The Washington herald., 1908-07-08

Oyster Bay. n. Y. July president
Roosevelt had a chance TO see what a real
polehunter in undress uniform looks like
when he boarded his namesake, Com
mander Pearys ship. Roosevelt. this aft
ernoon.
There had been no time to scrub the
decks and put the vessel in shape since
taking on the stores in New York. Capt
Bartlett. the sailing master, started to
apologize. but the President cut him short.
and driving his clenched right hand into
the open palm OF his left for emphasis.
declared, Il don't give a rap what she
looks like"
The Roosevelt. on her way to Sydney,
Cape Breton. and the pole. dropped in at
Oyster Bay shortly after II o'clock. TO
pay her respects 20 the President. Com
mander and Mrs. Peary arrived on the
12:l9 train and were driven at once to
Sycamore Hnl where they paid their re-
spects to the President. II was nearly 3
o'clock when the President and his party
appeared and got on board Of one Of the
sylph's fast launches for the run out 10
the Roosevelt, lying at her anchorage
some distance out in the bay
Mrs. Roosevelt in Party.
In the party were Mrs. Roosevelt Mrs
Peary. Mr.. and Mrs. w. Emlin Roosevelt
and Quentin Roosevelt Archie and Ker-
NIT arrived little later in another
launch.
The President was welcomed on the
deck OF the Roosevelt by Commander
Pearys little son. Robert. who very
gravely saluted. sailor fashion. and seem
ed rather embarrassed when the Presi-
dent in return picked him up in his arms
and then shook both Of his hands. The
President was introduced to the ships
officers and then began an inspection OF
the ship.
As the President walked across the
deck. he glanced down into the forehold
where four OF five EsQuimaux dogs lay
painting In the close quarters. The Presi-
dent was interested at once. "Oh, come
look at the dogs he shouted; come,
everybody. and see these dogs Quentin
came on the run. and leaned so far over
the hatch combing that his father had to
caution him not 10 fall in.
After the dogs had been sufficiently
admired. Commander Peary lead the
President aft and showed him his cabin.
= The President visited every nook and
corner OF the aft part of the ship and
expressed his delight with everything
ne saw
Goes Into Engine Roof.
He went down in the engine room g
shake hands with the force below decks
s and wish them luck. and then coming
= 20 the upper deck again. posed for th'
photographers while they took his pic
ture as he grasped Commander Peary',
hand. After the photographers had eN-
hausted their plates, the President
mounted 10 the forecasue head, and
e Capt Bartlett called all the crew or
, deck 10 be presented.
When the crew had trooped back e
their quarters. the President spent few
e minutes asking questions about the ship.
70 rigging and mode Of construction, and
+ then called 10 his party that IL was tim,
, TO leave.
Are you not tempted 20 try pole hunt
. ing, instead OF Africl?' asked one o.
h the party.
The President considered a moment an,
= answered. Wei. anyway. IL must b
d bully sport, and as l can't go myself,
). certainly wish you all good luck
It Penry Predicts Success
e As the President was about 20 step 4
@ tRe raii he held out his hand once NOR
n 20 Commander Peary and wished hin
n good luck and prosperous voyage Com
e mander Peary returned. III reach ~
j. pole IL it's humanity possible, Mr.. Presi
II dent"
You'll get there II any human beln
can" replied Mr.. Roosevelt. and If yo
can't get there. do your best, anyway"
With that. the President clambered int
4 the launch where the rest Of the famil
had preceded him and returned 20 Oyste
Bay
< Shortly after the Presidents departure
! the Roosevelt was headed out into tn
8 sound on her long voyage. Commando
and Mrs Peary accompanied Mr.. Bridge
d man back 10 New York. They will star
e in a few days by rail for Sydney. wher
d the commander Will join his hip.
p In the afternoon while the Presiden
was visiting Commander Pearys shiI
John A Stewart, president of the Ne1
J. York League of Republican Clubs visite
N Secretary Loeb at the Executive office.
, Ambassador Riddle COnvnIescent.
III ST. Petersburg, July John w. Rid