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The gold leaf., 1909-10-28
FOURTH INSTALLMENT.

0N snowshoes and with spread
legs led the way The sleG5
" with light loads followed. The
surface vibrated as we moved
along, but the spiked handle Of the ice
Ak did not easily pass through. For
about two miles we wa1ed with an
easy tread and considerable anxiety,
but we had all been on similar ice be-
fore and we knew that with a ready
line and careful watchfulness there
was no great danger. A cold bath,
however, In that temperature forty
degrees below, could have had some
serious consequences. In two crossings
all our supplies were safely landed on
the north shores, and from there the
lead had a more picturesque effect.
For time this huge separation in
the pack was Il mystery to me. At
first sight there seemed to be no good
reason for it's existence. Peary had
found n similar break north of Robe
son channel. 1t seemed likely that
what we saw was an extension of the
same lead following at q distance the
general trend of the northernmosl ,.tnd
extension.
This is precisely what one finds on
smaller scale wherever two ice packs
come together. Here we have the pack
of the central polar sea meeting the
land ice. The movement of the land
pack Is intermittent and usually along
the coast. The shadows, grounded ice
and projecting points interfere with Il
steady drift. The movement of the
central pack is quite constant and al
most in every direction.
The tides, the currents and the
winds each give momentum to the
floating mass. This lead is the break
ing line between the two bodies of ice.
1t widens as the pack separates, mar
rows or widens with an easterly or
westerly drift, according to the pres
sure Of the central pick. Early in
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The tea. an hour in making, was now
ready. and we rose on elbows to take
ii. Under the influence of the warm
drink the fur coat with its mask OF ice
was removed. Next the shirt, with its
ring Of ice about the waist, comes of.
giving the last sense of shivers. Push
ing farther into the bag. the hood was
pulled over the face. and we were lost
to the world of ice.
The warm sense of mental and phys
ical pleasure which follows is all in.
tersting study. The movement of 9TH
ers. the sting of the air. the noise of
torturing winds. the binding rays of
a heatless sun. the pains OF driving
SHOWS and all the bitter elements were
absent The mind. freed Of the agita-
ton Of frost, wandered to home and
better times under these peculiar cir
cumstances; there comes 4 pleasing
sense with the touch Of ones OWL,
warm skin. while the companionship
of the arms and legs. freed OF their
cumbersome furs. makes new dis
covery in the art Of getting next to
oneself.
In the Heart ct a Storm.
On March q it blew half gale 1T
night, but at noon on the following
day the wind eased. The bright sun
and rising temperature were too
tempting to remain quiescent. and.
though the west was still darkened by
threatening clouds. the dogs We're put
to the sleds and of they went among
the wind swept hHnEloeks., We had
not gone many miles before the. first
rush Of storm strucl, us.
Throwing ourselves over the sleds,
we waited the passing Of the icy blast
There was no suitable snow near, to
begin the erection Of shelter, but a
area for camp. and to this we hoped
to take ourselves after few mo-
ments' rest. The squall soon spent its
force. and In the wind which followed
good progress was, made without suf
fering severely. The temperature was
il degrees Dp,ow zero F. and the ba-
rometer 29CJ.
Once in moving order. the drivers re-
quired very little encouragement to
prOlong the effort to fair days
march in spite Of the weather AS
the sun settled il, the western gloom
the wind ill..re.'sad its fury and forced
us into CAMP. ,:;.forc the gloom was
finished Sisaly. as;piny wind BRUSH
q: tie nummochs and piled up the
snow in large dunes like the sands of
home shores.
The snow house was not cemented
with water. The tone of the wind DIG
not seem to Indicate danger, and. fur
thermore, we were beginning to real
ize the great need of fuel economy
We therefore did not deem it pru-
dent to use Oil for the fire to melt
snow. except to quench thirst.
Not particularly anxious about the
outcome Of the storm and with senses
blunted by overwork and benumbed
with cold, we sought the comfort OF
the bags.
Buried Under the Snow.
Awakened in the course of a few
hours by drifts of snow about our feet
it was noted that the wind had bur
rowed holes in the weak spots through
the snow wall. Still. we were bound
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the season when the pack is little Gre
vassed and not elastic it is probably
wide; later, as the entire sea of ice
becomes active, it may disappear or
shift to line nearer the land.
New Ice Stops Drift.
In low temperature new ice forms
rapidly, and this offers an obstruction
to the drift of the old ice. AS the
heavy central Ice is pressed against
the unyielding land pack the small icn
Is ground up. and even heavy foes are
crushed. This reduced mass of small
ice is pasted and cemented along the
shores of the big lead, leaving broad
band Of troublesome surface as a seri-
GUS barrier to sled travel. 1t seems
quite likely that this lead or 4 condi-
ton similar to 1t, extends entirely
around the polar sea as buffer be-
tween the land and the middle pack
With the big lead and its many pos
sihilities for troublesome delay behind
course was set TO reach the eighty
fifth parallel on the ninety seventh
meridian. What little movement was
noted on the ice had been easterly,
and to allow for this drift we aimed
to keep n line slightly west of the
pole.
The wind was not a troublesome fac
tor as we forged along for the first day
over this central pack. After run o.
eleven hours the pedometer registered
twenty-three miles. but we had taken
ZigZag course and therefore only
placed seventeen miles to our credit
The night was beautiful. The sun
sank into purple haze. and soon there
appeared three suns in priSmatic col
ors. and these soon settled into the
frozen sea. During the night Il mar
row band Of orange frightened the
northern skies. while the pack surface
