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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-10-20
HAIL la TOILETTE AS LEADER
Progressive Republican Conferences
lndorses Wisconsin Senator for
President In 1912.

Chicago. Senator Robert M. La
Toilette Of Wisconsin was Endorsed
for the Republican nomination for
president in 1912 ~ the 200 delegates
in attendance at the national Progress
sive Republican conference here
Endorsement OF the Wisconsin
progressive came after long session
Of, speechmaking in the enunciation
Of principles which were in part re-
ported back to the conference BY the
committee on resolutions
The platform Of principles as EN-
bodied in the resolutions makes no
mention Of the tariff. nor does It In
clude the progressive principles OF
the initiative and referendum.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-10-20
fight At HA||hK0W
CHINESE REBELS HAVE BETTER
or iMPERlALs UNTIL AMMu.
NITl0N 10 GONE.
400 KILLED OR WOUNDED
Losses About Equally Divided Be-
s tween Rsvo'utlonlsts and Loyal
Troops Chinese Fleet eombards
cIty-Marlnss Protect Concessions.

HankOW,-FOur thousand men.
equally divided between imperial
troops and the rebels. engaged In
drawn battle on the north bank Of the
Han river, Just west Of this city.
seven hundred revolutionists were
killed or wounded and the imperial
troops suffered as great loss.
The revoIutionists temporarily drove
the imperial troops back from their
positions and damaged the gunboats,
but in doing SO exhausted their rife
ammunition and were compelled to
retire to their base at WI Chang.
A renewal OF hostilities is expected
as It appears to be the plan Of the
rebels to force the fighting before the
imperialists can secure reinforce
ments. The rebels asserted that they
would have routed the imperial troops
completely II their ammunition had
not given out.
Observers say that the engagement
was fair fight About 1000 were en-.
gagged on each side.
Early In the engagement Admiral
Sab, commanding the Chinese war
ships. ordered men landed to support
the troops. The rebels. on observing
this. directed hot Are on the blue
Jackets and on the warships them.
selves from artillery and field guns
that had during the night been placed
on the WI Chang bank Of the river.
Admiral Sab retaliated with hot
fire upon the rebel field pieces and
for time shells fell thick. Many Of
the shots endangered the eastern
limits OF the concessions and it was
plain that the Chinese gunners were
hampered by fear Of hitting the con.
cessions themselves and possibly kill
ing people who had taken refuge
there.
The engagement continued for sew
eral hours. when the combined land
and sea forces Of the imperials were
driven some distance back, and the
rebels retiring, crossed the river into
WI Chang, their original base.
While the fighting was in progress
the thirteen foreign vessels strung
along the river landed joint force
in WI Chang in command Of vice-Ad-
miral Alfred L. Winsloe, commander
Of the British eastern feet. These
men were destined for the various
concessions, 1t being deemed advisable
that an increase in the guard was
necessary. Sir Alfred. because OF his
seniority, has been given the direc.
ton Of the men engaged In the protec
ton Of the foreign concessions.
A German sailor was hit by stray
! bullet, but not seriously wounded. So
far as known. this was the only IN.
jury sustained among the foreigners.
Reports reaching Hankow say that
the rebellion Is spreading to Huang
Chow, Hsiao Kan Hsien and other
places. Although the lighting did not
take place directly in the city Of Han,
kow. the city was endangered to
certain extent and all the women and
children left in the place were ordered
to leave.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-10-20
WILSON GREE1s BREWERS
Secretary Delivers Speech Of Wei.
come at international Congress
Despite Hundreds Of Protests.

Chicago. Of Agriculture
James Wilson braved the accumulated
wrath OF prohibition workers and the
prayers Of church people throughout
the country, and delivered his speech
at the international brewers congress
here.
In spite OF hundreds OF protests that
had been sent to President Taft ana
to the secretary himself, calling on
him to refuse to appear at the con-
gress, Mr.. Wilson welcomed the mem
bers Of the organizat ton and made nis
speech. To the nonexpert auditor y
consisted merely in assuring the intel
national visitors the same courtesy
the United States has received trol3
the European countries from #nica
some Of them come IN
u "The United States Government.
he said. sends tourists, pleasure seek
ers. scientists and students to your
country to learn what they may ina.
interests them. The department q
agriculture sends explorers to all na'
tons Of the eastern hemisphere "
And plants that may add TO our crop
ping systems, that our agriculture ma,
be improved and that the prosperl'y
Of our people may be enhanced. Ines
find courtesy everywhere.
"You come among us to discuss
your business interests, and the SAM
welcome is extended to you that tnel
people OF your countries have ts 81.
dered invariably to Americans VINO -
journ IN your lands for business eou.
cational or scientific purposes.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-10-20
RELIGIOUS CRUSADE
Men and Religion Forward Move
lnent Launched il Des Moines
Elsht-Day Rally intended 70 Mean
Much For the Welfare Of Man
kind 10 Started Befors
Large Audience.

