Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-10-08

wv anu Nchl dSuOTe DeIOfe break
tast. The coast here rises
suddenly to an altitude OF
1000 feet and is crowned with an ice
cap. 1t is picturesque enough. Large
bays, blue glacial walls and prominent
headlands offer pleasing variety, but
1t is much like the coast of all Green.
land.
1t had, however, the tremendous ad.
vantages of a southern exposure and
rocks, providing resting place for the
little aux in millions. These little
birds darted from the cliff to the sea
Rather rich grassy yerdure also offer.
ed an oasis for the arctic hare. while
the blue fox found life easy here for
he could ill his winter den with fat
feathered creatures.
AS we approached the shore 10 men,
women, 81 children and 100 dogs
came out to meet us. count the chill
dren and dogs, for they are equally
important in Eskimo economy. The
latter are by far the most important to
the average Caucasian in the arctic.
Only small game had fallen to the
Eskimos' lot, but they were eager to
venture out with us after big game.
At last Mr.. Bradley had found a suit
able retinue of native guides and we
were not long in arranging compact.
Free passage, the good graces of the
cook and knife each were to be their
pay. A caribou hunt was not suffi-
GENTLY novel TO merit return to
Olrick's Bay, where intelligent effort
is always rewarded. but 1t was hoped
we might get hunt ut KoOkaan, near
the head Of Robertson Bay
Setting Sail For Etah.
This venture, however, failed, though
1t gave us an interesting chase about
dangerous waters in violent gale.
We returned TO the igloo to do homing,
paid off our guides, made presents TO
their women and children and set sail
for Etah.
Clearing weather after the storm af-
forded delightful yachting weather. A
fairly strong offshore wind filled the
big wings Of canvas. The cool air was
bracing, while the bright sun threw
glittrring smiles from slant to slant.
The seumen forward sang Of the de-
lights of fisher folk.
a photograph sent music, classical
and otherwise. into the arctic air from
the cabins. At table there was kind
of continuous performance with
steady hand and receptive stomach.
During two days Of stormy discom-
fort several important meals had been
willingly missed. But in the arctic
food accounts must be squared as
quickly as possible.
On the following morning we passed
Cape Alexander and entered Smith
sound. Half gale came from the sea,
and we entered Foulke ford. The
town of Etah was composed OF four
tents. which for this season had been
pitched beside a small stream just IN
side of the first projecting point on the
north shores.
Inside this point there was sheitered
water to land the Eskimos' kayaks.
II also made good harbor for the
Yacht II Is possible in favorable sea
8 sons to push through Smith sounu'
over Kane basin, into Kennedy chan
mel, but the experiment is always at
the risk of the vessel.
There was no special reason TOT US 70
hazard life; therefore the yacht was
here prepared for the return voyage.
This was to consume several days, ana
we sought to occupy the time IN OK
ploration and sport.
Much Game at Etsh.
The vicinity Of Etah is notable as
the stamping ground OF Dr. Kane anu
DR. HAYES in the middle OF the last
century. There were no unexploreu
spots in the neighborhood' put tnere
was good deal Of game near.
Far beyond, along the inlann zee
wero caribou. but we preferred TO con-
fine cur exploration to the seasnore.
The bay waters were alive wl'n
elder ducks and guillemots, while lus'
outside walrus dared us to venture on
an omen contest on the wind swep'
seas. - ohoso and
After ambitions for the chase anu
iocol axnloration were satisneu We
, ,V told that the people of Annootok'
rvenry-uve miles to the north would
be glad to see us. Here was tne