Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-02

courage and the endurance to brave the
rough waters Of the Ohio and Mississippi at
this time of the year.
Moccasins Are Like Canoes.
The moccasins worn by Prof Oldrieve as
he walks on the water resemble small
canoes They are made of cedar. are three
and a half feet long by six inches wide
and the depth is the same as the width. At
the bottom. sides and heel they are per-
fectly square and are slightly pointed at
the toe like a canoe or wooden shoe. Near
the center is the receptacle for the feet
The professor before donning the moccasins
encases his feet in heavy rubber boots
which reach to the thighs. thus protecting
his legs from the water, and after placing
his feet in the moccasins, which fit tight
he lashes over the boots rubber bandage
which practically makes the moccasins
water-tight, although at times he says
water gets into them. BY the agreement
OF the wager he is permitted TO go to the
boat and empty the water from the shoes.
AS he walks on the water the moccasins
sink below the surface a distance of three
or four inches and he propels himself with
a stroking motion something like skating,
although It is evident that II requires a
great deal more exertion than to skate. The
walker while at work somewhat resembles
a man fioundering along in mud from which
he is unable 70 entirely lift his feet II is
evident that the wave walking requires
great exertion and the walker when he
passed the falls of the Ohio was already
beginning TO show the effects of the IA
tigue although he had been out on his
novel journey but fve days. He complained
OF rheumatism and when ON account OF the
dfaoh ~ he olf Io,t oh. fHoN a.
part of his equipment and travels a short
distance in advance Of the walker the party
was compelled to lay up I'm Louisville he
complained OF being very tired. but hoped
with practice 10 overcome this feeling
The professor walks from daylight until
dark and at night the party occupies the
launch. which Is manned by A. L. Maiden
of Cincinnati. pilot, and Arthur James, also
of that city, who is the engineer OF the
launch. E. ]. Weatherton of Louisville,
who is the hacker of the expedition, usually
accompanies the party and is a member
of the gasoline boat family. and Edward
Williams OF Boston, who is the representa-
tive OF Alfred Woods, a Boston sporting
man who has wagered $500 that the feat
of Prof Oldrieve cannot be successfully
performed, often visits them. Mr.. Williams
keeps near the party and is liable TO DROP
in on them at any time.
On Sunday, January g. Prof oldrIeve's
trip came near ending seriously for himself
and party while going over the falls OF the
Ohio near New Albany. Oldrieve walking
and Mrs. Oldrieve in her skin. and the
launch. were all carried by the swift cur.
rent over the falls The members Of the
party escaped injury from the mishap, hut
the launch was damaged to the extent that
Il had TO be repaired before It could proceed
and delay Of twenty-four hours was
caused. Every member of the party Is
thoroughly accustomed to the water and
the thrilling experience OF being carried
over the rapids by the current. which
would have struck terror to the hearts OF {
novice, was regarded by them as an Incl
dent hardly worthy OF mention. although
Prof. oldrisve admitted that It was a some.
what thrilling experience, As at a terrins