Des Moines.-The most signai ana
powerful religious crusade ever start
ed in America was made a reality
when the eight-day campaign OF the
men and religion forward movement
was opened at the Coliseum with q
mass meeting in the afternoon. That
Des Moines was fittingly prepared
for the campaign was shown by the
Aumber Of men who turned out to
hear Raymond Robbins in the open
ing address. There were at least
5000 present, some say 5000.
The speaker OF the day was Ray
mond Robbins of Chicago, a member
OF the team of expert workers which
is introducing the movement in all
central cities of the United States
Des Moines is the third In which the
team has worked. Other members
are arriving daily, Mr.. Robbins took
for his subject social reforms and the
duty OF the church In this regard.
His was one Of the most stirring and
powerful sermons ever heard in the
city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-10-20
TAFT EXTENDS TRIP
RESIDENT ADDS TWO viRGiNiAs,
kENTucKYe AND TENNESSEE
70 ITINERARY.
RETURN TO CAPITAL NOV. IS
Executive Wishes to Clear Slate Be-
fore Opening Of campaign-chlef
Special In Peril az Tire Slips From
Engine Wheel.

Las Vegas, New. President Taft's
notable swing around the cir
cle." now ending It's fifth week, will
not end in Washington Nov. l. as
first contemplated, but will be extend
ed until Nov. is or IS. The president
will travel 5000 or 1000 miles more
than at first intended. bringing the
total mileage Of his tour up to be-
tween 10000 and $1,000 miles and
breaking all known records OF presi-
Dental travel.
The regular itinerary of the orig
inal trip win be. followed to Pitts
burgh. where President Taft will pass.
the entire day Of Tuesday. Oct. 81
Then, instead Of keeping on to Wash
ington, Mr.. Taft will go direct to Nor;
ganstown, w. Va, to pass Wednesday,
Nov. /. From Morgantown he will go
to Hot Springs. Va, to rest for five
days. starting west again in time to
vote at Cincinnati at the local cleo
lions to be held there Nov. Z, The
president will remain in his old home
town for a day or two and will be ten,
dered banquet.
Following the Cincinnati trip. Mr..
Taft probably will BIO to Hodgenville,
KY, to participate In the dedication OF
the Lincoln farm memorial. There are
two or three tentative dates in Ten.
nessee following this and then. 1t is
expected, Mr.. Taft viii return to
Washington in time to prepare his
message to congress, which meets
the first Monday In December. The
dates Of the supplemental trip have
not been fixed beyond Cincinnati but
probably will be announced within the
next few days According to Presi-.
dent Taft's plans. he will discard his
special train either at Chicago or
Pittsburgh and will make the supple
mental tour in his private car at.
tached to regular trains.
A serious mishap to President
Taft's train was narrowly averted as 1t
was crossing the desert twenty miles
west Of Kelso. A slipping tire on one
Of the trailer wheels Of the locomo.
tive was discovered by the engineer
while stop was being made for wa
ter.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-10-20
MCNAMARA is VICTOR
TALEsMAN NELSON NSoeS
AFTER FouR-DAY FIGHT.
Admits He Had Formed opIn'en
Which Would Take Strong Evi-
dencs TO Change

