The evening times., 1898-09-28
THOUSANDS VIEWED IT.
Snks a COmpany's Greater Store
steps From Behind the Veil OF
Preparation.

1t has been just thirty days since Mr.
Emmons S. Smith gave TO Messrs. Saks
& Co. possession OF his building, under
lease for term of years. and the trans
formation that has taken place In a short
month tells of hard work and constant
hustle-traits for which Saks & Co. are
noted. What were two big stores is now
one immense business block, with some
thing like fifty departments, each as big
and as complete as a store; all under one
roof and one management. This is what
the public is invited to see.
On all sides yesterday the comments
heard were most fattering and compli-
mentary. Everybody seemed pleased with
what they saw, and to appreciate that
every effort has been made to extend
shopping facilities to the point of perfec-
tion. II is modern store in every way,
brought up to the very minute of con-
venience. 1t possesses many new features
of service, and with the variety of de-
partments the family shopping errand
can be- begun and ended 10 the fullest
satisfaction and best advantage right
here.
The policy of the new store isn't to be
changed. I'VE have merely stretched out
! our arms and broadened our facilities, -
said Mr. Saks. There's to be no devia-
| ton from the methods that have brought
! US our success. We're going 10 sail on
| in the deepest channel of quality, and
! not venture inshore on the shoals of
| cheapness. You know; there is a big
| sign around on the Seventh Stree, front
| of our building which reads: Our prices
! are lower for similar qualities than any
! house in the United States When that
| sign was put up. over a dozen years ago,
| it was true-is true today, and IL is up
| to stay. We don't let that word quality
get out of our minds nor be absent from
| our actions for a single instant The
| immense outlet We have for merchandise
| enables us 10 buy in enormous quanti-
| ties, availing ourselves of the very best
| discounts accorded to cash purchases In
that way we shall be enabled TO quote
| lowest prices for the most reliable
| goods"
The departments located in the eastern
section, which is the Saks Building prop.
er. are practically the same as heretofore
The mems furnishing, hats, mems. WON
ems shoe departments and sporting goods
are on the first floor; the ladies suits
wraps and furs and the millinery are or
the second floor; the entire third floor and
the IL" are devoted to mems ready-to-
wear clothing; on the fourth floor the
boys clothing, boys furnishings. tailor.
ing and livery departments and the gen.
eral and private offices of the firm.
In the western section, which was the
Smith Building, are most of the new de-
partmentS, and the space allotted to them
has been chosen with the greatest regart
for the convenience of the public.
On the first floor are the silks black
and fancy dress goods. velvets, Innings
jewelry, ladies hosiery, gloves, knit un
derwear handkerchiefs, laces umbrellas
stationery, notions druggists sundries
souvenirs ladies' haberdashery On thi:
floor is the bureau of information On the
second floor are the muslin underwear
art and corset departments; the house
hold linens embroiderieS tea gowns. in
fants wears, wrappers, etc. On the thirt
floor is the chinaware, glassware, house
furnishings and kitchen utensils, bric-a
brac, fine art objects and plated silver
ware. The fourth floor is given up to tn,
picture, toy and athletic departments Or
the fifth floor are the domestics. uphol
sterings, lace curtains, window shades
blankets, bed spreads, brass BEDS ma
tresses, etc. On the top floor of boti
buildings are the work rooms, examinin,
rooms, and reserve stock rooms. Fou
fast elevators bring the upper floor
within quick reach, and broad aisles ant
wide arches add to the ease and comfor
of what is sure to be busy store.
A good test was given their faoilitie
for handling big crowds today, whel
thousands of people streamed in the diff
ferent entrances and made tour of in
spection of the store; and proved the ap
| pointments to be perfect.