Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 29, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 February 1917 — Gainest of Dog Mushers Fails In Final Stages. [ARTICLE]

Gainest of Dog Mushers Fails In Final Stages.

Fred Hartman, the plucky American dog nvusher from Boston, with his feet frozen, one dog dead and another in such a weakened condition tlhat it had to be carried on his sled, failed in his final attempt to, reach the leaders when near the finish line m the great dog derby from Winipeg to St. Paul. The race of the American under such conditions was remarkable ' hSRi "Although Albert Campbell, a Cree half breed, took first place, the greater portion of the glory goes to Hartman. When about forty miles from tihe finish line the five drivers in the race halted at the same town for the night. Hartman arose at 2 o’clock, intending to get a three hour start on his rivals after going without sleep for practically two days. Had it not been for a native who warned the other drivers, he would have slipped away and won the race. After crossing the finish line at St. Paul Hartman started to lie down in the snow for his long rest.