Los Angeles.-The four days hgnt
against z. T. Nelson. venireman. =
q Juror In the trial Of James B NC
Namara, who. with his brother, 10 &C
cused OF having blown up the Los Al
geles Times building. ended Wild :
victory for Mcnamara.
Nelson was dismissed after the
state had withdrawn its objection 70 =
challenge for cause. and after Nelson
had admitted that he had formed an
opinion Of the guilt or innocence OF
the prisoner and that It would take
mighty strong evidence to SNAKE
him"
Judge Bordwell questioned Nelson
and he admitted he had obtained IN
formation about the alleged dynamit-
ing OF the Times building from per
sons with whom he had talked ana
from newspapers.
IF you were chosen as juror IN
this case could you and would you, not
withstanding the opinion you have
formed. act impartially on the evil
dence submitted to your" Judge Bord'
we'll asked.
1T would take pretty strong evi-
dence before would" was the reply.
A wrangle between lawyers as to
whether he should have answered yes
or no followed and Nelson said ne
could not answer the question. The
state then withdrew its objection and
Judge Bordwell permitted Nelson to
step out. Thus ended the first Skin
mish in the trial.
Mcnamara was silent throughout
the sessions. He maintained a strong
interest in the examination OF the
talesmen. but offered no suggestions.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-10-20
JOHN r. WALSH IS PAROLED
Prison for Chicago Home After
Serving More Than Year.

Leavenworth. Kan.-An order from
Washington paroling John Il Walsh.
the former Chicago banker and rail-
way president. was received at the
Federal prison here. The prisoner at
once began preparations tor the start
home
Mr. Walsh up to the time OF his pa
role had served one year eight months
and twenty-six days OF his five-year
sentence.
The order OF parole arrived from.
Washington When told that he was
to be released the aged prisoner plain
ly showed his pleasure.
The aged bankers son met his faith
er as he emerged from the prison
gates and accom- panied him home.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-10-20
TAFT's SPADE STARTS FAIR
President Takes Leading Part In ceIs.
bration Marking Opening Of Pa.
nama-Pacfic Exposition.

San Francisco Actual wotk on the
Panama Pacific international exposi.
ton. to be held in 1915. was begun
when President Taft turned the tirst
spadefui OF earth at the fair site. The
ships OF the Pacific feet, riding at an
Choir IN the harbor. Joined in the cele-
bration and the line OF march OF the
spectacular military parade awas
thronged by thousands.
The ground breaking took place ae
the staudium In Golden Gate PARK.
which occupies part OF the site Of
the fair isiS
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-10-20
ROYAL DUKE IN CANADA
connaught Is Sworn in as New Gov.
ernor Of British Dominion with
Imposing Ceremony.

Quebec.-The duke OF Connaught,
the new governor general of
Canada. arrived In the harbor last
night aboard the steamer Empress OF
Ireland There was crowd at the
dock. but his royal highness and the
duchess remained in their suite and
only few officials and friends gained
the privilege of welcoming them to
Canada.
The official landing of the duke and
duchess took place this morning and
the ceremony Of swearing In the duke
followed shortly afterwards in parlia.
ment.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-10-20
HARLAN TEMPLE is PLANNED
Presbyterians Propose 100000 strue-
ture to Be Erected in Washing.
ton as Home OF Church.

Washington. ~ Harlon temple, to be
erected by Presbyterians from all over
the United States and to cost $1,000.
600, Is proposed as memorial to the
late justice Of the Supreme court OF
the United States. The plan for a
meeting place at Washington for the
governing body Of that church has
long been pet project Of Justice Har.
Ian, It now comes forward with re-
newed support, coupled with the sug.
gestion that It be named for him and
be his memorial.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-10-20
Three supreme Officers Elected.

Des Moines. ---Three supreme of1i'
GERS OF the Homesteaders we're re-
elected without opposition at the open
ing meeting OF the grand lodge OF the
nation at Great Western hall. Those
chosen are: President. George A.
Young, Of Des Moines; vice president,
L. d. Jones. of Oklahoma City;
treasurer. Mrs. Carrie Copeland, OF
Charlton. Mayor James r. Hama de-
liyered the address Of welcome.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-10-20
Suicides To ESCAPE Work.

Iowa City. Because he would have
to work again if he continued to live,
Earl Carson, Of Lone Tree, a small
village near here, shot himself with
a revolver and died from the effects
of the wound He was thirty-five
years Of age and leaves a wife and
two small children.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-10-20
Well pleased at Showing.

Des Moines.-Des MoineRs is setting
the pace in the Men and Religion
Forward Movement campaign. The
eight-day rally that is now on Is the
most enthusiastic and successful
withs which the national team has
yet been connected This is the
positive statement OF Fred B. Smith,
national campaign leader, and other
members of his team of experts.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-10-20
Dental Conference al iowa CT.

Iowa City.-The annual session OF
the University District Dental society
will be held in Iowa City. Wednesday.
October 18th. Among the noted
dentists who will take part In the
program which has been arranged.
are: DR.. Austin James of Chicago;
Dr.. E. 4. Tinker Of Minneapolis.
Mimi, and DIR. Conzett Of Dubuque
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-10-20
Luther college celebrates.

