The squirrels themselves are caught in Kalgan and Ta Lin and during extremely cold periods in Kirin. Because of their scarcity and the disruption of communications their prices are higher than usual. Contrary to public belief these little animals are not shot by the hunters, who spread nets to ensnare them. Often there are between 100 and 500 squirrels in ore catch.
Fox furs come from the northeast; north-west, Shansi and Kansu, but ìt is admitted by Shanghai merchants that the best ones hail from Soviet Russia. These furs are popular among the Chinese, who like to use them to make coats and gowns. The best fur comes from the leg of the fox, this being yellow, pink or white in colour, and in price it range from $100 to $200. Russian foxes range from $200 to $1,000.
In China, however, it is the mink fur which is exported more than others. Skins from this small animal ere bought by merchants in large quantities and often are dyed to resemble sable, prices of which ange from $1000 to $5000. Imitation sable, too, is expensive, coats made from the fur ranging from $500 to $2,000.
Settlement Police yesterday afternoon were conducting enquiries into the sudden death of Mr. K. Koslow-
57 years old Polish citizen, well-known to many Shanghai re: dents as the owner of Jan's Beauty Parlour of 1149 Bubbling Well Road.
Mr. Koslowsky was discovered by a customer, entering his shop shortly after 12.30 p.m., lying face downwards on the floor. The police were summoned immediately and the man was removed to the Country Hospital where he was pronounced dead upon arrival. It is believed that his death was due to natural causes.
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