The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-08
INSPECTS STEAMER
ROOSEVELT GOES ABOARD Ex-
 PLORER PEARY's SHIP.
The Preaident Was Introduced to All the Sailors and Ofzicers--Sets Sails for North
 PDle.

oyster Bay, N. Y., July 1-My' my! what a fine ship!" remarked Pres ident Roosevelt as he approached tne Arctic steamer Roosevelt, lying al anchor near the Presidents yacht. slyph in oyster Bay Harbor, this after noon. Commander Robert Peary United States Navy, the Arctic explor- er. who was at his side. agreed with inc President, and thanked him for the compliment.
 It was shortly after o'clock when the Sylph's launch steamed around the stern and along tho port side or tns Roosevelt. On board the little cratl were, President and Mrs. Rooseveli Commander and Mrs. Peary. MT. and Mrs. W. E. Roosevelt, ouintin Roose- welt, the Presidents youngest son; sev- eral guests, and Lieutenant Commander Roger Williams of the Sylph. Presi- dent Roosevelt, dressed in a white duck suit, was the first to scramble m the Rooseveit's ladder. Then came Commander Peary. They assisted the ladies aboard and the inspection of the exploring craft began.
 Captain Bartlett of the Roosevelt. and Herbert L. Bridgman. secretary or the Peary Arctic Club. received them on board. In another launch came tne Presidents sons, Kermit and Archie accompanied by several boys. The Roosevelt had arrived in the harbor at II o'clock in the forenoon and Captain Bartlett. dressed the ship in honor of the visit of the President. Every available boat in the harbor was press ed into service by persons desiring 10 see the Roosevelt, and when the Pres- idsnt's party went aboard, the water about the ship was crowded with pleas ure craft.
 captain Bartlett made apologies to the President for the appearance of the Roosevelt, saying that she did not quite come up to the standard of the United States navy.
 .pon't care what she looks like. cap tntn." replied Mir. Roosevelt Irs what she does"
 The President insisted upon going down the ladder into the engine room and seeing eevrythtng there was 70 pc sssn when he came up he was wfp- irg narsniration from his brow. but seemed to be enjoying himself never
 Climbing upon the forecastle deck. .ba President found the crew of the Roosevelt lined up. Hc was intro duced to each individually. As he grasped successfully the hands of the sailors, he had something different to say to each.
 COmInAnQGI ESGNS o6A0 AAAE @N- bye to the President as Mir. Roose- welt was about to go over the side Into inc launch. He shook hands with the explorer, saying that hunting the pole is good sport.
 s'Inasnuch as cannot go along with you myself" said the President, all can do is to wish that all good luck nav 20 with you. feel confident that vo,s win get there this time if 1t is possible to do so. If you don't. do ths' Rest you can. Good bye"
 Captain Bartlett. shaking hands with the President and bidding him farewell. said:
 'Its ninety or nothing. the North Pole or bust this time Mir. President"
 The President laughed and cried out fo Captain Bartlett and his men: Good bye. captain; goodbye. boys; good luck to you all. I believe you'll get there this time.'
 The Roosevelt weighe ed anchor at 5:So n. m and steamed out of the harbor. Commander Peary took a launch to New York. She will stop at New Bed- ford, Mass, and then proceed to Syd- ney. where Commander Peary will rec join the ship.