Deccrah. With brilliantly illumin'
ated campus and buildings and con-
cert BY the student band. Luther col
lege closed the celebration Of the nj
tieth anniversary OF lite founding ait
e. day that was full Of momentous
events. The most important Of oil
was the presentation to the college
Of t236,Oo0 by Or. II. G. Stub, through
whose EFFORTS the money had been
raised among the friends OF the
school. ii Is more than enough to
secure the $4,000 offered by James J.
Hill.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-10-20
Prepare Tor Homestea ders.

Des Moines. The two hundred rep
resentatives Of the Homesteaders Of
the United States who are gathering
in Des Moines for the third supreme
convention were welcomed to Des
Moines by Mayor ]. r. Hanna when
the convention opened at the Great
Western hall
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-10-20
Farmers institute at Eidon.

Eldon.-The second meeting of the
Farmers Institute will be held at FL
don, January 4th, 9Th and 9th. Pro.
lessor Holden. of Ames, as well as
Professor Stewart, Of Ames. will lee
ture on THE Care of the Soils, and
Professor Hauser will give the farm
ers the results Of scientific researches
with small grains.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-10-20
Many interesting Cases.

d Webster City.--The October term
OF court opened here with Judge Al
brook of Eldora presiding. There
are several interesting cases on the
docket. One of these is a case OF
forty farmers near Ellsworth to pre-
vent collection of crop insurance as
sessment, which they allege was
sold them fraudulently.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-10-20
Pioneer Iowan Dead.

Oskaloosa. ~. c. Beechler. Pic.
neer druggist Of this city died in
sstantly Of heart disease at his home
here. He came here with his broth
3er. 6. N. Beechler. in 1870, and they
formed the drug firm Of Beechler
Brothers, known all over the state.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-10-20
nieix Make. euiltx Plea

Clinton Criminal trials Of the
September term ended when DR.. Ad-
am Dietz. accused OF attempted Grim
inal assault on the person of 14-year-
old Mildred Alfred of Thompson,
pleaded guilty. He. with Elevin
Brown, convicted of manslaugEter in
connection with the death OF Othea
Zalso, will be sentenced.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-10-20
crooks General MANAGER.

Boone. &C. H. Crooks of this city,
who has been general freight and pas
senger agent Of the Fort Dodge, Des
Moines & Southern interurban rail
way. has been made general man
ager. j. L. Sullivan will take the
place made vacant by the promotion.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-10-20
Hardin /. Nearly Dry.

B Iowa Falls, With til recent with.
drawal Of two more liquor permits
by Judge Wright of the district
court. liquor Is sold by only four
druggists in Hardin county. Liquor
has not been sold legally in Iowa
Falls for more than year.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-10-20
Supreme Lodge viii Convene.

Supreme Lodge VIII Convene.
Des Moines. The annual conven-
ton of the supreme lodge Of the
Homesteaders of the United States
will convene here this week, as this
is supreme headquarters Of this So
ciety It is expected that 200 dele
gates will be present from all parts
of the country.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-10-20

We ne told that the yelling Of =
parrot n New York saved twenty i've
lives Ii / burning building Il also
ss4ved the feathers Of the parrot. which
~ I question Or far more concern.
"a said parrot s$s5s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-10-20
May Lose His Eyesiqht.

Iowa City.,A blow from tennis
ball may blind Hayes Culbertson. the
tennis champion Of Iowa university.
The expert was struck in the face
by ball, which shattered his spec.
tacles. and drove bits of glass into
the eye. Surgeons are in doubt as
to the result.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-10-20

Isn't Il about time 70 invoke the
clause of the constitution prohibiting
sfpsi- ana unusual forms Of punish
mentf Al New York magistrate told
the wife of man brought before
him OIL u serious charge to take him
home ana tell BIN what she thought o.
him s b
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-10-20
Kate Shelley In Relan,,

Boone. Miss Kate Shelley, who
had y recovered sufficiently from her
recent operation to be removed 10 her
own residence near the scene of her
heroic exploit Of 1851, suffered d re-.
Biapse last Monday. and is not expect,
ed to recover.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-10-20
French Nobiennas, ! suicId

French Nobieman 1 Suicide. "a
New York. Eugene de Montigny. a;
French nobleman, who has been en-
sployed here for some years as art
manager for q firm Of Fifth avenue
decorators, committed suicide 1t his
home. His wife attributed his act To-
III health. "a &
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-10-20
Rush Child to Hospital.