glowed In magnificent shades of violet
and lilac and pale purple blue.
Land Clouds Still Visible.
Satisfactory observations at noon on
March n gave our position as latitude
So degrees 81 minutes. longitude gf
degrees - minutes. The land clouds
OF Grant Land were stilt visible. and
low banl- of mist in the west occa-
sionally bri%htened, Offering an outline
suggestive of land This we believed
10 be Crocker Land. but mist persist
entlt screened the horizon and did net
offer IN opportunity to study the con
tour.
Until ,nitIay the time was used f.
observations and = study of the laIa'
conditions. The dogs shifted the air as
II scenting game, but after diligent
search one seal blowhole was found
and an old bear track, but no alga or
other small life was detected in the
water of the crevices. At the big lead
q few algae were gathered. but here
the sea was sterile. The signs Of seal
and bear, however, were encouraging
for possible food supply. In return.
ing the season would be more adyanc
ed, and the life might move north
ward. thus permitting an extension of
the time allowance of our rations.
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Though the heat Of the sun was
barely felt, its rays began to pierce
the eye with painful effects. The
bright light, being reflected from the
spotless surface Of the storm driven
SHOWS, could not long be endured even
by the Eskimos without some protec-
ton. The amber colored goggles that
we had made at Annootok from the
glass Of the Photographic supplies now
proved a priceless discovery. They
effectually removed one of the greatest
tormentS TO arctic travel.
The darkened or smoky glasses. blue
glasses and ordinary automobile Cog
giles had all been tried with Indifferent
results. They failed for one reason or
arOther. mostly because Of an 1nsuf-
ficicnt range of vision or faulty con-
strlction, making it Impossible to pro-
ceed more than a few minutes without
removing the accumulated cOEdensa-
ton.
Relief In Amber Glasses.
This trouble was entirely eliminated
in our goggles The amber glass
screened only the active rays which
injure the eye, but did not interfere
with the range of vision. Indeed. the
eye. relieved of the snow glare. was
better enabled to see distant objects
than through 1ieldglasses. 1t is fire.
quently most difficult to detect icy
Irregularities on cloudy days. The
amber glass also dispelS this trouble
perfectly, enabling the eye to scare:
carefully every nook and crevi>c
through the vague incandescencc
which blinds the observer in haZy
weather. The amber glass therefor
reduces not the quantity of light. as
DO smoky glasses, but the quality.
We were not only relieved of the paiI
and fatigue of snow glare. but the
amber color gave Il touch of cheer am
warmth to our chilled horizon of blues
SO thoroughly were we in love with
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houses, and in sheer exhaustion we
bivouacked in the lee Of hummocks.
Here the overworked body called for
sleep, but the mind refused to close the
eye.
In LifeIess World.
There was a weird attraction in the
anomaly Of our surroundings which
aroused the spirits. We had passed
beyond the range Of all life. For
many days we had not seen a sugges-
ton Of animated nature. There were
no longer footprints to indicate other
life; no breath spouts escaped from
the frosted bosom Of the sea.
Even the sea algae of the surface
waters were no longer detected. We
were alone. all alone. in a lifeless
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not to be cheated out Of a few hours
sleep, and with one eye open we turned
over. Later 1 was awakened by fall
ing snow blocks.
Forcing N! head out Of the ice in
cased hood, l saw that the dome had
been swept away and that we were
being buried under q dangerous weight
of snow. In some way I had tossed
about sufficiently during sleep to Keep
OH top of the accommodating drift, but
my companions were out of sight and
did not respond to loud call.
After little search 4 blowhole was
located. and in response to another call
came Eskimo shouts. Violent efforts
were made to free their bags, but the
snow settled on them tighter with each
tussle.
I was surprised few moments later
as was digging their breathing place
open to feel them burrowing through
the snow. They had entered the bag
without undressing and half emerged
with shirt and pants on, but without
feet.
After.a little more digging their boots
"<it "ht"Nf!tu anu tnen, with pro-
terted feet. the bag was freed and
pla ed on the side of the igloo. Inta
1t the bo:s crent ia full dress. except
ccats. I rolled out to their side in nv
bag.
Move en- Refreshed.
The air came in Kissing sposts, like
jets OF steam from an engine, but soon
after noon of the Doth the ice under
our heads frightened. 1t became DOS
sibe to breathe without being choked
with floating crystals. and as the ice
about the fa "ial furs was broken a Ii,
tie blue WAS detected in the west.
The dogs were freed of snow entsns
clements ard fed. and shelter was
maue III which TO melt SNOW and make
tea. double ration was eaten. and
theE the sheds began to move again. =
Soon the sun burst through the ser,
aratinS clouds and raised icy spires II
towers Of glitter. The wind then ceased
entirely. and scene OF crystal glory
was laid over the storm swept fields.
With fC:l StoEna,ls, fair weather and
a much needed rest, we moved with In.
spirations anew. Indeed, we felt re-,
freshe'l as one does after a cold bath.
The pack had been much disturbed
and considerable time and distance
were lost in seeking workable line of
travel Camping at midnight, We had
only made nine miles for a day's Of.
fort
Awakening in time for observations
on the morning Of the 3Oth. the wealth.
er was found beautifully clear. The
fog. which had persistently screened
the west. had vanished. and land was
discovered at some distance west. ex.
tending parallel to the line Of march
The observations placed us at latitude
81 degrees 20 minutes. longitude a5
degrees ); minutes.
Long Coast Line.
In the occasional clearing spells for
several days We had seen sharply de-
hned land clouds drifting over a low
band of pearly fog. and we mad ex-
The gold leaf., 1909-10-28

