Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-10-27
A Notable Event.


was revelation to many people who
have not been keeping close eye on
the rapid development: of our town.
1t is not only in street grading and
permanent buildings that it is forg-
ing ahead, but it is improved methods
in up to-date appliances that some
of our business men are showing
their mettle. Notwithstanding in
clement weather, the immense store
was thronged with delighted people,
and the interior, on the three floors,
resembled the throngs sometimes
seen at popular fairs, where for the
time being, a season OF unalloyed
pleasure prevaileS.
The main features of the fine build
ing were adequately described in the
circular of invitation published by
US in our last issue, and it only re-
mains to note the ready adaptation
of the people to the many methods
and cOnveniences secured by Mr..
hoffman to open business fully ten
years ahead of the town.
The first of these was the revolv-
ing suit case, by which a thousand
complete suits of clothing can be
readily displayed and thoroughly ex-
amined, without removing them from
their holders simply by revolving
sections. 1t is AZ feet in length and
six feet wide. one of the first con-
structed by the patentees, in Michi-
gan less three months ago. 1t occu-
pies the front in the right hand part
of the first floor. This is, however,
but one of the many unique cabinets
of modern design which are placed
without crowding the immense stock
of goods on sale. This method OF
taking care Of merchandise, makes it
easily found, facilitates exposition
and keep the goods dust proof and
from becoming shop-worn. Autumn
leaves very happily entered into the
means of decoration. and nothing
could have served the purpose better.
An adaptation Of the switchback
principle on railroads, is probably
the first one used in stores. 1t
extends the full width OF the rear of
the store. BY means OF a number Of
easy inclines, those who dread the
stairs are enabled to ascend to any
story and wheel their baby carts
without trouble or serious labor.
If something still easier, but with
not all these conveniences, is desired,
a combination passenger and fire light
elevator. is another safety device.
The upper story is devoted to the
classified.cost tables for the thousand
and-one articles that in other stores
you must waste breath in asking for
with the probability of disappoint-
ment from limited stock.
The building occupies q whole lot
60 by 120 feet, with an annex used
for elevator, heating and comfort
rooms. at all times for use especially
oflady visitors.
Another Of the unique character
istics ID ITO feet OF plate glass show
windows, on the front and south
sides extending the whole length,
light for the interior being supplied
by six-foot transom also extending
the whole length and width of the
building. It's utilized by q display of
choice fabrics and goods that delight
the ladies' eyes.
Tho building is heated by the hot
water system, and the temperature is
kept at an even and steady heat at
oil seasons Of the year by a thorough
plan for ventilation. When you want
anything in q well-appointed store.
do not fail to make it the occasion
for . visit to this palatial store house
Of utilities.