New-York tribune., 1899-04-24
E. H. HARRIMANS EXPEDITION
SCIENTISTS, ARTISTS AND HUNTERS GOING
TO ALASKA AS HIS GUESTS.

One of the most remarkable expeditions Tor SCI
enthc purposes ever organized is soon TO leave
Seattle for Alaska. It's organizer Is Ed"ard H.
Hartman of this city. who has invited 10 accom-
pany him not only a large number OF scientists put
several artists and sportsmen as well. Plans nave
been under discussion Ior HohtHs' anu aie al ON'
perfected at this time.
Mr. Hartman has chartered a steamship. when
is to sail the latter part of May and VIII probably
not return until August. The vessel Will De fuliy
equipped with everything needed TO make the ex-
nedltion a success. There will be on board guides
hackers and bearers, tents, several naphthd
launches for river explorations, and instruments
for the use OF the scientists Small laboratories
will be fitted I'D that work may be prosecuted on
the ship The artists will take along complete out
fits TO meet any opportunities that may arise. Said
one OF them yesterday:
Our time in any one place VIII be so snort that
I don't expect to be able 10 do much serious work
I expect to do most of my work in water-colors
and quick sketches. l shall, however. taks every
thing along and if the chance offers shall be
prepared"
It is confidently expected by those interested that
discoveries of Prime Importance will result from
the expedition. A member Of the party seen yes
terday said: Mr. Hartman has taken every pains
to insure the success OF the trip. The men invited
mean serious work. We shall split up into several
parties that we may all accomplish what we set
out for The steamer will, of course, be at fixed
point; some place will be found where she can be
left in safety and from there We shall wander out
according to wishes. Mr. Hartman is doing
everything possible TO make the expedition as
nearly ideal as can be- We are going to take along
fishing tackle guns and hunting implements OF
all kinds for we expect to find some fine hunting
and fishing. The arrangements are necessarily
subject to change but as they now stand you
have them practically correct
Not all of those invited have decided TO go as yet
.-hn haVa
invitation or have expressed themselves as quite
certain to 60 are: c. Hart Merriam, scientific & ex-
pert of the department of zoology In the smith
sonian Institution; Or. William Haley Dali, the
conehoogis who mas been 70 AaSna Proesor
William Trelease director Of the Missouri botan-
ernment geoiogist; John Rowley taxidermist of the
American Museum Of Natural History IN TINS city
Professor Daniel g. Elliott, zooogist whose
specially is mammals, from the Field Columbian
| Museum Chicago; Professor Emerson, the geoio-
fleland stanford University; John MUIR. the well.
known scientist and writer Professor Pritcheti OF
OF the Department Of Agriculture; Charles keeler,
q q ae SeMSr Of and Of
Henry Gannett, topographer and rapher OF
as it stands at present The list Of artists includes
| K Swain clifford. Louis Agassiz Fuertes and h. s.
red 10 ao They are T B. Of Colo
| rado who is known TO be very desirous OF going,
Of New.York, VINO is away just~now; and has not
yet expressed his ipteaon Or tSn k9Gs Rgtherord M
| and Streum both experienced hunters, are mem
bers OF the expedition. DR.. Morris is 10 be the
| nhysician Mr. Crinne is interested In the Indians
| and will probably study those Of Alaska. Mr.. Har-
riman will also take his family.
| The list OF guests is far from complete and Ii
daily growing Probably thirty viii start from
this side OF the continent They VII go 20 al seou W
route by other guests ~. ro,,,. - b. ,oI.n ,u
| be c.e inside passage 70 Sitka from there Il
| Cooks Inlet and around Kadak Island.
| AS will be seen from the lis. given, great many
branches OF scientific research will be represented
! and much new knowledge of Alaska is sure TO b'
! added 10 the present store. As the Government
| and all sections Of the country will have repre-
| sen.atves the expedition is certain 10 be OF Ma
| tional importance II would be difficult wlthou
exact information 10 estimate the cost OF such AZ
| undertaking and Mr.. Hartman and his frlend
decline TO talk about it, Whatever the amount VII
| be IL must be enormous