Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-04
ENTHUSIASM OVER HIM
BORDERS ON HYSTERICAL
Replies Very Briefly to Commissioner
Macfarland's Speech.
HE SHAKES HANDS WITH ALL
Calm, Unrufled, Self Confident and
Modest, Brooklyn Doctor Pretty
Nearly Owns the Whole
Town When It Comes
Time to Say
Goodbye.

Time to Say
Goodbye.
Il fail to find words to suitably
express my appreciation for the
honor expressed in your recogni-
ton. l can only say I heartily
thank you for this demonstra-
ton. DIR. Cook to the Washing
ton public at the District build
ing.
Il am deeply touched and graft.
fed at my reception in Washing
ton" DIR. Cook as he left the
Union station this morning.
With cheers of thousands Of enthusiast
tic Washingtonians ringing in his ears.
DR.. Frederick A. Cook went away today
proud Of the honors showered upon him
in the nations capital. No matter what
his critics may say of him. no matter II
scientists hold aloof. the friendship and
best wishes of the people of Washington
are his
Not only was he receive ed by the WASH
ington public with an enthusiasm that
bordered on the hysterical. but he was
given an official reception at the District
building this morning by Commissioner
Macfarland, who, in a brief speech. con-
graduated him on his discovery Of the
north pole. and welcomed him to the Ma
tional Capital.
Reception Is O@cial.
The official touch was all that remained
to place Washington completely in DR..
Cooks lap, and when. half an hour later.
he stopped shaking hands with the throns
that had come to the boardroom Of the
District building to greet him and en-
tered the automobile that carried him to
the station he owned the city outright
Through it all DIR. Cook bore himself
with that simplicity and lack Of self.
consciousness that have SO contributed to
his wonderful popularity.
Plain of countenance and without any
striking characteristic to attract atten.
tiOn at first sight. he presents q peculiar
personality. On meeting him the domi-
nant note in his character is not imme-
diately apparent. But after he has
spoken a few words and smiled his rare
smile he commands undivided tention
One realizes the self-cOniidence and pOiss
of the man and becomes convinced Of
his sincerity. 1t is easy to understand
how his two Eskimo companions. Ahwe-
lah and Etukishook. stood by him through
all the hardships of his trip across the
desolate wastes of the frozen north.
Crowd at District Building.
Long before 10 o'clock this morning.
the hour set for the reception TO DIR.
Cook. the District building was crwded
with eager Washingtonians. They filled
the boardroom and Overfiowed into the
corridors. Shortly after 10 o'clock DR..
Cook received word at the New Willard
Hotel that the Commissioners were wait
ing for him.
He had an early breakfast. followed by
short automobile drive with Oden
Horstman. personal friend. When he
returned from the drive he stood around
the lobby of the hotel and chatted with
friends At the word from the District
building. he excused himself and started
out of the 14th street entrance.
THE automobile will be here in a min.
ute, DOCTOR said one Of his compan-
ions.
"Oh, don't bother about the automobile.
The District building is just across the
street I'll walk over"
Accompanied by his manager. William
NJ. Gray, the explorer strolled across Penn
sylvania avenue and strode nonchalantly
policemen and curious bystanders. who
were crowded around the main entrance
of the District building.
Elderly Teuton Bubbles Over.
When he was half way across the ave-
nue. a tall. elderly man ran up to him
and raised his hat.
''Dr. Cook, DR.. Cook, the discoverer
of the pole he cried, speaking with Q
strong German accent. and showing deep
emotion. May l shake your hand?'
why. certainly" said DR.. Cook.
He halted abruptly and turned back
to where his venerable admirer had timid.
ly halted.
81 am very glad to see you,'' said DR..
and smiled.
AS he passed on the old man stood with
barred head, his face radiant with pride
and gratifiCatiOn.
At the District building he and his par
ty were taken directly to Commissioner
room.
1T is a very great honor and pleasure
to have you here, DR.. Cook" Mr.. Macfar
land said, shaking hands with his visitor
There Is big crowd out there waiting
for you and we will go to them In
minute.
DR.. Cook thanked Mr.. Macfarland FOL
his cordialty and then the party march
ed through the crowd which lined the
walls of the corridor and entered the
Introduced in Boardroom.
AS he came through the door on the arm
Of Commissioner Macfarland Dr. Cool
was greeted with a deafening cheer. Mr.
led him to the stand in the