The Cordova daily times., 1921-06-25

WI GU 'ildl plICe, UT we COu.i attempt to cross the country in direct line to lskikiktoik on the coast. The first course seemed out of the question, since the station was provisioned for only three men. On the other hand portage across an unexplored coun- try of an extremely difficult c!.arac- ter, known to be intersected with mountain ranges, necessitated a de- pendence principally upon the rivers for our food supply. As this might be cut off in moment by sudden change of weather, it appeared equally impracticable. After much anxious discussion, it was finally determined to keep on, and not to turn back unless it should become absolutely necessary
 During the night there was violent rainstorm. In the morning we packed everything Which it was necessary to carry on the backs of the Indians. We abandoned our tent and such other articles as were not absolutely re- quired, and, under the guidance of the chief, began our journey. Our course lay first over a gentle ascent covered with pines and thick underbrush which much impeded our progress. After an hours travel we descended into messy swamp, through which we travelled until night. At dark we went into camp, wet and very tired Of our provisions there only remained a small piece of ham, which we had carefully laid aside while on the river to be used when fish could not be obtained. This we divided the ration consisting of a thin piece about the size of half dollar. Fortunately we were able to recruit exhausted nature with unlimited tea, although we had been for several days without sugar
 It may appear strange that we did not bring fish with us from the river, but they could not have been obtained without delay. We had underestimate ed the distance to the second cross ing of the Anvic river, where we SUD- posed we could obtain an abundant supply On the next morning we made an early start without breakfast As cending the first range of hills we passed over divide, and early in the afternoon we began to descend into the valley beyond. As the valley first came in view, welcome sight greet ed our eyes. It was the smoke of camp fire, and, as we drew nearer, we saw little hut covered with hides, and nearby rude frames from which were suspended great sides of journey we had seen many herds of reindeer feeding on the hills, but we could not spaEe time to hunt them. On approaching the hut we found that it was the habitation of one of the na- 'tives of the coast. Earlier in the sea- son he had penetrated to this valley to hunt, but, having been seized with a severe attack of rheumatism, he had been compelled to remain later than usual, until his friends should come for him. His wife was with him. Upon inquiry we found that he was a brother of New Year's," and, I be- lieve, nearly related to Hungry" and "Lunchy,' all Indians celebrated in the annals of the telegraph company's explorations. He begged so earnestly for American medicine" that we had not the heart to refuse him, although we had nothing of that character ex- cept Seidlitz powder We gave him the contents of the blue paper, and, to our astonishment, he soon declared that he felt much better.
 Gro be continued).