Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-09-21

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he has discovered south Of Prince
Patrick's island. Stefansson discover
ed a continuance of the continental
shelf several degrees west Of Banks
ern limits, but was unable to con-
tinue his explorations to the north and
west.
Stefansson told Capt. Cottle that
after leaving the supporting party on
the Ice north Of Martin Point he and
has hardy companions set their faces
to the north, but after continuing
their journey 80 days, they decided to
return to land. They turned back and
landed on the mainland at a point
near which the power boat Mary
Sachs, Of the Stefansson expedition,
was wintering. Here the three men
outfitted for another three months
trip They again went upon the ice,
going north and west and discovering
the continental shelf.
Forced to Return.
ing his new field, but at length, owing
to scarcity Of provisions, was compell-
ed to set out on the return journey to
land. The men had been on the ice
for nearly seven months. The return
to shore was accomplished with great
difficulty. The men subsisted on the
most meager rations, but kept moving
day after day. The dogs were almost
famished. Finally the party arrived
at Banks island, thoroughly worn out.
For seven months they had been on
scanty rations, travelling almost con-
tinuously.
made their way from Banks island,
which Is uninhabited to Bailey island,
which Is visited by whalers. Capt.
Louis Lane, cruising on his power
schooner Polar Bear, found Stefans-
son and his companions making their
way along the southwestern coast Of
Bailey island.
They were in excellent health and
spirits and eager to reach the south
ern wing Of the expedition, that they
might obtain supplies and continue
their explorations.
Stefansson had expected to fall in
with the Polar Bear just as he did.
He Immediately chartered the schoon-
er and with Capt. Lane proceeded
northward at once in the hope Of
making discoveries while the sea was
open and free OF ice. The season was
too far advanced, however, and the
explorer reluctantly steered for
Herschel island. The Polar Bear was
at Herschel when the power schoon-
er Ruby, which had been trying for
two years to reach the island, arrived
there from Port Clarence with sup
plies for the Hudson Bay company.
Used New Ship.
Immediately upon his arrival at
Hereschel, Stefansson began prepara-
tions for his explorations. He pur-
chased the Polar Bear for $4,000
from Capt. Lane and bought also the
engaged in trading along the coast.
After fully equipping these vessels
Stefansson sailed with them to Banks
land, where he probably is now.
It is the intention of Stefansson to
establish a base on Banks land and
continue his exploration from that
point The time Of the return Of the
expedition cannot be foretold, as Stef-
has fully ascertained the limits Of the
new land discovered. He will also seek
other new lands.
Stefansson told Capt Cottle that ex-
ing Banks land he and his two COM
panions suffered no particular hard
ship. Although on very short rations
during the entire seven months on the
Ice, they always had enough food to
keep hunger away. They did not miss
meal during the whole Journey yet
they lived seven months on food de-
signed to last three months.
Capt. Cottle reports that the south
ern party, Of which DIR. Rudolph An
derson Of Iowa, Is commander, were
all well at last accounts. The only
misfortune experienced by the Ander-
son party was the death Of Engineer
Daniel Blue Of the powerboat Alaska,
which occurred at Bailey island early
in the spring.
Before departing from the Herschal
island for Banks land Stefansson es-
tablished communication with the
southern party and also sent a man
east with the powerboat Mary Sachs
to continue explorations to the east
ward and establish supply bases for
future operations of the southern
party