The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-24

Continued from PnEe one.
# IS a dangerous country through which
they are passing. open waters at this
time of the year are treacherous, and
man in a light birch canoe must be con-
stantly watching.
1.-THE suspense is terrible I have hoped
over and over again some word would
come TO us through the foreign mails,
which are more accessible than those
through Canada. Ny son is familiar with
the trick Of the Northern climate. lie is
a veteran explorer 1 CAM believe any
thing has happened to him"
From what We know Of Prof. Lelth, ="
said Prof. Alfred Brooks, chief Of the
division of Alaskan Geological Research,
last night. lit is difficult 70 credit the
statement that his party Is lost 1t is
true the country In Northern Labrador
Is extremely wild, but with proper scien-
tifc instruments the party should be able
70 get its bearings
More dangerous than the chance Of
being lost is the possibility that a serious
illness or injury has occurred TO some
member of the party while it IS travelling
between posts"
This view is shared by DR.. Hayes, espe-
cially In view Of the fact that the last
portion OF the trip was 70 have been
made by portage overland into the heart
Of Northern Labrador.
A Capable GeOIOEist.
Prof. Leith is recognized throughout
the country as one of the most capable
biologists now engaged in scientific work.
He was born at Trempealeau, Wis, in
1875. His scientific career practically be-
gan when he entered the University Of
Wisconsin. from which institution he was
graduated in 1897. He obtained the degree
Of doctor Of philosophy in 1901, and in 1902
he came to this city. entering the Geo
| logical Survey. For some time he held
the position OF assistant geologist at the
department, resigning two years ago be-
cause Of the ruling which required gov
ernmental employees to give up all outside
| occupations. In 1903 he entered the Uni
versity OF Wisconsin as an instructor. and
shortly thereafter was put in charge Of
tho division.
He married Miss Mary z. Meyers at
/ the time Of his graduation. in 1897. His
wife and two children now reside IN
| Madison. After beginning his work at
the University Of Wisconsin. he was Of
fered a position as nonresident professor
/ OF geology in the university, which he
| accepted.
! Prof Leith is the author Of one mono
graph dealing with the iron-bearing dis
! trlct OF Minnesota. Since his resignation
| from the Geological Survey he has been
| engaged in scientific work for railroad
| corporations. He Is recognized as an au-
| thorlty on the ore-bearing country.
/ His father is I'm the employ Of the Agri-
cultural Department Unless he receives
some word from bis son within the next
month. he Will. II Is expected. take steps
20 inform the Canadian government Of his
4 disappearance. Meanwhile, he is nerv-
/ ing himself with the hope that the party
/ is ice bound. and unable TO return.
Destination Is Unknown.
one great handicap TO any party which
might start in search Of the scientists is
that their exact destination is pracu-
cally unknown. After they had arrived
In the far north they were to make their
way into the interior Of Labrador. but
in which direction no one, save their
employers, are aware.
Prof. Leith Is a member Of the Amer
lean Institute or Mining Engineers, the
Geological Society, the Wisconsin His
torical Society, and the Cosmos Club, Of
this city.