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CHAPTER III.

Silks$15,000
Dress goods6,000
Muslins3,000
Laces2,000
Shawls2,500
Suits1,000
Calicoes1,500
Velvets2,000
Gloves1,000
Furs1,000
Hosiery600
Boys' clothing700
Notions600
Embroideries1,000
Carpets5,500

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

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