Council Bluffs. The 5-year-old
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Norman
Crowell Of Riyerton, who had been
kicked in the head by a horse, was
brought TO a hospital here in an auto
otiIe driven at top speed, the sixty
a..ies being made in less than two
naurS
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-10-20

Lambert Heads Iowa |. o. o. Z.
Council Bluffs-E. 2. Lambert. Of
Newton. was selected head Of the
Iowa Odd Fellows by the 1000 dele.
gates at the state meeting here,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-10-20
Bank Cashier Ia Arrested.

Creston. &C. L. Seibel, cashier of
the First National bank OF Thayer,
was arrested and brought to this
city charged with cheating by false
pretenses. 1t is alleged he forged
notes, signing the name of c. M. Jet.
err. a prominent stock buyer Of Thay.
ar F59 ll}Ei 49, . y
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-10-20
Morgan Gives Thousand.

DEBORAH. The principal surprise in
connection with the celebration that
has been In progress at Luther COL
hge for several days was the receipt
Of a check for $1,000 from j. Pier.
pont Morgan to add TO the $25O,0OO,
endowment fund the school has been
raising s5ts stl5s s5s ~ ss5ts.s t5sS&
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-10-20
Walks Fro \, Coast - CO.. J.

{. 7''s7e'''NNo = W ~ WEST 10 Coast.
San Francisco. Henry Hona,
pedestrian, has completed coast.to.
coast walk. having journeyed from
Jersey City to San Francisco in sew.
enty-one days. Hona did not steal,
solicit nor work during his trip, using
his savings Of several months work
as iaborer to defray his expenses
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-10-20
Officers Are Present.

Council Bluffs. Nearly all the
grand lodge officers Of the |. o. o.
F. have arrived for the annual session
Of the grand lodge, A busy four-day
session is in prospect. The attend
ance Is expected to reach nearly TO-.
400
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-10-20
casady Goes to Penitentiary.

Council Bluffs. Albert w. Casady,
former city clerk, has been sentenced
to the Fort Madison penitentiary for
not over ten years, after confessing
to embezzlement of city funds,
amounting to nearly $1,000 He has
already been taken to the peniten-
tiary by deputy sheriffs.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-10-20

The census gives Nerada only sew
en-fenths Of q man to the square mile
There are Ii Nevada good many
square miles that don't deserve even
that much 5,s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-10-20

a fireman has beaten Westona
walking record from coast 70 coast.
hut Weston still holds the record for
sOsyearold pedestrians with gray mus
taches, 5s ss
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-10-20
Edison Wins Nobel Prize.

Edison Wins Nobel Prize.
Stockholm.-A Nobel prize is to
be conferred upon Thomas Ed
son. the famous American inventor,
for his scientific achievements. &C.
cording to o report originating in edu.
cational circles.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-10-20

A man IN Pennsylvania hanged him.
Delf because his crop Of tobacco vas
~ large 70 store n his barn bounded
y death By too much prosperity. be
TN ! victim TO the inconsistency Of
human wishes
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-10-20
George Gould Il Grandpa

GW8-I1.7 0SVT 4S q 6VVt0 - O1OVURAs 10000 ~
New York.A daughter was born
to MRS Anthony J. Drexel. Jr.. who
Was Miss Marjorie Could The baby.
he'ress to a fortune Of at least $50.
100000, Is the first grandchild OF Mr..
and Mrs. George j. Gould, and will be
named Edith Kingdom Drexel. after it's
grandmother. ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-10-20
Edison Wins Nobel Prize.

Edison Wins Nobel Prize. !,
Stockholm. "A Nobel prize IS % i. = n
conferred upon Thomas Edison, " n
famous American inventor. TOT n e
scientific achievements. according :
q report originating In educationei q
circles. ~ 35 81 Il
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-10-20

Chicago man Ii suing for divorce
because his wife has been throwing
things Il him for nineteen years
Probably he IL tired Of paying for
having the dents taken out Of the
ceiling q u
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-10-20

Pinchot In From Alaska. MN .
Seattle, Wash. Clifford Pinchot and
Senator Miles Poindexter of Washing
ton have arrived here from six
weeks, trip in Alaska.