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U. S. BUREAU OF FISHERIES 



PAYMENTS FOR TAKING FUR-SEAL SKINS 



For their work in connection with the taking, curing, and shipping 

 of fur-seal skins the resident natives of the Pribilof Islands are paid 

 cash at a flat rate of 75 cents for each sealskin taken. The payments 

 are distributed among the men and boys taking part in the work in 

 accordance with the rated ability and skill of each. The persons 

 -entitled to this compensation are divided into classes, the individuals 

 in each class receiving equal amounts. In addition, small bonuses 

 in cash are allowed for special work in connection with the sealing 

 operations. Payments were made as shown below. 



St. Paul Island. — For the 39,964 skins taken on St. Paul Island 

 the sum of $29,973 was paid and in addition a total of $100 was al- 

 lowed two foremen for special services, $50 for a cook, and $140 for 

 seven mess attendants. A statement of the earnings follows: 



Payments to St. Paul Island natives for taking fur-seal skins, calendar year 1931 



St. George Island. — For the 9,560 sealskins taken on St. George 

 Island the sum of $7,170 was paid and in addition a total of $100 was 

 allowed two foremen for special services. A statement of the earn- 

 ings follows: 



Payments to St. George Island 7iatives for taking fui'-seal skins, calendar year 1931 



PAYMENTS FOR TAKING FOX SKINS 



The natives are paid $5 in cash for each fox skin taken on the 

 Pribilof Islands. For the season of 1930-31 these payments amounted 

 to $1,175 for the 235 skins taken on St. Paul Island and $3,400 for 

 the 680 taken on St. George Island, a total of $4,575. 



