The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-11-04
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on hurried missions.
Entering Inglefield Gulf,
The wind was light. bur the engines
pulled us along M pace just fast
enough to allow us to enjoy the superb
surroundings In the afternoon we
were well into lngle6eld gulf. and near
Ittiblu there was a strong head wind
and enough ice about to engage the
eye of the lookout.
We aimed here TO secure Eskimo
guides and with them seek caribou in
Olricks bay While the yacht was
tacking for favorable berth in the
drift off kanga the launch WAS low
cred and we sought 10 interview the
Eskimos of Ittihu There were only
one woman. u few children and about
a score of dogs AZ the place. The wo-
man talked quickly and explained al
some length that her husband and
others were away on caribon hunt
and she told us without leading Ques
ton the news of the tribe for a year.
After gasping for breath like a smoth
cred seal. she began with news of pre-
vious years and a history of the for
gotten ages We started back for the
launch. and she invited herself to the
pleasure of our company to the beach.
An Eskimo Trade.
We had only gone few steps before
1t occurred TO her that she was in need
Of something Would we not give her
few boxes OF matches in exchange
for narwhal tusk? We would be de-
lighted. said Mr.. Bradley. and hand
full of sweets went with the bargain
Her boy brought down two ivory
tusks. each eight feet in length. The
two were worth SEQ
Had we knife to spare? Yes. and
a tin spoon was also given just TO
show that we were liberal.
The yacht was headed northward
across lngle6eld gulf. 1t is necessary
for deep sea craft TO give karnah a
wide berth. There Were hprgs enough
about to hold the water down. though
an occasional sea rose with sieken-
ing thump.
The launch towed the dory. Of which
Nance aud her children were the only
occupants.
Karnah was to be her future home
locate lkwa, but there was not man
In town. Five women. fifteen children
and forty-hve dogs came out to meet |
US. The men were on hunting cam
paign. and their location was not ex-
actly known.
Attahtungwah. Names rival. a fat
creature. stood on a useful |
stone, where we chose 10 land. and did |
not accommodate us with footing on
he same platform.
A Thrifty Eskimo Camp.
There were i've sealskin tents pitch
ID among the powders of glacial
stream. An immense quantity of mar
whal meat was placed on the rocks
Ind stones to dry. Skins were stretch
ID on the grass, aud Il general air of
hrift was shown about the place.
Bundles OF sealskins, packages of
,elts and much ivory we're brought out
o trade and establish friendly inter-
curse. We gave them sugar. tobacco
nd ammunition III quantities to suit
heir own estimate of value.
The fat woman entered her tent. and
We saw no more of her during our
tay. for she did not venture to trade
IS Gid the others. Nance was kindly
reated by the other village folk. and a
'ot steaming with oily meat was soon
erved in her honor. We were cor
tally invited to partake of the feast,
ut had convenient excuse. JUST hav-
ny finished meal.
Would we not place ourselves at :
ase aud stay for day or two. as their
usbands would soon return. We were !