Evening star., 1901-10-26

Close by the captain had erected a granite
shaft, which had been presented to him by
the Duke of the Abruzzi as memorial to
the unfortunate men of his party. Posted
next to the message from Captain Stok-
ken was another notice, which had been
almost entirely oblterated by recent rains
With considerable difficulty l made out:
"Flithjof August 8, 1901
Bell Island Champ"
A Cheering Message.
Here was just the information we wanted
though there was not much of it. fur
ther search discovered letters from the
Frithjof party in a bottle which had been
fastened to a flagstaff. We learned that the
Frithjof had called at Cape Flora on Au-
gust II and again on the 18TH and then
had proceeded to Etheridge Island. 1t took
us two days to catch up with the supply
ship, and when we came upon her she was
lying quietly in the shelter of McClintock
Island. Cheer after cheer went up from
both ships when were close enough To-
gether to exchange greetings. Both partleS
felt that the first great strain was over.
There had been a possibility, of course
that the meeting could not be erected
though we had felt sure enough OF our
plans to take the chances.
With our two ships we determined TO
make our way at once to Markham sound,
in order, if possible, to establish our nrst
station at Cape Trieste. AS nave already
explained however, circumstances led us to
delay as possible, our supplies and equip
ment were put ashore. The landing OF the
dogs was, perhaps, the most difficult task,
as they had to be taken into the smali
boats in small lots chained together. AS
each boat neared the shore the dogs Jumped
about so eagerly that We were IN constant
danger of capsizing and several OF the AMI
mails fell overheard, causing no niue eA-
citement and trouble before we could get
them inboard again Before all Of the dogs
were ashore the tide started to run out,
and three of our small boats containing
several men and nearly 100 dogs were car
ried rapidly out away from the ships and
the shore The Frithjof, seeing the danger,
quickly lifted her anchor and soon over
took the drifting boats, but not before the
occupants were beginning to fear as to the
result. 1t did not take long to get our
camp into business-like shape. The dogs
We're fastened along drift of snow in
order that they might quench their thirst
while we made ready their quarters Our
portable houses were put up in a few MIN
utes, and about these, as we'll as in nearby
buildings, were piled our provisions.
In Ziegler's Honor.
We have named our first home Camp
Ziegler, in honor of Mr.. William zieger,
whose generous support and substantial
backing have made possible our expedition.
In addition to the very heavy cargoes OF
supplies which both of our vessels brought
tons of bear and walrus meat, as well as
many skins, which will make our winter
quarters more comfortable. l have not yet
deemed it necessary to put the members OF
the party on rations in anything, though
the stewards have restricted the use Of
scme of the more necessary articles. "Ot
the forty-two members less than one-half
use tobacco and most of these indulge very
moderately On board the America we
have installed an electric light plant so
that lamps and candles need not be used
thus lessening the danger of fire, as we'll as
avoiding the consumption of the necessary
oxygen in the air. Amusements of all kinds
We shall have during the winter months,
and every day, unless it is impossible to
get outside, our scientific work will be car
ried on. Already we have accomplished
much in this line.
The part which the Frithjof had to take
in our expedition will have been completed
before this account of our experiences Is
published. She leaves us today, bearing
with her our farewell messages to civiliza-
ton. For we shall be entirely cut off from
the world when she sails. We have adopt
ed for our motto, 1--WE will stand by the
flag and We hope to stand by it planted
on the northern extremity of our planet