Peary's Relief Expedition Has Returned
The Peary relief steamer Kite has arrived at St. Johna N. F., with Lient. Peary and his companions from (reenland.on board. When the Kite reached Whale Sound on Auynst 3, Lieut Peary, Hug'h J. Lee and theii oolored servant, Matt Hensoo, veré íound waiting for it. The party had only 10 dayg previously returned from their g'ieat overland expedition, which had proved a comparative faihire, owing to the failure of their food supplies. ïhey had to live on what they couid Idll, Lee became ill and the dogs had to be shot to prevent them starving. Only one oí 41 dojfs was broug-ht baolc alive.
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