BEAUTIFUL AND CURIOUS BIRDS NOW BEING DESTROYED FOR THE FEATHER TRADE—(I)
| Belted Kingfisher | Greater Bird of Paradise | |
| Victoria Crowned Pigeon | Common Tern | |
| Superb Calliste | Cock of the Rock |
The law is in effect; and the aigrette business is dead in this state. Have any operatives starved, or been thrown out of employment? We have heard of none. They are now at work making very pretty hat ornaments of silk and ribbons, and gauze and lace; and "They are wearing them."
1600 HUMMINGBIRD SKINS AT 2 CENTS EACH!