| Silks | $15,000 |
|---|---|
| Dress goods | 6,000 |
| Muslins | 3,000 |
| Laces | 2,000 |
| Shawls | 2,500 |
| Suits | 1,000 |
| Calicoes | 1,500 |
| Velvets | 2,000 |
| Gloves | 1,000 |
| Furs | 1,000 |
| Hosiery | 600 |
| Boys' clothing | 700 |
| Notions | 600 |
| Embroideries | 1,000 |
| Carpets | 5,500 |
The total daily receipts average $60,000, and have been known to amount to $87,000.
Salaries of subordinate clerks range from $5 to $25 per week. The cash boys receive $5 per week. If not fined for misconduct they receive a reward of $1 per month, and a further reward of $5 at the end of each half year. They are promoted as fast as their conduct and vacancies in the force of salesmen will allow. The number of employés being so large, the proprietor is compelled to keep