188 
BULLETIN OF THE UNITED STATES FISH COMMISSION. 
“ The river and creeks freeze over in winter, bnt we have no information as to 
whether the bay itself freezes or not. The silver salmon had just commenced running 
at the time of our visit. At the upper end of the bay, and along the east bank of the 
estuary, is an Aleut village of about 40 barabaras, called in the native language 
Litnik (meaning summer residence.) The natives are attracted here by the facilities 
for obtaining an abundant supply of salmon and berries for winter use. At the time 
of our visit nearly all of the barabaras were occupied.” 
The following temiieratures were observed by Mr. Stone at Afognak : 
Date, 
Time. 
Bay. 
Air. 
Weather. 
Au-r. 30 
o 
49. 5 
o 
49.5 
V erj stormy and windy. 
Kaiu-storni. 
54. 5 
'1)0 
49.5 
52 
Do 
49.5 
Do 
47 
47.5 
47. 5 
Clear. 
■ Do 
56 
60 
Do 
0 p. m 
51. 5 
53 
49. 5 
47 
Do. 
Do 
53 
58 
Cloudy. 
Do. 
Do 
52 
53 
1 
Mr. Stone’s record at Litnik Eiver, September 1, follows : 
Date 
Time. 
Afognak 
Bay. 
Village. 
Eiver 
dam . 
Weather. 
10 a. m . . 
47. 5° 
49. 5° 
50° 
Clear. 