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The gold leaf., 1909-10-28

By the way, since his treturn to
civilization Commander Peary has
behaved himself very well. He should
have had General Hubbard along
with him on the Roosevelt.
The gold leaf., 1909-10-28

In this whole swing toward the
West no one has said 'possums. The
South stands with open arms, sweet
potatoes, and 'possum sop. Let him
come on.-Waynesville Courier.
The gold leaf., 1909-10-28

1t sure does sound fnnny to hear
the Democrats talk of local self-gov-
ernment in North Carolina, after
what has taken place in this State in
the past few years.-Burlington State
Dispatch.
The gold leaf., 1909-10-28
Cooks Own Story of the
Conquest of the Pole.
The Most Absorbing Description Of Adventure Ever Writ

Pushing Further Toward the Goal-The Big Lead-An
Arctic Hurricane-Nnw Ice Stops Drift-Narrow Es-
cape from Death When Ice Parted-The Bitter Cold
In the Heart of the Storm Buried Under Snow
New and Siqhted--Long Coast Line-Fair Marches
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the Ice.
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Long Coast Line.
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several days We had seen sharply de-
hned land clouds drifting over a low
band of pearly fog. and we mad ex-
The Washington herald., 1909-05-28
SKULL AND BONES TAP TAFT
Son Of the President Is Honored at
Yale Senior Exercises.
HOnOrs Are Conferred on Leaders
of Athletics and Other Branches
of the Institution.

New Haven, Conn. May z7.-Robert Al
phonso Taft, OF Washington, son Of Presi-
dent Taft. was tapped for skull and bones
to-day in the annual tap day exercises of
the Yale Senior societies.
stephen Morrill, Clement. OF Buffalo. de-
clined an election TO skull and bones. and
went to scroll and key. Carroll Trow-
bridge COoney. OF Brooklyn. declined an
election 20 VOLTS head after scroll and
key and skull and bones were filed.
Charles Dudley Armstrong, Of Pittsourg,
also declined an election TO VOLTS head
The greatest appreciative cheers cana
when Frederick J. Murphy, captain 0!
the baseball team; Edward Harris Clay.
captain OF the football team, and John
Heron. captain Of the hockey team. were
tapped for skull and b0neS
Among the other popular choices were
Woddeu, OF the crew; Desilver. Of the
news board. knight. class deacon of 1910:
French, chairman OF the Yale Lit; Fran
chot. manager OF the Dramatic Assocla-
ton: Logan. the football and baseball
man; LOhmann. leader Of the Glee Club;
Philbin, Of the football and baseball
teams. and Heron. captain Of the hockey
team, al or whom went TO bones.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-28

