), Bear, Fox, Coon, Chin
chilla are American products. The best of
these skins are not shipped to Europe; they
are retained for home consumption. They
are dressed and made up here, and there is
every reason why they can he sold at lower
prices than in Europe, if merchants will do SO.
scninkiu and Perainn Lamb.
The only advantage London has is in the char
acter of the dye OF seal, and LeipSic in the dye
of Persian lamb, and, while we hope that in
the near future we will be able to dye these furs
as well as London and Leipsic, up to date we
have not. handle only the best skins, cured
and dressed in the countries where they make
a speciality Of same. The difference in the cost
of production on the average Sealskin or Per-
sian jacket, including duty, between Europe
and America is about SIS. This amount will
deduct from the usual profit in order to COM
pete, and, while the margin will be so small
that it will not pay, unless very large quanti-
ties are sold, it will assist in keeping Ameri-
cans from buying abroad.
No Duty ON Russian Sable.
There Is no duty IN Russian Sable, Ermine,
Krimmer or on any of the undressed% European
furs. ! purchase these skins in large quanti-
ties, and as the cost of transportation is very
small, and no duty to pay. can manufacture
to compete with any reliable house anywhere.
America surpasses In Curing and DressinE
Natural Furs.
The Shayne Exhibit at the Worlds Fair was
awarded highest prizes for the best dressed
skins, also for garments of Russian Sable,
Mink, Seal, Otter, &c, against the worlds
competition, thus conclusively proving that
America leads in curing and dressing fur
skins, and it is only a question of the amount
of profit which the fur dealers here want as to
whether they are to compete with European
merchants.
Business Mon shouId Unite.
The war which have declared against Lon
don, Paris and Geneva fur merchants will be
continued until Americans are convinced that
they can buy furs to better advantage at home,
and in this effort | hope to be sustained by the
fur merchants throughout the United States.
The business men of America should stand to-
gether for their mutual interests, and by a
united effort combat the exertions put forth
by European merchants to secure the trade of
our people.
Will Not BE Undersoid.
mean just what | say in this advertisement.
| will sell reliable furS at such low prices that
any European fur merchant who undertake. to
undersell me will not long remain in business /;
so that American ladies', when travelling abroad,
can say with confidence to European fur mer-
chants, " | can do better at home and run no
risk as to style, fit, quality and price"
Honorable "s"''"1 Trade secures Permanent
When the article of merchandise is such
that the customers must depend upon the in
tegrity of the house rather than their own
judgment, the increasing business of a firm
is an evidence of honorable dealing. | SIM
ply call the attention of the public to the in
crease of my business during the past twenty
five years.
Ladies' Should Order Now.
wish to call the attention of ladies, who
intend to have furs made to measure or alter
atoms and repairs, to place their orders now
The work can be done better than in the busy
season; then, too, since | have adopted the
plan of selling furs at small profits in order to
compete with European prices, it has attracted
a large trade from the metropolis and the
country, and, as | am very anxious to give
entire satisfaction, | would like to have ample
time to fill orders correctly, and repeat that
shall be pleased if ladies' will place their
orders at the earliest possible day.
Manufactures stock Ready.
have in stock the leading designs in re-
liable furs, which are ready for inspection |
make a specially of Russian Sable, and have
a large stock to select from; also all kinds of
furs. When parties prefer, they can have gar
ments made to order without extra charge.