Our Reporter Visits A Clothier

Sauntering up Main Btreet the othei Öay our reporter'a attentton was bo attracted by the buatle of liveliness around the beautiful store of Llttle Mack, the Kiag Clothier'a establishnipnt, tluit he was constrained to enter and enquire the cause, believing rnaterial could be collected with whieh to prepare a contribution to out columna. Catehing a glimpse of the proprietor's form he sought an interview, the result of which our readers are welconie to. Reporter- Little Mack, 1 believe? Little Mack - Yes sir. Rep. - Observing a particularly lively soene in and around your establishment, I desire to enquire the meaning of it. Little Mack- It is nothing unusual, L assure you. Ourtrade is pretty brisk just now and the people you see are simply making purchases and enjoyiug the advantage I l.ave been offering in your columns. Rep.- But isn't your business remarkably good for these times? You are, it would seem, especially favored. L. M. - Possibly so. I know no stone lias been left unturned to bring about the result you see bef ore you. Rep.- What reason do you assign for your success? L. M.- Well, there are rnany reasons. In the tirst place the people actually need clothing; secondly, woolen goods, you know, have been far belowthe cost of production, I could not resist the temptation to buy an immense stock as an investment. Manufacturera required cash to meet maturing paper and their commission houses offered me for cash goods that can not now be be secured except at advanced prices. Rep. - But yon are the practical gainer tlien. What creates the great demandV L. M.- I was coming to that. Xo, I am not a gainer except I am enjoying advantages over other dealers. The ;ain is shared with our customers, they are enabled to buy clothing of me at lower prices than ever before. The reputation I have gained on this single speculation has converted all customers into walking advertisements of my house. They do not hesitate to speak words of praise because they have been allowed to particípate in the hit made. I am repeatedly turning my purchases into cash and though the profits are mail on each sale, the aggregate will be entirely satisfactory. Rep. - I observe a great many boys in the throng. L. M, - Yes, I have a department especially for boys of all ages, also a large stock to. tit the fat and lean men. I propose to clothe all whe buy of me in suits that fit them. Rep.- lo you make clothing to order? Ij. M. - O, yes. I have the finest assortment of cloths in the west, and one of the best cutters I could find, also coat makers that can not be beat. I warrant a perfect fit in every case. The best class of citizens of the town get their clothes made by me. I can sell better clothes at lower prices than any one in the city. Rep.- I suppose you also have a stock of gent's furnishing goods? L. M.- Yes; a very fine assortment I assure you. Shirts of the best make. Neekwear of all the latest styles. In fact everything of this kind of goods can be found in my stock. Rep.- I am greatly obliged for your attention. L. Al.- Xot atall,.sir; it is my biisi ness to-be eivil. Come again. Rep. - I see now why you have such good success in your business. Good day.