Iron County register., 1899-08-03
HARTMAN EXPEDITION.
Return of the Scientific Party After
a Very Successful and En-
joyable Journey.
THE TRIP EXTENDED OVER 900 NILES.
Territory Never Before Visited by
Naturalists Observation-Disclosures
in Zoology, Geology and Ethnot-
Ogy Secured and Important Geo.
graphical knowledge Gained.

in Zoology, Geology and EtAnot-
ogy Secured and Important Goo
graphical knowledge Gained.
Seattle. Wash, July 31.-The Harri-
man Alaskan expedition returned on
the steamer George W. Elder. The
expedition, both from scientific and
pleasure point of view, was an entire
success.
Journey of Nine Thousand Miles.
A journey of over 5000 miles was
made. The party left Seattle May 81.
1t sailed northward through the inside
channel. stopping at Victoria, Wrangel
and Juneau, reaching Skaguay june 6.
From here the members of the expeai-
ton went over the White Pass to the
headwaters of the Yukon.
Made Good Use of Their Time.
Returning to Skaguay, they sailed
for Glacier bay, where several days
were spent studying the glaciers and
making collections. Sitka was visited
next day. Three days were spent c,1-
amining the old town, climbing some
of the neighboring mountains aud
making collections. From there the
party steamed to Yakutat bay, going
to the extreme head of the bay and eX-
amining and mapping the glaciers about
it. Several days were devoted to an
exploration of the little-known Prince
William sound, many of whose fiords
and mighty glaciers have never before
been seen.
Never Before Visited by Naturaiists.
Of
there, the party proceeded to Cook in
let, and later on its way westward
party of scientists was left at kullat
bay, North Kodiak islands, to make
collections on the Alaskan peninsula,
which up to that time had never been
! visited by naturalists. Kodiak and
| Wood island were then visited.
Pursued Westward Course.
From there the route was westward
via the Shumagen islands, where
party of naturalists was left until the
return of the vessel. Passing through
| Unimax pass into the Behring sea 10
| Unalaska and the Pribylof islands by
the way of Bogoslof volcano, and then
went into Plover bay, in Siberia. From
| Plover bay the party passed to Port
! Clarence, on American soil, and from
| there went to st. Lawrence island, on
| the way steaming around King island,
and later visiting Hall and ST. Mat
thew islands. returning to Seattle over
much the same route followed on the
journey northward.
Zoology, Geology and EthnOIogy.
| During almost the entire trip fine
weather was enjoyed. There was not
a single storm, and comparatively lit
tie rain or fog. The health of the
party was good throughout. Large
| collections were made of vetebrate and
invertebrate zoology, and in geology
and ethnology. Many birds and mann
mails hitherto rare were found in con-
siderable numbers, and it is altogether
probable that many new invertebrates
are included among the collections
made.
| important Geographical Results.
The geography results of the eSpe-
tl;tion are considerable and important.
New waters were entered and explored
and many new glaciers discovered,
studied and mapped. An extensive
ford, hitherto unknown, and a :;pIen-
did glacier running into it at it's head
|
expedition after Hartman.
Studying Rocks and Glaciers.
The geologists had many opportuni-
ties of studying the rocks and of inves-
tigating the action of glaciers. 1t was
found that most of the glaciers which
have hitherto been known and ex-
plored are retreating.
Little hunting was done, for the
time was chiefly devoted to the gather
ing of scientific material. Moreover,
the game at this season of the year is
usually found back from the coast.
Eskimos in Their Primitive State.
From Siberia, and also at Port Clar-
ence, the Eskimos were found in their
primitive condition, living in huts
made from the bones of whales and
covered with skins and travelling in
boats of skin. At Port Clarence a
great number of them had gathered
to meet whalers, which were lying
there awaiting the arrival of the sup
ply ship, then overdue.
Several of the whalers had already
provided themselves with natives and
with dogs for their long cruise into
the arctic.
original Plans Enlarged Upon.
The expedition visited all points as
originally planned, and in addition
made the trip through Behring sea to
Siberia, and was in all respects sue
cess. Several thousand photographs
were taken, and there will be a revela-
ton of magnificent scenery, even to
those who have seen the better-known
portions of Alaska.
Affected with tuberculosis.
Omaha, Neb., July 31.-A special to
the Bee from Fort Dodge, Ia, says:
For ten days past State Veterinary
Gibson has been here conducting dairy
tests for tuberculosis. Several herds