New-York tribune., 1901-02-03
c. G.. SHAYNE
Manufacturing Fur Merchant

After the holidays published the follsut,g 49,.
owing TO the large trade Of las: seaso, =
anticipating an increased business this vs,-
purchased largely OF fur skins re-engaeaa -.
experienced and many new skilled workr,.-
were continuously employed during the ,,,,,.u.~
On september lst had one OF the larrss, a..
most complete stocks OF thoroughly reliable s,..
IN the world. but on account Of the straet,s -
oition caused by the delay Of the railroad 49,
panS contractors TO complete the work wh,ch
they had undertaken. business was vir,v,n.'
suspended in September and Octohsr h,,, -
ing engaged workmen continued TO uanufa.,
ure right along. expecting seasonabla vr.,+..-
but we only had one week Of cold wsatba. a.
November "a busy one). and while Decsmh0-
was one OF the most prosperous / ever had ., a..
not make up for the loss Of the three previors
months
The holidays are over and I am overstocL.a
with manufactured goods more than S2sOooo
worth on hand, and proportionate anop,, :.
fur skins.
To carry the manufactured goods over n .r
other season would cost in storage. insurance
and help. $4,000. have decided to sell
ALASKA sEALsKIN Gondon dyedD ro4rs
n ne worId7 Is handsome and durable the best
$50 per garment less than former prices
RUSSIAN and HUDSON BAY SABLE
MUFFs, BOAS VICTORINEs MANTLEs. etc
-2Oeo discount
BIINK-IJrs discount.
PERSIAN LANIB-10qo discount
FOX, LYNX. MARTEN. CHINCHILIA stc
$50 to 2Oq5 discount
MEMS FUR-LINED OVERCOATS-15e, aIsc,,
SLEIGH and CARRIAGE ROBES-2Oes disc,t
FUR-LINED CIRCULARS MINK SEAr
ALASKA SABLE (skunk) CAPEs. TIGER
LEOPARD. BEAR RUGS $50 discount
Since the above announcement the people bava
responded far beyond my expectations TbA
public respect the statement of merchant Uho
adheres to facts; they know that when an
nounce to sell sealskin Coats $50 less than
former prices and Sabes 2Oes discount thai q,
is fact I had the largest January trade IN
the history Of my business: turned into cash
thousands OF dollars worth of furs which
would have been compelled to carry over had
not made the reduction and while l have LOST
the usual profit am thoroughly satisfied with
the business, because the goods are placed in thu
hands OF the best people of the Nation, the most
intelligent Of enlightened Americans. the class Of
people who appreciate good thing when thew
see II. Hundreds Of ladies' are now advertsinr
my goods. and l expect to be amply repaid for
any loss have sustained by the increased busi-
ness next season from the recommendations Of
a thoroughly satisfied lot Of customers.
NOTE do handle the imitation or undesirable.
substantial trade can be built up only By selns ila
re 6Sae goods d3 not sell blended or darkened Russian
chased that class Of goods elsewhere of their
mott!si shabby appearance after oeins worn time
ana ne Eenee PEOPLE s rot 5uyns that class OF zood
and The LsPsie dysd Persian Lamb. which retains
rs priS,ins ssae,y Tor years All fgrs sold by
and are less liable TO moths than improperly dressed
Looos Islands China and Northwest seals can b
s1rehased tor about half the priee of Alaska seals
tse,ien they wear OF al The edges. turn red and look
seal viii wear average fifteen years. and German
recently have ordered Persian Lamb garments altered -
This seasons style which sold ago. ana they
awarasa highest prizes for garmsnts Russian sabis
FOR use. All kinds
The temptation to which many merchants
yield Is to have something to advertise at lower
prices than their neighbors; they buy poor ma
teriaI. which is made up in the cheapest man
ner. oftentimes in sweat shops. and many furs
are offered for sale which ought not to be.
EVEN LATE IN THE SEASON A GOOD
ARTICLE CANNOT BE PURCHASED AT
THE PRICE OF A POOR ONE. am anxious
TO sell. and have marked my stock 70 the lowest
possible prices rather than carry over to an
other season
Have a large stock Of SABLE. OTTER, SEAL
and PERSIAN LAMB SKINS for garments 70
measure. desire to keep my skilled workmen
employed. They are willing TO work for less
wages. which enables me TO manufacture TO
order at lower prices than in the busy season.
II garments in stock do not fit they will be al
tered without extra charge,
42d St., between Broadway 8 9Th Ave.
The firm name carries the guarantees Of reliability.