New York, Nay 27.-WorG was received
in this city to-day that William T. Stead.
the noted English editor, acting under the
direction Of the spirit of a well-known
Chicago woman who died seventeen years
ago. has established a spirit telegraph
Office In London, where mortals can COM
municate with the shades Of departed
loved ones.
That Mr.. Stead has reliaQuished al
business affairs TO give himself entirely
10 Iils work. and that the plans for the
communication station are entirely the
idea OF the Chicago woman's dissmbodied
personality, are admitted by the editor
himself. He declares that he is merely
the servant, acting under the complete
direction Of the shade
The spirit is that Of Miss julia a.
Ames, formerly editor OF the Union Sig
nal, the official organ OF the u. G 7. L
/ in Chicago According TO Mr.. Stead s
statement. he has been discussing means
for the spirit telegraph bureau with her
ghost for fourteen years.
Mr- Stead explains Ne whole scheme in
Of FortnightIy ReviSw, declaring that
the bureau would be at the disposal OF
any one VINO wanted 10 talk With dead
friends or relatives in the other world.
The world into which We pass az death
I IS neither up nor down. as the ancient
theory had II, declares 8Ir.-Stead- IT
! is very near 10 US: in fact, II IS right here.
We have veil over our eyes. so that we
/ cannot see Il now.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-28
DUNKARDs ARRIVING.
Thousands Are Coming In on Spe-
cEaI Trains.

SPECIAL 70 Tbs Washington Herald
HarTis0nburg. Va, May Z7.-Tho1gh this
was the first day Of the annual meeting
Of the Church Of the Brethren, only the
advance guard Is on hand. the attend
anee being LOO 70 1.9o0
All regular trains are loaded down with
delegates. and tomorrow several spe-
cial trains. which viii have been run
from Chicago and other Western points.
are due.
The feature Of to-day's meeting was an
address by Rev ". T. Keller. Of Hagers-
town, Nd, IN which a plea was made for
specially trained ministers. The speaker
>caurioned against university education
as being dangerous 70 one who vas not
spiritually sound. Bible seyTices occupied
a greater portion Of the day
The meetings are being held n beau
tiful grove. and in tabernacle which VIII
seat 5000 persons. Most Of the visitors
are fed on the grounds.
Fifty head OF cattle, weighing about
LOO pounds each. have already been
killed. and coffee is being boiled IN tanks
holding so gallons. The diuing-room
seats more than 1000 while there are half
dozen lunch rooms with a capacity OF
from 20 10 so. Harrisonburg and ad-
Joining towns are thronged with visitors.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-28
JUST A REBEL

There Is at least one unrec0n-
ztrueted rebel in South Carolina,
ard evidently he doesn't care
who knows il. He Is Thomas P.
Blake. whos in a letter to Repre-
sentative HOlIiaEsUOrth, OF Ohio,
says he Is "an old Confederate
veteran"
Blake wrote zEr. HolIInEs~crth
tkut he approved the resolution
which WIS presented in the
House by the latter, designed to
prevent the acceptance by the
government Of the silver service
presented by the Stste OF Missis-
sippi for use on her namesake In
the navy. Mr.. Blake vTrOtes
aThe resolution meets with my
approval, and IL passed no one
wifi rejoice more than me.
ATt would certainly be an act
of desecratiOn to have the Por-
trait OF our beloved Davis, Of
revered and anOinted memory,
anywhere about a Yankee battle
ship.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-28

cses with respect TO interstate commerce
and ali business corporations. and the
punishment OF law breakers This is be-
cause he fully appreciates his great re-
sponsibnity, well knowing that these
policies are sound n principle. and deal
Justly between man and man. Hence
they. represent a popular cause. the peo-
pies cause. and will endure. and be a
lasting monument 10 Theodore Roosevelt
none the less because he was at times TOO
heated and impulsive in the expression
Of his indignation against corporate
wrong-Gcers, and his attacks upon pre-
datory wealth So when he erred il was
only through an excess Of zeal.
The American people supported him in
his fight against freud and abuses Of
power because they knew him to be
honest and conscientious. as well as
courageous. and that he was doing good
Work for them-work that needed to be
done in their behalf and for the country S
moral salvation IN business matters.
NO one could ever irnpugn the honesty
Of Theodore Roosevelt He was above
suspicion. and that distinction viii cling
10 him through the ages. President Taft
will never allow the Ioopholes Of the
law to be turned into channels for the
escape Of those Mr.. Roosevelt described
as 'malefaetors Of great wealth If he
can prevent IL
While this commemorative window in
the house Of God. in his native city
which we now dedicate. is a singuiariy
felicitoEs recognition Of Theodore Roose-
velts great and noble work and splendid
record as President of the United States.
It marks a new era in the history Of our
government administration ct Washing
ton. II also emhlazcns and typIfies his
career in glowing colors. and, as a work
OF art, is IN itself besutifuI and, as we
al know. "A thing OF beauty Is Joy
forever